Power will be given to local councils to tear down pointless road signs that cause distractions for those on the road.

These out-of-date signs will be allowed to be torn down from 22nd April and will help to make sure that traffic signs are visible on unlit roads.

Taking down these road signs will also stop temporary messages from being cluttered with adverts and distracting logos.

According to the Department for Transport, signs on English roads have more than doubled from 2.45 million in 1993 to 4.57 million in 2013.

Now, town halls will have the power to take down signs they feel are unnecessary. Before this, there will be signs carrying the message new layout ahead, which will have remove by dates on the back so they aren't left stagnating for years on end.

Patrick McLoughlin, transport secretary, said: "Our common-sense reforms will help get rid of pointless signs that are an eyesore and distract drivers. These new rules will also save £30 million in taxpayer's cash by 2020, leaving drivers with just the signs they need to drive safely."