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  2. Vehicle registration plates of the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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    The optional standard national identifier has been 'UK' instead of 'GB' from 2021, with a transparent background. This can be blank or contain the Union Jack. The optional left band can be green on zero-emissions vehicles. Number plates must be displayed in accordance with the Road Vehicles (Display of Registration Marks) Regulations 2001.

  3. Road signs in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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    A non-primary road sign near Bristol shows Guildford Rules patches.Road signs in the United Kingdom and in its associated Crown dependencies and overseas territories conform broadly to European design norms, with a number of exceptions: direction signs omit European route numbers, and road signs generally use the imperial system of units (miles and yards), unlike the rest of Europe (kilometres ...

  4. Stop and yield lines - Wikipedia

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    Stop line in Toyokawa, Aichi, Japan Give Way lines in the UK "Shark's teeth" yield lines (white isosceles triangles) as used in the US and many European countries. Stop and yield lines [1] are transverse road surface markings that inform drivers where they should stop or yield when approaching an intersection.

  5. Traffic signs by country - Wikipedia

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    Road signs in the Philippines are standardized in the Road Signs and Pavement Markings Manual, published by the Department of Public Works and Highways. Philippine road signage practice closely follow those used in Europe, but with local adaptations and some minor influences from the US MUTCD and Australian road signs.

  6. Yellow line (road marking) - Wikipedia

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    Section 3B.06 authorizes use of a single solid yellow line in only two contexts: on divided highways (that is, divided by a median strip) to mark the left side of the lane closest to the median (for traffic in both directions), and to mark the left side of the leftmost lane on one-way ramps.

  7. The Highway Code - Wikipedia

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    The Highway Code is the official set of information and guidance for road users in the United Kingdom. Its objective is to promote the safe and efficient use of the road network. The Code applies to all road users, including pedestrians, horse riders and cyclists, as well as motorcyclists and other drivers.

  8. Here’s why Americans drive on the right and the UK ... - AOL

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    One challenge Americans face when visiting the United Kingdom is learning to drive on the “wrong” side of the road. The British drive on the left side of the road while we, in America, drive ...

  9. Glossary of road transport terms - Wikipedia

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    A path along the side of a road. Shoulder A reserved lane by the verge of a road or motorway. Shunpiking The act of deliberately avoiding toll roads by using a toll-free alternate route. Single carriageway or undivided highway A road with one, two, or more lanes arranged within a roadway or carriageway with no physical separation of opposing ...