A picture of a policewoman face on, with her right arm in the air and palm facing forwards.
Traffic approaching from the front.
Stop
A picture of a policewoman face on, with her right arm in the air and left arm to the side with palms facing forwards.
Traffic approaching from both front and behind.
Stop
A picture of a policewoman from the back, with left arm out.
Traffic approaching from behind.
To beckon traffic on
A picture of a policeman facing sideways, beckoning oncoming traffic to move forwards with his right arm.
From the side.
To beckon traffic on
A picture of a policeman face on, beckoning oncoming traffic to move forwards with his right arm.
From the front.
To beckon traffic on
A picture of a policeman from the back with his left arm pointing downwards beckoning traffic behind him to move forwards.
From behind.
*In Wales, bilingual signs appear on emergency services vehicles and clothing
Arm signals to persons controlling traffic
A picture of a driver with his left arm raised and palm facing forwards.
I want to go straight on.
Arm signals to persons controlling traffic
A picture of a driver with his left arm out across the passenger seat and palm facing forwards.
I want to turn left; use either hand.
Arm signals to persons controlling traffic
A picture of a driver with his right arm out of the window and palm facing forwards.
I want to turn right.
