Road markings and signage

Cycle lanes and routes: Provision for cycle routes on the carriageway, on footways either shared with or segregated from pedestrians, or specially designated cycle paths.
Red routes: On certain main roads in yellow lines indicating a parking ban have been replaced by red lines (or alternative markings such as greenways etc.). Unlike yellow lines, alternative markings prohibit all stopping, parking and loading. Red routes are designed to ensure the free flow of traffic and that bus routes are kept clear at all times.
Road signs: The local authority has responsibility for installing signs to regulate traffic and to provide warnings to drivers of hazards ahead. The signs that may be used on the public highway are controlled by government regulations, covering the designs of the signs, where they can be used and whether they must be illuminated.
Street name plates: The local authority is responsible for the naming of streets within their local area and for ensuring that street name plates are provided and fitted in suitable positions.
Yellow lines: The local authority authorise yellow line road marking where there is a need to restrict parking to help increase traffic flow and to prevent obstructions on the highway.