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How to recognise Isle of Man from the road
Drives on the left
Green hills, stone walls and a motorcycle road race. The Isle of Man looks British, but has its own way of doing things.
What to look for
1
Traffic on the left
The Isle of Man drives on the left.
2
Manx plates
Number plates usually include the letters MN or MAN, and some carry the three-legged Manx symbol.
3
Two languages
Some signs show Manx Gaelic place names alongside English.
4
Open moorland
Inland, the roads cross open, treeless moorland between green farmland.
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