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Cycleways: Road Signs and Markings

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 12 January 2026UIN 101860

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress her Department has made on standardising signage for national and local cycle routes; and whether she plans to introduce a national approach to cycle route signage.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood

Signing for national and local cycle routes has been standardised since 1981. Current signs are prescribed in the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.

Active Travel England routinely checks signage quality on their route check tool, to make sure the use of signs is consistent.

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