Directional Arrow Marking– this road marking indicates the direction where the road is leading to and tells the driver the current route he is on. it is the duty of a local highway authority to prevent any unlawful encroachment on any roadside waste ….. for which they are the highway authority. Speed Limit Sign– this road sign warns drivers of the maximum speed limit they need to be in on that specific part of the road. Or they may be the boundary between the inclosed land and a strip of manorial waste alongside the highway which has not been dedicated as part of it. Thus the presumption of dedication arising from the public user of greens along the side of a highway between the fences was rebutted in one instance by evidence of an entry in the court rolls of the manor that the greens were waste belonging to the manor, and of the greens being treated by the lord of the manor as his private property. Friern Barnet UDC v Richardson (1898) 62 JP 547 CA.

A highway authority may attach to any such licence such conditions as they consider necessary to ensure the safety and convenience of passengers in the highway and to prevent traffic [‘traffic’ includes pedestrians and animals, s329 Highways Act 1980] therein being delayed, to prevent any nuisance or annoyance being caused to the owners or occupiers of other premises adjoining the highway. Additional traffic joining from left ahead. Traffic on main carriageway has priority over joining traffic from right hand lane of slip road Pedestrian Sign– this road marking informs everyone on the road that there is pedestrian crossing on the marking. Lane Reduction Hatched Road Markings– this road marking entails that a lane will slowly be unpassable and requires drivers to move on to the lane next to it. The general principle of law relating to the ownership of the soil of such strips was stated by Gibbs CJ in Grose v West (1816) 7 Taunt 39, in the following words: Prima facie, the presumption is, that a strip of land lying between a highway and the adjoining close, belongs to the owner of the close; as the presumption also is that the highway itself to the centre line of the road does. But the presumption is to be confined to that extent; for if the narrow strip be contiguous to or communicate with open commons, or larger portions of land, the presumption is either done away or considerably narrowed; for the evidence of ownership which applies to the larger portions, applies also to the narrow strip which communicates with them.Road Traffic Lane Markings– these road markings warn drivers of turning lanes, hazards, and other traffic related warnings. One-way Road-way Sign– this road sign warns drivers that the current road they are about to enter in only has one passable lane and only one direction. The cases cited above were considered in Harvey v Truro Rural Council [1903] 2 Ch 638 by Joyce J who in his judgment said: In the case of an ordinary highway running between fences, although it may be of a varying and unequal width, the right of passage or way prima facie, and unless there be evidence to the contrary, extends to the whole space between the fences, and the public are entitled to the entire of it as a highway, and are not confined to the part which may be metalled. All the ground that is between the fences is presumably dedicated as highway unless the nature of the ground or other circumstances rebut that presumption...It is an established maxim that ‘once a highway, always a highway’. The public cannot release their rights. Mere disuse of a highway cannot deprive the public of their rights. Where there has once between a highway no length of time during which it may not have been used will preclude the public from resuming the exercise of the right to use it if and when they think proper. Even if the highway authority had actually consented to any obstruction or encroachment upon the strip being part of the highway, such consent could not legalise that which was otherwise illegal… In cases where no footway has been constructed alongside the metalled road, the verge enables pedestrians to proceed with greater safety than they would on the metalled road. Learner drivers and current drivers on UK roads are seen to drive near or over the soft verges at speed. It is best to be seen to slow down and take care when it comes to driving over soft verges. This can curb the risk of accidents. Where are you likely to see the "soft verges" sign?

Centre Broken white line– this line is located in the middle of a two-way road. This line entails drivers to keep on left side of the line. Sometimes a road does not run between fences, but across open common or manorial waste; and in that case the presumption of dedication between fences does not apply. Neeld v Hendon UDC (1899) 63 JP 724. Soft Verges sign– this road sign warns drivers that there are small bumps on the road which may cause accidents when on high speeds. You may see this sign when entering a country lane or driving along a narrow road. The sign indicates that the verge is soft, therefore you must take care over this surface. Think of it as if you were driving on a small country lane with no tarmac or road surface, then this is how it would feel to drive on the "soft verges". Because of the sign, you will be cautious over this road and slow down. You should be very careful if you see sheep or cattle next to the verge. Excessive Noise Prohibited Sign– this road warning entails drivers that honking is prohibited in the area.

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Traffic in right hand lane of slip road joining the main carriageway has priority over left hand lane

Traffic Signal Ahead Sign– this road sign warns drivers of a traffic signal ahead and entails them to slow down. Lane Ends Signs– this road sign warns drivers that the lane they are currently on are about to end and entails them to slow down. No U-Turn Sign– this road sign warns all drivers that no U-Turn slot is available at the near distance. Mass Limit Sign– this road sign is usually placed on bridges and warns heavy vehicles of the weight restriction of the structure. S142 (1) Highways Act 1980. The highway authority for a highway may by a licence granted under this section permit the occupier or the owner of any premises adjoining the highway to plant and maintain, or to retain and maintain, trees, shrubs, plants or grass in such part of the highway as may be specified in the licence.

Unauthorized Vehicles Prohibited Signals– this road signal warns drivers of the vehicles not allowed to enter the highway. Sharp Curve Chevron sign– these signs are placed on the side of the road where a sharp curve is expected. Side Strip– this road marking informs drivers that parking and stopping of any vehicle or passing of any light vehicle is prohibited on that specific road.

No Parking-Stopping Side Strip– this road marking prohibits any vehicle to park or stop on any road shoulder or side at all times. These ‘roadside strips’ are now more commonly referred to as ‘roadside verges’. It is important that strips of roadside verge should be safeguarded from any illegal attempts to inclose them for the following reasons.Lane Change Prohibited Sign– this road marking warns drivers that switching lanes is prohibited on that part of the highway.