If you've ever driven past a road sign riddled with holes, you may think it's a result of wear and tear. However, there's more here than meets the eye.

The no stopping road sign can be used on UK roads for several reasons (Image: Getty) Sometimes the no stopping sign is accompanied by a small box with text in it that might read ‘for 7 miles’, ...

The no stopping road sign can be used on UK roads for several reasons (Image: Getty) Sometimes the no stopping sign is accompanied by a small box with text in it that might read ‘for 7 miles’, ...