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MAP TYPE ADVANCE DIRECTION SIGNS The vertical arm is always 4sw from the right hand border, unless it incorporates a triangular warning sign or regulatory sign roundel (see para 5.65).

For 1 mile and 1/2 mile advance direction signs without forward destinations (see diagram 2101.1 in figure 5-11) the highest parts of the forward and side arm route symbols are always at the same level.

The side destination blocks may extend to the bottom of the sign, as shown in diagram 2101.2. Note that the legend "Woodfield" is more than 1.5 sw above the route arm. It is not appropriate to move the arm vertically to close this gap.

Where a sign includes forward destinations, as shown in diagram 2101.2, it should be designed so that the forward destination blocks are not further to the left than the side destination blocks. To achieve this it may be necessary to extend the length of the side arm.

The minimum vertical distance between the side destination block(s) and the forward destination block(s) is 12sw. This is increased to 14sw when the bottom line of the forward destination block is a panel or contains a patch or symbol directly above the top line of the side destination block (see para 5.15).

A junction name, but not a place name, may be added to the top of the first advance direction sign (see paras 3.39 to 3.41).

The distance to the junction, as shown in diagram 2101.1, may be 1m, 2/3m, 1/2m or l/sm. Any other distance will require special authorisation. Where a side destination is placed alongside the distance to the junction, there should be a minimum horizontal gap of 7sw (see figure 5-12). Distances to destinations are not permitted on grade separated junction signs as they could be confused with distances to the junction. Mileages are normally shown on route confirmatory signs provided after

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