Talk:Road signs in the United Kingdom

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There are a number of repeated signs I wonder whether some were missed?--Rjstott 11:36, 23 August 2005 (UTC)

Does anyone have a picture of a pre-Worboys sign that could be added to the history section? There are still a few of these around in use, particularly in rural locations. Mazzy 16:03, 10 March 2006 (UTC)

Contents 1 Bilingual signs 2 History 3 Unique Signs 4 Yellow squares, circles and triangles

[edit] Bilingual signs

Do they have Irish names in Northern Ireland? Aren't there also signs in foreign languages at major ports in England - 'Drive on the Left'?--JBellis 21:38, 13 December 2005 (UTC)

Late comment but yes. Added information to reflect this. --Nidonocu 16:18, 26 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] History

There should be a link to Margaret Calvert here, and some expansion of the history. Justinc 11:30, 14 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Unique Signs

The article states that "conform broadly to European norms, though a number of signs are unique". Which signs are unique to Britain?

[edit] Yellow squares, circles and triangles

On some signs there are small yellow symbols (squares, circles and triangles). The one web site that seemed to have an answer no longer functions. I guess they are military. Does any one have a definitive answer? JMcC (talk) 10:56, 25 March 2008 (UTC)

They are nothing more exciting than official diversion routes in the event of a major road closure. They seem to be rarely used, but overnight roadworks especially may use yellow diversion signing that says: "Diversion, follow {symbol}" at the start, with no further marks than the symbol on the permanent signs. They are not military. If you follow the Highways Agency documentation (and probably the Highway Code) you'd find it documented. The HA do have planned preferred diversion routes depending on which section of the motorway network is compromised. Dogbiscuit (talk) 13:49, 21 April 2008 (UTC)