Direction Signs
Direction Signs
Signs on Motorways - blue backgrounds
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| At a junction leading directly into a motorway (junction number may be shown on a black background) | On approaches to junctions (junction number on black background) | Route confirmatory sign after junction |
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| Downward pointing arrows mean ?Get in lane?. The left-hand lane leads to a different destination from the other lanes. | ||
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| The panel with the inclined arrow indicates the destinations which can be reached by leaving the motorway at the next junction | ||
Signs on primary routes - green backgrounds
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| At the junction | On approach to junction in Wales (bilingual) | |
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| On approach to junctions | Route confirmatory sign after junction | On approach to junctions |
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Blue panels indicate that the motorway starts at the junction ahead. Motorways shown in brackets can also be reached along the route indicated. White panels indicate local or non-primary routes leading from the junction ahead. Brown panels show the route to tourist attractions. The name of the junction may be shown at the top of the sign. The aircraft symbol indicates the route to an airport. A symbol may be included to warn of a hazard or restriction along that route. |
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Primary route forming part of a ring road |  |
Signs on local routes - black borders
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| At the junction | ||
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| On appriaches to junctions | Direction to toilets with access for the disabled |
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Green panels indicate that the primary route starts at the junction ahead. Route numbers on a blue background show the direction to a motorway. Route numbers on a green background show the direction to a primary route. |
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Other direction signs
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| Picnic site | Ancient monument in the care of English Heritage | Direction to car park |
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| Tourist attraction | Direction to camping and caravan site | Advisory route for lorries |
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| Route for pedal cycles forming part of a network | Recommended route for pedal cycles to place shown | Route for pedestrians |
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| Symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road traffic | Diversion route | |