SIGNS ON MOTORWAYS - GENERALLY RECTANGULAR WITH A BLUE BACKGROUND
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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 may be shown on a black background) |

Route confirmatory sign after junction |

Downward pointing arrows mean "Get In Lane" |

The panel with the inclined arrow indicates the destination which can be reached by leaving the motorway at the next junction |
SIGNS ON A PRIMARY ROUTE - GREEN BACKGROUND
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Seen on approaches to Junctions |

Seen at the junction |

Seen on approaches to junctions |

Route confirmatory sign after junction |

Primary route forming part of a ring road |
SIGNS ON NON-PRIMARY AND LOCAL ROUTES - BLACK BORDER
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Seen on approaches to junctions |

Seen at the junction |

Directions to toilets with access for disabled |
OTHER DIRECTION SIGNS
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Picnic Site |

Ancient monument in the cars of English Heritage |

Direction to a car park |

Tourist attraction |

Direction to camping and caravan site |

Advisory route for lorries |

Route for pedal cycles forming part of a network |

Recommended route for pedal cycles to place shown |

Route for pedestrians |

Symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road traffic |