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    Low bridge signs

    Signs and markings that warn of height restrictions ahead. These are the low bridge signs you need to recognise for the DVSA theory test and for safe driving afterwards.

    Every low bridges sign in this category

    Low bridge height limit — red, white and black circle UK road sign

    Low bridge height limit

    A red-ringed circle showing a maximum height in feet, inches and metres for the bridge ahead.
    Arch bridge ahead — red, white and black triangle UK road sign

    Arch bridge ahead

    A triangular warning sign showing an arched bridge, where headroom reduces towards the edges.
    Hump bridge — red, white and black triangle UK road sign

    Hump bridge

    A triangular sign showing a humped profile, warning of a short steep bridge that hides the road beyond.
    Maximum headroom plate — yellow and black rectangle UK road sign

    Maximum headroom plate

    A yellow-backed plate on a bridge itself, repeating the available headroom in feet and metres.
    Low bridge ahead — red, white and black triangle UK road sign

    Low bridge ahead

    An advance warning triangle telling drivers of high vehicles that a height restriction is coming up.
    Width restriction — red, white and black circle UK road sign

    Width restriction

    A red-ringed circle giving the maximum vehicle width for the road or gap ahead.

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