Information sign
End of lane control sign
What does the End of lane control sign mean?
Marks the end of a section of road with lane control signals. Normal lane rules apply after it.
Also known as: End of controlled section
What it means
The lane control section ends here.
The sign marks the end of the controlled section.
Beyond it, lanes no longer change with the signals.
Where you'll see it
At the end of a road section with lane control signals.
Rules to know
The sign marks the end of the controlled section.
Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 142
Common mistakes
Mistake: Staying in a lane that was only open under the signals.
Instead: Check the road markings after the controlled section.
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- Know Your Traffic Signs (Department for Transport, Sixth edition, 2023), Tidal flow lane control signs and signals, p. 142
Sign image: Department for Transport, Traffic sign images (diagram 5015). © Crown copyright, reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Last reviewed 11 October 2026. This page explains the sign in our own words; for the full rules, see The Highway Code. How we source and check content