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Road traffic signage in Great Britain, including information on the signing system, regulatory signs, speed limit signs and all other signs.
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The page explains the various ways you can top up your Dart Charge account.
Service for local highway authorities, utility companies or contractors within England to plan, manage and record street and road works.
Guidance for traffic authorities on the use of traffic signs and road markings.
Areas in England which operate civil parking enforcement.
Dart Charge account holders pay reduced rates for crossings. Each crossing is paid automatically from the account. Complete this form to apply for an account.
If you use the Dartford Crossing, and your local council is Dartford Borough Council or Thurrock Council, you can apply for a local resident discount.
Information on the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR).
Learn about the benefits of E10 petrol and use our vehicle checker to confirm whether your vehicle is compatible with E10.
Traffic sign images for reproduction in printed matter, on screen or in other media.
How utility companies and highway authorities can safely carry out the signing, lighting and guarding of street works and road works on all highways and roads.
Manual for streets explains how to design, construct, adopt and maintain new and existing residential streets.
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Guidance on how to apply for a stopping up order to remove highway rights to permanently close or divert a highway, including example plans.
Information about how highway authorities can adopt roads.
Regulations which prescribe the design and conditions of use of traffic signs on or near roads in England, Scotland and Wales.
Sets out the conditions that may be attached to street works permit schemes by highway authorities.
Local transport note (LTN) on the design, effectiveness and installation of traffic calming measures.
The standards for reinstating streets after completing street works.
How National Highways engages in plan-making and decision-taking to support the delivery of sustainable development.
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