Direction signs 

	Signs on motorways have blue backgrounds
	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
	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

	Signs on primary routes have green backgrounds
	On approaches to junctions		On approaches to junctions		Route confirmatory sign after junction		At the junction		On approach to a junction in Wales (bilingual)
	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.
	Signs on non-primary and local routes have black borders
	On approaches to junctions				At the junction		Direction to toilets with access for the disabled
	Other direction signs
	Picnic site		Ancient monument in the care of English Heritage		Direction to camping and caravan site		Advisory route for lorries		Tourist attraction
	Route for pedal cycles forming part of a network		Route for pedestrians		Diversion route		Recommended route for pedal cycles to place shown		Direction to a car park
	Symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road traffic				Holiday route