PART ITHE TRAFFIC SIGNS REGULATIONS 2002

SECTION 5LIGHT SIGNALS AND WARNING LIGHTS

Light signals for the control of vehicular traffic on motorways and all-purpose dual carriageway roads37

1

Subject to paragraph (4), light signals for the control of vehicular traffic entering or proceeding along a motorway, shall be—

a

of the size, colour and type shown in diagram 6031.1 or 6032.1; and

b

operated in accordance with the requirements specified in paragraph (2).

2

The requirements are that—

a

each lamp shall show an intermittent red light at a rate of flashing of not less than 60 nor more than 90 flashes per minute, and in such a manner that the lights of one vertical pair are always shown when the lights of the other vertical pair are not shown; and

b

the red cross or the white symbol shown in diagram 6031.1 or 6032.1 shall be illuminated by a steady light when the red lights are flashing.

3

Light signals for the control of vehicular traffic entering or proceeding along an all-purpose dual carriageway road may also be the size, colour and type prescribed by paragraph (1) and operated in accordance with the requirements specified in paragraph (2).

4

Light signals for the control of vehicular traffic—

a

entering a motorway by means of a slip road; or

b

entering a motorway which is a roundabout may, instead of complying with paragraphs (1) and (2), be of the size, colour and type prescribed by regulation 33 or 34.