Direction Signs
Signs showing routes, destinations and distances. Green for primary routes, white for local.
7 signs
Primary Route Direction
Green rectangle with white text and route number
Direction sign on a primary route (A-road). Green background with white text showing destinations.
Sign 2001
Non Primary Route Direction
White rectangle with black text
Direction sign on non primary routes. White background with black text showing local destinations.
Sign 2101
Motorway Direction
Blue rectangle with white text and M-road number
Direction sign on or approaching a motorway. Blue background indicates motorway routes.
Sign 2901
Tourist Attraction
Brown rectangle with white text
Direction sign to a tourist attraction or heritage site. Brown background with white text.
Ring Road
Green direction sign with ring road symbol
Indicates the route of a ring road around a town or city.
Diversion Route
Yellow rectangle with DIVERSION text and arrow
Follow the diversion route. Used during road closures or works.
Countdown Markers
White diagonal bars on blue (motorway) or green (primary route)
Distance markers showing 300, 200, and 100 yards to a motorway exit. Each bar represents 100 yards.
Rule 272