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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)Sign diagram	(4)Permitted variants
1	Diagram 664End of controlled, voucher or restricted parking zone	[image omitted]
2	Diagram 666End of controlled parking zone applying to goods vehicles over the maximum gross weight shown or buses (or both)	[image omitted]	1. The number on the lorry symbol may be varied2. The lorry symbol or the bus symbol may be omitted
3	Diagram 664.1End of permit parking area	[image omitted]
4	Diagram 664.2End of loading only area	[image omitted]
5	Diagram 640.5End of designated off-road loading area	[image omitted]
6	Diagram 646No stopping during time periods indicated except for so long as may be necessary for the purpose of picking up or setting down passengers	[image omitted]	1. Days of the week may be varied2. The time periods shown in the “am” and “pm” panels may be varied to any other periods
7	Diagram 647End of the restriction on stopping indicated by the sign at item 6	[image omitted]
8	Diagram 642.4Stopping of vehicles prohibited at all times on a red route clearway (and conveying to drivers that this prohibition is not indicated by double red lines)	[image omitted]
9	Diagram 642.5End of prohibition on stopping indicated by the sign at item 8	[image omitted]
10	Diagram 663.4Reminder to drivers that parking on the verge or footway is prohibited(Alternative types)	[image omitted]
11	Diagram 664.3End of area where parking on verge or footway is prohibited(Alternative types)	[image omitted]
12	Diagram 667Vehicles may be parked partially on the verge or footway(Alternative types)	[image omitted]	An arrow pointing to the left or to the right may be added
13	Diagram 668Vehicles may be parked wholly on the verge or footway(Alternative types)	[image omitted]	An arrow pointing to the left or to the right may be added
14	Diagram 667.1Vehicles may be parked partially on the verge or footway during the period indicated(Alternative types)	[image omitted]	1. An arrow pointing to the left or to the right may be added in the lower panel2. “In marked bays” may be added to or substituted for the times shown in the lower panel3. The time period may be varied to another time period
15	Diagram 668.1Vehicles may be parked wholly on the verge or footway during the period indicated(Alternative types)	[image omitted]	1. An arrow pointing to the left or to the right may be added in the lower panel2. “In marked bays” may be added to or substituted for the times shown in the lower panel3. The time period may be varied to another time period
16	Diagram 667.2End of area where vehicles may be parked partially on the verge or footway(Alternative types)	[image omitted]
17	Diagram 668.2End of area where vehicles may be parked wholly on the verge or footway(Alternative types)	[image omitted]

PART 3 — Provisions applying to road markings in Part 4

1

A restriction or prohibition of a description in column 2 of an item in the Part 4 sign table must be conveyed by road markings of the size, colour and type shown in—

(a) the diagram in column 3; or

(b) that diagram as varied in accordance with the paragraph in Part 5 whose number appears in column 4 of the item.

2

(1) Where the road marking at item 9 is placed in a lay-by, studs may also be placed.

(2) The studs must incorporate—

(a) green reflectors;

(b) green retroreflecting material; or

or any combination.

(3) The studs must be placed in the gaps between the broken line that indicates the edge of the lay‑by to drivers of approaching vehicles.

(4) The external part of the stud that is visible when the stud is in place must be—

(a) green

(b) white;

(d) of another neutral colour; or

(e) clear,

or any combination (but see sub-paragraph (5) for an exception).

(5) The external part of a stud that is visible when the stud is in place temporarily during road works must be fluorescent green-yellow except to the extent—

(a) it consists of green reflectors or retroreflecting material; or

(b) it is necessary for it to be a different colour or clear in order for the stud to emit green light.

3

Section 36 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 applies to the markings at items—

(a) 9; and

(b) 10 where the marking is placed in the circumstances mentioned in paragraph 3 of Part 6.

PART 4 — Road markings for stopping, waiting, loading and parking controls

(1)Item	(2)Description	(3)Diagram	(4)Variants in Part 5
1	Diagram 1018.1(a) Waiting of vehicles prohibited at all timesor(b) stopping of vehicles in a lay-by prohibited except in emergency	[image omitted]	3
2	Diagram 1017Waiting of vehicles prohibited for a time that is not continuous throughout the year	[image omitted]	3
3	Diagram 1020.1Loading and unloading of vehicles prohibited at all times	[image omitted]	4
4	Diagram 1019Loading and unloading of vehicles prohibited for a time that is not continuous through the year	[image omitted]	4
5	Diagram 1028.2Area of carriageway reserved for taxis or, where the legend is varied as indicated in column 4, reserved for ambulances or police vehicles, where waiting by other vehicles is prohibited(Alternative types)	[image omitted]	6, 7, 10
6	Diagram 1028.4Alternative types of parking bay—(a) at the edge of the carriageway and situated wholly on either the carriageway or footway; or(b) in the centre of the carriageway or partly on the carriageway and partly on the footway	[image omitted]	1, 2, 5, 7, 10
7	Diagram 1028.5Area of carriageway reserved for taxis or, where the legend is varied as indicated in column (4), reserved for ambulances or police vehicles, where stopping by other vehicles is prohibited	[image omitted]	6, 7, 8, 10
8	Diagram 1028.6Parking bay for use by all vehicles or, where indicated by upright signs, by specified vehicles, and where at certain times, as indicated by upright signs, the bay is reserved for taxis, ambulances or police vehicles, where stopping by other vehicles is prohibited	[image omitted]	2, 5, 7, 8
9	Diagram 1025.1Clearway at which, as described in paragraph 1 of Part 6, vehicles must not stop (exceptions apply for buses and taxis)	[image omitted]	7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
10	Diagram 1027.1Part of the carriageway outside an entrance where, as described in paragraph 2 or 3 (as applicable) of Part 6, vehicles should, or must, not stop	[image omitted]	14, 15, 16
11	Diagram 1018.2Stopping of vehicles prohibited at all times	[image omitted]	3
12	Diagram 1017.1Stopping of vehicles prohibited for a time that is not continuous throughout the year	[image omitted]	3

PART 5 — Required or permitted variants

1

(1) ”DOCTOR” may be omitted.

(2) “DOCTOR” may be varied to: “BUSES”, “CAR CLUB”, “CYCLE HIRE”, “DISABLED”, “ELECTRIC VEHICLES”, “ELECTRIC VEHS”, “ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES”, “ELECTRIC M/CYCLES”, “ELECTRIC M/Cs”, “LOADING”, “LARGE OR SLOW VEHICLES”, “PERMIT HOLDERS”, “SOLO MOTORCYCLES”, “SOLO M/CYCLES”, “SOLO M/CS”.

(3) “ONLY” may be added after “DOCTOR” (or after a word or phrase used pursuant to sub-paragraph (2)).

(4) Where the bay is reserved for an individual disabled badge holder, an alphanumeric identifier, with or without the word “ONLY” may be added after “DISABLED”.

2

(1) When reserved for disabled badge holders at certain times (whether or not also reserved for other users)—

(a) the length of the bay must be at least 6600 mm; and

(b) the width of the bay must be at least 2700 mm (or 3000 mm when placed in the centre of the carriageway) except in a case where, on account of the nature of traffic using the road, the overall width of the carriageway is insufficient to accommodate a bay of that width.

(2) The marks and gaps forming the boundary of the bay may—

(a) vary in number and length; or

(b) be replaced by a continuous white line.

(3) The bay may be varied to contrast, in pattern or colour, from the surrounding parts of the road and any adjoining bays, in which case the marking may be omitted.

(4) The bay may be divided into individual spaces by—

(a) the application of a white line marking (either broken or continuous), with a minimum width of 50 mm; or

(b) contrasting pattern or colour.

(5) If the individual spaces are parallel to the edge of the carriageway, the length of each space must be not less than—

(a) 6600 mm in the case of a space reserved for disabled badge holders; or

(b) 4500 mm in any other case.

(6) If the individual spaces are not parallel to the edge of the carriageway—

(a) the length of the largest rectangle that could be accommodated wholly within the space in question must be not less than 4200 mm;

(b) the width of each space must be—

(i) not less than 3600 mm in the case of a space reserved for disabled badge holders; or

(ii) not less than 2000 mm in any other case, and

(c) the spaces may be inclined at any angle to the edge of the carriageway to form an overall parking bay in echelon pattern, the boundary of which, furthest from the edge of the carriageway, may be parallel to the carriageway.

3

The transverse mark at the end of the line may be omitted.

4

The marking may be continued down the vertical face of a kerb at the edge of the carriageway.

5

The marks forming the boundary of the bay and any legend must be coloured red when placed on a red route, but only where the bay is not available for parking or loading during part of, or all of, the times of operation of the red route.

6

”TAXIS” may be varied to “AMBULANCES” or “POLICE”.

7

The transverse line may be omitted—

(a) from that part of the marking that is placed within a lay-by; or

(b) from that part of the bay which is delineated by a raised kerb.

8

Where the marking is placed on a red route, the continuous line must be substituted by the marking provided for at item 11 or 12 of the Part 4 sign table.

9

”STOP” may be varied to “STAND”.

10

The legend may be repeated along the length of the marking as appropriate.

11

Where the marking is placed in part of a lay‑by, the continuous line may be used to delineate the clearway from that part of the lay‑by used by all vehicles.

12

The continuous line must be varied to red where placed along a red route and taxis are prohibited from stopping within the clearway.

13

The continuous line must be replaced by the marking provided for at item 11 or 12 of the Part 4 table where placed along a red route and taxis are permitted to stop within the clearway to pick up or set down passengers.

14

”SCHOOL” may be varied to “CHILDREN” with the maximum length of the marking increased to 44545 mm in consequence.

15

”SCHOOL” and the line between “SCHOOL” and “KEEP” may be omitted and the minimum length of the marking reduced to 25250 mm when used outside a fire, police or ambulance station, or a hospital.

16

The overall length of the marking may be varied within the specified limits by the addition or removal of an equal number of complete zig‑zag elements on each side of the legend.

PART 6 — The significance of particular road markings

Clearways (diagram 1025.1)

1

(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (3) and paragraph 4, the road marking provided for at item 9 of the Part 4 sign table conveys the prohibition that a person driving a vehicle must not cause it to stop within the clearway—

(a) if the relevant upright sign placed in conjunction with the marking does not show a time period, at any time; or

(b) if the relevant upright sign shows a time period, during that period.

(2) For the purposes of this paragraph—

(a) “clearway” means an area of carriageway bounded by the continuous and broken straight lines provided for at item 9;

(b) “relevant upright sign” means an upright sign which includes a stopping prohibited symbol and indicates that stopping by vehicles other than buses or local buses is prohibited, or prohibited during the period indicated; and

(i) any point in the clearway is below the vehicle or its load (if any); and

(ii) the vehicle is stationary.

(3) The prohibition in sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to the driver of a bus who causes the bus to stop within the clearway for so long as may be necessary—

(a) to maintain a published timetable for the service (provided, in the case of a clearway marked “BUS STOP”, that the bus is not stopped within the clearway for a period exceeding two minutes);

(b) to enable passengers to board or alight from the bus; or

School etc entrances (diagram 1027.1)

2

The road marking provided for at item 10 of the sign table in Part 4, when not placed in conjunction with an upright sign which includes the symbol at item 10 of the sign table in Part 3 of Schedule 4 (prohibiting stopping on entrance markings), indicates a part of the carriageway outside an entrance where vehicles should not stop.

3

Subject to paragraph 4, the road marking at item 10, when placed in conjunction with an upright sign which includes the symbol at item 10 of the sign table in Part 3 of Schedule 4, conveys the prohibition that ... a person driving a vehicle must not cause it to stop on that marking—

(a) if the sign placed in conjunction with the marking does not show a time period, at any time; or

(b) if the sign shows a time period, during that period.

Exceptions applicable to paragraphs 1 and 3

4

(1) The prohibition in paragraphs 1 and 3 does not apply to a vehicle being used for at least one of the following purposes—

(a) fire and rescue authority;

(b) Scottish Fire and Rescue Service;

(d) ambulance;

(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.

(2) The prohibition in paragraphs 1(1) and 3 does not apply in respect of—

(a) a vehicle that has stopped with the permission or at the direction of—

(i) a constable in uniform;

(ii) a traffic warden; or

(iii) a traffic officer in uniform;

(b) a vehicle which is prevented from proceeding by circumstances beyond the driver’s control or which has to be stopped in order to avoid injury or damage to persons or property;

(c) in respect of paragraph 1 only, a taxi which is stationary only for so long as may be reasonably necessary for a passenger to board or alight and to load or unload any luggage of the passenger (but this exemption does not apply in relation to a marking on a red route where paragraph 12 of Part 5 applies);

(d) a marked vehicle which, whilst used by a universal service provider in the course of the provision of a universal postal service, is stationary only for so long as may be reasonably necessary for postal packets to be collected;

(e) in respect of paragraph 1 only, a vehicle driven by a person whilst being trained to drive a bus operating local services who, as part of that training, stops the vehicle on the road marking for no longer than necessary to simulate the stopping of a bus at a bus stop for the purpose of picking up and setting down passengers;

(f) a vehicle which is stationary in order that it may be used for one or more of the purposes specified in sub-paragraph (3) and which cannot be used for such a purpose without stopping on the marking.

(3) The purposes are—

(a) any operation involving building, demolition or excavation;

(b) the removal of any obstruction to traffic;

(d) constructing, improving, maintaining or cleaning any street furniture (including, in respect of paragraph 1 only, bus stop infrastructure); or

(e) the laying, erection, alteration, repair or cleaning of any sewer or of any main, pipe or apparatus for the supply of gas, water or electricity, or of any electronic communications apparatus kept installed for the purposes of an electronic communications code network or of any other electronic communications apparatus lawfully kept installed in any position.

(4) In this paragraph, the expressions “universal service provider”, “provision of a universal postal service” and “postal packet” have the same meanings as in the Postal Services Act 2000[^f00080].

PART 7 — The Schedule 7 General Directions

1

(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the signs provided for in this Schedule must 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 the road markings provided for at the following items in the sign table in Part 4—

(a) 6, but only where the marking—

(i) does not include a word or phrase; and

(ii) is not in a controlled parking zone

(b) 9; and

2

When a sign provided for in the sign table in Part 2 is placed to indicate the point at which a restriction, requirement or prohibition begins or ends, the sign must be placed on the road as near as practicable to that point.

3

The road marking provided for at item 9 of the sign table in Part 4 must not be placed except in combination with a relevant upright sign within the meaning of paragraph 1 of Part 6.

SCHEDULE 8 — Signs indicating the entrance to and the end of a pedestrian, or pedestrian and cycle, zone, and signs for charging schemes and low emission zone schemes

PART 1 — Provisions applying to signs in Part 2

1

The information, requirement, restriction or prohibition of a description in column 2 of an item in the sign table in Part 2 must be conveyed by a sign that is—

(a) of the colour and type; and

(b) complies with the requirements as to size,

shown in the diagram in column 3 of the item, or that diagram as varied in accordance with column 4.

2

Where a sign provided for in the Part 2 sign table is erected on a road subject to a speed limit greater than 20 mph and is within 50 metres of any lamp which forms part of a system of street-lighting, the illumination requirements for the sign are—

(a) where that system of street-lighting is illuminated throughout the hours of darkness, the sign must be illuminated by internal or external lighting for so long as that system is illuminated and may also be reflectorised; or

(b) where that system of street-lighting is not illuminated throughout the hours of darkness—

(i) the sign must be illuminated by internal or external lighting for so long as that system is illuminated and must also be reflectorised; or

(ii) the sign must be illuminated throughout the hours of darkness by means of internal or external lighting and may also be reflectorised.

PART 2 — Signs indicating pedestrian and pedestrian and cycle zones

(1)Item	(2)Sign description	(3)Sign diagram	(4)Permitted variants
1	Diagram 618.3BEntry to, and waiting in, a pedestrian zone restricted	[image omitted]	1. The time period in the upper panel may be omitted or varied2. The following symbols and legends may be included in the middle panel to provide for exceptions (including in any combination, provided there is an “and” or “&” before the last exception)—(a) the legend “buses” or “local buses”(b) the legend “taxis”(c) the legend “for access”, “for loading”, or “for loading by” and the goods vehicle symbol(d) the legend “permit holders”, “permit holder”, and, if appropriate, a permit identifier or identifiers(e) the disabled badge holder symbol3. The middle panel may include a time period4. The time period in the lower panel may be varied5. The lower panel may be omitted6. The middle panel may be omitted when the lower panel is omitted
1A	Diagram 618.3BAEntry to, and waiting in, a pedestrian zone restricted: version incorporating flashing lights (alternative to item 1)	[image omitted]	1. The following symbols and legends may be included in the middle panel to provide for exceptions (including in any combination, provided there is an “and” or “&” before the last exception)—(a) the legend “buses” or “local buses”(b) the legend “taxis”(c) the legend “for access”, “for loading”, or “for loading by” and the goods vehicle symbol(d) the legend “permit holders”, “permit holder”, and, if appropriate, a permit identifier or identifiers(e) the disabled badge holder symbol.2. The middle panel may include a time period.3. The time period in the lower panel may be varied.4. The lower panel may be omitted.5. The middle panel may be omitted when the lower panel is omitted.
2	Diagram 618.3CEntry to, and waiting in, a pedestrian and cycle zone restricted for motor vehicles, other than electric scooters being used in a trial	[image omitted]	1. The time period in the upper panel may be omitted or varied2. The following symbols and legends may be included in the middle panel to provide for exceptions (including in any combination, provided there is an “and” or”&” before the last exception)—(a) the legend “buses” or “local buses”(b) the legend “taxis”(c) the legend “for access”, “for loading”, or “for loading by” and the goods vehicle symbol(d) the legend “permit holders”, “permit holder”, and, if appropriate, a permit identifier or identifiers(e) the disabled badge holder symbol3. The middle panel may include a time period4. The time period in the lower panel may be varied5. The lower panel may be omitted6. The middle panel may be omitted when the lower panel is omitted
2A	Diagram 618.3DEntry to, and waiting in, a pedestrian and cycle zone restricted: version incorporating flashing lights(alternative to item 2)	[image omitted]	1. The following symbols and legends may be included in the middle panel to provide for exceptions (including in any combination, provided there is an “and” or “&” before the last exception)—(a) the legend “buses” or “local buses”(b) the legend “taxis”(c) the legend “for access”, “for loading”, or “for loading by” and the goods vehicle symbol(d) the legend “permit holders”, “permit holder”, and, if appropriate, a permit identifier or identifiers(e) the disabled badge holder symbol.2. The middle panel may include a time period.3. The time period in the lower panel may be varied.4. The lower panel may be omitted.5. The middle panel may be omitted when the lower panel is omitted.
3	Diagram 618.4AEnd of restrictions associated with a pedestrian zone	[image omitted]
4	Diagram 618.4BEnd of restrictions associated with a pedestrian and cycle zone	[image omitted]

PART 3 — Provisions applying to signs in Part 4

1

The information of a description in column 2 of an item in the sign table in Part 4 must be conveyed by a sign that is—

(a) of the colour and type; and

(b) complies with the requirements as to size,

shown in the diagram in column 3 of the item, or that diagram as varied in accordance with column 4.

PART 4 — Signs and markings indicating a congestion charging zone

(1)Item	(2)Sign description	(3)Sign diagram	(4)Permitted variants
1	Diagram 677Entrance to a congestion charging zone	[image omitted]	1. The name and logo of the traffic authority in the upper panel may be varied as appropriate or the panel omitted2. In the middle panel “Central” may be varied to the name of the zone as appropriate3. In the lower panel—(a) the time period may be varied; and(b)(i) the amount of the charge and “Pay on entry” or “Pay on exit” or “per day” or “per vehicle” may be included above the time period; or(ii) “Pay on entry” or “Pay on exit”, without the amount of the charge, may be included above the time period
2	Diagram 678Entrance to a congestion charging zone (alternative to item 1)	[image omitted]	1. In the upper panel “Axtley” may be varied to the name of the zone or to “Congestion” as appropriate2. In the lower panel—(a) the amount of the charge may be varied or omitted;(b) “Pay on exit” may be varied to—(i)”Pay on entry”; or(ii) if the amount of the charge is not omitted, “per day” or “per vehicle”;(c) “£2 Pay on exit” may be omitted; and(d) the time period may be varied
3	Diagram 818.6Advance indication of a congestion charging zone	[image omitted]	1. In the upper panel the time period may be varied2. In the lower panel—(a) the distance may be varied;(b) “ahead” may be placed centrally below the distance;(c) “ahead” may be omitted and an arrow pointing horizontally to the left or to the right placed centrally below the distance
4	Diagram 818.7Advance indication of a congestion charging zone (alternative to item 3)	[image omitted]	1. In the upper panel—(a) the amount of the charge may be varied;(b) “day” may be varied to “vehicle”;(c) the time period may be varied2. In the lower panel—(a) the distance may be varied;(b) “ahead” may be placed centrally below the distance; and(c) “ahead” may be omitted and an arrow pointing horizontally to the left or to the right placed centrally below the distance
5	Diagram 894Reminder to drivers within a congestion charging zone in which cameras are used to enforce traffic regulations	[image omitted]	1. The “C” symbol may be placed to the left of the camera symbol2. A legend may be added giving the name, and any logo, of the enforcement authority
6	Diagram 679End of congestion charging zone	[image omitted]
7	Diagram 1068Road marking indicating the commencement of a congestion charging zone	[image omitted]
8	Diagram 1069Road marking giving advance warning of a congestion charging zone	[image omitted]

PART 5 — The Schedule 8 General Directions

1

The signs provided for—

(a) in the sign table in Part 2; ...

(b) at items 1, 2, 6 and 7 of the sign table in Part 4,

must only be placed to indicate the effect of an Act, order, regulation, bylaw, resolution or notice which restricts or prohibits the use of the road by traffic.

2

An upright sign mentioned in paragraph 1 must be placed as near as practicable to the point the restriction or prohibition begins or ends.

SCHEDULE 9 — Regulatory signs at junctions and miscellaneous regulatory signs

PART 1 — Provisions applicable to signs in Part 2

1

The information or requirement of a description in column 2 of an item in the sign table in Part 2 must be conveyed by a sign that is —

(a) of the colour and type shown in the diagram in column 3; and

(b) complies with the requirements as to size given in column 4.

2

A provision of Part 8 applies to a sign provided for in Part 2 where indicated in column 5 of the Part 2 sign table (by reference to a paragraph number in Part 8).

3

A Schedule 9 General Direction applies to a sign provided for in Part 2 where indicated in column 6 of the Part 2 sign table (by reference to a number equivalent to the general direction in Part 9).

PART 2 — Signs at junctions

(1)Item	(2)Description	(3)Diagram	(4)Permitted sizes	(5)Applicable provisions in Part 8	(6)Schedule 9 General Directions
1	Diagram 601.1Vehicular traffic must comply with the requirements specified in paragraph 1 or 2 of Part 7	[image omitted]	Sign height750, 900, 1200	1, 2, 7	3, 4, 8
2	Diagram 602Vehicular traffic must comply with the requirements specified in paragraph 3 or 4 of Part 7	[image omitted]	Sign height600, 750, 900, 1200, 1500	1, 7	5, 8
3	Diagram 608Dual carriageway road (associated plate for items 1 and 2)	[image omitted]	x-height of legend:50, 62.5, 75, 100, 125		10
4	Diagram 778Open railway level crossing without light signals (associated plate for item 2)	[image omitted]	Sign height420, 525, 630		11
5	Diagram 778.1Open tramway level crossing without light signals(associated plate for item 2)	[image omitted]	Sign height300, 375, 450		11
6	Diagram 611.1Vehicles entering the junction must comply with the requirements prescribed in paragraph 5 of Part 7	[image omitted]	Sign height600, 750, 900	1, 3, 7	6, 8

PART 3 — Provisions applicable to signs in Part 4

1

The information or requirement of a description in column 2 of an item in the sign table in Part 4 must be conveyed by a sign that is—

(a) of the colour and type; and

(b) complies with the requirements as to size,

provided for in the diagram in column 3 at that item, or that diagram as varied in accordance with column 4.

2

A provision of Part 8 applies to a sign provided for in Part 4 where indicated in column 5 of the sign table (by reference to a paragraph number in Part 8).

3

A Schedule 9 General Direction applies to a sign provided for in Part 4 where indicated in column 6 (by reference to a number equivalent to the general direction in Part 9).

PART 4 — Other regulatory signs

(1)Item	(2)Description	(3)Diagram	(4)Permitted variants	(5)Applicable provisions in Part 8	(6)Schedule 9 General Directions
1	Diagram 651Use of verge maintained in mown or ornamental condition by specified traffic prohibited	[image omitted]	1. “animals”, or the right hand symbol and “pedestrians”, may be omitted, or that symbol and both words may be omitted2. The arrow may be varied to point horizontally to the right, or may be omitted	8	1, 13
2	Diagram 626.2AVehicles exceeding the maximum gross weight indicated prohibited from crossing the bridge or other structure with exemption for empty vehicles	[image omitted]	1. “18t” may be varied to “3t”, “7.5t”, “10t”, “13t”, “26t” or “33t”2. “WEAK BRIDGE” may be varied to “WEAK ROAD”3. The bottom panel may be omitted	1, 7	2
3	Diagram 622.10Vehicles carrying dangerous goods within the tunnel restriction code indicated by the sign prohibited	[image omitted]	The tunnel restriction code letter “B” may be varied to “C”, “D” or “E” as appropriate	7	1
4	Diagram 784.1Drivers of large or slow vehicles must stop and telephone in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 6 of Part 7 before using a level crossing	[image omitted]	The words “must phone” may be varied to “must use SOS phone”	1, 2, 7
5	Diagram 652One-way traffic	[image omitted]		7	1
6	Diagram 960.1One-way road with a mandatory contraflow cycle lane	[image omitted]	The number of upward pointing arrows may be varied to indicate the number of lanes available to all traffic		1
7	Diagram 960.2One-way road with contraflow pedal cycles and electric scooters being used in a trial	[image omitted]			1
8	Diagram 960One-way road with a contraflow bus and cycle lane	[image omitted]	1. The number of upward pointing arrows may be varied to indicate the number of lanes available to all traffic2. The cycle symbol may be omitted and the downward pointing arrow centred below the bus symbol3. The bus symbol may be varied to the local bus symbol shown in the diagram at item 10		1
9	Diagram 959.1With-flow cycle lane with indication of times of operation	[image omitted]	1. In the upper panel—(a) the position of the vertical line and symbol may be varied to reflect the layout of the road marking at item 7 in the sign table in Part 6; and(b) an additional vertical line may be added2. The time period may be varied3. The bottom panel may be omitted
10	Diagram 959BNearside with-flow bus lane, which authorised vehicles, taxis, solo motor cycles , pedal cycles and electric scooters being used in a trial may also use, with indication of times of operation	[image omitted]	1. In the upper panel—(a) “authorised vehicles” or “taxi” or both may be omitted;(b) the solo motor cycle symbol may be omitted;(c) the local bus symbol may be varied to the bus symbol shown at item 8;(d) the position of the vertical line and symbols may be varied to reflect the layout of the road marking at item 11 in the sign table in Part 6; and(e) an additional vertical line may be added2. The time period may be varied3. The bottom panel may be omitted		1
11	Diagram 964End of with-flow bus lane	[image omitted]			1
12	Diagram 2602.3The number of a route for pedal cycles and electric scooters being used in a trial forming part of a national or regional cycle route network	[image omitted]	1. The route number may be varied as appropriate and may include capital letters2. The route number may be shown in brackets3. Additional route numbers, in brackets, may be shown4. The background colour may be varied to blue when placed on a regional cycle route5. When indicating a route other than a national or regional cycle route network, the route number, background and border may be in any contrasting colours		7
13	Diagram 2901Regulations in force under section 17 of the 1984 Act start to apply to the road at this point	[image omitted]	1. The motorway number may be varied as appropriate and may be placed centrally above the motorway symbol2. The motorway number may be shown in brackets3. The motorway number may be expressed in the form “A 123 (M)” and “(M)” may be placed centrally below “A 123”	7
14	Diagram 2930Regulations referred to in this column in respect of item 13 cease to apply ahead	[image omitted]	“1 mile” may be varied to “½ mile”	7
15	Diagram 2931Regulations referred to in this column in respect of item 13 cease to apply at this point	[image omitted]		7
16	Diagram 2932Entrance to a motorway service area, maintenance compound or similar facility contained within a length of a motorway and indicating that Regulations in force under section 17 of the 1984 Act cease to apply at this point	[image omitted]

PART 5 — Provisions applicable to road markings in Part 6

1

The information, 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 road marking that is of the size, colour and type shown in the diagram in column 3.

2

A provision of Part 8 applies to a sign provided for in Part 6 where indicated in column 4 of the table (by reference to a paragraph number in Part 8).

3

A Schedule 9 General Direction applies to a sign provided for in Part 6 where indicated in column 5 (by reference to a number equivalent to the general direction in Part 9).

4

Where “longitudinal marking” is mentioned in respect of an item in the table, the expression indicates a marking to be laid on the carriageway of a road longitudinally to the flow of traffic.

PART 6 — Regulatory road markings

(1)Item	(2)Description	(3)Diagram	(4)Applicable provisions in Part 8	(5)Schedule 9 General Directions
1	Diagram 1002.1Vehicular traffic must not proceed beyond the line when required to stop by the stop sign	[image omitted]	13	4
2	Diagram 1022Approach to a road junction or level crossing at or near which is placed the marking at item 1 of this table and the stop sign	[image omitted]	13	4
3	Diagram 1003AVehicular traffic must give way in accordance with the requirements in paragraph 7 of Part 7	[image omitted]	1, 13	3
4	Diagram 1023AApproach to a road junction, level crossing or road narrowing at or near which is placed the marking in item 3 or 6 of this table	[image omitted]	13	12
5	Diagram 1003.4Marking used in conjunction with the sign at item 6 of the sign table in Part 2 for conveying the requirements in paragraph 5 of Part 7(Alternative sizes)	[image omitted]	4, 13	6
6	Diagram 1003.3Vehicular traffic approaching a roundabout with a small central island or approaching a junction indicated by the marking shown in item 5 of this sign table should give way at, or immediately beyond, the line to traffic circulating on the carriageway of the roundabout	[image omitted]	13
7	Diagram 1049BBoundary of a mandatory cycle lane or division of a route into that part reserved for pedal cycles and electric scooters being used in a trial and that part reserved for pedestrians conveying the requirements at paragraph 12 of Part 7(Longitudinal marking)	[image omitted]	1, 9	1
8	Diagram 1049.1Division of a route into that part reserved for pedal cycles and electric scooters being used in a trial and that part reserved for pedestrians(Longitudinal marking)	[image omitted]	6	1
9	Diagram 1003BCyclists and drivers of electric scooters being used in a trial must give way in accordance with the requirements prescribed in paragraph 8 of Part 7	[image omitted]	1
10	Diagram 1023BApproach to a road junction on a cycle lane or track, or a place where cyclists and drivers of electric scooters being used in a trial must give way to pedestrians, at or near which is also placed the marking at item 9	[image omitted]		14
11	Diagram 1049ABoundary of a bus lane or other designated lane used by motor vehicles(Longitudinal marking)	[image omitted]	13	1
12	Diagram 1050Direction of possible traffic movements at the end of a nearside with-flow bus lane or other designated lane, or where there is an intermediate discontinuation of the lane on the approach to a junction(alternative types)	[image omitted]		1
13	Diagram 1050.1Direction of possible traffic movements at the end of an off side with-flow bus lane or other designated lane, or where there is an intermediate discontinuation of the lane on the approach to a junction(alternative types)	[image omitted]		1
14	Diagram 1048Traffic lane reserved for buses and other vehicles as indicated on the sign at item 8 or 10 in the sign table in Part 4	[image omitted]		1
15	Diagram 1048.5Road or part of a road with access permitted only for buses and other vehicles when so indicated by any of the signs at items 10, 33 to 35 and 37 to 40 in the sign table in Part 2 of Schedule 3(Alternative types)	[image omitted]		1
16	Diagram 1048.2ARoad or part of a road with access permitted only for tramcars	[image omitted]		1
17	Diagram 1046No entry for vehicular traffic(Alternative types)	[image omitted]	13	1
18	Diagram 1046.1Entry by vehicular traffic to a play street restricted(Alternative types)	[image omitted]	13	1
19	Diagram 1036.1Vehicular traffic must turn left(Alternative types)	[image omitted]	13	1
20	Diagram 1036.2Vehicular traffic must only proceed ahead(Alternative types)	[image omitted]	13	1
21	Diagram 1037.1Vehicular traffic must turn right(Alternative types)	[image omitted]	13	1
22	Diagram 1042Division of traffic lanes on a length of carriageway, or between the main carriageway and slip road, of a motorway or all-purpose dual carriageway road, or part of the carriageway between two lanes at a roundabout which vehicular traffic must not enter except in emergency(alternative types)	[image omitted]	1, 12, 13, 14
23	Diagram 1013.1Alternative methods of indicating to vehicular traffic the requirements and the warning in paragraphs 9 and 10 of Part 7	[image omitted]	1, 2, 10, 13
24	Diagram 1013.5Division of traffic lanes on a length indicating to vehicular traffic the requirements in paragraph 9 of Part 7 and used in the circumstances for which the signs at items 17 to 20 in the Part 2 sign table in Schedule 11 are used	[image omitted]	1, 2, 11, 13
25	Diagram 1043Marking conveying the requirements in paragraph 11 of Part 7	[image omitted]	1, 5	9
26	Diagram 1045Area of carriageway, subject to two-way traffic, at a level crossing which vehicles must not enter in a manner which then causes any part of the vehicle to remain at rest within the marked area due to the presence of stationary vehicles	[image omitted]	1, 15
27	Diagram 1045.1Area of carriageway, subject to one-way traffic, at a level crossing which vehicles must not enter in a manner which then causes any part of the vehicle to remain at rest within the marked area due to the presence of stationary vehicles	[image omitted]	1, 16

PART 7 — The significance of particular signs in Schedule 9

Stop sign

1

Subject to paragraph 2, the requirements conveyed to vehicular traffic on roads by a stop sign are that—

(a) every vehicle must stop before crossing the transverse line provided for at item 1 of the sign table in Part 6 of this Schedule, or if that line is not clearly visible, before entering the major road in respect of which the stop sign has been provided; and

(b) no vehicle must cross the transverse line, or if that line is not clearly visible, enter the major road in respect of which the stop sign has been provided, so 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.

2

The requirements conveyed to vehicular traffic on roads by a stop sign when placed at a level crossing are that—

(a) every vehicle must stop before crossing the transverse line, or if that line is not clearly visible, before entering the level crossing; and

(b) no vehicle must cross the transverse line, or if that line is not clearly visible, enter the level crossing so as to be likely to endanger the driver of, or any passenger in, any railway vehicle or tramcar or to cause that driver to change speed in order to avoid an accident.

Give way sign

3

Subject to paragraph 4, the requirements conveyed to vehicular traffic on roads by a give way sign are that no vehicle is to cross the transverse line provided for at item 3 of the sign table in Part 6 of this Schedule nearer to the major road at the side of which that line is placed, or if that line is not clearly visible, enter that major road, so 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.

4

The requirements conveyed to vehicular traffic on roads by a give way sign when placed in combination with the sign at item 4 or 5 of the sign table in Part 2 of this Schedule are that no vehicle must cross the transverse line nearer to the level crossing at the side of which that line is placed, or if that line is not clearly visible, enter that level crossing, so as to be likely to endanger the driver of, or any passenger in, any railway vehicle or tramcar or to cause that driver to change the speed of his or her vehicle in order to avoid an accident.

Priority to right sign

5

(1) The requirements conveyed to vehicular traffic on roads by a sign provided for at item 6 of the sign table in Part 2 of this Schedule are that—

(a) a vehicle entering the junction must give priority to vehicles coming from the right—

(i) at the transverse road marking provided for at item 6 of the sign table in Part 6 of this Schedule;

(ii) at the transverse road marking provided for at item 3 of the sign table in Part 6 of this Schedule; or

(iii) if a marking is not for the time being visible, at the junction;

(b) a vehicle proceeding through the junction must keep to the left of the white circle at the centre of the marking provided for at item 5 of the sign table in Part 6 of this Schedule (“the diagram 1003.4 marking”), unless the size of the vehicle or the layout of the junction makes it impracticable to do so; and

(c) no vehicle is to proceed past the diagram 1003.4 marking in a manner, or at a time, 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.

Permission to cross sign

6

(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) the requirements conveyed to vehicular traffic on roads by a sign provided for at item 4 of the sign table in Part 4 of this Schedule are that no abnormal transport unit is to proceed onto or over a level crossing unless—

(a) the driver of the unit has used a telephone provided at or near the crossing for the purpose of obtaining from a person, authorised in that behalf by the railway or tramway authority, permission for the unit to proceed;

(b) that permission has been obtained before the unit proceeds; and

(2) Sub-paragraph (1)(b) and (c) does not apply if—

(a) the driver uses the telephone at the crossing and receives an indication for not less than two minutes that the telephone at the other end of the telephone line is being called, but no duly authorised person answers it, or the driver receives no indication at all due to a fault or malfunction of the telephone; and

(b) the driver then drives the unit on to the crossing with the reasonable expectation of crossing it within times specified in a railway or tramway notice at the telephone as being times between which railway vehicles or tramcars do not normally travel over that crossing.

Give way marking

7

The requirements conveyed to vehicular traffic on roads by a road marking provided for at item 3 of the sign table in Part 6 of this Schedule are—

(a) except as provided in paragraphs (b) to (d), that no vehicle may proceed past the transverse line which is the nearer to the major road into that road in a manner or at a time likely to endanger the driver of, or any passenger in, a vehicle on the major road or to cause the driver of such a vehicle to change its speed or course in order to avoid an accident;

(b) where the transverse lines are placed at a level crossing, that no vehicle may proceed past such one of those lines as is the nearer the level crossing in a manner or at a time likely to endanger the driver of, or any passenger in, a railway vehicle or tramcar, or to cause that driver to change the speed of his or her vehicle in order to avoid an accident;

(c) where the transverse lines are placed in advance of a point in the road where the width of the carriageway narrows significantly, that no vehicle may proceed past such one of those lines as is nearer to the point of narrowing in a manner or at a time likely to endanger the driver of, or any passenger in, a vehicle that is proceeding in the opposite direction to the first-mentioned vehicle, or cause the driver of such a vehicle to change its speed or course in order to avoid an accident;

(d) where the transverse lines are placed in advance of a length of the carriageway of the road where a cycle track crosses the road along a route parallel to the transverse lines, that no vehicle may proceed past such one of those lines as is the nearer the cycle track, in a manner or at a time likely to endanger any cyclist , or driver of an electric scooter being used in a trial, proceeding along the cycle track or to cause such a cyclist or driver to change speed or course in order to avoid an accident ; and for the purposes of this paragraph a reference to “a cycle track” includes a reference to a way that would be a cycle track but for it being accessible, under a temporary statutory provision, by electric scooters being used in a trial.

Cyclists to give way

8

A cycle or electric scooter being used in a trial must not be ridden across the transverse line provided for at item 9 of the sign table in Part 6 of this Schedule in a manner or at a time that is 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.

No stopping or crossing white line marking

9

(1) The requirements conveyed to vehicular traffic on roads by a road marking provided for at items 23 and 24 of the sign table in Part 6 of this Schedule are that—

(a) subject to sub-paragraphs (2) to (4), no vehicle is to stop on any length of road along which the marking has been placed at any point between the ends of the marking; and

(b) subject to sub-paragraph (5), every vehicle proceeding on any length of road along which the marking has been so placed, as viewed in the direction of travel of the vehicle, a continuous line is on the left of a broken line or of another continuous line, must be so driven as to keep the first-mentioned continuous line on the right hand or off side of the vehicle.

(2) Nothing in sub-paragraph (1)(a) applies so as to prevent a vehicle stopping on any length of road so long as may be necessary for any of the purposes specified in sub-paragraph (3) if the vehicle cannot be used for such a purpose without stopping on the length of road.

(3) The purposes are—

(a) to enable a person to board or alight from the vehicle,

(b) to enable goods to be loaded on to or to be unloaded from the vehicle,

(i) any operation involving building, demolition or excavation;

(ii) the removal of any obstruction to traffic;

(iii) the maintenance, improvement or reconstruction of the length of road; or

(iv) the laying, erection, alteration, repair or cleaning in or near the length of road of any sewer or of any main, pipe or apparatus for the supply of gas, water or electricity, or of any electronic communications apparatus kept installed for the purposes of an electronic communications code network or of any other electronic communications apparatus lawfully kept installed in any position.

(4) Nothing in sub-paragraph (1)(a) applies—

(a) so as to prevent a vehicle stopping in a lay-by;

(b) to a vehicle being used for at least one of the following purposes—

(i) fire and rescue authority;

(ii) Scottish Fire and Rescue Service;

(iii) traffic officer;

(iv) ambulance;

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

(vi) bomb or explosive disposal;

(vii) special forces;

(viii) police; and

(ix) National Crime Agency.

(ca) to an electric scooter being used in a trial;

(d) to a vehicle stopping in any case where the person in control of the vehicle is required by law to stop, or is obliged to do so in order to avoid an accident, or is prevented from proceeding by circumstances outside the person’s control;

(e) to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a constable in uniform, traffic officer in uniform or in accordance with the direction of a traffic warden; or

(f) to a vehicle on a road with more than one traffic lane in each direction.

(5) Nothing in sub-paragraph (1)(b) is to be taken to prohibit a vehicle from being driven across, or so as to straddle, the continuous line referred to in that paragraph, if it is safe to do so and if necessary to do so—

(a) to enable the vehicle to enter, from the side of the road on which it is proceeding, land or premises adjacent to the length of road on which the line is placed, or another road joining that road;

(b) in order to pass a stationary vehicle;

(d) in order to avoid an accident;

(e) in order to pass a road maintenance vehicle which is in use, is moving at a speed not exceeding 10 mph, and is displaying to the rear a sign provided for at item 10 or 11 of the sign table in Part 6 of Schedule 13;

(f) in order to pass a pedal cycle , or electric scooter being used in a trial, moving at a speed not exceeding 10 mph;

(g) in order to pass a horse that is being ridden or led at a speed not exceeding 10 mph; or

(h) for the purposes of complying with any direction of a constable in uniform, a traffic officer in uniform or a traffic warden.

10

The warning conveyed to vehicular traffic on roads by the road marking provided for at item 23 of the sign table in Part 6 of this Schedule is that no vehicle while travelling next to a broken line placed on the left of a continuous line, as viewed in the direction of travel of the vehicle, should cross or straddle the first-mentioned line unless it is seen by the driver of the vehicle to be safe to do so.

Box junctions

11

(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2), (3) and (4), the yellow criss-cross marking provided for at item 25 of the sign table in Part 6 conveys the prohibition that a person must not cause a vehicle to enter the box junction so that the vehicle has to stop within the box junction due to the presence of stationary vehicles.

(2) Subject to sub-paragraph (4) the marking when placed as a box junction within sub-paragraph (6)(c) of the definition of that expression conveys the prohibition that a person must not cause a vehicle to enter the box junction so that the vehicle has to stop within the box junction due to the presence of oncoming vehicles or other stationary vehicles beyond the box junction.

(3) The prohibition in sub-paragraph (1) does not, in respect of a box junction within sub-paragraph (6)(a) of the definition of that expression, apply to a person who—

(a) causes a vehicle to enter the box junction for the purpose of turning right; and

(b) stops the vehicle within the box junction for so long as the vehicle is prevented from completing the right turn by an oncoming vehicle or other vehicle which is stationary whilst waiting to complete a right turn.

(4) When a vehicle is being used for at least one of the purposes mentioned at sub-paragraph (5) and the observance of the prohibition in sub-paragraph (1) or (2) would be likely to hinder the use of that vehicle for that purpose, then that prohibition does not apply to the driver of the vehicle.

(5) The purposes are—

(a) fire and rescue authority;

(b) Scottish Fire and Rescue Service;

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

(e) bomb or explosive disposal;

(f) special forces;

(g) police; and

(h) National Crime Agency.

(6) For the purposes of this paragraph “box junction” means an area of the carriageway where the marking has been placed and which is—

(a) at a junction between two or more roads;

(b) at a gyratory system or roundabout;

(c) along a length of a two-way road (other than at a junction), the carriageway of which is not greater than 4.5 metres wide at its narrowest point; or

(d) on the length of road adjacent to the vehicular entrance to the premises of a fire, police or ambulance station; and

(7) A reference in this paragraph (however expressed) to a vehicle which is stationary or stops within a box junction includes a vehicle which is stationary whilst part of it is within the box junction.

Mandatory with flow cycle lanes

12

(1) This paragraph applies to the road marking provided for at item 7 of the sign table in Part 6—

(a) when that marking is being used to separate a cycle lane from another part of the carriageway; and

(b) where the direction of travel along the cycle lane and the part of the carriageway from which it is separated is the same.

(2) Subject to sub-paragraphs (3) to (5), the marking conveys the requirement that a vehicle, other than a pedal cycle or an electric scooter being used in a trial, must not be driven, or ridden, in the cycle lane during the cycle lane’s hours of operation (which may be all the time).

(3) Sub-paragraph (2) does not prohibit a vehicle from crossing into the part of the carriageway reserved for pedal cycles and electric scooters being used in a trial, or straddling the marking, if it is safe and necessary to do so—

(a) in order to pass a stationary vehicle;

(b) to enable the vehicle to enter, from the side of the road on which it is proceeding, land or premises adjacent to the length of road on which the line is placed, or another road joining that road;

(d) in order to avoid an accident; or

(e) for the purpose of complying with any direction of a constable in uniform or a traffic warden.

(4) When a vehicle is being used for at least one of the purposes mentioned at sub-paragraph (5) and the observance of the prohibition in sub-paragraph (2) would be likely to hinder the use of the vehicle for that purpose, then that prohibition does not apply to the driver of the vehicle.

(5) The purposes are—

(a) fire and rescue authority;

(b) Scottish Fire and Rescue Service;

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

(e) bomb or explosive disposal;

(f) special forces;

(g) police; and

(h) National Crime Agency.

PART 8 — Provisions applicable to signs in Parts 2, 4 and 6

1

(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), section 36 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 applies to the sign.

(2) Sub-paragraph (1) applies to the sign provided for at item 7 of the Part 6 sign table only where that marking is used to indicate the boundary of a mandatory with-flow cycle lane during the cycle lane’s hours of operation (which may be all the time).

2

The sign is specified for the purposes of column 5 of the entry in Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988[^f00081] relating to offences under section 36 of the Road Traffic Act 1988.

3

Where the sign is placed temporarily on a road by a constable or person acting under the instructions (whether general or specific) to the chief officer of police for the purposes of indicating a temporary statutory provision, the diameter may be reduced to not less than 200 mm.

4

The central part of the road marking must not project above the surface of the adjacent carriageway more than 125 mm at its highest point or 6 mm at its perimeter.

5

(1) The overall shape and size of the road marking, within the overall dimensions shown, may be varied as appropriate.

(2) Parts of a boundary line may be omitted when the edge of the marking is adjacent to a raised kerb.

(3) Parts of the marking may be omitted where tram rails cross the marking.

(4) Parts of the marking may be omitted to indicate the edge of the path taken by a tramcar and, where parts of the marking are so omitted, the remaining parts must be bounded by a continuous yellow line.

6

The height of the marking above the surface of the adjacent carriageway must be within the range of dimensions indicated on the lower part of the diagram at item 8 of Part 6 in illustrating the cross-section of the marking.

7

(1) Subject to sub paragraph (2), where the sign is placed on a road subject to a speed limit greater than 20 mph and is within 50 metres of any lamp which forms part of a system of street-lighting, the illumination requirements are—

(a) where that system of street-lighting is illuminated throughout the hours of darkness, the sign must be illuminated by internal or external lighting for so long as that system is illuminated and may also be reflectorised; or

(b) where that system of street-lighting is not illuminated throughout the hours of darkness–

(i) the sign must be illuminated by internal or external lighting for so long as that system is illuminated and must also be reflectorised; or

(ii) the sign must be illuminated throughout the hours of darkness by internal or external lighting and may also be reflectorised.

(2) Sub paragraph (1) applies to the sign at item 5 of the Part 4 table only when placed within 50 metres of any junction with another road from which traffic can approach it.

8

The sign need not be illuminated.

9

The road marking must be reflectorised where indicating the boundary of a mandatory cycle lane.

10

(1) When the road marking is used, studs must also be placed.

(2) The studs must incorporate—

(a) white reflectors;

(b) white retroreflecting material;

(d) any combination.

(3) In the case of the markings shown in parts A and C of the diagram, the studs must be fitted as a single line between the continuous line and the non-continuous line of the marking and be spaced not less than 3 metres nor more than 4.5 metres apart.

(4) In the case of the marking shown in in part B of the diagram, the studs must be fitted either in opposite pairs within the width of each of the two lines that run longitudinally to the flow of traffic or as a single line between those lines and in either case the studs must be placed not less than 3 metres nor more than 4.5 metres from the nest stud in the line.

(5) In the case of the marking shown in part D of the diagram, the studs must form a single line between the continuous line and the non-continuous line of the marking and be spaced not less than 3 metres nor more than 4.5 metres apart and the direction of the line of studs is not to be changed by reason of the switching of the continuous and non-continuous lines of the marking as shown in the diagram at that part.

(6) The external part of the stud that is visible when the stud is in place must be—

(a) white;

(b) of a natural metallic finish;

(d) clear,

or any combination (but see sub-paragraph (7) for an exception).

(7) The external part of a stud that is visible when the stud is in place temporarily during road works must be fluorescent green-yellow except to the extent—

(a) it consists of white reflectors or retroreflecting material; or

(b) it is necessary for it to be a different colour or clear in order for the stud to emit white light.

11

(1) When the marking is used, studs must also be placed.

(2) The studs must incorporate—

(a) white reflectors;

(b) white retroreflecting material; or

or any combination.

(3) The studs must be fitted in opposite pairs within the width of each of the two lines that run longitudinally to the flow of traffic and the studs must be placed not less than 3 metres nor more than 4.5 metres apart.

(4) The external part of the stud that is visible when the stud is in place must be—

(a) white;

(b) of a natural metallic finish;

(d) clear,

or any combination (but see sub-paragraph (5) for an exception).

(5) The external part of a stud that is visible when the stud is in place temporarily during road works must be fluorescent green-yellow except to the extent—

(a) it consists of white reflectors or retroreflecting material; or

(b) it is necessary for it to be a different colour or clear in order for the stud to emit white light.

12

(1) When the marking is used, studs may also be placed.

(2) The studs must incorporate—

(a) red reflectors;

(b) red retroreflecting material; or

or any combination.

(3) The studs must be fitted at the side of, and adjacent to the solid line forming the boundary of the marking.

(4) The external part of the stud that is visible when the stud is in place must be—

(a) red

(b) white;

(d) of another neutral colour; or

(e) clear,

or any combination (but see sub-paragraph (5) for an exception).

(5) The external part of a stud that is visible when the stud is in place temporarily during road works must be fluorescent green-yellow except to the extent—

(a) it consists of red reflectors or retroreflecting material; or

(b) it is necessary for it to be a different colour or clear in order for the stud to emit red light.

13

The road marking must be reflectorised.

14

The road marking may, except at a roundabout, be varied by replacing the boundary line with the marking at item 12 or 13 of the sign table in Part 4 of Schedule 11.

15

The road marking may be varied as follows—

(a) the pattern of diagonal lines on each side of the level crossing may be extended longitudinally within the limit of the marking by increasing the number of diamond shapes on the approach side and the number of diagonal crosses on the leaving side; and

(b) parts of the marking may be omitted to accommodate the road markings at—

(i) diagram A of item 23 in the Part 6 sign table; or

(ii) item 2 or 3 of the sign table in Part 4 of Schedule 11.

16

The road marking may be varied as follows—

(a) the pattern of diagonal lines on each side of the level crossing may be extended longitudinally within the limit of the marking by increasing the number of diamond shapes on the approach side and the number of diagonal crosses on the leaving side; and

(b) parts of the marking may be omitted to accommodate the road markings at item 2 or 3 of the sign table in Part 4 of Schedule 11.

PART 9 — The Schedule 9 General Directions

1

(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the sign must 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 the sign provided for at item 7 of the Part 6 sign table where the sign is used to indicate the boundary of a mandatory with-flow cycle lane.

2

The sign must only be placed to indicate the effect of a statutory provision which restricts the use of the road carried by a bridge or other structure—

(a) in the case of vehicles required to be marked with their maximum gross weight, to any vehicle with a maximum gross weight not exceeding that indicated on the sign; or

(b) in the case of vehicles not required to be marked with their maximum gross weight but required to be marked with their unladen weight, to any vehicle with an unladen weight not exceeding the gross weight indicated on the sign.

3

The sign may only be placed at a junction with another road if the same sign has not been placed on the other road so as to control traffic passing through the junction on that other road.

4

(1) The stop sign must only be placed in conjunction with the road markings at items 1 (“the diagram 1002.1 marking”) and 2 (“the diagram 1022 marking”) of the sign table in Part 6.

(2) The diagram 1002.1 marking must only be placed in conjunction with the stop sign and the diagram 1022 marking.

(3) The diagram 1022 marking must only be placed in conjunction with the stop sign and the diagram 1002.1 marking.

5

The sign provided for at item 2 of the sign table in Part 2 must only be placed in conjunction with the road markings at items 3 and 4 of the sign table in Part 6.

6

(1) The sign provided for at item 6 in the sign table in Part 2 must only be placed in conjunction with—

(a) the road markings provided for at item 5 and 6 of the sign table in Part 6; or

(b) the road markings shown in that sign table at items 3, 4 and 5 where the sign is placed in conjunction with the sign at item 2 in the sign table in Part 2.

(2) The road marking provided for at item 5 of the sign table in Part 6 must only be placed in conjunction with the sign at item 6 of the sign table in Part 2.

7

The sign must only be placed in conjunction with a sign at item 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32 of the sign table in Part 2 of Schedule 3.

8

(1) The requirement in paragraph 4, 5 or 6 to place a relevant upright sign in conjunction with a relevant marking does not apply during the execution of works if—

(a) those works necessitate the temporary removal of the marking; or

(b) the sign is placed only temporarily in connection with the execution of works on a road.

(2) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1) “relevant upright sign” and “relevant marking” mean—

(a) in the case of paragraph 4, the sign and marking referred to in that paragraph;

(b) in the case of paragraph 5, the sign and marking referred to in that paragraph; and

9

The road marking must not be placed on an area of carriageway at a gyratory system or roundabout unless entry of traffic into that area of carriageway is at all times controlled by traffic light signals.

10

The sign must only be placed in combination with the sign at item 1 or 2 of the sign table in Part 2.

11

The sign must only be placed in combination with the sign at item 2 of the sign table in Part 2.

12

The road marking must only be placed in conjunction with the road marking at item 3 or 6 of the sign table in Part 6.

13

The back of the sign may be of any colour.

14

The road marking may only be placed in conjunction with the road marking at item 9 of the sign table in Part 6.

SCHEDULE 10 — Signs for speed limits

PART 1 — Provisions applying to signs in Part 2

1

Information or a restriction of a description in column 2 of an item in the Part 2 sign table must be conveyed by a sign which—

(a) is of the colour and type; and

(b) complies with the requirements as to size,

shown in the diagram in column 3 of the item, or that diagram as varied in accordance with column 4.

2

A provision of Part 3 applies to a sign provided for in the Part 2 sign table where indicated in column 5 of that table (by reference to a paragraph number in Part 3).

3

A Schedule 10 General Direction applies to a sign where indicated in column 6 of the Part 2 sign table (by reference to a number equivalent to the Schedule 10 General Direction in Part 4).

PART 2 — Signs and road markings indicating speed limits

(1)Item	(2)Description	(3)Diagram	(4)Permitted variants	(5)Applicable provision in Part 3	(6)Schedule 10 General Directions
1	Diagram 670Maximum speed limit in mph	[image omitted]	1. The numerals may be varied2. The diameter of the sign may be varied to 1300 mm when displayed as a variable message sign by means of light emitting characters and symbols	1, 2, 3	2, 4, 6
2	Diagram 671National speed limits apply	[image omitted]		2, 3	3, 4
3	Diagram 672Minimum speed limit in mph	[image omitted]	The numerals may be varied	2, 3	4
4	Diagram 673End of minimum speed limit	[image omitted]	The numerals may be varied	2, 3	4
5	Diagram 674 In relation to England, entrance to a zone where a maximum speed limit of 20 mph is in force	[image omitted]	1. The place name may be varied, omitted or varied to a road safety slogan2. The symbol or pictogram in the lower panel may be varied or omitted3. The place name may be in any style of lettering. Any contrasting colours except red may be used for the place name and the background of that part of the sign. Advertising material or political slogans must not be included on the sign4 The lower panel may be omitted	3	1, 4
6	Diagram 675A In relation to England, end of a 20 mph speed limit zone with indication of maximum speed limit in mph	[image omitted]	The numerals in the upper panel may be varied	3	4
7	Diagram 675B In relation to England, end of a 20 mph speed limit zone with indication that national speed limits apply	[image omitted]		3	4
8	Diagram 676Entrance to a zonewhere a maximumspeed limit of 40 mph is in force	[image omitted]		2, 3	4
9	Diagram 1065Road marking indicating the maximum speed limit(Alternative sizes)	[image omitted]	The numerals may be varied	4	2, 4(a), 5

PART 3 — Provisions applying to signs in Part 2

1

Where the sign is a variable message sign which displays the numeral by means of light-emitting characters or symbols in such a way that the sign is only visible when associated equipment detects the presence of a vehicle exceeding the speed limit indicated by the sign, the variable message sign may display, beneath the sign displayed on it, the legend “SLOW DOWN” in characters having a height not less than one quarter of the height of the displayed sign.

2

Where the sign is a terminal sign and is erected on a trunk or principal road within 50 metres of any lamp lit by electricity that has been placed there in order to provide illumination to users of the road, the illumination requirements for the sign are—

(a) where the lamp is illuminated throughout the hours of darkness, the sign must be illuminated by internal or external lighting for so long as the lamp is illuminated and may also be reflectorised; or

(b) where the lamp is not illuminated throughout the hours of darkness–—

(i) the sign must be illuminated by internal or external lighting for so long as the lamp is illuminated and must also be reflectorised; or

(ii) the sign must be illuminated throughout the hours of darkness by internal or external lighting and may also be reflectorised.

3

Two or more signs placed at, or near, the same point for the same purpose must, if they are terminal signs, be illuminated by the same method.

4

The road marking must be reflectorised.

PART 4 — The Schedule 10 General Directions

1

(1) The sign provided for at item 5 of the sign table in Part 2 (“the diagram 674 sign”) may only be placed where no part of the road to which the speed limit applies is more than 50 metres from a traffic calming feature.

(2) The restriction in sub-paragraph (1) does not apply in respect of a road which is a cul-de-sac that is less than 80 metres long.

(3) Each of the following is a traffic calming feature—

(a) a road hump constructed pursuant to section 90A of the Highways Act 1980[^f00082] (“the 1980 Act”) or section 36 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984[^f00083] and in accordance with the Highways (Road Humps) Regulations 1999[^f00084] or the Road Humps (Scotland) Regulations 1998[^f00085];

(b) traffic calming works constructed in accordance with section 90G of the 1980 Act[^f00086] or section 39A of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984[^f00087] and in accordance with the Highways (Traffic Calming) Regulations 1999[^f00088] or the Roads (Traffic Calming) (Scotland) Regulations 1994[^f00089];

(c) a refuge for pedestrians which was constructed pursuant to section 68 of the 1980 Act, or section 27(c) of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984, after 15th June 1999 and is constructed so as to encourage a reduction in the speed of traffic using the carriageway;

(d) a variation of the relative widths of the carriageway or of any footway pursuant to section 75 of the 1980 Act, or section 1(1) or 2(1) of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984, which—

(i) was carried out after 15th June 1999 for the purpose of encouraging a reduction in the speed of traffic using the carriageway; and

(ii) had the effect of reducing the width of the carriageway;

(e) a horizontal bend in the carriageway through which all vehicular traffic has to change direction by no less than 70 degrees within a distance of 32 metres as measured at the inner kerb radius;

(f) a sign provided for at item 1 of the Part 2 sign table varied to “20”; or

(g) a road marking provided for at item 9 of that table varied to “20”.

(4) At least one traffic calming feature as defined in sub-paragraph (3)(a) to (e) must be placed within the zone indicated by the diagram 674 sign.

(5) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), the distance of 50 metres is to be measured along roads to which the speed limit indicated by the diagram 674 sign applies.

2

This sign must not be placed as a repeater sign where—

(a) in relation to England, the road is subject to a maximum speed limit of 30 mph and has a system of carriageway lighting; or

(b) in relation to Wales, the road is subject to a maximum speed limit of 20 mph and has a system of carriageway lighting.

3

The sign must not be placed as a repeater sign—

(a) on a motorway; or

(b) where a road, other than a motorway, does not have a system of carriageway lighting.

4

The sign—

(a) must only be placed to indicate the effect of an Act, order, regulation, bylaw, resolution or notice which restricts the use of the road by traffic; and

(b) when placed as a terminal sign, must be placed as near as practicable to the point that the speed limit begins or ends.

5

If the road marking is placed to indicate where a maximum speed limit commences, it must be placed in conjunction with an upright sign provided for at item 1, 5, 6 or 8 of the Part 2 sign table.

6

(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where the backing board for the sign is yellow.

(2) When placed on the same backing board as the sign provided for at item 81 of the sign table in Part 2 of Schedule 11, the backing board may be of any shape.

SCHEDULE 11 — Signs that give information, are advisory or guide traffic

PART 1 — Provisions applying to signs in Part 2

1

Except for item 75, a warning or information of a description in column 2 of an item in the Part 2 sign table must be conveyed by a sign which is—

(a) of the colour and type; and

(b) complies with the requirements as to size,

shown in the diagram in column 3 of the item, or that diagram as varied in accordance with column 4 (by reference to paragraphs in Part 5).

2

In respect of item 75 (traffic mirror), the mirror must be as specified in column 3.

3

A paragraph of Part 6, specified by reference to a number in column 5 of an item in the Part 2 sign table, applies to the sign provided for at that item.

4

A number in column 6 of an item in the Part 2 sign table indicates that the Schedule 11 General Direction bearing that number applies to the sign provided for at that item.

PART 2 — Upright signs

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