Placing of road marking shown in diagram 1001.3 (zig-zag lines)
49.—(1) In this direction “relevant crossing facility” means a signal-controlled crossing facility—
(a)at which there is placed the signal shown in diagram 4003.2, 4003.4, 4003.5 or 4003.7; and
(b)which is not situated at a junction at which the priority between motor vehicles is regulated by traffic light signals.
(2) Subject to paragraphs (4) to (6), zig-zag lines shall be placed on the approaches to each side of a relevant crossing facility so as to form controlled areas as defined by regulation 27(1).
(3) Zig-zag lines shall not be placed on a road except in accordance with—
(a)paragraph (2); or
(b)regulations made, or having effect as if made, under section 25 of the 1984 Act (pedestrian crossings regulations).
(4) So long as the condition in paragraph (5) is complied with, paragraph (2) shall not apply where, in accordance with an authorisation given under section 64(1) or (2) of the 1984 Act, a relevant crossing facility has been provided on a road before 1st April 2003 but without the placing of zig-zag lines on the approaches as mentioned in paragraph (2).
(5) The condition is that the signs and markings indicating the facility are maintained in accordance with the authorisation under which they were placed and any special directions under section 65 of the 1984 Act that were given in conjunction with the authorisation.
(6) Paragraphs (4) and (5) shall cease to have effect on 1st January 2007.