With the advent of more and more cycle specific routes a new form of traffic signs are appearing that cyclists should be aware of. We include what we believe are the major signs appropriate to all cyclists but particularly the commuting, leisure and family cyclist who will encounter these signs perhaps more regularly than the racing or off-road cyclist.
Learn your signs
Route for use by pedal cycles and pedestrians only (no separation)
With-flow cycle lane ahead. If the lane is marked with a solid white line all other vehicles are prohibited
Segregated route for pedal cycles and pedestrians only (please keep to the correct side)
With-flow cycle lane
Ground marking on pedestrian side of shared use route
Contra-flow cycle lane
Cycle lane and ground marking on cyclists side of shared use route.
Cycle lane on road at junction ahead or cycle track crossing road
Advisory cycle crossing markings (no cycle priority)
Light signals for the control of pedal cycles only
End of cycle lane, track or route (Return to road, it is illegal to ride on a footpath)
Start of with-flow pedal cycle and bus lane
Route recommended for pedal cycles which differs from that for other traffic.
6 Sustrans Route Number (National Cycle Network)
Cycle route ahead
Pedal cyclists to dismount (in the interest of public safety)
No cycling
Route for cyclists only
No entry for all vehicles (INCLUDING PEDAL CYCLES)
No through road except for pedal cycles
No motor vehicles (cycling permitted)
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