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(1) This Part of this Instrument—
(a) may be cited—
(i) as the Traffic Signs Regulations 2016, and
(ii) together with Part 2, as the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016; and
(b) comes into force on 22nd April 2016.
(2) Subject to paragraph (3), these Regulations extend to the whole of Great Britain.
(3) Provision about the school crossing patrol sign extends only to England and Wales .
(1) This Part of this Instrument—
(a) may be cited—
(i) as the Traffic Signs General Directions 2016; and
(ii) together with Part 1, as the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016; and
(b) comes into force on 22nd April 2016.
(2) These General Directions extend to the whole of Great Britain.
(1) In these Regulations—
(a) “the 1984 Act” means the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 ; ...
(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2) Schedule 1 contains other definitions.
(1) In these General Directions, “the Regulations” means the Traffic Signs Regulations 2016.
(2) Other words and expressions used in these General Directions, which are also used in the Regulations, have the same meaning as in the Regulations.
(1) A traffic sign for conveying a warning, information, requirement, restriction or prohibition of a description specified in these Regulations is of a prescribed size, colour and type if it complies with all applicable requirements provided for in these Regulations.
(2) A school crossing patrol sign is a prescribed sign within the meaning of section 28(4) of the 1984 Act if it complies with all applicable requirements as to size, colour and type provided for in these Regulations.
(3) The Parts of a Schedule specified in column 2 of an item in the table contain provisions about signs of the class specified in column 3 of the item.
(4) Where in these Regulations provision is made that to convey a warning, information, requirement, restriction or prohibition of a description specified, a sign must comply with certain requirements as to size, colour and type, that provision is without prejudice to different requirements elsewhere in the Regulations in relation to the same description.
The general directions in the final Part of each of Schedules 2 to 15 apply to the signs provided for in that Schedule to the extent indicated in the Schedule.
Nothing in these Regulations limits a power of the Secretary of State, the Scottish Ministers or the Welsh Ministers to authorise a sign under section 28(4) or 64 of the 1984 Act .
(1) A plate or structure warning marking may only be placed in conjunction with an upright sign with which it is associated.
(2) An upright sign which has an associated plate or structure warning marking may be placed with or without that associated plate or structure warning marking.
(3) Paragraph (2) does not apply in relation to a particular sign to the extent provision is made elsewhere in these General Directions about the placing of the sign with an associated plate or structure warning marking which contradicts paragraph (2).
(1) This regulation applies to the letters, numerals and other characters used on signs provided for in these Regulations (but not to the extent that more specific provision is made elsewhere in these Regulations for a particular sign).
(2) Paragraphs (3) to (12) apply to letters, numerals and other characters used on signs except those used on road markings and those used in Scottish Gaelic words or phrases.
(3) Paragraphs (4) to (10) are subject to the exception for variable message signs at paragraphs (11) and (12).
(4) On a background which is—
(a) black;
(b) blue;
(c) brown;
(d) dark green;
(e) green; or
(f) red,
letters, numerals and other characters must have the proportions and form, and be of the colour, shown in Part 1 of Schedule 17 (see paragraphs (6) to (8) for exceptions).
(5) On a background which is—
(a) orange;
(b) white; or
(c) yellow,
letters, numerals and other characters must have the proportions and form, and be of the colour, shown in Part 2 of Schedule 17 (see paragraph (10) for an exception).
(6) Paragraphs (7) and (8) apply to the placing of a motorway route number or a compass point directly on the blue background shown at item 1 of the sign table at Part 2 of Schedule 12 (see paragraph (9) for an exception).
(7) Where brackets are not used, the letters, numerals and other characters must have the proportions and form, and be of the colour, shown in Part 3 of Schedule 17.
(8) Where brackets are used the letters, numerals and other characters must have the proportions and form, and be of the colour, shown in either Part 1 or Part 3 of Schedule 17.
(9) An exception to paragraphs (7) and (8) is that where the route number or compass point is part of a legend provided for at item 8 of the sign table in Part 3 of Schedule 12, letters, numerals and other characters must have the proportions and form, and be of the colour, shown in Part 1 of Schedule 17.
(10) When used for indicating a route number or compass point on a sign with a yellow background which is temporarily placed on a motorway, letters, numerals and other characters must have the proportions and form, and be of the colour, shown in Part 4 of Schedule 17.
(11) Paragraph (12) applies to a variable message sign where the construction or method of operation of the sign does not permit the use of letters, numerals and other characters of the proportions and form shown in Part 1, 2, 3 or 4 of Schedule 17.
(12) Letters, numerals and other characters may have the proportions and form shown in Part 5 of Schedule 17 (and be of the colour provided for in Part 1, 2, 3 or 4 as applicable).
(13) Paragraph (14) applies to letters, numerals and other characters incorporated in road markings provided for in these Regulations.
(14) A letter, numeral or other character of a height referred to in column 1 of the table in this paragraph must have the proportions and form, and be of the colour, shown in the Part of Schedule 17 at the column 2 entry applicable to that height.
(15) For the purposes of interpreting Part 7 of Schedule 17 where the road marking is 705 mm or 1035 mm, the reference in the diagram in Part 7 to “1600” is to be read as “705” or “1035” as appropriate and the spaces between the grid lines reduced proportionately.
(16) Letters, numerals and other characters used in Scottish Gaelic words or phrases—
(a) when appearing on a brown or dark green background, must have the proportions and form, and be of the colour, shown in Part 9 of Schedule 17;
(b) when appearing on a white background, must have the proportions and form, and be of the colour, shown in Part 10 of Schedule 17.
(17) In Schedule 17, in Parts 1 to 4, 9 and 10, the height of the rectangular backgrounds on which the letters, numerals and other characters are shown is eight stroke widths.
A sign must not be placed on a vehicle except as expressly authorised by these General Directions.
(1) A reference in these Regulations to the inclusion on a sign of a “time period” means the inclusion of a period of time that complies with the requirements of Part 1 of Schedule 18.
(2) More than one period of time may be included in a sign if appropriate for conveying the meaning of the sign.
(3) A reference in these Regulations to the inclusion on a sign of a “permitted parking expression” means the inclusion of an expression that complies with the requirements of Part 2 of Schedule 18.
(4) An expression of distance on a sign must be in imperial units and comply with the requirements of Part 3 of Schedule 18.
(5) The provisions of this regulation do not apply where more specific provision in relation to a particular sign is made elsewhere in these Regulations.
(1) Paragraph (2) applies to a sign placed for conveying to traffic a warning, information, requirement, restriction or prohibition of a temporary nature.
(2) The sign must not remain in place for longer than it is needed.
(3) Paragraph (2) does not apply in relation to a particular sign to the extent provision is made elsewhere in these General Directions about the removal of that sign.
(1) This regulation is about the measurements specified in the Schedules for dimensions of signs, and elements of signs, and about overall design of signs provided for in these Regulations.
(2) All measurements specified in a diagram in the Schedules are in millimetres (“mm”) unless stated otherwise or the context requires otherwise.
(3) If more than one measurement is specified for the same dimension, any of those measurements may be used for that dimension.
(4) If minimum and maximum measurements are specified for a dimension, the dimension used must not be less than the minimum or more than the maximum.
(5) Dimensions chosen for each element of a sign must correspond with one another so that the overall shape and proportions of the sign are, so far as reasonably practicable, as shown in the diagram, or as otherwise provided for, in the Schedules.
(6) The requirement at paragraph (5) does not apply to the signs provided for at—
(a) items 5, 6, and 7 of the sign table in Part 4 of Schedule 7;
(b) items 5, 12 and 13 of the sign table in Part 6 of Schedule 9;
(c) items 23, 25, 27 and 36 of the sign table in Part 4 of Schedule 11; and
(d) items 32, 33, 34, 48, 49, 50, 52, 53, 55, 56 and 57 of the sign table in Part 2 of Schedule 14.
(7) Any dimension given in millimetres in respect of a sign, other than a road marking, is to be treated as permitted if it is varied, to be either greater or less than the dimension given, by up to 5 mm.
(8) Paragraph (7) does not permit a dimension to be less than a specified minimum nor more than a specified maximum, except where the dimension relates to the height of letters, numerals or other characters.
(9) Any dimension (not being specified as a maximum or minimum) given for a road marking is to be treated as permitted if it is varied in accordance with the following table.
(1) Item
(2) Dimensions shown in road marking diagram
(3) Permitted variations
(i) Up to 15% of the dimension where the varied dimension is greater than the specified dimension; or
(ii) Up to 10% of the dimension where the varied dimension is less than the specified dimension
(i) Up to 20% of the dimension where the varied dimension is greater than the specified dimension; or
(ii) Up to 10% of the dimension where the varied dimension is less than the specified dimension
(i) Up to 30% of the dimension where the varied dimension is greater than the specified dimension; or
(ii) Up to 10% of the dimension where the varied dimension is less than the specified dimension
(10) Where a dimension denoting the length or width of a road marking is varied in accordance with paragraph (9), and there is a space between two parts of the marking, the dimensions of that space may be varied as required to accommodate the variation of the length or width of the marking, provided that the character of the marking is maintained.
(11) Where the dimensions of a signal which displays an arrow or symbol are varied in accordance with paragraph (7), the dimensions chosen for the arrow or symbol must maintain the shape and proportions shown in the diagram in which the signal is shown.
(12) Any variation of any angle is to be treated as permitted if the variation does not exceed 5 degrees.
(13) Paragraph (12) does not permit an angle which is less than the minimum, or greater than the maximum, given.
(14) Where—
(a) overall dimensions are given for a sign (other than a road marking); and
(b) the sign displays a legend or symbol which is varied or added in accordance with these Regulations,
the overall dimensions, the number of lines filled by the legend, or both, may be varied so far as necessary to give effect to the variation or addition.
(15) Where these Regulations provide for a sign to be made up of a number of elements (including legends) but do not indicate where those elements are to be placed on the sign, regard is to be had, when deciding where to place those elements, to the purpose of the sign, in particular the nature of the message to be conveyed.
(1) A stud provided for in the Regulations that incorporates reflectors, retroreflecting material, a light source or any combination may only be placed if it complies with this general direction.
(2) If it incorporates reflectors or retroreflecting material, but no light source, a stud complies with this general direction if it is of a type which meets the applicable requirements and test specifications of the British Standard for retroreflecting studs.
(3) The applicable requirements and test specifications of the British Standard for retroreflecting studs for a type of stud of a description in column 2 of an item in the table are those shown in column 3.
(1) Item
(2) Description of stud
(3) British Standard requirement or test specification and class
Daytime visibility : colour of body of stud
class DCR1 fluorescent green-yellow
class DV1
8 Any stud Colorimetric requirements-class NCR1 for white, amber, red or green retroreflectors only 9 Any stud Primary assessment-class S1 10 Any stud Night-time visibility assessment-class R1, R2 or R3 4 The appropriate national authority may approve the placing of a type of stud on a road for the purpose of testing whether that type complies with the applicable requirements and test specifications of the British Standard for retroreflecting studs mentioned in paragraph (3).
(5) A stud which incorporates a light source (whether or not it also incorporates reflectors or retroreflecting material) complies with this general direction if it is of a type which has been approved for use on roads by the appropriate national authority.
(6) Approval under paragraph (4) or (5) must be given by a notice in writing to the supplier of the stud.
(7) The notice may provide that approval is for a specified time period only.
(8) A time period may be varied by a subsequent notice and a subsequent notice may provide for a time period where one has not previously been given.
(9) All studs ceasing to be of an approved type by reason of the expiry of a time period must be removed before the expiry of that period.
(10) In this general direction “national authority”—
(a) in relation to roads in England and Wales, means the Secretary of State; and
(b) in relation to roads in Scotland, means the Scottish Ministers.
(11) An approval having effect immediately before the coming into force of these Regulations that applies in relation to roads in Scotland is to be treated as having been given by the Scottish Ministers in relation to those roads.
(1) Paragraph (2) applies to an upright sign unless elsewhere in these Regulations in relation to a particular sign—
(a) requirements are imposed as to the illumination of the sign; or
(b) provision is made that the sign need not be illuminated.
(2) The upright sign must be—
(a) illuminated throughout the hours of darkness by internal or external lighting; or
(b) reflectorised.
(3) If provision is made elsewhere in these Regulations that an upright sign need not be illuminated, it may be illuminated in accordance with paragraph (5).
(4) Paragraph (5) also applies to an upright sign which must at certain times be illuminated under these Regulations during those times when it is not required to be illuminated.
(5) The upright sign may be—
(a) illuminated by internal or external lighting; or
(b) reflectorised.
(6) Where these Regulations provide for a choice of methods of illumination for an upright sign (including where at least one method must be used), more than one of those methods may be used.
(7) The same method used to illuminate an upright sign must be used to illuminate an associated plate (and where more than one method is used, all those methods must be used).
(8) The same source of lighting used to illuminate an upright sign may be used to illuminate an associated plate provided it is adequate to do so.
(9) If an upright sign is not illuminated, any associated plate must not be illuminated.
(10) Where retroreflecting material is used on any part of an upright sign or plate, all other parts, other than any parts coloured black, must also be reflectorised.
(11) In paragraph (10) “part” means any part which is uniformly coloured and bounded by differently coloured parts.
(1) Where an upright sign is mounted on a post or other support specially provided for the purpose, the part of the post or support above the ground must be—
(a) a single colour; or
(b) the natural colour of the post or support,
but paragraphs (2), (3) and (5) provide for exceptions.
(2) Where the post or support is not likely to be readily visible to pedestrians, cyclists , drivers of electric scooters being used in a trial or equestrians, a yellow or white band not less than 140 mm nor more than 160 mm deep may be provided on the post with the lower edge of the band being not less than 1500 mm nor more than 1700 mm above ground level.
(3) Where the support provided for a portable upright sign comprises several components, the components need not all be of the same colour provided that each is of a single colour or the natural colour of the component.
(4) Paragraphs (1) to (3) do not apply to the mounting of a particular upright sign to the extent provision is made elsewhere in these General Directions about the post or other support for that sign.
(5) An identification code for maintenance purposes may be indicated, in characters not exceeding 25 mm in height, on a post or support on which an upright sign is mounted.
(1) A road marking may be reflectorised.
(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to provision made elsewhere in these Regulations in relation to particular types of marking.
(1) Paragraph (2) applies to—
(a) the back of an upright sign;
(b) the back of any backing board; and
(c) any other fitting provided for the assembly of a sign (including any container enclosing apparatus for the illumination of a sign).
(2) The back or other fitting must be grey, black or in a non-reflective metallic finish.
(3) Paragraphs (4) and (5) are exceptions to paragraph (2).
(4) Information about sites for placing, and the ownership of, the sign, and an identification code for maintenance purposes, may be indicated on the back of the sign in characters not exceeding—
(a) 25 mm in height, where they are shown in a contrasting colour; or
(b) 50 mm in height, where they are embossed in the same colour.
(5) Information about the manufacture of the sign required in order to comply with—
(a) British Standard BS EN 12899-1:2007 ; or
(b) 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.
(6) The front of any backing board for an upright sign must be coloured either grey or yellow.
(7) If the front of the backing board is coloured yellow it may be—
(a) reflectorised;
(b) fluorescent; or
(c) both reflectorised and fluorescent.
(8) Where the front of the backing board is coloured yellow, the board must be rectangular in shape.
(9) This general direction does not apply to the extent provision is made elsewhere in these General Directions about the backs of, and backing boards for, particular upright signs.
(1) No road marking may project above the surface of the adjacent carriageway more than 6 mm at any point except where a provision to that effect is made elsewhere in these Regulations.
(2) A depressible stud must not project more than 25 mm above the surface of the carriageway.
(3) A non-depressible stud must not project more than 20 mm above the surface of the carriageway.
(4) Paragraph (5) applies to a stud which, in accordance with these Regulations, is fitted with reflectors, retroreflecting material, a light source or a combination.
(5) The part of a stud which is visible when the stud is in place must have—
(a) an overall length in the direction of travel of traffic of not less than 35 mm and not more than 250 mm; and
(b) an overall width of not less than 84 mm and not more than 190 mm.
Any requirement in these General Directions to comply with a specified British Standard is satisfied by compliance with—
(a) a standard or code of practice of a national standards body or equivalent body of any EEA State,
(b) any international standard recognised for use as a standard or code of practice by any EEA State, or
(c) a technical specification recognised for use as a standard by a public authority of any EEA State,
which requires a level of performance equivalent to that required by the British Standard specified.
(1) The colours prescribed for signs must conform to British Standard BS EN 12899-1:2007 .
(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply—
(a) if alternative provision is made elsewhere in these Regulations in relation to a sign; or
(b) to the extent it is provided that part of a sign may be of any, or any contrasting, colour.
Nothing in these General Directions limits the power of the Secretary of State, the Scottish Ministers or the Welsh Ministers, by special direction under section 65(2) of the 1984 Act , to dispense with, add to or modify any of the requirements of these General Directions in their application to any particular case.
Any requirement in these Regulations to comply with a specified British Standard is satisfied by compliance with—
(a) a standard or code of practice of a national standards body or equivalent body of any EEA State,
(b) any international standard recognised for use as a standard or code of practice by any EEA State, or
(c) a technical specification recognised for use as a standard by a public authority of any EEA State,
which requires a level of performance equivalent to that required by the specified British Standard.
The General Directions specified in the table in Part 2 of Schedule 19 are revoked.
The Regulations specified in the table in Part 1 of Schedule 19 are revoked.
(1) This general direction applies to a sign that is in place immediately before the coming into force of these General Directions which does not, but for this general direction, comply with these General Directions.
(2) For so long as the way in which it is placed would have conformed with the Pelican and Puffin Pedestrian Crossings General Directions 1997 or the Traffic Signs General Directions 2002 , it is to be treated as having been placed in conformity with these General Directions.
(1) Paragraph (2) applies to a sign—
(a) where the sign is in place immediately before the coming into force of these Regulations; or
(b) where the sign is referred to in paragraph (4) and is placed within a period of 12 weeks beginning with the day on which these Regulations come into force.
(2) A sign to which this paragraph applies and which is of a size, colour and type prescribed, or treated as prescribed, by the Traffic Signs Regulations 2002 (“the 2002 Regulations”) is to be treated as being of a size, colour and type prescribed by these Regulations.
(3) A sign shown by diagram 2919.1 is not to be treated as being of a size, colour and type prescribed by these Regulations on or after 30th January 2022 .
(4) The signs referred to in paragraph (1)(b) are those shown by, or including as an element—
(a) diagram 515.2, 530, 532.2, 532.3, 574, 618.2, 618.3, 618.3A, 618.4, 629, 629.1, 629.2, 780A, 780.1A, 780.2A, 826, 826.1, 864.1 or 953.2;
(b) where the arrow symbols are of the maximum dimension permitted by the 2002 Regulations, diagram 868, 868.1, 872.1, 873, 874 or 875; and
(c) where the lower case letters are of the maximum height permitted by the 2002 Regulations, diagram 876,
or any of those diagrams varied in accordance with the 2002 Regulations.
(5) The Zebra, Pelican and Puffin Pedestrian Crossings Regulations 1997 (“the 1997 Regulations”) are to be treated as remaining in force in relation to Pelican crossings (within the meaning of those Regulations) established—
(a) before the coming into force of these Regulations; or
(b) within a period of six months beginning with the day on which these Regulations come into force.
(6) In their application to Pelican crossings for the purposes of paragraph (5), the 1997 Regulations are modified in accordance with paragraphs (7) and (8).
(7) The exceptions to the prohibition imposed by regulation 12(1)(c) and (d) of the 1997 Regulations (about proceeding beyond a stop line when a steady amber or red signal is showing) are those at paragraph 5(4) to (6) of Part 1 of Schedule 14 to this Instrument and not those at regulation 12(1)(e) to (ec) of the 1997 Regulations (with the reference in paragraph 5(4) to the prohibition in sub-paragraph (3) treated as being instead a reference to the prohibition in paragraph (c) or (d) in regulation 12(1)).
(8) The exceptions to the prohibition imposed by regulation 20 of the 1997 Regulations (about stopping in a controlled area) in regulation 21(c) to (e) of those Regulations do not apply and instead the exceptions set out in paragraph 4(2)(d) of Part 5 of Schedule 14 to this Instrument apply.
(9) In this regulation, a reference to a diagram number is to that diagram number in the 2002 Regulations .
(1) The Secretary of State must from time to time—
(a) carry out a review of these General Directions;
(b) set out the conclusions of the review in a report; and
(c) publish the report.
(2) The report must in particular—
(a) set out the objectives intended to be achieved by the regulatory system established by these General Directions;
(b) assess the extent to which those objectives are achieved; and
(c) assess whether those objectives remain appropriate and, if so, the extent to which they could be achieved with a system that imposes less regulation.
(3) The first report under this regulation must be published before the end of the period of five years beginning with the day on which these General Directions come into force.
(4) Reports under this general direction are afterwards to be published at intervals not exceeding five years.
(1) The Secretary of State must from time to time—
(a) carry out a review of these Regulations;
(b) set out the conclusions of the review in a report; and
(c) publish the report.
(2) The report must in particular—
(a) set out the objectives intended to be achieved by the regulatory system established by these Regulations;
(b) assess the extent to which those objectives are achieved; and
(c) assess whether those objectives remain appropriate and, if so, the extent to which they could be achieved with a system that imposes less regulation.
(3) The first report under this regulation must be published before the end of the period of five years beginning with the day on which these Regulations come into force.
(4) Reports under this regulation are afterwards to be published at intervals not exceeding five years.
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 which is of—
(a) the colour and type provided for in the diagram in column 3; and
(b) the size shown for a sign in the diagram above the table.
A warning, information or restriction of a description specified in column 2 of an item in the sign table must be conveyed by a supplementary associated plate which is of the size, colour and type provided for—
(a) in the diagram in column 3 of the item; or
(b) in that diagram varied in accordance with column 4.
Sign table — Schedule 2, Part 3
(1) Item
(2) Description
(3) Diagram
(4) Variants
Diagram 511
Reduction in speed necessary
for a change in road layout
ahead
Diagram 513.2
Maximum speed in mph advised
at a bend or other hazard
Diagram 817.2
Escape lane ahead for vehicles
unable to stop on a steep hill
1. The route symbol may be varied
2. “ahead” may be varied to a distance, varied to an arrow pointing to the left or to the right, or omitted
Diagram 513.1A
Risk of lorries overturning on
adverse camber (with bend to
the left) and maximum speed
advised
1. The symbol may be reversed when the bend is to the right
2. The numerals indicating the maximum speed advised may be varied as appropriate
3. The legend “Max speed 20” may be omitted
Diagram 545.3
In relation to Wales, road safety image or slogan
A warning, information or prohibition of a description in column 2 of an item in the sign table in this Part 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 of the item.
(1) A warning or information of a description specified in column 2 of an item in the sign table in this Part must be conveyed by a plate or structure warning marking which is of the size, colour and type provided for—
(a) in the diagram in column 3 of the item; or
(b) in that diagram varied in accordance with column 4.
A warning of a description in column 2 of the sign table in this Part 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 of the sign table at the item number for that description, or that diagram as varied in accordance with column 4.
Section 36 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 applies to the sign.
The triangular sign must not be placed unless placed with a plate showing the applicable first plate legend indicated in column 4 of the sign table in Part 2 at the item number in question.
A warning or information in column 4 of an item in the sign table in Part 2 is for supplementing the warning in column 2 and is to be conveyed by a plate (“a first associated plate”) which—
(a) includes the legend indicated in column 4 in a manner which complies with the requirements as to size provided for in respect of a plate in the diagram above the sign table in Part 2; and
(b) is of the colour and type provided for in that diagram.
In the case of the description at item 3, the warning is to be conveyed by both the triangular signs shown in the diagram in combination, and paragraph 1 applies to each of those signs.
A provision of Part 7 mentioned (by reference to paragraph number) in column 5 of the sign table applies to the structure warning marking provided for at the item number in question.
Sign table — Schedule 2, Part 5
(1) Item
(2) Description
(3) Diagram
(4) Variants
(5) Applicable provisions in Part 7
Diagram 530.1
Reduced headroom
over part of road
due to overhanging
building or structure
1. The legend may include—
(a) a distance, with or without an arrow pointing to the left or to the right;
(b) an arrow pointing to the left or to the right
2. “building” may be varied to “buildings” or “structure”
Diagram 531.2
High vehicles to use
middle of road at
arch bridge ahead,
Diagram 532.4
Upper:
Extent of headroom
available at the side
of and in the centre
of a road at an arch
bridge.
Lower:
Marking highlighting reduced headroom
at an arch bridge.
1. The position and number of chord markings in the upper part of the diagram may be varied as appropriate
2. The black and yellow marking may be omitted
Diagram 530.2
Reduced headroom
at a hazard
(Alternative types)
Diagram 572
Distance ahead to
hazard
1. The distance may be varied to another distance
2. The legend may include an arrow pointing to the left or to the right
In the case of the description at item 1, the warning is to be conveyed by the triangular sign shown in the diagram and, depending on the warning to be conveyed, both associated plates shown in the diagram, or only the upper one, and paragraph 1 applies to each of those signs.
The sign is specified for the purposes of column 5 of the entry in Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 relating to offences under section 36 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 .
The sign may be fitted to the rear of a road maintenance vehicle.
Where a number is mentioned in column 5 of the sign table in Part 2, the plate provided for at that item number in the sign table in Part 3 (a “supplementary associated plate”) is an associated plate of the triangular sign in question.
A number in column 4 of the sign table in this Part indicates that the plate or structure warning marking provided for at that item number in the sign table in Part 5 is an associated plate or marking of the sign provided for in the sign table in this Part at the item number at which the relevant column 4 entry appears.
A provision of Part 7 mentioned (by reference to paragraph number) in column 5 applies to the sign, or combination, at the item number in question.
If the sign is displayed on a variable message sign and displays its aspects by means of light-emitting characters or symbols, the legend “SLOW DOWN” may be displayed beneath the sign (and any associated plates) in characters having a height of not less than one quarter of the height of the displayed sign.
The two triangular signs must be placed together (with or without an associated plate).
A provision of Part 7 mentioned (by reference to paragraph number) in column 6 of the sign table in Part 2 applies in relation to the triangular sign in question.
A provision of Part 7 mentioned (by reference to paragraph number) in column 5 of the sign table in this Part applies to the sign provided for at the item number in question.
A Schedule 2 General Direction mentioned (by reference to paragraph number) in column 6 applies to the sign at the item number in question.
Sign table — Schedule 2, Part 6
(1) Item
(2) Description
(3) Diagram
(4) Variants
(5) Applicable provisions in Part 7
(6) Schedule 2 General Directions
Diagram 501
Junction
ahead
controlled by
a “GIVE
WAY” or
“STOP”
sign, wherean indication
may be given
that the
junction iswith a dual
carriageway
road
1. In the upper plate “GIVE WAY” is varied to “STOP” if the stop sign is placed at a junction ahead
2. The lower associated plate may be omitted
3. In the upper plate the distance may be varied
Diagram 560
Edge of
carriageway
or
obstruction
near that
edge
(Alternative types)
1. The colour of the circular sign or the rectangular sign may be varied to white or amber
2. The surface of the rectangular sign may be curved
Diagram 515
Sharp
deviation of
route
1. The chevrons may be reversed to point to the right
2. The number of chevrons may be varied
3. The corners of the sign may be rounded, with a radius not greater than 10 mm
4. The sign may be formed of a series of vertical flexible elements that need not have a horizontal cross section that is flat, provided that the elements extend to ground level to form the support for the sign and the support is coloured black
5. Where vertical flexible elements are used, the horizontal distance between the pointed ends of two consecutive chevrons may be increased by up to 4% of the dimensions shown in the diagram
6. Where vertical flexible elements are used, a yellow border may be added to the outside edge of the part of the sign that comprises the chevrons
7. Where vertical flexible elements are used, the sign may include a white arrow on a blue circular background as shown by the diagram in column 3 at item 1 of the sign table in Part 2 of Schedule 3. This is to be placed over the chevrons and any yellow border, and formed as part of those elements
Diagram 774
Location of a
railway or
tramway
level
crossing
without gate
or barrier
Diagram 781
Load gauge
giving
audible
warning to
drivers where
vehicles
exceed safe
height under
electrified
overhead
cables
1. The number of bells may be increased or decreased according to the width of the road over which the sign is placed
2. The bells may be of any colour, provided each bell is of the same colour
Diagrams 789, 789.1,
789.2
Countdown
markers to
railway or
tramway
level
crossing
The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016 (legislation.gov.uk, OGL v3.0). Retrieved via LawPlayer, https://lawplayer.com/uk/act/uksi-2016-362 (accessed 2026-07-06)
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