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Table 3.1 Permitted expressions of distance
≥ 3 miles ≥ ½ mile & < 3 miles < ½ mile Supplementary plates to warning and regulatory signs
Whole numbers to the nearest mile followed by "miles"

Used mainly when preceded by "For" or "for"

Distance to the nearest ¼mile (using ¼, ½, ¾ as appropriate) followed by "miles" or "mile" Distance to the nearest 10 yards followed by "yards" or "yds"

Distance to the nearest ¼ mile (using "¼ mile" or "½ mile" as appropriate)

Schedules 8 and 11 where a distance may be added or varied
Whole numbers to the nearest mile followed by "miles" Distance to the nearest ¼ mile (using ¼,½, ¾ as appropriate) followed by "miles" or "mile" Distance to the nearest 10 yards followed by "yards" or "yds"

Distance to the nearest ¼ mile (using "¼ mile" or "½ mile" as appropriate)

Distance to junction on map-type, dedicated lane and overhead advance direction signs, and to an exit leading to services
Not applicable "2", "1¾", "1⅔", "1½”, "1⅓","1¼", "1", "¾", "⅔" or "½" followed by "m" "⅓ m" Distance alongside a place name destination (other than advance direction signs on motorways)
Whole numbers to the nearest mile

Note: On a pedestrian sign "m" follows the distance where the sign also includes a distance in yards

Distance to the nearest "¼ mile (using ¼,½,¾ as appropriate)

Note: On a pedestrian sign "m" follows the distance where the sign also includes a distance in yards

Distance to the nearest "¼ mile (using ¼ or ½ as appropriate)

Additionally on pedestrian signs:

Distance to the nearest 10 yards followed by "yards" or "yds"; where "¼" or "½" is used on a sign that also includes a distance in yards it is followed by "m"

Distance below a place name destination (other than advance direction signs on motorways)
Whole numbers to the nearest mile followed by "miles" Distance to the nearest ¼ mile (using ¼,½,¾ as appropriate) followed by "miles" or "mile" Distance to the nearest 10 yards followed by "yards" or "yds"

Distance to the nearest "¼ mile (using "1¼ mile" or "½ mile" as appropriate)

Local facility, car park, leisure facility and tourist destination signs
Whole numbers to the nearest mile followed by "miles"

Note: "m" may be used where the sign also includes a distance in yards

Distance to the nearest ¼ mile (using ¼,½,¾ as appropriate) followed by "miles" or "mile"

Note: “m” may be used where the sign also includes a distance in yards

Distance to the nearest 10 yards followed by "yards" or "yds" Distance to the nearest "¼ mile (using "1¼ mile" or "½ mile" as appropriate)

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