Regulatory Road Signs

Regulatory Road Signs

Regulatory road signs ensure that traffic in your car park or on the road knows the rules it needs to abide by. The most common type of regulatory signs you see on a day-to-day basis are those displaying the speed limit. These can be deployed in car parks to ensure that drivers know what the speed limit is. No entry signs are another regulatory sign commonly seen, especially where car parks and roads have one-way systems in use. They come in a range of sizes to suit almost every situation and requirement.

Read more
'No loading at any time' Post Mounted Sign Dia 638 R2/RA2
No loading at any time' Post Mounted Sign Dia 638 R2/RA2
From £4.00 excl. VAT
From £4.80inc. VAT
Start Traffic
  • Made To Order Dispatches in 7-10 Days
  • 'Loading only' Sign Post Mounted  - Diagram 660.4 R2/RA2 (Face Only)
    Loading only' Sign Post Mounted - Diagram 660.4 R2/RA2 (Face Only)
    From £5.81 excl. VAT
    From £6.97inc. VAT
    Start Traffic
  • Made To Order Dispatches in 7-10 Days
  • 'Permit holders only' Sign Post Mounted  - Diagram 660 R2/RA2 (Face Only)
    Start Traffic
  • In Stock
  • 'P' Parking Symbol Sign Post Mounted  - Diagram 801 R2/RA2 (Face Only)
    Start Traffic
  • Made To Order Dispatches in 7-10 Days
  • ‘CYCLISTS DISMOUNT’ Dia. 966 - Post Mounted Sign - Composite Inc. Channel/ RA2
    Start Traffic
  • Made To Order Dispatches in 7-10 Days
  • Cycles, Horses and Pedestrians Sign - 956.1 R2/RA2 (Face Only)
    Cycles, Horses and Pedestrians Sign - 956.1 R2/RA2 (Face Only)
    From £11.45 excl. VAT
    From £13.74inc. VAT
    Start Traffic
  • Made To Order Dispatches in 7-10 Days
  • Cycles, Horse-Drawn + Pedestrians Sign 956.2 R2/RA2 (Face Only)
    Cycles, Horse-Drawn + Pedestrians Sign 956.2 R2/RA2 (Face Only)
    From £11.45 excl. VAT
    From £13.74inc. VAT
    Start Traffic
  • Made To Order Dispatches in 7-10 Days
  • 5mph Speed Limit Sign Post Mounted Diagram 670 R2/RA2
    5mph Speed Limit Sign Post Mounted Diagram 670 R2/RA2
    From £12.55 excl. VAT
    From £15.06inc. VAT
    Start Traffic
  • In Stock
  • No Entry Sign - Post Mounted Diagram 616 R2/RA2
    No Entry Sign - Post Mounted Diagram 616 R2/RA2
    From £12.55 excl. VAT
    From £15.06inc. VAT
    Start Traffic
  • In Stock
  • 10mph Speed Limit Sign Post Mounted Diagram 670 R2/RA2
    10mph Speed Limit Sign Post Mounted Diagram 670 R2/RA2
    From £12.55 excl. VAT
    From £15.06inc. VAT
    Start Traffic
  • In Stock
  • Cycle & Pedestrian Sign Post Mounted Diagram 956 R2/RA2
    Cycle & Pedestrian Sign Post Mounted Diagram 956 R2/RA2
    From £12.55 excl. VAT
    From £15.06inc. VAT
    Start Traffic
  • In Stock
  • Cyclists Keep Right Sign Post Mounted Diagram 957A R2/RA2
    Cyclists Keep Right Sign Post Mounted Diagram 957A R2/RA2
    From £12.55 excl. VAT
    From £15.06inc. VAT
    Start Traffic
  • In Stock
  • Cyclists Keep Left Sign Post Mounted Diagram 957B R2/RA2
    Cyclists Keep Left Sign Post Mounted Diagram 957B R2/RA2
    From £12.55 excl. VAT
    From £15.06inc. VAT
    Start Traffic
  • In Stock
  • 20mph Speed Limit Sign, Post Mounted Diagram 670 R2/RA2
    20mph Speed Limit Sign, Post Mounted Diagram 670 R2/RA2
    From £12.55 excl. VAT
    From £15.06inc. VAT
    Start Traffic
  • In Stock
  • 40mph Speed Limit Sign, Post Mounted Diagram 670 R2/RA2
    40mph Speed Limit Sign, Post Mounted Diagram 670 R2/RA2
    From £12.55 excl. VAT
    From £15.06inc. VAT
    Start Traffic
  • In Stock
  • 30mph Speed Limit Sign, Post Mounted Diagram 670 R2/RA2
    30mph Speed Limit Sign, Post Mounted Diagram 670 R2/RA2
    From £12.55 excl. VAT
    From £15.06inc. VAT
    Start Traffic
  • In Stock
  • 50mph Speed Limit Sign, Post Mounted Diagram 670 R2/RA2
    50mph Speed Limit Sign, Post Mounted Diagram 670 R2/RA2
    From £12.55 excl. VAT
    From £15.06inc. VAT
    Start Traffic
  • In Stock
  • 60mph Speed Limit Sign, Post Mounted Diagram 670 R2/RA2
    60mph Speed Limit Sign, Post Mounted Diagram 670 R2/RA2
    From £12.55 excl. VAT
    From £15.06inc. VAT
    Start Traffic
  • Made To Order Dispatches in 7-10 Days
  • 15mph Speed Limit Sign, Post Mounted Diagram 670 R2/RA2
    15mph Speed Limit Sign, Post Mounted Diagram 670 R2/RA2
    From £12.55 excl. VAT
    From £15.06inc. VAT
    Start Traffic
  • In Stock
  • Cycle Route Sign Post Mounted Diagram 955 R2/RA2
    Cycle Route Sign Post Mounted Diagram 955 R2/RA2
    From £12.55 excl. VAT
    From £15.06inc. VAT
    Start Traffic
  • In Stock

  • Regulatory Road Signs - Permanent Post Mounted

    Regulatory permanent traffic signs are seen on every road in the UK. They are mostly seen in the “prohibitive” format as a circular sign with a red outer ring. A great example of a prohibitive sign and perhaps the most commonly seen variant are speed limit signs.

    Sometimes referred to as “signs giving orders” or “instruction road signs” regulatory signs do not always state what cannot be done, but can often give positive instructions. When giving positive instructions they will usually have a blue background, as is the case with a one-way arrow indicating the direction traffic must flow.

    Our range of regulatory traffic signs is available to buy online or over the phone. We offer a selection of sizes, designs and even reflectivity grades to ensure you get the right sign for the job.

    Traffic joining from the right onto main carriageway warning sign in use

    Here Are Some Examples Of Common Regulatory Road Signs

    No Right Turn Sign

    No Right Turn - Dia 612

    This sign can be seen at traffic lights and junctions and clearly indicates where road users are prohibited from making a right turn.

    No Entry Sign

    No Entry - Dia 616

    This sign clearly indicates where vehicle traffic should not enter. It can often be accompanied by no entry road markings.

    Traffic Merging From Left Sign

    Turn Left Symbol - Dia 606

    This symbol instructs driers to turn right, unlike the prohibitive signs it has a blue background to indicate it is a positive yet still compulsory instruction. A similar sign to this is a mini roundabout sign.

    School Crossing Sign

    Permit Holders Only - Dia 660

    Where there is a shortage of parking you will almost always find a permit holders only sign, especially in residential areas.

    Uncommon Regulatory Road Signs

    Like all permanent road signs, there are always those signs that are not very common or frequently misunderstood.

    No Motorised Vehices Sign

    Diagram 619

    Sometimes jokingly referred to as the “low flying motorcycles sign” this sign actually prohibits all motor vehicles. This we would assume would include flying motorcycles.

    No explosives on board Sign

    Diagram 622.8

    If you see this sign, and your vehicle is full of explosives, then you must not proceed. Frequently seen around military bases, this sign very likely is not relevant to most of the general public.

    Minimum Sppeed Limit Sign

    Diagram 672

    Unlike normal speed limit signs that tell you what speed you should not exceed, these signs being blue signs state a minimum speed limit that you must travel faster than.

    Pedal Cycles, Horse-Drawn Vehicles and Pedestrians Only Sign

    Diagram 956.2

    This sign is one that we here at Start Traffic have never seen in the flesh, it states that the route is only for pedal cycles, horse-drawn vehicles and pedestrians. A more common version of this positive instruction road sign is a bus lane sign.

    Other Permanent Sign Types

    Popular Warning Signs

    Warning Signs

    Most permanent warning signs for the road are triangular in shape and feature a red border. These signs warn drivers of obstacles, lane restrictions, and significant changes in the road direction.

    Informatory Parking Sign

    Information Signs

    These permanent signs give information indicating how far a junction is away in the form of countdown markers. They are all rectangular and can in some instances feature regulatory signs within them.

    Types of Directional Signs Found on The Road

    Direction Signs

    These signs include place names, or directions to nearby attractions, business parks or industrial estates. Directional signs will sometimes feature a map where necessary.

    Men at Work Sign in a Metal Frame

    Road Work Signs

    Many of these signs can be found in and around road works as often as they are seen in a permanent format. If you are looking for a temporary sign, then you will be better off checking out our temporary road sign category.