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Cyclist Road Signs
Cyclist road signs include those that apply to cyclists themselves, and those that alert other road users to the presence of cyclists. In both cases, the aim is to prevent accidents and keep traffic of all types flowing smoothly.
A triangle warning sign with a picture of a bike lets drivers know that a cycle route joins or crosses the carriageway - the bike will face left or right depending on which direction the route joins from. This can also used as a temporary sign for cycle events or children's cycle training (with supplementary plates to give more information).
Most other cycle-specific road signs are regulatory, such as those prohibiting cycles. Blue signs give positive instructions to road users; for example, signage stating where a cycle route starts and ends, and signs telling cyclists to keep right or left, dismount, or rejoin the carriageway.
The cycle icon also features on various signs that make it clear which types of vehicle are allowed into an area, such as cycles and buses only.