Destination sign

What to do

Follow the arrow to reach the place named.

Read the arrow next to your destination early so you can get into the correct lane before the intersection.

Where it's used

Section 2D.36 says that, except near interchanges, Destination (D1 series) signs must be horizontal rectangles showing the name of a city, town or other traffic generator with a direction arrow; right arrows go at the far right and left or up arrows at the far left. They should be used where numbered U.S. or State routes meet, and to direct traffic to town business areas or places reached by unnumbered roads. Versions D1-1a to D1-3a also give distances, up to three destinations can be shown, and guide signs use white legends on green.

Don't confuse it with

• Distance sign: The Distance sign lists places straight ahead with mileages and no arrows, while the Destination sign points you toward a place.
• Street Name sign: The Street Name sign names the street at an intersection, not a city or destination.