What is a ‘no through road’ traffic sign?
ROAD signs confuse and catch out drivers in the UK every day.
No through road signs are just one of the many road signs that UK motorists have to navigate on the road.
What is a ‘no through road’ traffic sign?
It is a rectangular sign with a blue background. The ‘T’ shape in the centre has a white vertical line and a red horizontal line.
Road signs appear in one of three shapes and each shape dictates the purpose of the sign.
Circular road signs give orders and motorists must obey otherwise they are breaking the law.
Triangular road signs are warning signs that alert you to possible hazards not too far ahead.
Rectangular road signs inform motorists. On motorways they’re blue, on primary roads they’re green and on minor roads they’re white.
Rectangular road signs are also used to indicate bus lanes and congestion charge zones in London.
When you see this sign you should not enter the road, however there are a few exceptions.
What does a ‘no through road’ traffic sign mean?
A no through road sign is used to indicate that a road or path is closed to traffic in both directions.
There is a slightly different variation of the sign that can indicate that there is no through road on the left for vehicles.
The road sign can also indicate that the road is a dead end for motor vehicles.
It can be used in conjunction with an extra sign that states “except for cycles” as the street may still have cycle access.
Where can you expect to find ‘no through road’ traffic signs?
British motorists can usually find this sign on cul-de-sacs and other small residential streets.
If you’re driving and are unsure whether you can drive onto a road, you can normally spot a no through road sign next to the road name.
What’s the difference between a ‘no through road’ sign and a ‘no entry’ sign?
A no through road sign can be indicative of a dead end or that the road is not accessible to the motorist.
A no entry sign means that the motorist is not allowed to go down that road or go into a particular area or go through a gate.