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The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016

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Publication 2016-03-16

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(1)Item	(2)Description	(3)Diagram	(4)Variants
1	Diagram 2904.2Indication of road layout at a junction ¾ mile ahead on a motorway, where the left hand lane leaves the main carriageway and where the same exit can be accessed from the centre lane	[image omitted]	1. Destinations may be varied or added and may incorporate the legends shown in column 3 of the sign table in Part 3 at items 1 and 4, and the symbols shown in column 3 of the sign table in Part 11 at items 6, 7, 11, 12, 13 and 21;2. The number of traffic lanes may be varied and the road marking symbols and arrows varied to represent the actual junction layout; where the two lanes shown for the junction exit lead to different destinations, the horizontal bar must be omitted and the broken line symbol representing the division of the lanes extended upwards;3. The number of chevron symbols shown may be reduced from three to two, with the boundary line adjusted accordingly;4. The distance to the junction may be omitted or varied in accordance with paragraph 7 of Part 3 of Schedule 18
2	Diagram 2017.1Indication of road layout at a junction ¾ mile ahead on a primary route, where the left hand lane leaves the main carriageway and where the same exit can be accessed from the centre lane	[image omitted]	1. Destinations may be varied or added and may incorporate the legends shown in column 3 of the sign table in Part 3 at items 1 and 4, the panels shown in column 3 of the sign table in Part 9 at items 1 and 3, and the symbols shown in Part 11 (other than items 1 to 5);2. The number of traffic lanes may be varied and the road marking symbols and arrows varied to represent the actual junction layout. Where the two lanes shown for the junction exit lead to different destinations, the horizontal bar must be omitted and the broken line symbol representing the division of the lanes extended upwards;3. The number of chevron symbols shown may be reduced from three to two, with the boundary line adjusted accordingly;4. The distance to the junction may omitted or varied in accordance with paragraph 7 of Part 3 of Schedule 18
3	Diagram 2019.1Indication of appropriate traffic lanes at a junction or at a junction ahead where the right hand lane divides into two,the additional lane on the right leading to a different destination (diagram shows colours applicable to sign on a primary route)	[image omitted]	1. Destinations may be varied or added and may incorporate the legends shown in column 3 of the sign table in Part 3 at items 1, 2 and 4, the panels shown in Part 9 and the symbols shown in column 3 of the sign table in Parts 11 (other than items 1 to 5) and 20;2. The number of traffic lanes and arrows, the widths of individual lanes and the lengths of horizontal bars, may be varied and may indicate an arrangement of shared lanes in a similar manner to column 3 of the sign table in Part 5 at item 5;3. The route numbers must be white and the background blue when the sign is placed on a motorway exit slip road or the main carriageway of a motorway where it terminates at a junction ahead;4. The legend, traffic lane symbols, arrows and sign border must be black and the background white when the sign is placed on a non-primary route
4	Diagram 2912Junction ahead on a motorway with another motorway	[image omitted]	1. Route numbers may be varied in accordance with the entries in column 3 of the sign table in Part 3 at item 4;2. The junction number in white numerals on the blue background may be added after the word “Junction”;3. Numerals indicating the distance in miles may be varied with the distance being expressed in miles to the nearest mile
5	Diagrams 2010.1 and 2010.2Prohibited movement ahead on a primary route with an indication of a route avoiding that prohibition	[image omitted]	1. Numerals in the upper panel of diagram 2010.1 indicating the distance to the prohibited turn may be varied;2. The route symbols and representation of the road layout may be varied, except that the width of the route symbols must not be varied;3. The “no right turn” symbol may be reversed to indicate a prohibited left turn or, in diagram 2010.1, varied to the “no U-turn” symbol shown in column 3 of the sign table in Part 20 at item 20;4. Destinations may be varied or added and may incorporate the legends shown in column 3 of the sign table in Part 3 of this Schedule at items 1 and 4, the panels shown in Part 9 and the symbols shown in Part 11 (other than items 1 to 5);5. The names of destinations and route numbers may be placed directly on the green background, with the white background omitted, provided destinations are in white lettering and the route numbers are in yellow.
6	Diagrams 2123 and 2124Prohibited movement ahead on a non-primary route with an indication of a route avoiding that prohibition	[image omitted]	1. Numerals in the upper panel of diagram 2123 indicating the distance to the prohibited turn may be varied;2. The route symbols and representation of the road layout may be varied as appropriate, except that the width of the route symbols must not be varied;3. The “no right turn” symbol may be reversed to indicate a prohibited left turn or, in diagram 2123, varied to the “no U-turn” symbol shown in column 3 of the sign table in Part 20 at item 20;4. Destinations may be varied or added and may incorporate the legends shown in column 3 of the sign table in Part 3 at items 1 and 4, the panels shown in Part 9 and the symbols shown in Part 11 (other than items 1 to 5)
7	Diagram 2141Direction for trafficon a minor route to a destination reached along another minor route(Alternative types)	[image omitted]	1. Place names may be varied or added in accordance with column 3 of the sign table in Part 3 at item 1 in and may be shown in lower case letters with initial capitals;2. A distance may be added;3. The shape of the end of the sign may be varied;4. A thin black border may be added or omitted as appropriate;5. The sign may point to the left
8	Diagram 2215Junction ahead leading to a place or geographical area containing several tourist destinations or leisure facilities(Alternative types)	[image omitted]	1. The place name and the name of the tourist destination or leisure facility may be varied in accordance with column 3 of the sign table in Part 3 at items 1 and 3;2. The number of tourist destinations or leisure facilities shown on the lower part of the sign may be varied, but must not exceed five and, in the case of a sign placed on a motorway, must not exceed three;3. The symbols may be varied to those shown inParts 14 to 18;4. A distance in relation to each destination shown on the sign may be added;5. The direction in which the arrow points may be varied
9	Diagram 2205Sign on a primary or non-primary route indicating location of a Tourist Information Centre or Point	[image omitted]	1. The name of a place or geographical area may be added in the same size of letters as “Tourist information centre”;2. “centre” may be omitted;3. The distance may be varied in accordance with Part 3 of Schedule 18;4. The arrow may be reversed to point horizontally to the right;5. The distance, the arrow or both may be omitted
10	Diagram 2307Sign on a primary or non-primary route indicating distance ahead to a parking place with public toilets that has facilities for disabled persons, Tourist Information Centre or Point, public telephone, picnic area and viewpoint	[image omitted]	1. The name of the place may be varied (including to a geographical area) or omitted;2. The recycling symbol shown in column 3 of the sign table in Part 11 at item 14 may be added;3. Any of the symbols may be omitted but there must be at least two symbols on the sign including the “P” and either the “i”, picnic area or viewpoint symbol. The wheelchair symbol, when used, must be placed to the right of the “WC” symbol; it must not be included without the “WC” symbol;4. The distance may be varied in accordance with Part 3 of Schedule 18;5. An arrow pointing horizontally to the left or to the right may be added;6. The wheelchair and viewpoint symbols must be reversed when an arrow pointing to the right is added;7. The distance may be omitted when an arrow is added
11	Diagram 2301.1Sign on a primary or non-primary route indicating distance and direction to a caravan site which has at least 20 pitches(where the site is both a caravan and a camping site, the reference to the number of pitches includes both pitches for caravans and for tents)	[image omitted]	1. The name of the caravan site may be varied or omitted;2. The distance may be varied in accordance with Part 3 of Schedule 18;3. The arrow may be reversed to point horizontally to the right;4. The distance or the arrow, but not both, may be omitted
12	Diagram 2301.2Sign on a primary or non-primary route indicating distance and direction to a camping site which has at least 20 pitches(where the site is both a caravan and a camping site, the reference to the number of pitches includes both pitches for caravans and for tents)	[image omitted]	1. The name of the camping site may be varied or omitted;2. The distance may be varied in accordance with Part 3 of Schedule 18;3. The arrow may be reversed to point horizontally to the right;4. The distance or the arrow, but not both, may be omitted
13	Diagram 2303Sign on a primary or non-primary route indicating distance and direction to a hostel	[image omitted]	1. “Youth Hostel” may be varied to “Tourist hostel” in which case the symbol must be omitted;2. The distance may be varied in accordance with Part 3 of Schedule 18;3. The arrow may be reversed to point horizontally to the right;4. The distance or the arrow, but not both, may be omitted
14	Diagram 2305Sign on a primary or non-primary route indicating distance and direction to a picnic area	[image omitted]	1. The name of the picnic area may be varied or omitted;2. The distance may be varied in accordance with Part 3 of Schedule 18;3. The arrow may be reversed to point horizontally to the right;4. The distance or the arrow, but not both, may be omitted
15	Diagram 2703.1Permanently mounted sign indicating a diversion route (Type A and B)	[image omitted]	1. The symbol may be varied to one shown in column 3 of the table in Part 11 at item 13; more than one symbol may be shown;2. Where a symbol is placed above another, the size and proportions of the chevron in diagram B must be varied as appropriate;3. The direction in which the arrow points in diagram A may be varied; when pointing to the left the arrow must be placed to the left of the symbol;4. When the arrow in diagram A is pointing ahead it may be placed either to the left or to the right of the symbol and diagram B, shown in column 3 of the sign table in Part 5 at item 1, must be used where there is one symbol or a single row of symbols;5. The arrow in diagram A may be varied to the arrow shown in column 3 of the sign table in Part 5 at item 2 ;6. The sign shown by diagram B may be reversed to point left
16	Diagrams 2709 and 2710Permanently mounted sign indicating a route for emergency vehicles to a named emergency services incident point	[image omitted]	1. The name of the incident point may be varied or omitted;2. The direction in which the arrow points in diagram 2709 may be varied;3. The arrow in diagram 2709 may be omitted andthe U-turn arrow, in white, shown in column 3 of the sign table in Part 5 at item 2, placed to the right of the legend;4. The sign shown by diagram 2710 may be reversed to point right
17	Diagram 2711.1Direction and distance to emergency exit for pedestrians from a tunnel(Alternative types)	[image omitted]	1. The symbols and arrows may be reversed to indicate an exit to the left;2. The arrow in diagram B may point vertically upwards with the symbol facing either to the left or to the right;3. The distance may be varied or omitted;4. Where emergency exits are more than 880yards apart, distances must be expressed in miles, denoted by “miles” or “mile” as appropriate, and must be to the nearest ¼ mile with the fractions ¾, ½ and ¼ being used
18	Diagram 2922Exit from a motorway for works traffic only	[image omitted]
19	Diagram 2801 and 2802Sign on a primary or non-primary route indicating a routeor direction to a testing station for goods vehicles	[image omitted]	1. The word “Goods” may be omitted or varied as appropriate to indicate the type or types of vehicle tested;2. The testing station symbol may be omitted;3. A distance may be added;4. The direction in which the arrow points in diagram 2801 may be varied; when pointing to the right it must be placed on the right hand side of the sign with the symbol, if shown, placed to the left of the legend;5. When the arrow in diagram 2801 is pointing ahead it may be placed either on the left hand or right hand side of the sign, with the symbol, if shown, placed at the opposite end of the sign;6. The arrow in diagram 2801 may be omitted and the U-turn arrow shown in column 3 of the sign table in Part 5 at item 2, placed on the right hand side of the sign, with the symbol, if shown, placed to the left of the legend;7. The sign shown by diagram 2802 may point to the left, with the symbol, if shown, placed to the right of the legend
20	Diagram 2601.2Indication of a route for cyclists and drivers of electric scooters being used in a trial through a road junction ahead (Alternative types)	[image omitted]	1. Destinations may be omitted, varied or added and may incorporate the legends shown in column 3 of the sign table in Part 3 at item 1;2. A distance may be added;3. The symbols indicating the road layout and the route for cyclists may be varied as appropriate except the individual symbol widths
21	Diagram 2610.2Direction along a public right of way, concessionary path or permissive path indicated by waymarks	[image omitted]	1. The direction in which the arrow points may be varied, the shaft may be extended and curved;2. The colour of the arrow may be varied to indicate the type of route, with the background in any colour;3. “Public Footpath”, “Footpath”, “Bridleway”, “Byway”, “Restricted Byway”, “Concessionary Path”, “Permissive Path” (or other appropriate description for conveying the direction of a public right of way, concessionary path or permissive path) may be added on, or adjacent to, the arrow;4. The name of a destination, a route and an identifying symbol of a route, in any combination, may be added on or adjacent to the arrow;5. A distance may be added;6. A legend may be in any style, size and contrasting colour
22	Diagram 818.4Nature and location of a prohibition, restriction or requirement with indication of alternative route	[image omitted]	1. The legend above the “weight limit” symbol, indicating the nature and location of the prohibition, restriction or requirement, may be varied as appropriate;2. The “weight limit” numeral may be varied;3. The “weight limit” symbol may be varied to a symbol shown in column 3 of the sign table in Part 20 at items 25, 27, 33, 34, 35 or 46 or omitted;4. A distance to the location of the prohibition, restriction or requirement may be shown in accordance with Part 3 of Schedule 18;5. An arrow pointing horizontally to the left or to the right may be added (and where an arrow pointing to the right is added, the lorry symbol is reversed);6. “ahead” may be added after any distance where an arrow has not been added;7. The legend below the “weight limit” symbol, indicating an alternative route, may be omitted or varied in accordance with column 3 of the sign table in Part 3 at item 8 and may include the words “Alternative route via”
23	Diagram 818.5Location of a low bridge with indication of alternative route	[image omitted]	1. The legend “south of Maplebeck” may be varied as appropriate or omitted2. The numerals giving a height may be varied3. A distance to the low bridge may be shown in accordance with Part 3 of Schedule 184. An arrow pointing horizontally to the left or to the right may be added5. “ahead” may be added after any distance where an arrow has not been added6. The legend below the “height limit” symbol, indicating an alternative route, may be omitted or varied and may include the legends shown in column 3 of the sign table in Part 3 at item 8
24	Diagram 2502Sign on a primary or non-primary route indicating distance to a goods vehicles parking place ahead with public toilets and telephones	[image omitted]	1. The lorry, “WC” and telephone symbol may be omitted as appropriate2. The recycling symbol shown in column 3 of the table in Part 11 at item 14 may be added3. The “i” symbol shown in column 3 of the sign table in Part 11 at item 33 may be added where the parking place includes a general information point not associated with tourist destinations4. The distance may be varied in accordance with Part 3 of Schedule 185. An arrow pointing horizontally to the left or to the right may be added6. An arrow pointing horizontally to the right may be added provided that the lorry symbol, if shown, is reversed7. The distance may be omitted when an arrow is added

PART 29 — The Schedule 12 General Directions

1

Paragraph 2 applies to a sign provided for—

(a) in this Schedule which has a diagram B background as shown at an item in the sign table in Part 2 or 22.;

(b) at item 7 in Part 26; or

2

The sign may only be placed at a junction.

3

Paragraph 4 applies to a sign—

(a) which has a background provided for at item 9 of the Part 2 sign table (routes for pedestrians); or

(b) provided for at item 21 of the sign table in Part 28 (direction along a public right of way etc.).

4

The back of the sign may be of any colour.

SCHEDULE 13 — Signs only for use in temporary situations

PART 1 — Provisions applying to signs in Part 2

1

A warning of a description in column 2 of an item in the sign table in Part 2 must be conveyed by a triangular sign that is of—

(a) the colour and type provided for in the diagram in column 3; and

(b) the size shown in the diagram above the table.

2

A plate containing a legend provided for in column 4 (“a first associated plate”) must—

(a) be of the colour and type; and

(b) comply with the requirements as to size,

provided for in the diagram above the table.

3

If there is a number in column 5, the equivalent item number in the table in Part 4 is a supplementary associated plate for the triangular sign in question.

4

The number in column 6 indicates that the equivalent numbered Schedule 13 General Direction applies to the triangular sign in question.

PART 2 — Signs for use in temporary situations

(1)Item	(2)Description	(3)Diagram	(4)First associated plate legend	(5)Supplementary associated plate by reference to item number in the Part 4 sign table	(6)Schedule 13 General Directions
1	Diagram 551.1Migratory toad crossing ahead	[image omitted]	“For” and a distance
2	Diagram 554AWorded warning sign(Flood)	[image omitted]	1. A distance with or without an arrow pointing to the left or to the right; or2. An arrow pointing to the left or to the right
3	Diagram 554DWorded warning sign(No Smoking)	[image omitted]	1. A distance with or without an arrow pointing to the left or to the right; or2. An arrow pointing to the left or to the right
4	Diagram 554.2Risk of ice or packed snow ahead	[image omitted]	1. “Ice”;2. “Ice for” and a distance;3. “Snowdrifts”; or4. “Snowdrifts for” and a distance		1
5	Diagram 556Uneven road ahead	[image omitted]	“For” and a distance	1
6	Diagram 557Slippery road ahead	[image omitted]	“For” and a distance
7	Diagram 562Other danger ahead	[image omitted]	1. A word or phrase at paragraph 4;2. A word or phrase at paragraph 4 followed by a distance; or3. The legend at 1 or 2 with an arrow pointing to the left or to the right;4. The words and phrases are—(a) Accident;(b) Census;(c) Dust cloud;(d) Fallen tree;(e) Frost damage;(f) Overhead cable repairs;(g) Runners in road;(g) Smoke;(h) Walkers in road	1, 2 or 3	1, 2
8	Diagram 950Cycle race or test ahead(Alternative types)	[image omitted]	1. A phrase at paragraph 4;2. A phrase at paragraph 4 followed by a distance; or3. The legend at 1 or 2 with an arrow pointing to the left or to the right;4. The phrases are—(a) Child cycle tests;(b) Child cycle tests;(c) Child cycle training;(d) Cycle event;		1
9	Diagram 7001Road works or temporary obstruction of carriageway ahead	[image omitted]	1. A distance;2. “For” and a distance;3. A word or phrase at paragraph 8 (where “End” indicates the end of all restrictions or prohibitions associated with road works);4. A word or phrase at paragraph 8 (other than “End”) followed by a distance;5. An arrow pointing to the left or to the right on its own or with the legend at 1, 3 or 4;6. “On” and a route number, with or without a direction of travel; or7. A route number with or without a direction of travel;8. The words and phrases are—(a) Line painting;(b) At level crossing;(c) Blasting;(d) Ditching;(e) Grass cutting;(f) Gritting;(g) Gully emptying;(h) Hedge cutting;(i) Lighting maintenance;(j) Mobile road works;(k) On hard shoulder;(l) On slip road;(m) Overhead works;(n) Road sweeping;(o) Salting;(p) Sign erection;(q) Sign maintenance;(r) Snow ploughing;(s) Surveying;(t) Tree cutting;(u) Weed spraying;(v) End		4, 6(1)
10	Diagram 7009Loose chippings on road ahead	[image omitted]	1. A distance;2. “For” and a distance; or3. An arrow pointing to the left or to the right on its own or with the legend at 1 or 2	2 or 3	3

PART 3 — Provisions applying to plates in Part 4

1

A warning of a description in column 2 of an item in the sign table in Part 4 must be conveyed by a plate that—

(a) is of the colour and type; and

(b) complies with the requirements as to size,

provided for in the diagram in column 3.

2

In relation to item 3, the warning is conveyed by both of the plates and paragraph 1 applies to each of those plates.

3

The plate provided for at item 2 may have a different numeral to that shown in the diagram.

PART 4 — Optional supplementary plates used only in combination with signs shown in Part 2

(1)Item	(2)Description	(3)Sign diagram
1	Diagram 511Reduction in speed necessary at a hazard ahead	[image omitted]
2	Diagram 513.2Maximum speed in mph advised at a hazard.	[image omitted]
3	Diagram 7009.1Risk of skidding and maximum speed 20mph advised on road with loose chippings	[image omitted]

PART 5 — Provisions applying to signs in Part 6

1

A warning, requirement, restriction or prohibition of a description in column 2 of an item in the sign table in Part 6 must be conveyed by a sign that is of the colour and type, and complies with the requirements as to size, provided for in the diagram in column 3, or that diagram as varied in accordance with column 4.

2

In respect of items 9 and 10, each lamp incorporated into the sign must show an intermittent amber light at a rate of flashing of not less than 60 nor more than 90 flashes per minute, and in such a manner that the lights of one horizontal pair are always shown when the lights of the other horizontal pair are not shown.

3

If a number appears in column 5, the equivalent paragraph number in Part 7 applies to the sign in question.

4

The provisions of Part 8 apply to cones (item 4), delineators (item 5) and cylinders (item 6).

5

A number in column 6 indicates that the equivalent numbered Schedule 13 General Direction applies to the sign in question.

6

Where provision is made in column 4 for a different logo to that shown in the diagram to be included, the logo may incorporate any image and lettering in any style and colour.

7

Where provision is made in column 4 for the name of an organisation to be used instead of a logo, that is a reference to the name being used other than as part of a logo and is not to be taken as preventing the name of the organisation from being incorporated into a logo.

PART 6 — Additional Temporary Signs

(1)Item	(2)Description	(3)Sign diagram	(4)Permitted variants	(5)Applicable requirements in Part 7	(6)Schedule 13 General Directions
1	Diagram 7006.1Information on telephone number to be used for enquiries about road works	[image omitted]	1. The Highways England logo may be varied to another logo used by Highways England or replaced by “Highways England”;2. The logo may be varied to “Scottish Government”, “Welsh Government” or a logo of the Scottish or Welsh Government;3. The logo may be varied to the name or logo of that part of the Scottish or Welsh Government that is, by virtue of the organisation of the government, responsible for the maintenance or improvement of the road;4. The logo may be varied to the name or logo of another traffic authority;5. The telephone number may be varied	9	4
2	Diagram 7007.1Relevant particulars of major construction or improvement scheme being carried out on road ahead	[image omitted]	1. The Highways England logo may be varied to another logo used by Highways England or replaced by “Highways England”;2. The Department for Transport logo may be varied to another logo used by the Department or replaced by “Department for Transport”;3. The Department for Transport logo may be varied to the name or logo of another Department of Her Majesty’s Government;3.Either or both logos may be omitted;4. The Highways England or Department for Transport logo (or both) may be replaced by one or two of the following (provided that in total no more than two names or logos are shown)—(a) “Welsh Government” or a logo used by the Welsh Government;(b) “Scottish Government” or a logo used by the Scottish Government;(c) the name or logo of that part of the Scottish or Welsh Government that is, by virtue of the organisation of the government, responsible for the maintenance or improvement of the road;(d) the name or logo of another traffic authority;5. The particulars of the construction or improvement scheme may be varied	10	4
3	Diagram 7008Nature of street works, giving names of undertaker and contractor, emergency telephone number, and apology for in-convenience(Sign for pedestrians)	[image omitted]	1. The name of the undertaker (and logo) and contractor, the nature of the works, the completion date and telephone number may be varied;2. Each line of lettering may have a different x-height which must be smaller than the telephone number;3. The description of the works, the completion date and the name of the contractor may be omitted;4. The top and bottom panels may be in any colour and style of lettering;5. A logo indicating membership of a national street works good practice scheme may be added to the top or bottom panel;6. The bottom panel may be omitted;7. The top panel may be omitted provided the undertaker’s name is shown on the red panel	10	4
4	Diagram 7101.1Edge of a route for vehicle traffic through or past a temporary obstruction(Traffic cone)	[image omitted]	The colour of the base may be varied in accordance with Part 8, paragraph 1	12	4
5	Diagram 7102Edge of a route for vehicular traffic through or past a temporary obstruction on a motorway or dual carriageway road(Flat traffic delineator)	[image omitted]	1. The colour of the base may be varied in accordance with Part 8, paragraph 32. If the optional white reflective strip is not included, the minimum height is 450	2, 12	4
6	Diagram 7103Line of division of traffic flows on one carriageway, or to indicate the edge of a route for vehicular traffic through or past a temporary obstruction, or to mark a boundary between two carriageways of a dual carriageway road which may not be crossed except for fire and rescue authority, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, ambulance or police purposes (Traffic cylinder)	[image omitted]
7	Diagram 7104Sharp deviation of route at or near road works or other temporary obstructions	[image omitted]	The sign may be reversed to show a deviation to the right		4, 8
8	Diagram 7105Position of barrier to mark length of road closed to traffic or to guide traffic past an obstruction	[image omitted]			4, 8
9	Diagram 7402Lanes closed to traffic ahead by vehicles carrying out mobile road works(Alternative types)	[image omitted]	1. The number of arrows and symbols indicating the number of lanes and those which are open or closed to traffic may be varied;2. “500 yds” may be varied to an alternative distance to the nearest 50 yards, to “Ahead” or, on the lower image, to “On slip road” on two lines;3. The distance plate may be omitted	9	4, 6(3)
10	Diagram7403Other traffic to keep to the right of vehicles carrying out mobile road works(Alternative types)	[image omitted]	The arrow may point downwards to the left	1, 9	4, 6(3)
11	Diagram 610Sign—(a) attached to the front or back of a road maintenance vehicle to indicate the side on which traffic should pass; or (b) placed in relation to an emergency or breakdown vehicle which is temporarily obstructing the road to warn other traffic of the obstruction and to indicate the way past the vehicle	[image omitted]	1. Arrow may point downwards to the left;2. When attached to a vehicle, the diameter of the sign may be reduced to 1200 or 900 mm where it is not practicable to mount the 1500 millimetre diameter sign on the vehicle;3. When placed in relation to an emergency or breakdown vehicle, the diameter may be reduced to 1200 or 900 mm	1, 11	6(1), 6(2)
12	Diagram 7404Nature of work being done by vehicle working on the highway(Sign attached to a road maintenance vehicle)	[image omitted]	1. “HIGHWAY” may be varied to “MOTORWAY” or “ROAD”;2. The legend may be on one line	9, 10	4, 6(3)
13	Diagram 7202.1Temporary lane availability(Alternative types)	[image omitted]	1. The number of arrows and symbols indicating the number of lanes and those which are open or closed to traffic may be varied;2. Where the sign has a bottom panel, the legend may be varied to another distance or to “On slip road”, provided the legend appears on no more than three lines	9	4
14	Diagram 7243Temporary road layout with lane restrictions	[image omitted]	1. In the top panel the legend may be—(a) varied to “REJOIN MAIN CARRIAGEWAY” or “NARROW LANES”;(b) on one line;2. The top panel may be omitted;3. In the middle panel—(a) the arrows and symbols may be varied to indicate the layout of the traffic lanes provided that the shape of an arrow head is not varied;(b) an individual arrow may include more than one arrow head;(c) the numerals on the width limit symbol may be varied;(d) the width limit symbol may be omitted or varied to a symbol shown in column 3 of the sign table in Part 20 of Schedule 12 at items 24, 25, 28, 30, 33, and 35;(e) the size of a symbol referred to in paragraph (d) may be varied from that shown for the symbol in Part 20 of Schedule 12;(f) route numbers may be added with the x-height being 100, 125 or 150 mm;(g) the route numbers referred to in paragraph (f) may be followed by “only” at the same x-height;(h) a motorway junction number in white characters on a black patch may be added in a manner similar to the patch shown in the diagram at item 15, the x-height being 80, 100 or 120 mm;(i) a horizontal bar may be added in the manner shown in the diagram at item 15 where two or more lanes are associated with the same route number;(j) a white downward pointing arrow, as shown in the upper diagram at item 13, may be added to indicate a contraflow traffic lane4. In the bottom panel—(a) the numerals indicating the maximum speed advised may be varied;(b) the legend may be varied to a distance with an x-height of 100 mm, 125 mm or 150 mm;(c) the distance referred to in paragraph (b) may be preceded by “For”;5. The bottom panel may be omitted	9	4, 5
15	Diagram 7244Temporary road layout, with an indication of destinations and route numbers, where the sign is placed on a motorway	[image omitted]	1. A panel with the legend “USE HARD SHOULDER”, “REJOIN MAIN CARRIAGEWAY”, “NARROW LANES”, “EVENT TRAFFIC” or other appropriate legend, may be added above the top panel in a manner similar to the top panel shown in the diagram at item 14 with an x-height of not less than 100 mm, nor more than 150 mm;2. In the top panel—(a) the arrows may be varied to indicate the layout of the traffic lanes provided the shape of an arrow head is not varied;(b) a white downward pointing arrow, as shown in the upper diagram at item 13, may be added to indicate a contraflow traffic lane;(c) the symbol indicating a closed lane, as shown in the diagrams at item 13, may be added;(d) where the sign is placed other than on a motorway, any route number must have characters of the form shown in Part 2 of Schedule 17 with an x- height of not less than 100 mm, nor more than 150 mm;(e) a symbol shown in a diagram in Part 11 or 20 of Schedule 12 may be added and the size of the symbol may be varied from that shown;(f) a destination or route number may be varied or omitted, and additional destinations and route numbers added;(g) the junction number may be varied or omitted;3. In the bottom panel the distance may be—(a) varied;(b) preceded by “For”;4. The bottom panel may be omitted	9	4, 5
16	Diagram 7245 Temporary road layout	[image omitted]	1. In the top panel the legend may be-(a) varied to “USE HARD SHOULDER” or “NARROW LANES”;(b) on one line;2. The top panel may be omitted;3. In the middle panel—(a) the arrows and symbols may be varied to indicate the layout of the traffic lanes provided the shape of an arrow head is not be varied;(b) an individual arrow may include more than one arrow head;(c) black symbols representing the division of traffic lanes may be added in a manner similar to that shown at item 14 of the sign table in Part 2 of Schedule 11 or at item 1 of the sign table in Part 28 of Schedule 12;(d) a white downward pointing arrow as shown in the upper diagram at item 13 may be added to indicate a contraflow traffic lane;(e) destinations and route numbers may be added with an x-height of 100, 125, 150 or 175 mm;(f) a junction number panel may be added in a manner similar to that shown in the diagram at item 15, the x-height being 80, 100, 120 or 140 mm;(g) symbols provided for in Parts 11, 12, 14, 15, 17 and 18 of Schedule 12 may be added;4. In the bottom panel—(a) the numerals indicating the maximum speed advised may be varied;(b) the legend may be varied to a distance with an x-height of 100, 125, 150 or 175 mm;(c) the distance may be preceded by “For”;5. The bottom panel may be omitted	9	4, 5
17	Diagram 633Vehicular traffic must not proceed beyond the sign where displayed by a constable in uniform or by a traffic warden	[image omitted]	A red or transparent protective strip, with a visible width not exceeding 6 mm, may be applied to the perimeter of the sign		10
18	Diagram 633.1Vehicular traffic must not proceed beyond the sign	[image omitted]	A red or transparent protective strip, with a visible width not exceeding 6 mm, may be applied to the perimeter of the sign	1, 9	9
19	Diagram 636Temporary prohibition of waiting except for loading and unloading	[image omitted]	1. The name of the police force or traffic authority, or the word “Police” or “POLICE” may be added above or below the roundel;2. An arrow pointing to the left or to the right may be added	10	5, 10
20	Diagram 636.1Temporary prohibition of loading and unloading	[image omitted]	The legend may be on one line	10	5
21	Diagram 636.2Temporary prohibition on stopping during the periods indicated	[image omitted]	1. The name of the police force may be varied to the appropriate force, “POLICE” or “Police”, the name of a traffic authority, or omitted;2. “No stopping” may be on one line;3. Time periods shown may be varied or omitted	10	5, 10
22	Diagram 640.1Waiting, loading and unloading prohibited at a parking place where parking is temporarily suspended	[image omitted]	1. “during meter control” may be added;2. “No loading” may be omitted;3. The sign may have more than one side and may be placed on a parking meter or ticket machine cover;4. The symbol and legend may be repeated	10	5
23	Diagram 829.1 Potential danger temporarily ahead and consequent need to proceed with caution	[image omitted]	`		7, 10
24	Diagram 829.2 Accident ahead and consequent need to proceed with caution	[image omitted]			7, 10
25	Diagram 829.3 Traffic should use the hard shoulder in an emergency	[image omitted]			7, 10
26	Diagram 829.4End of temporary permission for traffic to use the hard shoulder	[image omitted]			7, 10
27	Diagram 832.7Goods vehicles or public service vehicles (PSV) should get into the left hand lane of a carriageway on the approach to a goods vehicle or PSV check point ahead	[image omitted]	1. “GET IN LANE” may be varied to “STAY IN LANE”;2. The number and position of lanes may be varied;3. The bus symbol shown in the sign table at item 4 of Part 3 of Schedule 5, with a red diagonal bar through it, may be added below, or substituted for, the lorry symbol (ignoring the requirements as to size at item 4);4. The legend “Any vehicle” may be varied to “Other vehicles” with the lorry and bus symbols shown without the red bar;5. “Goods vehicle” may be varied to “Goods vehicle and PSV” or “PSV”;6. The distance may be varied to “1 m”, “2/3 m” or “1/3 m”
28	Diagrams 2701 and 2701.1 Direction and junction ahead to a new housing development	[image omitted]	1. The sign shown by diagram 2701 may point to the left with the symbol placed to the right of the legend;2. The direction in which the arrow points in diagram 2701.1 may be varied;3. When the arrow in diagram 2701.1 points to the left it must be placed on the left hand side of the sign with the symbol placed to the right of the legend;4. When the arrow in diagram 2701.1 points ahead it may be placed on the left or right hand side of the sign with the symbol placed at the opposite end of the sign;5. The arrow in diagram 2701.1 may be omitted and the U-turn arrow shown in column 3 of the sign table in Part 5 of Schedule 12 at item 2, placed to the right of the legend;6. The name of the housing development may be varied or omitted;7. A distance to the destination may be shown (and the sign treated for the purposes of Part 3 of Schedule 18 as if it were in Schedule 12);8. The lorry symbol shown at item 5 of the sign table in Part 1 of Schedule 5 may be added (ignoring the requirements as to size at item 5) and reversed where appropriate	10	11
29	Temporary obstruction in road caused by stationary vehicle(road vehicle sign)	[image omitted]		3, 12	6(5)
30	Warning of a temporary hazard (traffic pyramid (type 1))	[image omitted]		4, 12
31	Warning of a temporary hazard (traffic pyramid (type 2))	[image omitted]		5, 12
32	Warning of a temporary hazard (traffic triangle (type 1))	[image omitted]		6, 12
33	Warning of a temporary hazard (traffic triangle (type 2))	[image omitted]		7, 12
34	Diagram 7025 Vehicles to be escorted in through road works ahead	[image omitted]			4
35	Diagram 7026 Explanation of reason for escorting vehicles in convoys through road works	[image omitted]			4
36	Diagram 7029 Vehicular traffic must not overtake the vehicle used to escort other vehicles through road works	[image omitted]	1. “NO OVERTAKING” may be omitted;2. “CONVOY VEHICLE” may be on one line	1 (except if varied in accordance with entry 1 in column 4)	4, 6(4)
37	Diagram 7014Permanent change in road layout ahead	[image omitted]	1. “NEW ROUNDABOUT” may be varied to—(a) “CHANGED PRIORITIES”;(b) “GAP CLOSED”;(c) “NEW ONE WAY SYSTEM”;(d) “NEW ROAD LAYOUT”;(e) “NEW TRAFFIC ISLANDS”;(f) “NEW TRAFFIC SIGNALS”;(g) “NEW ZEBRA CROSSING”;(h) “SIGNAL PRIORITIES CHANGED”; or(i) “SIGNAL TIMINGS CHANGED”;2. A distance in yards to the nearest 10 yards may be substituted for, or added before, the word “AHEAD”, on a separate line where necessary, and must be expressed as “yards” or “yds”	8	12
38	Diagram 7032 In relation to England, commencement point of a newly imposed 30 mph speed limit which is contiguous to an existing 30 mph speed limit	[image omitted]		8	13
38A	Diagram 7032.1In relation to Wales, commencement point or warning of the commencement point of a newly imposed 20 mph speed limit	[image omitted]	1. “O’CH BLAEN” may be inserted after “MYA” in the Welsh text.2. “AHEAD” may be inserted after “LIMIT” in the English text.	8	13A
39	Diagram 7014.1Temporary or permanent reduction in bridge headroom ahead	[image omitted]	The numerals may be varied.	8	14
40	Diagram 7291Information on breakdown recovery services during road works	[image omitted]	“Await rescue” may be varied to “End”.	9	4
41	Diagram 7294Temporary maximum speed in mph advised	[image omitted]	The numerals may be varied to the appropriate advised maximum speed	9	4
42	Diagram 7003.1 Starting date and duration of road works	[image omitted]	1. The Highways England logo may be varied to another logo used by Highways England or replaced by “Highways England”;2. The Highways England logo may be varied to the name or logo of another traffic authority;3. The date and duration of the work may be varied;4. “until” and a date may be substituted for “ for 3 weeks”;5. The top or bottom panel, or both, may be omitted;6. The triangular road works symbol may be omitted		4
43	Diagram 7005 Information for drivers in respect of road works	[image omitted]	1. The date may be varied;2. “until” and the date may be omitted;3. “Delays possible until” and the date may be varied to a short description of the work in progress or explanation of why work is suspended;4. The distance may be varied, may be preceded by “For” and may be on two lines;5. The triangular road works symbol and distance plate may be omitted		4
44	Diagram 7006 End of road works and any associated temporary statutory restrictions	[image omitted]	1. The Highways England logo may be varied to another logo used by Highways England or replaced by “Highways England”;2. The Highways England logo may be varied to the name or logo of another traffic authority;3. The Highways England panel and the horizontal line below “delay” may be omitted		4
45	Diagram 2708Junction ahead leading to route for emergency vehicles to a temporary incident control point	[image omitted]	1. “EMERGENCY VEHICLES” may be varied to “INCIDENT CONTROL”;2. The direction in which the arrow or arrows point may be varied
46	Diagram 830.1 Signs indicating that a traffic survey is being undertaken	[image omitted]	1. “CENSUS” may be varied to “CYCLISTS”, “WEIGHT CHECK” or “VEHICLE CHECK;2. The entire legend may be varied to “STOP AT CENSUS POINT”, ”SLOW CENSUS POINT” or “CENSUS POINT”;3. For the purposes of entry 2, “CENSUS POINT” may be varied to “WEIGHT CHECK” or “CHECK POINT”		15
47	Diagram 830.2 Goods vehicles may be directed to stop ahead by a constable in uniform for the purposes of sections 67,68, or 78 of the Road Traffic Act 1988[^f00105]	[image omitted]
48	Diagram 830.3 Vehicles should stay in lane for the purposes of a traffic survey, or a weight or vehicle check ahead	[image omitted]	“STAY” may be varied to “GET”		15
49	Diagram 831.2Checks being made in relation to vehicle excise licences (or emissions) ahead	[image omitted]	“EXCISE LICENCE” may be varied to “EMISSIONS”
50	Diagram 832.1BCheck point ahead	[image omitted]	1. “DVSA” may be varied to “GOODS VEHICLE” or the name of a successor organisation to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (in respect of its function of carrying out examinations in relation to goods vehicles or public service vehicles at check points) or an acronym for that successor organisation;2. “CHECK POINT AHEAD” may be varied to “VEHICLE CONDITION INSPECTION”
51	Diagram 832.4Instructions in relation to goods vehicles for a check point ahead	[image omitted]	1. The legend may be varied to “Enter Check Point”, “Keep to left lane” or “Leave m’way if directed”;2. The bus symbol shown at item 4 of the sign table in Part 3 of Schedule 5 may be added below or substituted for the symbol (ignoring the requirements as to size at item 4)
52	Diagram 7020 Variable message sign ahead not in use or being tested	[image omitted]	1. “SIGN” may be varied to “SIGNAL”;2. “NOT IN USE” may be varied to “UNDER TEST”;3. The legend may be on three lines

PART 7 — Provisions applying to signs in Part 6

1

Section 36 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 applies to the sign.

2

The sign must be of the size, colour and type shown in the two parts of the diagram in column 3.

3

(1) The sign must be a flexible sheet on which a triangle appears and the total area of the sheet, including the red triangle, must be not less than 0.8 square metres.

(2) The triangle must be equilateral.

(3) The area marked A must be reflectorised.

(4) Where the area marked B is coloured white (as shown in the diagram) it must be reflectorised.

(5) The area marked B may be coloured yellow;

(6) Any part of the sign coloured yellow must be fluorescent and may be reflectorised.

4

(1) The pyramid must consist of three visible sides, each of which is as specified in the diagram.

(2) It must be made of rubber or flexible plastic material.

(3) It must be constructed so that it can stand upright firmly on the surface of a road.

(4) The surface coloured red (marked A and C) may be reflectorised.

(5) The surface coloured white (marked B) must be reflectorised.

(6) Up to 50% of the surface marked C may be obscured by constructional components.

(7) The pyramid must not be illuminated through internal or external illumination.

(8) The base may be of any colour, or omitted.

5

(1) The pyramid must consist of three visible sides, each of which is as specified in the diagram.

(2) It must be made of rubber or flexible plastic material.

(3) It must be constructed so that it can stand upright firmly on the surface of a road.

(4) The surface coloured red (marked A) may be reflectorised.

(5) The surface coloured white (marked B) must be reflectorised.

(6) Each outer edge of the triangular face must be the same length.

(7) The pyramid must not be illuminated through internal or external illumination.

6

(1) The triangle must be legibly and permanently marked with the specification number of the British Standard for an Advance Warning Triangle to indicate a temporary obstruction, namely BS AU47: 1965[^f00106] or the specification number of a corresponding EEA standard.

(2) The surface coloured red and marked A must be reflectorised.

(3) Not more than 15 square centimetre of the surface marked A may be obscured by constructional components.

(4) The surface coloured red and marked B must be fluorescent.

(5) The surface marked C must be either—

(a) entirely reflectorised; or

(b) a combination of reflectorised and fluorescent.

(6) Not more than 10 square centimetre of the surface marked A may be obscured by constructional components.

(7) Corners of a triangle must be radiused.

(8) All sides of a triangle must be of the same length.

(9) The reflectorised areas of the surface may be internally illuminated provided that such illumination is steady, presents a uniform appearance throughout that area and does not impair the retroreflecting properties of that area of the surface.

(10) The triangle must not be illuminated through external illumination.

7

(1) The triangle must be legibly and permanently marked with the marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 4 of the Motor Vehicles (Designation of Approval Marks) Regulations 1979[^f00107] and shown in item 27 of Schedule 2 to those Regulations.

(2) The surface coloured red and marked A must be reflectorised;

(3) Not more than 15 square centimetre of the surface marked A may be obscured by constructional components;

(4) The surface coloured red and marked B must be fluorescent;

(5) The surface marked C must be either—

(a) entirely reflectorised; or

(b) a combination of reflectorised and fluorescent;

(6) Not more than 10 square centimetre of the surface marked A may be obscured by constructional components;

(7) In the case of the triangle provided for at item 33—

(a) the surface coloured red and marked A must be reflectorised;

(b) the surface coloured red and marked B must be fluorescent and have an area of not less than 315 square centimetres;

(8) Corners of a triangle must be radiused.

(9) All sides of a triangle must be of the same length.

(10) The reflectorised areas of the surface may be internally illuminated provided that such illumination is steady, presents a uniform appearance throughout that area and does not impair the retroreflecting properties of that area of the surface.

(11) The triangle must not be illuminated through external illumination.

8

The sign must have, on its reverse, a date by which the person placing the sign reasonably believes the sign will have been removed.

9

The yellow may be fluorescent.

10

The sign need not be illuminated.

11

A person who is in charge of, or accompanies, an emergency or a breakdown vehicle which is temporarily obstructing a road is authorised to place the sign for the purpose of warning vehicular traffic of the obstruction created by the vehicle and to indicate the way past the vehicle

12

A person that, but for this paragraph, is not authorised to place the sign is authorised to do so for the purpose of warning traffic of a temporary obstruction in the road, other than one caused by the carrying out of works.

PART 8 — Requirements applying to cones, cylinders and delineators

1

A cone is to consist of a conically shaped device—

(a) the base of which is—

(i) of any single colour; and

(ii) a polygon having not more than eight sides, which would be contained wholly within a circle with a diameter of three quarters of the height of the cone; and

(b) which conforms to the provisions of British Standard BS EN 13422:2004+A1:2009[^f00108] set out in paragraph 8.

2

A cylinder is to consist of a cylindrically shaped device which conforms to the provisions of British Standard BS EN 13422:2004+A1:2009 set out in paragraph 8.

3

A delineator is to consist of a flat device—

(a) of which the side intended to be exposed to traffic is coloured as shown in the diagram at item 5 of the table in Part 6 and the reverse side is either so coloured or coloured only grey or only red;

(b) which conforms to the provisions of British Standard BS 8442:2015[^f00109]; and

(c) of which the base is of any single colour, except that a reflectorised white line 100 mm wide at an angle of not more than 60 degrees to the road surface may be marked on one side of the base at right angles to the face of the delineator.

4

The part of a cone, cylinder or delineator coloured white must, subject to paragraph 7, be illuminated with white retroreflecting material and the part coloured red (except, in the case of a delineator, on the reverse side when that side is coloured only red) may be illuminated with red retroreflecting material.

5

Information about the ownership of a cone, cylinder or delineator may—

(a) in the case of a cone, be moulded—

(i) into the base in characters not more than 80 mm high in the same colour as the base;

(ii) into the conical body in characters not more than 40 mm high in the same colour as that body; or

(iii) as mentioned in both paragraphs (i) and (ii);

(b) in the case of a cylinder, be moulded into the lower of the two red parts of the cylinder in red characters not more than 40 mm high; and

(c) in the case of a delineator, be moulded into the base in characters not more than 80 mm high and in the same colour as the base.

6

Information about the manufacture of a cone, cylinder or delineator required in order to comply with British Standard BS EN 13422:2004+A1:2009 or British Standard BS 8442:2015 (or, in either case, a corresponding EEA standard) and occupying an area not exceeding 30 square centimetres, may be indicated on the part coloured white in characters not exceeding 5 mm in height, leaving at least 90% of the remaining area of white colour illuminated with white retroreflecting material.

7

There may be mounted on top of a cone a rotating device that—

(a) is red and not reflectorised; and

(b) displays a sign provided for at item 2 of the sign table in Part 6 of Schedule 2 which must be coloured amber, intermittently whilst rotating and constantly whilst static.

8

In relation to each aspect of performance specified in column 2 of an item in the table below, a cone or cylinder must comply with the requirement or test specification of British Standard BS EN 13422:2004+A1:2009 specified in column 3.

(1)Item	(2)Aspect of performance	(3)Requirement or test specification and class
1	Daylight chromaticity co-ordinates and luminance factors	Retroreflective material: Class LB in Table 2
1	Daylight chromaticity co-ordinates and luminance factors	Non-retroreflective exterior surfaces: Table 3.A
1	Daylight chromaticity co-ordinates and luminance factors	Non-retroreflective interior surfaces: Table 3.B
2	Coefficient of retroreflection	Dry conditioned: Class R1B or R2B in Table 4.B
2	Coefficient of retroreflection	Wet conditions: Class WT1 in Table 6
3	Height and minimum weight (cones)	Class W3 in Table 1

PART 9 — Other temporary signs

1

A sign that is not otherwise provided for by these Regulations may be placed to—

(a) convey a civil emergency warning or information;

(b) convey a temporary hazard warning;

(d) indicate the entrance to, or exit from, road works for vehicles involved in the carrying out of those works.

2

A sign referred to in paragraph 1 must be of a size, colour and type which complies with this Part.

3

The sign must be—

(a) rectangular but with the corners rounded; or

(b) as in sub-paragraph (a), but with a rounded point at one end.

4

The sign must be of a size appropriate to the circumstances in which it is placed.

5

(1) The sign may incorporate—

(a) letters;

(b) numerals;

(d) borders (either on the outside edge of the sign or as part of the division of the sign into panels);

(e) chevrons;

(f) any symbol that by virtue of a provision elsewhere in these Regulations may be included in a sign; and

(g) the arms, badge or other device of—

(i) a traffic authority;

(ii) a police force;

(iii) the National Crime Agency; or

(iv) an organisation representative of road users.

(2) The arms, badge or other device referred to in sub-paragraph (g) may be of any colour and design and consequently its components need not comply with requirements elsewhere in this Part as to size, colour or type that would otherwise be applicable.

6

Letters, numerals or other characters must not have an x-height of—

(a) less than 35 mm, or

(b) more than 400 mm.

7

(1) The background of the sign must be yellow, white or blue.

(2) Letters, numerals, other characters, chevrons and borders must be—

(a) black when placed on a yellow background;

(b) black or blue when placed on a white background; or

(3) This paragraph is subject to paragraphs 8 to 11.

8

(1) This paragraph applies if the sign—

(a) conveys a temporary hazard warning;

(b) conveys only temporary information for pedestrians, cyclists , drivers of electric scooters being used in a trial or pedestrians; or

(2) The background must be red and any letters, numerals, other characters, chevrons or borders must be white.

(3) This paragraph is subject to paragraphs 10 and 11.

9

(1) This paragraph applies if the sign conveys—

(a) temporary information (other than for pedestrians, cyclists , drivers of electric scooters being used in a trial or equestrians) in connection with road works; or

(b) information about check points at which goods vehicles or public service vehicles may be required to stop.

(2) The background must be yellow and any letters, numerals, other characters, chevrons or borders must be black.

(3) This paragraph is subject to paragraphs 10 and 11.

10

A variable message sign may have a black background and, if it does, any letters, numerals, other characters or chevrons must be white or yellow.

11

A variable message sign may have a yellow background and if it does, any letters, numerals, other characters or chevrons must be black.

12

If a route symbol provided for in the sign table in Part 7 of Schedule 12 is incorporated in the sign, the requirements as to size that would otherwise apply to that symbol, do not apply.

13

(1) A sign provided for in this Part need not be illuminated.

(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply to a sign conveying—

(a) the route of a diversion (except routes exclusively for pedestrians, cyclists , drivers of electric scooters being used in a trial or equestrians);

(b) information about future or ongoing road works;

(d) a temporary hazard warning in connection with the execution of works, or a temporary obstruction; or

(e) temporary information for drivers of wide loads about action to be taken in respect of road works ahead.

14

Schedule 13 General Direction 16 applies to a sign provided for in this Part.

PART 10 — Amber and blue light beacons

1

An amber or blue light beacon conveys the warning that special care is to be taken.

2

The beacon must comply with the requirements of paragraphs 3 to 5.

3

The peak intensity of light emitted by the lens or lenses of each beacon must be—

(a) if the period between individual flashes does not exceed ¼ of a second, not less than 100 candela on the principal axis of the relevant lens;

(b) if the period between individual flashes exceeds ¼ of a second, not less than 2000 candela on the principal axis; or

(c) if the period between the cessation of a double flash and the start of the succeeding double flash exceeds ¼ of a second, not less than 1000 candela on the principal axis.

4

Each lens must be of such a shape and size that the perimeter of its area projected horizontally onto a vertical plane is capable of lying wholly inside a square having sides of 200 mm in length and wholly outside a square having sides of 100 mm in length.

5

The rate of flashing must not be less than 55 nor more than 150 individual or double flashes per minute.

6

General Directions 17 and 19 of the Schedule 13 General Directions apply to an amber light beacon.

7

General Directions 18 and 19 of the Schedule 13 General Directions apply to a blue light beacon.

PART 11 — Warning lights

1

A lamp for conveying to traffic the limits of a temporary obstruction of the road (“a warning light”) must comply with the requirements in paragraphs 2 to 6.

2

The height of the centre of each lens of the warning light from the surface of the road in the immediate vicinity of the lamp must not exceed—

(a) 1500 mm where the speed limit on the road is 40 mph or less; or

(b) 1200 mm where the speed limit on the road is more than 40 mph.

3

The warning light must—

(a) be powered separately from any other object or device; and

(b) show a steady or intermittent amber light.

4

Subject to paragraphs 5 and 6, the whole of the warning light must conform to British Standard BS EN 12352:2006[^f00110].

5

In relation to each aspect of performance specified in column (2) of an item in the Table below, the warning light must comply the requirement or test specification of British Standard BS EN 12352:2006 specified in column (3).

(1)Item	(2)Aspect of performance	(3)Requirement or test specification and class
1	Area, angle and luminous intensity	Class L1 or L3 in Table 1
2	Light emitting surface	For class L1 lights: paragraph 4.1.2.1For class L3 lights: class P1
3	Colorimetric performance of light emitted	Class C yellow 1 in Table 2
4	Retro-reflective device	Class R2
5	Automatic photosensitive switching	Class A1
6	Continuity of emitted light	Class F1 (steady) or class F2 (but see NOTE)
7	On-time (flashing lights)	Class O2
8	Mechanical strength	Class M4

6

The external surface of the parts of the warning light which are not the lenses and are visible to road users must be of a colour having the colorimetric values of reference 355 Lemon, or reference 356 Golden yellow, in Table 1 (standard colours) of British Standard BS 381C:1996[^f00111].

7

A person that, but for this paragraph, is not authorised to place a warning light is authorised to do so for the purpose of warning traffic of a temporary obstruction in the road, other than one caused by the carrying out of works.

8

General Direction 15 of the Schedule 13 General Directions applies to a warning light.

PART 12 — The Schedule 13 General Directions

1

The sign must not be placed unless in combination with its first associated plate.

2

The sign may only be retained in place for so long as the hazard indicated by the sign continues to exist or is expected to recur in the near future.

3

The sign may remain in place after the completion of the works for so long as the traffic authority thinks fit.

4

The sign may only be placed in connection with the execution of works on or near a road, or a temporary obstruction.

5

(1) The sign may only be placed to indicate the effect of an Act, order, regulation, bylaw, resolution or notice which prohibits or restricts the use of the road by traffic.

(2) Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to a sign provided for at item 14, 15 or 16 in the Part 6 sign table if it only conveys the warning that lanes are closed or narrow.

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(1) The sign may be attached to the front or rear of a road maintenance vehicle when the vehicle is being used on a road which is subject to maximum speed limit of 30 mph or under.

(2) The sign may be attached to the rear of a road maintenance vehicle immediately ahead of a vehicle displaying the sign provided for at item 10 of the table in Part 6 when the vehicle is being used on a road which is subject to a maximum speed limit of more than 30 mph.

(3) The sign may be attached to the rear of a road maintenance vehicle.

(4) The sign may only be attached to the rear of a vehicle used to escort traffic through road works to indicate that the vehicle should not be overtaken.

(5) The sign may be attached to a vehicle.

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The sign may be attached on the front or rear of a police vehicle if travelling at 70 mph or under.

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(1) The back of a sign must be coloured grey, red, white, black or yellow, except that—

(a) information about sites for placing and the ownership of the sign may be indicated on the back of the sign in characters not exceeding—

(i) 50 mm in height, where they are shown in a contrasting colour; or

(ii) 80 mm in height, where they are embossed in the same colour; and

(b) information about the manufacture of the sign required in order to comply with—

(i) British Standard BS EN 12899-1:2007[^f00112]; or

(ii) a corresponding EEA Standard,

occupying an area not exceeding 30 square centimetres, may be indicated on the back of the sign in characters not exceeding 5 mm in height.

(2) The sign may be mounted on an object of the size, colour and type of the sign provided for at item 4 of the sign table in Part 6.

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(1) The sign may only be placed—

(a) in connection with a cycle race approved by or under regulations made under section 31 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (regulation of cycle racing on public ways);

(b) by an accredited marshal acting under the instructions of the chief officer of police; and

(2) In sub-paragraph (1), “accredited marshal” means a person accredited to be a marshal by the British Cycling Federation [^f00113].

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The sign may only be placed by a constable in uniform or a person acting under the instructions or authority of the chief officer of police (except that in the case of a sign provided for at item 19 or 21 in the Part 6 sign table, the sign may also be placed by the traffic authority).

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The sign must not remain in place after the end of the period of six months that begins with the day the housing development to which the sign refers is complete.

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The sign—

(a) may only be placed in connection with works involving—

(i) an alteration in the layout of the carriageway of a road; or

(ii) the placing, removal or alteration of signs on or near a road; and

(b) may be retained in place not later than the end of the period of three months beginning with the day of the completion of those works.

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The sign may only be placed—

(a) to indicate the point at which a recently imposed speed limit of 30 mph begins on a road—

(i) on which there is a system of carriageway lighting furnished by lamps lit by electricity and placed not more than 183 metres apart in England and Wales or not more than 185 metres apart in Scotland; and

(ii) which had previously been subject to a higher speed limit;

(b) as near as practicable to the point the recently imposed speed limit begins;

(d) during the period of six months beginning with the day on which the 30 mph speed limit comes into force.

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(1) The sign may only be placed in connection with works involving a temporary or permanent reduction in the maximum height of vehicles able to pass under a bridge.

(2) Where the reduction is permanent, the sign may be retained in place for a period of six months beginning with the day on which the works are completed.

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(1) The sign may only be placed in connection with a traffic census, if the taking of that census has been approved by—

(a) the traffic authority;

(b) the chief officer of police; and

(2) In this general direction, the “relevant national authority” means—

(a) the Secretary of State in relation to a road in England;

(b) Scottish Ministers in relation to a road in Scotland; and

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(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) to (4), the sign may remain in place for a period of six months beginning with the day the sign is placed.

(2) The period may be extended with the approval of—

(a) the Secretary of State in relation to a road in England;

(b) Scottish Ministers in relation to a road in Scotland; or

(3) In the case of a sign conveying a change in route number, the period is two years, not six months.

(4) Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to a sign—

(a) placed only in connection with the execution of works on or near a road, or a temporary obstruction;

(b) conveying information about check points at which goods vehicles or public service vehicles may be required to stop; or

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An amber light beacon may only be placed in combination with—

(a) another sign provided for in this Schedule; or

(b) a sign provided for elsewhere in the Regulations where the sign is placed to convey to traffic a civil emergency warning or information, temporary hazard warning or temporary information.

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A blue light beacon may only be placed—

(a) in combination with a sign provided for at item 4, 5, 7, 8 or 9 of the sign table in Part 6; and

(b) by a police constable or a person acting under the instructions (whether general or specific) of the chief officer of police.

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Where an amber or blue light beacon or a warning light is mounted on a structure specially provided for the purpose, the structure must be coloured—

(a) grey, red, white, or yellow; or

(b) have alternate bands of—

(i) red and white; or

(ii) black and white.

SCHEDULE 14 — Signs for traffic control by light signals, signs for crossings, and signs for lane control

PART 1 — Provisions applying to signs in Parts 2 and 3

General provision about signs provided for in this Schedule

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(1) A warning, information, requirement, restriction or prohibition of a description in an item in column 2 of the sign table in Part 2 must be conveyed by a sign which—

(a) is of the colour and type; and

(b) complies with the requirements as to size,

provided for in the diagram in column 3 of that item, or that diagram as varied in accordance with column 4 (see paragraph 2 for further permitted variations applicable to items 1 and 3 in the table).

(2) In the case of the description at—

(a) item 8 (another train or tramcar may be about to pass over the crossing);

(b) item 25 (cattle crossing ahead); and

the warning is to be conveyed by both signs shown in the diagram and sub-paragraph (1) applies to each of those signs.

(3) Where the significance of a sign, or elements of a sign, is given in this Part, the significance is to be treated as forming part of the description for that sign.

(4) Where operating requirements for a light signal which forms part of a sign provided for in this Schedule are given in this Part, those requirements are an aspect of the type of the sign.

(5) Where in respect of a sign provided for in the Part 2 sign table there is a number in column 5, the corresponding paragraph number in Part 4 applies to the sign in question.

(6) Part 5 makes provision about the precedence of vehicles and pedestrians respectively, and generally with respect to the movement of traffic (including pedestrians), at and in the vicinity of section 25 crossings.

(7) A number appearing in column 6 of an item in the Part 2 sign table means that the Schedule 14 General Direction so numbered applies to the sign to which the item relates (with Schedule 14 General Direction 1 being an interpretive provision).

Application of the Part 3 table to certain traffic light signs provided for in the Part 2 table

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(1) The diagram at item 1 of the Part 2 sign table may be varied to show a light signal provided for in an item in the sign table in Part 3 (the green arrow signal, signals to control tramcars and the green pedal cycle symbol) in a position specified in column 4 of the Part 3 sign table for that light signal.

(2) The diagram at item 3 of the Part 2 sign table may be varied to show a light signal provided for at items 1 to 7 of the Part 3 sign table (the green arrow signal and signals to control tramcars) in a position specified in column 4 of the Part 3 sign table for that light signal.

(3) The reference to diagrams A to D in column 4 of the Part 3 sign table is to the diagrams above that table.

(4) A signal provided for in the Part 3 sign table must be of the colour and type, and comply with the requirements as to size, provided for in the diagram in column 3 of the Part 3 sign table for that signal.

(5) The green arrow may point to the left, the right, straight on or at any other angle that is appropriate for indicating the direction to be taken by vehicular traffic.

(6) When placed at position 3 of diagram C or position 2 of diagram D, the green arrow signal replaces the green signal shown in the diagram at item 1 or 3 of the Part 2 sign table.

Light signals to be ES compliant

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(1) A light signal that forms part of a sign provided for in the Part 2 sign table that is mentioned in sub-paragraph (2) must be ES compliant (including, subject to sub-paragraph (3), those light signals that form part of such a sign by virtue of paragraph 2).

(2) The signs are those provided for at items 1 to 3, 5, 8 (shown in the diagram marked as “776”), 9, 15, 19 and 25.

(3) The requirement in sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to light signals for the control of tramcars (items 2 to 7 of the Part 3 sign table).

(4) A light signal is ES compliant if the signal head, in relation to each aspect of performance in column 2 of the table below, satisfies the requirement or test specification of British Standard BS EN12368: 2015[^f00114] specified in column 3 (but see sub-paragraph (5) for an exception).

(1)Item	(2)Aspect of performance	(3)Requirement or test specification and class
1	Protection rating	Class IV: IP 55
2	Operating temperature range	Class A
3	Luminous intensity	Performance level 3, class 2
4	Distribution of luminous intensity	Type M
5	Maximum signal phantom	Class 5
6	Signal lights incorporating symbols	Class S1
7	Background screen	the requirement in paragraph 6.9 of the British Standard
8	Impact resistance	Class IR2

(5) A light signal that forms part of the traffic light signals provided for at item 4 of the Part 2 sign table is ES compliant if the signal head, in relation to each aspect of performance in column 2 of the table below, satisfies the requirement or test specification of British Standard BS EN12368: 2015 in column 3.

(1)Item	(2)Aspect of performance	(3)Requirement or test specification and class
1	Protection rating	Class IV: IP 55
2	Operating temperature range	Class A
3	Luminous intensity	Performance level 1, class 1
4	Distribution of luminous intensity	Type W
5	Maximum signal phantom	Class 1
6	Signal lights incorporating symbols	Class S1
7	Impact resistance	Class IR2 or IR3

Traffic light signals

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(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies to the red, amber and green light signals shown in the diagram in column 3 of the Part 2 sign table at each of items 1 to 4 (types of traffic light signals), including, for items 1 and 3, when, as described in paragraph 2(6), the green signal is a green arrow.

(2) The order of illumination for the light signals must be as follows—

(a) red;

(b) red and amber together;

(d) amber.

(3) The duration of the period when the red and amber light signals are illuminated together must be 2 seconds.

(4) The duration of the period when the amber light signal is illuminated on its own must be 3 seconds.

(5) The requirement in sub-paragraph (3) or (4) is to be treated as having been met if the duration is 0.25 seconds more, or less, than that specified.

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(1) This paragraph applies to traffic light signals.

(2) The significance of the light signals to which paragraph 4(2) applies, when illuminated, is that specified in sub-paragraphs (3) to (9).

(3) Subject to sub-paragraphs (4) to (6), the red signal conveys the prohibition that vehicular traffic must not proceed beyond the stop line.

(4) Sub-paragraph (5) applies on an occasion where a vehicle is being used for at least one of the purposes set out in sub-paragraph (6) and the observance of the prohibition in sub-paragraph (3) would be likely to hinder the use of the vehicle for that purpose.

(5) The prohibition conveyed is that the vehicle must not proceed beyond the stop line in such a manner or at such a time as to be likely to endanger any person or to cause the driver of another vehicle to change its speed or course in order to avoid an accident.

(6) The purposes are—

(a) fire and rescue authority;

(b) Scottish Fire and Rescue Service;

(d) blood service;

(e) providing a response to an emergency at the request of an NHS ambulance service;

(f) bomb or explosive disposal;

(g) special forces

(h) police; and

(i) National Crime Agency.

(7) Red and amber signals illuminated together denote an impending change to green but conveys the same prohibition as the red signal.

(8) A green signal indicates—

(a) subject to paragraphs (b) and (c), that vehicular traffic may proceed beyond the stop line and proceed straight on or to the left or to the right;

(b) where the signal is an arrow, vehicles may only proceed in the direction indicated by the arrow;

(c) where the signal is a pedal cycle symbol, only vehicles which are pedal cycles and electric scooters being used in a trial may proceed.

(9) An amber signal, when shown alone, conveys the same prohibition as red, except that, as respects any vehicle which is so close to the stop line that it cannot safely be stopped without proceeding beyond the stop line, it conveys the same indication as the green signal which was shown immediately before it.

(10) Sub-paragraph (11) gives the significance, when illuminated, of the green arrow signal when, by virtue of the variation permitted in paragraph 2, it is included in the traffic light signals provided for at—

(a) item 1 of the Part 2 sign table;or

(b) item 3 of the Part 2 sign table,

at a position other than position 3 of diagram C or position 2 of diagram D.

(11) The significance is that vehicular traffic may proceed beyond the stop line in the direction indicated by the arrow irrespective of which other light signals forming part of the sign are illuminated.

(12) Sub-paragraph (13) gives the significance, when illuminated, of the pedal cycle symbol when, by virtue of the variation permitted in paragraph 2, it is included in the traffic light signals provided for at item 1 of the Part 2 sign table.

(13) The significance is that pedal cycles and electric scooters being used in a trial may proceed beyond the stop line and proceed straight on or to the left or to the right irrespective of which other light signals forming part of the sign are illuminated.

(14) Vehicular traffic proceeding beyond a stop line must proceed with due regard to the safety of other road users and subject to any direction given by a constable in uniform, a traffic officer in uniform or a traffic warden or to any other applicable prohibition or restriction.

(15) This paragraph does not apply to tramcars.

Tramcars

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(1) This paragraph applies where, by virtue of the variation permitted in paragraph 2, the traffic light signals provided for at item 1 or 3 of the Part 2 sign table includes a light signal provided for at items 2 to 7 of the Part 3 sign table (which relate to light signals for controlling tramcars).

(2) The order of illumination for the light signal must be as follows—

(a) the horizontal line (item 3);

(b) the vertical or a diagonal line (items 4 to 6);

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The significance of the light signal is that—

(a) the horizontal line conveys the prohibition that a tramcar must not proceed beyond the stop line;

(b) the vertical line indicates that a tramcar may proceed beyond the stop line and proceed straight ahead;

(c) the diagonal line shown in the diagram at item 5 indicates that a tramcar may proceed beyond the stop line and proceed to the left;

(d) the diagonal line shown in the diagram at item 6 indicates that a tramcar may proceed beyond the stop line and proceed to the right; and

(e) the central circle conveys the prohibition that a tramcar must not proceed beyond the stop line except that, as respects a tramcar which is so close to the stop line that it cannot safely be stopped without proceeding beyond the stop line, it conveys the same indication as the aspect which was shown immediately before it.

Light signals at level crossings, swing or lifting bridges, airfields and premises used by emergency vehicles

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(1) The light signals included in the sign provided for at item 5 of the Part 2 sign table must be illuminated in accordance with sub-paragraph (2).

(2) The sequence for the illumination of the light signals must be the amber light, followed by the red lights as follows—

(a) the amber light must illuminate and remain illuminated (in a steady state) for the period provided for in sub-paragraph (3) (subject to sub-paragraph (4));

(b) the red lights must then illuminate in an intermittent nature such that the lights flash at a rate of not less than 60 nor more than 90 flashes per minute, and in such a manner that one light is always shown when the other light is not shown.

(3) Subject to sub-paragraph (4), the duration the amber light must remain illuminated is—

(a) in the case of light signals at level crossings, not less than 3, and not more than 5, seconds.

(b) otherwise, 5 seconds.

(4) The requirement in sub-paragraph (3) is considered to have been met if the duration is 0.25 seconds more, or less, than that specified.

(5) The significance of the light signals is that specified in sub-paragraphs (6) and (7).

(6) The amber signal conveys the prohibition that traffic must not proceed beyond the stop line or the road marking provided for at item 68 in the Part 2 sign table, except that a vehicle which is so close to the stop line that it cannot safely be stopped without proceeding beyond the stop line may proceed.

(7) The intermittent red signals convey the prohibition that traffic must not proceed beyond the stop line or the marking provided for at item 68.

Red and green pedestrian, equestrian and cyclist symbols

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(1) This paragraph applies to a sign provided for at item 9, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21 or 22 in the Part 2 sign table.

(2) The requirements in relation to the light signals incorporated into the sign are—

(a) the red and green symbols, when illuminated, show a steady light;

(b) no green symbol is illuminated when any red symbol is illuminated;

(c) a green symbol is illuminated only when there is, at the same time, conveyed to vehicular traffic a prohibition against entering the crossing and the prohibition is indicated by—

(i) traffic light signals; or

(ii) a sign provided for at item 42, 43 or 44 placed with those signals.

(3) The significance of a red symbol when illuminated is that, in the interests of safety, pedestrian, equestrian or cyclist traffic or drivers of electric scooters being used in a trial (as the case may be) should not use the crossing.

(4) The significance of a green symbol when illuminated is that pedestrian, equestrian or cyclist traffic or drivers of electric scooters being used in a trial (as the case may be) may use the crossing.

(5) For conveying the same significance as a green symbol, a device may, in conjunction with the illumination of that symbol, emit an audible, or give a tactile, signal.

(6) Where the countdown sign provided for at item 10 is used in combination with the sign provided for at item 9, 15 or 19, it must only be illuminated when no red or green symbols included in those signs are illuminated.

(7) A sign provided for at item 13, 17 or 21 must include a push button, or other switching device, that in some way indicates to those intending to use the crossing that the nearside light signals have been activated.

Illumination of “WAIT”

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