Directional Signs

Directional signage ensures that road users know where they are going. Made from high-quality reflective materials, these signs can be seen easily in car headlights even in the depths of winter. Often highlighting local tourist attractions or points of interest - or diverting traffic away from roadworks - these signs are an essential part of the road infrastructure. Contact us for a quotation on a custom directional sign!

About Directional Signs

Directional signs are essential for guiding traffic around the country - without them, anyone driving without a sat nav would be lost. These signs often include place names, road numbers, and diagrams for roundabouts, but this category also includes "Keep Left/Right" and "Turn Left/Right" signs, as well as signage for temporary diversions.

Road directional signs come in several different formats:

Shaped direction signs: These signs are arrow-shaped at one end, indicating the direction in which drivers should travel.
Rectangular signs: These often include the directions to multiple sites or specific roads (for example, the nearest motorway), or feature an arrow symbol.
Diagram-based direction signs: Used on roundabouts or junctions to inform road users which exit to take to get to their destination.

Permanent direction signs can be mounted in many ways but are most commonly mounted to signposts. Temporary signs attach easily to metal or plastic frames.

It's simple and easy to buy direction signs with arrows online. For more complex signs (for instance, those with junction diagrams) we recommend emailing us for a full quotation.

Types of directional signs

You will find directional signs all over the UK road network as well as on large industrial estates, university campuses, and hospitals. Directional signs come in various different colours, depending on their context and target audience.

Blue: Indicates that the sign relates to motorway traffic. Used on motorways or to give directions to a motorway.
Green: Green signs are used on primary routes, which are mostly A-roads.
White: These are for non-primary routes, and can include sub-areas of green or blue.
Black: Used for directing heavy-duty traffic such as HGVs along appropriate routes to industrial estates and sites.
Brown: These are directions for local tourist routes or attractions.
Yellow: Used to divert traffic to a temporary alternative route.
Red: Temporary signs to direct pedestrians safety around roadworks.

Some directional signs will even include sub diagrams to indicate where certain types of traffic are prohibited.

Bulk discounts on directional signs

If you need multiple directional signs, you can take advantage of our bulk discounts. You'll make significant savings, and we can handle large orders efficiently thanks to our extensive stock levels. Check out our full range of road signs to see what else we can help you with.

Fast delivery available

Most directional signs are custom-made, but we’re still able to offer fast delivery as soon as your signage is ready. Meanwhile, you can enjoy next-working-day and same-day delivery for any items already in stock if you place the order before 2pm.

Service you can trust

At Start Safety we take pride in our customer service, and creating quality bespoke signage is a large part of this. We also keep a wide range of ready-made road sign products on our shelves, so that you can get your chosen items whenever you need them. Call our friendly sales team if you need further information or help.

Types of Directional Signs Found on The Road

Need help finding the right product?

Give our trained sales team a call on +44 (0)1905 794875, they will help you in choosing a suitable system for your needs and will also be happy to discuss discounts for bulk quantity requirements and special delivery need.

Why buy from Start Safety?

We have the full range shown above in stock on the shelf ready to ship out next day, we offer special delivery services and can even arrange same day delivery on many products.