Tourist information sign

What it means

There is a tourist information point or centre nearby.

The lower-case i in a box is the symbol for tourist information. On its own, on a brown sign, it can show the way to an information point.

Tourist information points can help with local attractions, accommodation and maps.

Where you'll see it

In towns and at visitor areas, pointing to tourist information centres and points.

Rules to know

• Tourist information is one of the symbols used on brown signs for tourist destinations.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 118

• Tourist destinations may be shown on separate signs with brown backgrounds.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 118

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Confusing it with a general information sign.

  Instead: The brown background shows it is for tourists. General information signs are usually blue or white.

Test yourself

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What does this sign mean?

• ARoute for emergency vehicles only
• BThe route is unsuitable for heavy goods vehicles
• CTourist information point or centre
• DDirections to a tourist attraction

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