Traffic signs

There are more than 52000 traffic signs across the City of Edinburgh Council. These signs provide road users with warnings and the information necessary for them to travel safely around the city.

Government legislation

The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions states

  • the signs that can be used on roads
  • their designs
  • where they can be used
  • whether they must be illuminated.

Signing policy

Our signs policy explains when and where traffic signs can be used in Edinburgh.

Report a traffic sign issue

You can report an issue with a traffic sign online.

Traffic signs