Blue background signs specific to motorway driving.
7 signs
White motorway symbol on blue rectangle
Start of motorway. Motorway regulations now apply. Minimum speed awareness required.
Sign 2901Blue rectangle showing exit lane and destination
Information about the next motorway exit, including junction number and destinations.
Rule 272Blue sign with services symbols and distance
Motorway services ahead. Shows facilities available and distance.
Electronic overhead gantry with speed and lane info
Smart motorway signal showing mandatory speed limit or lane closure. Red X means lane closed. do not use.
Rule 269Red X displayed on overhead gantry
Lane is closed. You must not drive in this lane. Move to an open lane as soon as safe.
Rule 269Blue sign with SOS phone symbol and orange surface marking
Emergency refuge area ahead on a smart motorway. Use in case of breakdown or emergency.
Rule 275Overhead sign indicating hard shoulder open as running lane
On smart motorways, the hard shoulder may be opened to traffic during busy periods. Signals above show when it is available.
Rule 269