Driving In Britain

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RECTANGLES give INFORMATION

motorway sign
Motorway Signs -- Blue signs shaped like this pertain to motorways (freeways), which are always designated M-something.

Direction sign

Direction Signs -- Dark green signs pertain to, and they are found on, primary roads (which are always designated A-something).

With typical British understatement, when towns or roads are given in parentheses (the A44, Broadway, in this example), what they mean to say is this: In this direction but not exactly on this road. Go this way but watch for your turn-off (the A44) further along.

confirmatory sign
Confirmatory Signs -- This sign says you are on the A46, Lincoln is 12 miles ahead, Sherwood is 28 miles. Nottingham is not on the A46, but it's in this direction 43 miles away. Distances are in miles, but this may change with increasing EEC integration.

secodary direction sign
Secondary Direction Signs -- Black & white signs pertain to secondary roads (which are always B-something). In the case shown here, if you follow the B29 to Canterbury and Whitstable, you'll eventually reach the A4 which, in turn, leads you to London. Note: There are also C-roads, which tend to be very narrow.

local direction sign
Local Direction Signs -- Blue borders indicate local features such as car parks and public loos.

heritage sign
Heritage Signs -- These are the signs you travel to Britain for. They point to castles stately homes, follies, palaces, etc. There are quite a variety of styles, some blue, some brown, but whatever their appearance, they almost certainly lead to history and adventure.

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	Motorway Signs -- Blue signs shaped like this pertain to motorways (freeways), which are always designated M-something.
	Direction Signs -- Dark green signs pertain to, and they are found on, primary roads (which are always designated A-something). With typical British understatement, when towns or roads are given in parentheses (the A44, Broadway, in this example), what they mean to say is this: In this direction but not exactly on this road. Go this way but watch for your turn-off (the A44) further along.
	Confirmatory Signs -- This sign says you are on the A46, Lincoln is 12 miles ahead, Sherwood is 28 miles. Nottingham is not on the A46, but it's in this direction 43 miles away. Distances are in miles, but this may change with increasing EEC integration.
	Secondary Direction Signs -- Black & white signs pertain to secondary roads (which are always B-something). In the case shown here, if you follow the B29 to Canterbury and Whitstable, you'll eventually reach the A4 which, in turn, leads you to London. Note: There are also C-roads, which tend to be very narrow.
	Local Direction Signs -- Blue borders indicate local features such as car parks and public loos.
	Heritage Signs -- These are the signs you travel to Britain for. They point to castles stately homes, follies, palaces, etc. There are quite a variety of styles, some blue, some brown, but whatever their appearance, they almost certainly lead to history and adventure.