BS 8501:2002提供了公共信息符号的汇编，并给出了以下建议: 它们的用途。注1:为方便用户，图形符号已根据通常预期使用的区域进行分组。然而，这些分组并不是排他性的，也不排除在其他领域使用图形符号，在其他领域使用图形符号是合适的。本标准不适用于包括消防安全标志在内的安全标志，也不适用于受《交通标志条例》和《1994年一般指示》[1]或 根据1984年《道路交通管制法》[2]第64节由国务卿特别授权。注2:安全标志（包括消防安全标志）包含在BS 5499中。水上安全标志符合BS 5499-11的规定。交叉引用:BS 5499BS 5378-2:1980ISO/TR 7239:1984交通标志法规和一般指示1994道路交通法规法案1984购买本文件时可获得的所有现行修正案。

BS 8501:2002 presents a compilation of public information symbols and gives recommendations for their use.NOTE 1 For the convenience of users, the graphical symbols have been grouped according to the areas where they are normally expected to be used. However, these groupings are not intended to be exclusive and use of the graphical symbols in other areas, where this is considered appropriate, is not precluded.This standard is not applicable to safety signs, including fire safety signs, or to traffic signs for use on the public highway which are governed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 1994 [1] or specially authorized by the Secretary of State under Section 64 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 [2].NOTE 2 Safety signs, including fire safety signs, are covered by BS 5499. Water safety signs are covered by BS 5499-11.Cross References:BS 5499BS 5378-2:1980ISO/TR 7239:1984Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 1994Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.