RA2 Reflective - Diagram 670 - Post Mountable UK Speed Limit (MPH sign) - Clip fixings not included Our permanent UK road signs comply with BS EN 12899-1:2001 and are...
No Entry Restriction Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc Diagram 616 is a...
Keep Left / Keep Right Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc Diagram 610 is one...
Junction Ahead Warning Sign | Give way or Stop - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 450mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Tri This...
Vehicle 7.5T Weight Restriction in Place Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc Diagram...
One-Way Direction of Travel Reversible Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc Diagram 606 is...
Compulsory Turn Left / Right Reversible Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc Diagram 609...
All Vehicles Prohibited Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc Diagram 617 is an...
Left Hand Turn Prohibited Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc Diagram 613 is stops...
Entering a 20mph Zone Speed Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 600 x 780mm Diagram 674 marks the entrance to a...
U Turn Prohibited Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc Diagram 614 prohibits road users...
Cycle and Pedestrian Route Sign Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc Diagram 956...
National Speed Limit Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc Diagram 671 is the...
No Explosive Carrying Vehicles Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc Diagram 622.8 is one...
No Lorries / HGV Articulated Vehicles Prohibited Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc...
Please use the "order notes" or email us what sizes you want on your sign Mandatory Height Restriction Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails -...
Single Carriageway Ahead Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 450mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Tri This sign allows road...
New Road Layout Ahead Permanent UK Road Sign with Channel to rear - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available size: 740 x 730mm...
Give Way Triangle Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc Diagram 602 is...
Cycle and Pedestrian Route Sign showing priority Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc...
Cycle Route Sign Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc Diagram 955 is used...
Mini Roundabout Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc Diagram 611.1 is used at the...
End of Goods Vehicle Restriction Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc Diagram 622.2 notes the...
Pedestrians Prohibited Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc Diagram 625.1 is used to...
No Caravan Towing Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc Diagram 622.7 is used to stop...
No Horse Riding Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc Diagram 622.6 prohibits ridden...
Horse Drawn Carriages Prohibited Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc Diagram 622.5 is...
Motorcycles Prohibited Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc Diagram 619.2 denies access to a...
All Motorised Vehicles Prohibited Except Motorbike Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc Diagram...
All Motorised Vehicles Prohibited Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc Diagram 619 is...
Give Way to Oncoming Traffic Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 3 regulation sizes: 525 x 600mm , 700...
Give Way to Oncoming Traffic Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc Diagram 615...
Right Hand Turn Prohibited Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc Diagram 612 is stops...
Bicycles, Bikes and Cyclists Prohibited Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc Diagram 952 is...
Bicycles, Bikes and Cyclists Prohibited Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc Diagram 951 is...
Stopping Prohibited Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc Diagram 642 is used to...
No Overtaking / No Passing on Right Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 300mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Disc Diagram...
Please use the "order notes" or email us what sizes you want on your sign. Mandatory Width Restriction Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails -...
Cycle Route / Race Ahead Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 450mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Tri Diagram 950 is...
Grounding Risk Ahead Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 450mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Tri Diagram 782 shows a...
Electrified Overhead Cable Ahead Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 450mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Tri Diagram 779 is...
Tramcar Crossing Ahead Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 450mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Tri Diagram 772 is to display...
Level Crossing / Railway Crossing Ahead Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 450mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Tri Diagram 771...
Railway Crossing with Gate / Barrier Ahead Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 450mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Tri Diagram...
Traffic Queues Likely Ahead Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 450mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Tri Diagram 584 is...
Slow Moving Vehicles on Incline Ahead Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 450mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Tri Diagram...
Military Vehicle Crossing Ahead Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 450mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Tri Diagram 582 warns road...
Side Winds Likely Ahead Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 450mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Tri Diagram 581 is...
Danger Ahead Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 450mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Tri Diagram 562 is a general...
Risk of Falling Rocks Permanent UK Road Sign - Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails - Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective - Available in 450mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Tri Diagram 559 has...
The United Kingdom has a well-established and highly recognizable permanent highway signage design that plays a crucial role in guiding motorists and ensuring road safety. These signs follow a standardized format and are designed to be clear, easily readable, and informative.
The design of UK permanent highway signage is regulated by the Department for Transport, ensuring consistency and uniformity across the country. The guidelines cover various aspects, including the shape, colour, symbols, and typography used on the signs.
Sign Trade Supplies Ltd offer a standard range of permanent RA2 reflective road signs which are manufactured to meet & exceed the traffic sign regulations. All of the permanent road signs we offer are CE marked that ensures a long life, high quality product every single time.
R2/RA2 Reflective Permanent Road Signs
R2 (also known as RA2) reflective vinyl is a type of material commonly used for road signs and traffic signage. It is designed to improve visibility and legibility, particularly during low-light conditions or when illuminated by headlights at night. R2/RA2 refers to the grade of reflectivity provided by the vinyl, which meets specific standards set by transportation authorities.
The "R" in R2 stands for retroreflective, indicating that the material is capable of reflecting light back to its source. This is achieved through the use of tiny glass beads or prisms embedded in the vinyl's surface. When light hits the vinyl, it bounces off these beads or prisms and returns in the direction of the light source, making the sign appear bright and visible to drivers.
The number "2" in R2 signifies the class of reflectivity. Reflective materials are classified into different grades or classes based on their performance. R2/RA2 is considered a high-grade reflectivity class, offering excellent visibility and legibility.
R2/RA2 reflective vinyl is known for its durability and long-lasting performance. It is designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, including rain, snow, and UV exposure, without significantly diminishing its reflective properties. This ensures that road signs remain highly visible and effective over an extended period.
The use of R2/RA2 reflective vinyl is regulated by transportation authorities to maintain consistency and standardization in traffic signage. These materials are typically used for permanent highway signs, such as speed limit signs, stop signs, warning signs, and directional signs. By using R2/RA2 reflective vinyl, road authorities aim to enhance road safety by improving visibility and ensuring that critical information is easily discernible to drivers, day or night.
Categories of UK Road Signs
In the United Kingdom, road signs are categorized into four main categories based on their purpose and the type of information they convey. These categories are:
Warning Signs: Warning signs are designed to alert drivers to potential hazards or dangerous conditions ahead. They usually feature a triangular shape with a red border and a black symbol or pictogram on a white background. Warning signs include signs for sharp turns, pedestrian crossings, road works, slippery roads, animals crossing, and many other potential hazards.
Directional Signs: Directional signs provide guidance and information to drivers about routes, destinations, and specific locations. These signs are crucial for navigation and helping motorists reach their intended destinations. Directional signs often use rectangular shapes with white or green backgrounds and black text or symbols. They include signs for motorway exits, junctions, roundabouts, distances to cities or towns, and specific destinations.
Regulatory Signs: Regulatory signs convey rules, regulations, and restrictions that drivers must follow. These signs are typically circular with a red border and a black symbol or text on a white background. Regulatory signs include speed limit signs, no entry signs, no parking signs, stop signs, give way signs, and other signs that indicate mandatory actions or prohibitions.
Informatory Signs: Informatory signs provide non-essential information to drivers, such as services, facilities, or points of interest available along the road. They are rectangular or square in shape, with white or blue backgrounds and black text or symbols. Informatory signs include signs for parking areas, rest areas, tourist attractions, fuel stations, hospitals, and other amenities.
These four categories encompass the majority of road signs used in the UK, each serving a specific purpose in terms of safety, navigation, regulation, and providing helpful information to road users. The standardized design and placement of these signs ensure consistency and clarity throughout the road network, assisting drivers in making informed decisions and promoting safe and efficient travel.
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