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Direction signs

Rectangles. Colour tells you the class of road at a glance.

B4114Local route

Local route direction sign

Meaning. Directions along a non-primary, local route.

What you must do. Read early and position correctly for your turn.

Remember it

White and black: the smaller roads.

On the road. Colour tells you the class of road before you have read a single word — useful at 50 mph.

Shape
rectangle
Colours
White face, black text and border
Where you see it
B-road junctions, Town centres

Often confused with

  • Primary route direction sign — Primary routes use a green background with white lettering.

Source: Know Your Traffic Signs · Last checked

A46Primary route

Primary route direction sign

Meaning. Directions along a primary route.

What you must do. Read it early and get into the correct lane in good time.

Remember it

Green means a primary route — the main road network below motorway level.

On the road. Route numbers in brackets are roads you reach by going that way, not the road you are joining now.

Shape
rectangle
Colours
Green face, white text and border
Where you see it
A-road junctions, Roundabout approaches

Often confused with

  • Local route direction sign — Local routes use a white background with black text and border.

Source: Know Your Traffic Signs · Last checked

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