Temporary sign
Census point sign
What does the Census point sign mean?
A temporary sign marking a traffic survey census point. You may be directed to stop there.
Also known as: Traffic survey point
What it means
This is a traffic survey census point.
These temporary signs are used when traffic surveys are taking place.
You may be directed to stop so that people can record details about your journey.
Where you'll see it
At the place where a traffic survey is carried out.
Rules to know
These temporary signs are used when traffic surveys are taking place. Vehicles may be directed to stop at the census point.
Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 139
Common mistakes
Mistake: Assuming it is a police stop.
Instead: It is a traffic survey. Follow the directions you are given.
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- Know Your Traffic Signs (Department for Transport, Sixth edition, 2023), Information signs, p. 139
Sign image: Department for Transport, Traffic sign images (diagram 832). © 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