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British Roads

British roads consist of a network of motorways and A roads designed for efficient travel between cities and regions. Motorways are high-capacity roads with multiple lanes, limited access points, and no stopping except in emergencies, facilitating fast long-distance journeys. A roads vary from primary routes connecting major areas to minor roads serving local traffic. Roads are categorized with numbering systems: motorways begin with "M," while primary A roads have numbers and sometimes a green sign background. Road signs follow standardized UK design for clarity. The system emphasizes safety, traffic management, and connectivity, integrating urban streets, rural routes, and major transport corridors.