6.8 Route numbers on separate lines may be ranged right to emphasize that they are associated with right hand lanes, as shown in figure 6-2. However, individual destinations should always be ranged left as illustrated in figure 6-6.
6.9 The distance to the junction shown in figure 6-2 may be varied only to 1m, 2/3m or 1/3m. Any other distance will require special authorisation. Distances to destinations must not be included on dedicated lane signs.
6.10 A junction name may be added to the top of the signs (see paras 3.39 to 3.41). However, where there is more than one sign on the approach to the junction, the name should be added only to the first sign.
6.11 Symbols may be added to the signs in the same way that they are added to stack type and map type signs (see paras 6.12 to 6.14 for warning and regulatory signs on dedicated lane advance direction signs). Generally the symbol is placed to the right of the legend for left turn and ahead lanes, and to the left of the legend for right turn lanes. The symbol may be centred below the legend if this results in a more compact sign. The "P" parking symbol is always placed to the left of its associated legend unless used in conjunction with a tourist attraction. The special rules given in para 4.8 then apply. Where the aircraft symbol is used, this should
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