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​​Signs and Signals > Direction signs on roads and motorways

Signs on motorways - blue backgrounds
At a junction leading directly into a motorway (junction number may be shown on a black background)
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)
On approaches to junctions (junction number on black background)
Route confirmatory sign after junction
Route confirmatory sign after junction
Downward pointing arrows mean ‘Get in lane’ The left-hand lane leads to a different destination from the other lanes.
Downward pointing arrows mean ‘Get in lane’ The left-hand lane leads to a different destination from the other lanes.
The panel with the inclined arrow indicates the destinations which can be reached by leaving the motorway at the next junction
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​
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.
On approaches to junctions
On approaches to junctions
At the junction
At the junction
Route confirmatory sign after junction a
Route confirmatory sign after junction
On approaches to junctions a
On approaches to junctions
On approach to a junction in Wales (bilingual)
On approach to a junction in Wales (bilingual)
Primary route forming part of a ring road
Primary route forming part of a ring road
Primary route forming part of a ring road a
Primary route forming part of a ring road
Signs on non-primary and local routes - black borders​​
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.
On approaches to junctions b
On approaches to junctions
On approaches to junctions c
On approaches to junctions
At the junction a
At the junction
Direction to toilets with access for the disabled
Direction to toilets with access for the disabled
Picnic site
Picnic site
Ancient monument in the care of English Heritage
Ancient monument in the care of English Heritage
Direction to a car park
Direction to a car park
Tourist attraction
Tourist attraction
Direction to camping and caravan site
Direction to camping and caravan site
direction-sign-other-advisory-route-lorries
direction-sign-other-advisory-route-lorries
Route for pedal cycles forming part of a network
Route for pedal cycles forming part of a network
Recommended route for pedal cycles to place shown
Recommended route for pedal cycles to place shown
Route for pedestrians
Route for pedestrians
Symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road traffic
Symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road traffic
Symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road traffic a
Symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road traffic
Symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road traffic d
Symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road traffic
Symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road traffic e
Symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road traffic
Diversion route
Diversion route

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