WHAT DO THE DIFFERENT ROAD TRAFFIC CONE COLOURS MEAN?

In recent years Britain’s traditional orange traffic cones have been joined by a host of different coloured road markers in green, blue, and yellow.

These are not to demonstrate site managers’ football allegiances, but have all been devised to signify different intentions and offer specific warnings.

Here is a quick guide to the meanings of the differently-coloured road cones now found on British roads, starting with those placed by the Highways Agency:

Green and White – The cones have been produced and placed to indicate access to a lane for drivers.

Yellow and White – These cones indicate that no stopping is permitted – important in areas with a heavy volume of traffic or quick-moving traffic.

Blue and White – The blue and white cones are used to indicate overhead structures, and ensure that drivers of tall vehicles are aware of potential collisions. These cones can also be used to indicate overhead cables as well as fixed structures – sometimes the cones will feature a yellow band.

Green – These cones are used to indicate the entrance to work sites from live carriageways. This can help drivers identify when to slow down and check for oncoming traffic.

Yellow – Used to help workers identify the proximity of overhead high voltage cables. These are particularly helpful for drivers of tall vehicles, helping protect them against the prospect of driving through the cables.