The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 1994

Regulation 11(1) and (5)

SCHEDULE 1 WARNING SIGNS

(other than those for railway and tramway level crossings, bus and pedal cycle facilities, and road works)

Regulation 11(1)

SCHEDULE 2 REGULATORY SIGNS

(other than those for railway and tramway level crossings, bus and pedal cycle facilities, and road works)

Regulation 11(1)

SCHEDULE 3 SIGNS FOR RAILWAY AND TRAMWAY LEVEL CROSSINGS

Regulation 11(1)

SCHEDULE 4 OTHER INFORMATORY SIGNS

Regulation 11(1)

SCHEDULE 5 SIGNS FOR BUS, TRAM AND PEDAL CYCLES FACILITIES

Regulation 11

SCHEDULE 6 ROAD MARKINGS

SCHEDULE 7

Regulation 11(1)

PART I PRIMARY ROUTE DIRECTIONAL SIGNS

Regulation 11(1)

PART II NON-PRIMARY ROUTE DIRECTIONAL SIGNS

Regulation 11(1)

PART III TOURIST ATTRACTION SIGNS(other than on motorways or for pedestrians)

Regulation 11(1)

PART IV SERVICES SIGNS(other than on motorways)

Regulation 11(1)

PART V BOUNDARY SIGNS(other than on motorways)

Regulation 11(1)

PART VI DIRECTIONAL SIGNS TO PARKING PLACES

Regulation 11(1)

PART VII DIRECTIONAL SIGNS FOR CYCLISTS AND PEDESTRIANS

Regulation 11(1)

PART VIII TEMPORARY AND EMERGENCY DIRECTIONAL SIGNS

Regulation 11(1)

PART IX OTHER NON-MOTORWAY DIRECTIONAL SIGNS

Regulation 11(1)

PART X MOTORWAY SIGNS

Regulations 30, 31, 32

SCHEDULE 8 LIGHT SIGNALS FOR THE CONTROL OF VEHICULAR TRAFFIC

Regulations 37-40

SCHEDULE 9 LIGHT SIGNALS FOR PEDESTRIANS AND ANIMAL CROSSINGS

SCHEDULE 10

Regulation 34

PART I LANE CONTROL SIGNALS

Regulation 11(1)

PART II LANE CONTROL SIGNS

SCHEDULE 11

Regulation 36

PART I MATRIX SIGNS(for motorways and dual carriageway roads)

Regulations 30 and 35

PART II LIGHT SIGNALS(for motorways and dual carriageway roads)

SCHEDULE 12

Regulation 11(1)

PART I MISCELLANEOUS WARNING, INFORMATORY AND REGULATORY SIGNS FOR ROAD WORKS

Regulation 11(1)

PART II ROAD WORKS DELINEATORS AND BARRIERS

Regulation 11(1)

PART III SIGNS FOR LANE CLOSURES AND CONTRA-FLOW WORKING AT ROAD WORKS

Regulation 11(1)

PART IV SIGNS FOR ROAD WORKS ENTRANCES AND EXITS

Regulation 11(1), 14

PART V SIGNS MOUNTED ON ROAD WORKS VEHICLES

SCHEDULE 13

Regulation 13(1)

PART I PROPORTIONS AND FORM OF LETTERS, NUMERALS AND OTHER CHARACTERS(for use on a sign or parts of a sign with red, blue, brown, black or green background and on the signs shown in diagrams 2714 and 2715)

Regulation 13(1)

PART II PROPORTIONS AND FORM OF LETTERS, NUMERALS AND OTHER CHARACTERS(for use on a sign or parts of a sign with a white, yellow or orange background and on the signs shown in diagrams 2714 and 2715)

Regulation 13(3)

PART III PROPORTIONS AND FORM OF LETTERS, NUMERALS AND OTHER CHARACTERS(for route numbers on permanent motorway signs with blue backgrounds)

Regulation 13(3)

PART IV PROPORTIONS AND FORM OF LETTERS, NUMERALS AND OTHER CHARACTERS(for route numbers on temporary motorway signs with yellow backgrounds)

Regulation 13(5)

PART V PROPORTIONS AND FORM OF LETTERS, NUMERALS AND OTHER CHARACTERS FOR USE ON VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGNS(where the characters shown in Parts I, II, III and IV cannot be used because of the method of construction or operation of the sign)

Regulation 13(6)

PART VI PROPORTIONS AND FORM OF LETTERS, NUMERALS AND OTHER CHARACTERS FOR USE IN THE ROAD MARKINGS SHOWN IN SCHEDULE 6

(a) with a height of 1.6 metres)

(b) with a height of 2.8 metres)

(c) for use in the road markings shown in diagrams 1027.1, 1028.2, 1028.3, 1028.4, 1029 and 1033

Regulation 13

PART VII PROPORTIONS AND FORM OF LETTERS, NUMERALS AND OTHER CHARACTERS(Symbols for use on directional signs to indicate diversion routes)

SCHEDULE 14

Regulation 13(8)

PART I PROPORTIONS AND FORM OF SYMBOLS INDICATING THE TYPE OF TOURIST ATTRACTION IN ENGLAND, SCOTLAND AND WALES

Regulation 13(8)

PART II PROPORTIONS AND FORM OF SYMBOLS INDICATING THE TYPE OF TOURIST ATTRACTION IN ENGLAND AND WALES

Regulation 13(8)

PART III PROPORTIONS AND FORM OF SYMBOLS INDICATING THE TYPE OF TOURIST ATTRACTION IN ENGLAND ONLY

Regulation 13(8)

PART IV PROPORTIONS AND FORM OF SYMBOLS INDICATING THE TYPE OF TOURIST ATTRACTION IN SCOTLAND ONLY

Regulation 13(8)

PART V PROPORTIONS AND FORM OF SYMBOLS INDICATING THE TYPE OF TOURIST ATTRACTION IN WALES ONLY

Regulation 46

SCHEDULE 15 LEGENDS FOR USE ON VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGNS

PART I SIGNS AUTOMATICALLY ACTIVATED BY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC

1.  One of the following legends may be displayed on a sign which is activated automatically by a particular type of vehicle approaching the equipment which controls the sign

(a) “OVERHEIGHT VEHICLE DIVERT” with

(i) an arrow;

(ii) “USE” and a route number; or

(iii) “FOLLOW” and a symbol shown in Part VII of Schedule 13;

(b) “OVERHEIGHT VEHICLE TURN BACK”;

(c) “HIGH VEHICLE USE MIDDLE OF ROAD”; or

(d) “ONCOMING VEHICLE IN MIDDLE OF ROAD”.

PART II LEGENDS GIVING WARNINGS OF ADVERSE WEATHER OR OTHER TEMPORARY HAZARDS

2.  A legend shown in an item in column (2) of the Table may be used only in conjunction with one of the legends shown in any item in column (3).In addition one of the legends shown in any item in column (4) may also be displayed.The information indicated in square brackets may be omitted.The number of a motorway junction should be shown on the sign in the format of the letter “J” followed by the number of the junction.

Table

(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)
Item	Type of hazard	Location of hazard (for use with any item in column (2))	Additional information (optional-for use with any appropriate combination of items in columns (2) and (3))
1.	“HIGH WINDS”	A route number, including abbreviated compass point directions where appropriate	“[LONG] DELAYS”
2.	“SNOW”	“AT” and a place name, the name of a bridge or tunnel, or a junction name or number	A number and “HR DELAYS”
3.	“FOG”	“AFTER” and a place name, the name of a bridge or tunnel, or a junction name or number	[“CARS”, “HGV'S”, “CARAVANS” or “M'CYCLES”] “USE” and a route number or numbers, including abbreviated compass point directions where appropriate
4.	“FLOODS”	A number and “MILES AHEAD”	[“CARS”, “HGV'S”, “CARAVANS” or “M'CYCLES”] “FOLLOW” and a symbol shown in Part VII of Schedule 13 or a place name
5.	“QUEUE”	“AHEAD”	[“CARS”, “HGV'S”, “CARAVANS” or “M'CYCLES”] and “LEAVE AT NEXT JCT”, “LEAVE AT” and a junction name or number
6.	“ACCIDENT”		“SLOW DOWN”
7.	“SETTING OUT ROAD WORKS”

PART III INFORMATION ON DIVERSION ROUTES

3.  One of the legends shown in any item in column (3) of the Table may be used in conjunction with a legend shown in any item in column (2).The information indicated in square brackets may be omitted.The number of a motorway junction should be shown on the sign in the format of the letter “J” followed by the number of the junction.

Table

(1)	(2)	(3)
Item	Basic Message	Alternative route information (optional-for use with any item in column (2))
1.	A route number, including abbreviated compass point direction where appropriate, or junction name including abbreviated compass point directions where appropriate	“[ALTERNATIVE ROUTE] USE” and a route number or numbers, or number and the word “CLOSED”.
2.	“ROAD CLOSED”	“[ALTERNATIVE ROUTE] FOLLOW” and a symbol shown in Part VII of Schedule 13 or a place name
3.	[Name] “BRIDGE CLOSED”	“FOR” and a place name “USE” and a route number or numbers, including abbreviated compass point directions where appropriate
4.	[Name] “TUNNEL CLOSED”	“FOR” and a place name “FOLLOW” and a symbol shown in Part VII of Schedule 13 or another place name
5.	“ROAD WORKS”	“LEAVE AT NEXT JCT”, “LEAVE AT” and a junction name or number

PART IV OTHER LEGENDS

4.  The following legends may also be displayed on a variable message sign

(a) “SIGNAL UNDER TEST”

(b) “SIGN UNDER TEST”

In either case the message may be used with a pattern displayed which has no particular meaning but which is designed to test the functioning of the sign or signal.

Regulation 17

SCHEDULE 16 PERMITTED VARIANTS

(1)	(2)	(3)
Item	Diagram numbers	Permitted variant
1.	513.2, 523.1, 524.1, 530, 531.1, 532.2, 532.3, 629, 629.1, 629.2, 629.2A, 669.1 (other than in respect of distance), 670, 672, 673, 675, 780, 780.1 (in respect of height), 780.2, 6001, 7275, 7283, 7284, 7290 (in respect of speed limit)	Numerals may be varied but (with the exception of 0.5 tonne and one decimal place of a metre indicating a height, width or length) no fractions or decimal places shall be used.
2.	629, 629.1, 780, 780.1 (in respect of height), 780.2	Metric units to one decimal place of a metre may be substituted for imperial units.
3.	2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2033, 2101, 2102, 2104, 2105, 2108, 2109, 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2113.1, 2118, 2119, 2120, 2121, 2122, 2127, 2131, 2132, 2133, 2134, 2205, 2213, 2214, 2216, 2322, 2323, 2504, 2505, 2506, 2507, 2603, 2605, 2606, 2607, 2608, 2609, 2610, 2610.2, 2701, 2705, 2706, 2707, 2801, 2802, 2803, 2804, 2807, 2925	An indication of distance to the destination may be shown in accordance with item 4, 5 or 6.
4.	2911, 2912, 2917, 2918	Numerals indicating distance may be varied with distances being expressed in miles to the nearest mile.
5.	527, 583.1, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2030.1, 2033, 2101, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2107, 2108, 2109, 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2113.1, 2118, 2119, 2120, 2121, 2122, 2125, 2126, 2127, 2128, 2131, 2132, 2206, 2207, 2209, 2213, 2214, 2309, 2601, 2602, 2705, 2706, 2707, 2803, 2804, 2807, 2925, 2926, 7273	Numerals indicating distance may be varied with distances being expressed in miles except that the fractions ¾, ½ and ¼ may be used for distances of less than 3 miles.
6.	502, 503, 547.3, 548.1, 556.2, 557.2, 557.3, 557.4, 570, 572, 573, 669 and 669.1 (in respect of distance), 780.1 (in respect of distance), 818.1, 876, 2010, 2123, 2133, 2134, 2201, 2202, 2203, 2204, 2205, 2216, 2301, 2302, 2303, 2304, 2305, 2306, 2307, 2316, 2317, 2318, 2319, 2320, 2321, 2322, 2323, 2501, 2502, 2503, 2504, 2505, 2506, 2507, 2508, 2603, 2604, 2605, 2606, 2607, 2608, 2609, 2610, 2610.1, 2610.2, 2701, 2713.1, 2801, 2802, 2916, 5014, 7012, 7015, 7208, 7209, 7306, 7307	Numerals indicating distance may be varied with— (a) distances of over 3 miles being expressed in miles to the nearest mile; (b) distances of ½ mile or more but less than 3 miles being expressed to the nearest ¼ mile with the fractions ¾, ½ and ¼ being used; and (c) distances of less than ½ mile being expressed in yards to the nearest 10 yards; “yards” or “YARDS” and the abbreviation “yds” may be used interchangeably.
7.	832.6, 832.7, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2101.1, 2115, 2116, 2117, 2310, 2313, 2903, 2904, 2905, 2908, 2909	Numerals indicating distance to a junction ahead may be varied by the substitution of the figure 1 or the fractions ⅓ or ⅔ as appropriate for the location of the sign.
8.	2919	“½m” may be varied to “1 ½m” or “1/3m”.
9.	556.2, 573, 2020, 2021, 2103, 2106, 2107, 2112, 2116, 2117, 2125, 2126, 2202, 2203, 2204, 2206, 2207, 2302, 2304, 2306, 2309, 2316, 2317, 2318, 2319, 2320, 2321, 2501, 2508, 2601, 2602, 2604, 2610.1, 2713.1, 2905, 2908, 2909	The indication of distance may be omitted from the sign.
10.	669, 669.1, 2201, 2301, 2303, 2305, 2307, 2319, 2501, 2502, 2503	The indication of distance may be replaced by an arrow pointing horizontally to the left or to the right as appropriate.
11.	637, 637.1, 637.3, 638, 639.1A, 650.1, 650.2, 651, 660, 660.3, 660.4, 660.5, 661, 661.1, 662, 669, 669.1, 2201, 2205, 2301, 2303, 2305, 2319, 2503, 2713.1, 7271	An arrow may be added to the sign, pointing to the left or to the right as appropriate.
12.	780.1, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2019, 2028, 2029, 2103, 2106, 2107, 2111, 2114, 2127, 2131, 2133, 2135, 2202, 2206, 2210, 2213, 2215, 2216, 2308, 2311, 2312.1, 2314, 2315.1, 2505, 2506, 2509, 2601, 2603, 2610.2, 2702, 2703, 2705, 2708, 2709, 2801, 2803, 2805, 2902.1, 2926, 2929, 7018, 7303, 7304	The direction in which the arrow or arrows point may be varied.
13.	515, 515.1, 553, 557.3, 557.4, 573, 606, 638.1, 639, 640, 640.2A, 644, 788, 810, 962, 962.1, 962.2, 2316, 2610.1, 2711, 5013, 5014, 7104	The direction of the arrow or chevron may be varied with the arrow or chevron pointing horizontally to the left or to the right. The arrow may also point vertically upwards.
14.	557.4, 638.1, 639, 640, 640.2A, 780.1, 962, 962.1, 962.2, 2316	The arrow may be omitted from the sign.
15.	832.9, 2026, 2027, 2125, 2126, 2132, 2134, 2136, 2137, 2203, 2204, 2207, 2208, 2211, 2212, 2214, 2302, 2304, 2306, 2309, 2312, 2315, 2317, 2318, 2320, 2321, 2322, 2323, 2504, 2507, 2508, 2602, 2604, 2605, 2606, 2607, 2608, 2609, 2610, 2701, 2704, 2707, 2710, 2713, 2802, 2804, 2806, 2807, 2902, 2921, 7305	The direction in which the sign points may be reversed.
16.	817, 817.2, 868, 868.1, 872, 873, 874, 875, 877, 960, 960.1, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2029, 2033, 2101, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2107, 2108, 2109, 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2113.1, 2114, 2115, 2115.1, 2117, 2118, 2119, 2120, 2121, 2122, 2123, 2124, 2127, 2216, 2505, 2509, 2705, 2706, 2803, 2805, 2904, 2904.1, 2909, 2913, 2914, 2925, 2926, 6006, 6006.1, 6008, 6009, 6009.1, 6009.2, 7201, 7202, 7203, 7203.1, 7204, 7205, 7206, 7207, 7210, 7211, 7212, 7213, 7214, 7215, 7216, 7217, 7218, 7220, 7221, 7230, 7231, 7232, 7233, 7234, 7235, 7236, 7237, 7238, 7239, 7240, 7250, 7251, 7252, 7253, 7254, 7255, 7306, 7402	Route symbols, or the number of arrows, or symbols indicating which lanes are open or closed to traffic, may be varied.
17.	504.1, 506.1, 507.1	The thickness of the route symbols may be varied to indicate which is the major road at the junction ahead.
18.	2001, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2033, 2101, 2102, 2104, 2105, 2108, 2109, 2110, 2112, 2113, 2113.1, 2118, 2119, 2120, 2121, 2122, 2123, 2124, 2913, 2914, 2925	The thickness of the route symbols may be varied to reflect the status of the routes indicated.
19.	674, 1035, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2030.1, 2033, 2034, 2101, 2101.1, 2101.2, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2107, 2108, 2109, 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2113.1, 2114, 2115, 2115.1, 2116, 2117, 2118, 2119, 2120, 2121, 2122, 2123, 2124, 2125, 2126, 2127, 2128, 2131, 2132, 2133, 2134, 2138, 2201, 2202, 2203, 2206, 2207, 2209, 2210, 2211, 2213, 2214, 2215, 2216, 2308, 2309, 2401, 2402, 2403, 2509, 2601, 2602, 2605, 2607, 2608, 2610.1, 2701, 2705, 2706, 2707, 2803, 2804, 2806, 2807, 2902, 2903, 2904, 2904.1, 2905, 2906, 2908, 2909, 2911, 2913, 2914, 2915, 2917, 2919, 2920, 2924, 2925, 2926, 2927, 2928, 2929	The destination, other place name or junction name shown may be varied. The words “Other routes” or “Ring road” may be substituted for the destination. The phrases “via toll road”, “Byway to” and “Single track road” may be used in addition to the destination.
20.	2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2030.1, 2031, 2033, 2034, 2101, 2101.1, 2101.2, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2107, 2108, 2109, 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2113.1, 2114, 2115, 2115.1, 2116, 2117, 2118, 2119, 2120, 2121, 2122, 2125, 2126, 2127, 2128, 2129, 2131, 2132, 2138, 2705, 2706, 2707, 2716, 2805, 2806, 2901, 2902, 2902.1, 2903, 2904, 2904.1, 2905, 2906, 2908, 2909, 2910, 2910.1, 2911, 2912, 2913, 2914, 2915, 2917, 2918, 2929, 7001.2, 7002, 7220, 7233, 7240, 7285, 7286	Identification numbers of routes may be added where not shown. The identification numbers of any route may be varied or omitted. A compass point (“North”, “South”, “East” or “West”) may be added to the route number, shown in brackets in the same colour as the route number. Superseded route numbers may be retained provided they are cancelled with a diagonal red bar. Any motorway junction numbers may be varied or omitted. The junction number may be shown in either the bottom left hand or top left hand corner of a sign on a motorway. The emergency diversion route symbols shown in Part VII of Schedule 13 may be added.
21.	2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025*, 2026*, 2027*, 2028*, 2029, 2031*, 2033, 2101, 2101.1, 2101.2, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2107, 2108, 2109, 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2113.1, 2114, 2115, 2115.1, 2116, 2117, 2118, 2119, 2120, 2121*, 2122*, 2123*, 2124*, 2125*, 2126*, 2127*, 2128*, 2129*, 2131*, 2132*, 2138*, 2805*, 2806*, 2913*, 2914* *Permitted variant (a) does not apply to these signs.	(a) Where a route leads directly onto a motorway, route number, destinations and motorway symbol shall be shown in white on a blue panel and the motorway junction number may be shown in white on a black patch on the blue panel in the manner shown in diagrams 2023 and 2104. (b) Where the route leads indirectly to a motorway, the motorway route number with or without a compass point (“North”, “South”, “East” or “West”) shall be shown in brackets in white on a blue patch. The blue patch shall have a white border on signs with green or black backgrounds. (c) The emergency diversion route symbols shown in Part VII of Schedule 13 may be added.
22.	2101, 2101.1, 2101.2, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2107, 2108, 2109, 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2113.1, 2114, 2115, 2115.1, 2116, 2117, 2118, 2119, 2120, 2121, 2122, 2123*, 2124*, 2125*, 2126*, 2127, 2128*, 2131*, 2132*, 2138*, 2805*, 2806*, 2913, 2914 *Permitted variant (a) does not apply to these signs.	(a) Where a route leads directly onto a primary route, the destinations shall appear in white letters and the route number in yellow both on a green panel. The green panel shall have a white border on signs with blue backgrounds. (b) Where a route leads indirectly to a primary route, the route number with or without a compass point (“North”, “South”, “East” or “West”) shall be shown in brackets in yellow on a green patch. The green patch shall have a white border on signs with black backgrounds. (c) The emergency diversion route symbols shown in Part VII of Schedule 13 may be added.
23.	2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2029, 2033, 2913, 2914	Where a route leads directly onto a non-primary route, the destination, and route number if appropriate, shall appear in black letters on a white panel.
24.	2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2033, 2101, 2101.1, 2101.2, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2108, 2110, 2111, 2113, 2114, 2115, 2115.1, 2118, 2119, 2120, 2121, 2122, 2123, 2124, 2125, 2126, 2127, 2203, 2607, 2913, 2914	A symbol shown in Schedule 14, or the name of a tourist attraction, or such a symbol and such a name together may be shown in white on a brown panel. The direction in which the symbol faces and the relative positions of the symbol and name shall be reversed as necessary. The brown panel shall have a white border on signs with green or blue backgrounds.
25.	2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2033, 2101, 2101.1, 2101.2, 102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2107, 2108, 2109, 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2113.1, 2114, 2115, 2115.1, 2118, 2119, 2122, 2123, 2124, 2127, 2913, 2914	The white lorry symbol shown in diagram 2805 may be incorporated on a black panel to indicate a route recommended for goods vehicles. The lorry symbol may be reversed. The black panel shall have a white border on signs with green or blue backgrounds.
26.	2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2033, 2101, 2101.1, 2101.2, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2107, 2108, 2109, 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113.1, 2114, 2115, 2115.1, 2118, 2119, 2120, 2122, 2123, 2124, 2127, 2913, 2914	Directions to a Ministry of Defence establishment may be shown, with destinations appearing in black letters on a white panel with a red border as shown in diagram 2113. There shall be a white rim round the red border on signs with green or blue backgrounds.
27.	2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2033, 2101, 2101.1, 2101.2, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2107, 2108, 2109, 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2113.1, 2114, 2115, 2115.1, 2118, 2119, 2120, 2122, 2123, 2124, 2127	A route recommended for pedal cyclists may be shown, with destinations appearing in white letters together with a white cycle symbol on a blue panel as shown in diagram 2105. The blue panel shall have a white border on signs with a green background.
28.	505.1, 506.1, 507.1, 512, 512.1, 512.2, 513, 517, 559, 609, 789, 789.1, 789.2, 823, 824, 825, 950, 962, 962.1, 962.2, 963, 963.1, 963.2, 1039, 1057, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2105, 2106, 2107, 2108, 2109, 2112, 2113, 2113.1, 2120, 2135, 2136, 2137, 2201, 2202, 2206, 2207, 2208, 2215, 2216, 2316, 2317, 2318, 2319, 2320, 2321, 2322, 2323, 2503, 2504, 2505, 2506, 2507, 2508, 2601, 2602, 2603, 2604, 2605, 2606, 2607, 2608, 2609, 2610, 2610.1, 2711, 2713.1, 2805, 2806, 2925, 2926, 2929, 6003, 7221	The symbol may be reversed. Where a bus symbol faces left a door shall be shown at the front of that side; when the symbol is reversed to face right a window shall be substituted for the door.
29.	2003, 2004, 2005, 2027, 2105, 2106, 2107, 2109, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2113.1, 2118, 2119, 2133, 2134, 2137, 2202, 2204, 2210, 2211, 2213, 2214, 2215, 2216, 2304, 2306, 2317, 2318, 2320, 2321, 2322, 2601, 2602, 2603, 2604, 2605, 2606, 2607, 2608, 2609, 2610, 2701, 2801, 2802, 2902, 2902.1, 2926	The relative positions of the symbol and other legend may be reversed.
30.	2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2030.1, 2033, 2034, 2101, 2101.1, 2101.2, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2107, 2108, 2109, 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2113.1, 2114, 2115, 2115.1, 2116, 2117, 2118, 2120, 2122, 2123, 2124, 2125, 2126, 2127, 2128, 2138, 2605, 2705, 2706, 2707, 2902, 2903, 2904, 2904.1, 2905, 2906, 2908, 2909, 2911, 2913, 2914, 2915	The aircraft symbol shown in diagram 2011 may be incorporated either with or without the name of an airport. The direction in which the symbol points may be varied. The symbol shall be coloured white when placed on a green or blue background and be coloured black when placed on a white or yellow background.
31.	2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2033, 2101, 2101.1, 2101.2, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2107, 2108, 2109, 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2113.1, 2114, 2115, 2115.1, 2118, 2119, 2120, 2121, 2122, 2125, 2126, 2127, 2202, 2203, 2913, 2914, 2925, 2926	A sign shown in diagram 523.1, 524.1, 528, 529, 530, 554 (“Ford” or “Gate”), 612, 613, 616, 617 (with 618.1 “No vehicles”), 619, 619.1, 619.2, 622.1A (with symbol reversed where appropriate), 622.5 (with symbol reversed where appropriate), 626.2 (prohibitory roundel only), 629, 629.1 (with symbol reversed where appropriate), 629.2, 629.2A, 770, 771, 772, 779, the red bar shown in 816, 952 (with symbol reversed where appropriate), 953 (with 953.2) or 953.1 (with 953.2) may be incorporated as a symbol, and the plate shown in diagram 572 may also be incorporated as a panel beneath the symbol to indicate the distance to the hazard or prohibition indicated by the symbol. A white border shall be added round the red triangle or roundel and the black border omitted from the plate shown in diagram 572 when the symbol or plate are placed on a green, brown or blue background on that part of the sign. Such a sign may be omitted from a diagram where it is shown.
32.	2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2033, 2101, 2101.1, 2101.2, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2107, 2108, 2109, 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2113.1, 2114, 2115, 2115.1, 2118, 2119, 2120, 2121, 2122, 2125, 2126, 2127, 2131, 2132, 2202, 2203, 2913, 2914, 2925, 2926	The following legend may be incorporated to show the route avoiding a hazard or prohibition indicated by the appropriate symbol referred to in item 31— “avoiding steep hill”; “avoiding swing bridge”; “avoiding lifting bridge”; “avoiding low bridge”; “avoiding weak bridge”; “avoiding ford”; “avoiding gated road”; “avoiding toll road”; “avoiding town centre”; “avoiding level crossing”; “alternative route for goods vehicles”; “alternative route for light vehicles only”; “alternative route for heavy vehicles”; “alternative route for high vehicles”; or “alternative route for long vehicles”.
33.	2004, 2005, 2107, 2109, 2112, 2113.1, 2201, 2202, 2206, 2207, 2208, 2209, 2210, 2211, 2212, 2213, 2214, 2215, 2216, 2608, 2924, 2925, 2926, 2927	The symbol denoting the type of tourist attraction may be omitted or varied to any one of the symbols shown in Schedule 14 or other approved symbol, except that the symbols shown in diagrams T4 (picnic area), T5 (youth hostel), T6 (caravan park) and T7 (camping site) shall not be used on a motorway. The symbol shall be reversedwhere appropriate.
34.	2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2033, 2034, 2101, 2101.1, 2101.2, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2107, 2108, 2109, 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2113.1, 2114, 2115, 2115.1, 2116, 2117, 2118, 2119, 2120, 2121, 2122, 2123, 2124, 2125, 2126, 2127, 2138, 2202, 2203, 2601, 2602, 2605, 2607, 2903*, 2904*, 2904.1*, 2905*, 2906*, 2908*, 2909*, 2913, 2914, 2915* *In respect of symbol No.1 only.	The following symbols (shown in the manner specified) may be substituted for or added to the place name— 1.  The white on red double arrow symbol indicating British Railways shown in diagram 2134. A white border shall be added round the symbol when placed on a green, brown or blue background on that part of the sign. 2.  The red circle and crossbar indicating London Transport shown in diagram 2133. The symbol shall be shown on a white rectangular patch when placed on a green, brown or blue background on that part of the sign. 3.  A symbol representing a Passenger Transport Executive. Where necessary a white border or rectangular patch may be used to ensure adequate contrast between the colour of the symbol and the background of that part of the sign. 4.  The parking symbol shown in diagram 2505. A white border shall be added round the blue symbol when placed on a green or brown background on that part of the sign. 5.  The telephone symbol shown in diagram 2322. The symbol shall be coloured black when placed on a white or yellow background and be coloured white when placed on a green, brown or blue background on that part of the sign. 6.  The disabled person symbol shown in diagram 2323. The symbol shall be coloured black when placed on a white or yellow background and be coloured white when placed on a green, brown or blue background on that part of the sign. 7.  The “WC” symbol denoting toilets shown in diagram 2323. The symbol shall be coloured black when placed on a white or yellow background and be coloured white when placed on a green, brown or blue background on that part of the sign. 8.  The “H” symbol and associated plate denoting hospital shown in diagram 827.1 or 827.2. The associated plate may be placed either below or to the right of the “H” symbol. A white border shall be added round the blue or red symbol when placed on a green background on that part of the sign. 9.  The ferry boat symbol shown in diagram 2007 or 2120 as appropriate. The symbol shall be coloured black with white vehicles when placed on a white or yellow background and be coloured white with black vehicles when placed on a green, brown, black or blue background on that part of the sign. 10.  The white on blue “Park and Ride” symbol shown in diagram 2503 with the words “Park and Ride”. A white border shall be added round the blue symbol when placed on a green or brown background on that part of the sign.
35.	2001, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2033, 2101, 2101.1, 2101.2, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2004, 2005, 2013,2021, 2023 or 2105, 2106, 2107, 2108, 2109, 2111, 2110 2112, 2113, 2113.1, 2114, 2115, 2116, 2117, 2118, 2119, 2120, 2121	The name of the junction may be indicated in a panel at the top of the sign as shown in diagram provided a place name is not indicated as described in item 36.
36.	2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2033, 2101, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2107, 2108, 2109, 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2113.1, 2114, 2115, 2118, 2119, 2120	Where the sign is situated at or near the boundary of a town, village or suburb, the name alone of that town, village or suburb may be indicated in a panel at the top of the sign as shown in diagram 2007, provided that a junction name is not shown. Where the sign is not on a primary route the name shall be in black letters on a white background.
37.	618, 618.1, 618.2, 618.3, 637.2, 637.3, 638.1, 639, 639.1A, 640, 640.2A, 640.3, 640.4, 642.2, 646, 650.1, 650.2, 660.5, 661.1, 662, 663, 663.1, 665, 667.1, 668.1, 961, 972, 974, 975, 2507, 7003, 7005, 7007	References to the time of day, the day of the week, the month of the year, or the year may be varied.
38.	618.2, 618.3, 620, 620.1, 660, 660.3, 660.4, 661, 661.2, 661.3, 962, 962.1, 962.2, 2505, 2506, 2507, 2508	A reference to the time of day, the day of the week or the month of the year may be added.
39.	7003, 7006, 7007	The words “Department of Transport” or “The Department of Transport” may be varied to “The Highways Agency”, “The Welsh Office”, “The Scottish Office” or the name of the appropriate traffic authority in England or Wales or roads authority in Scotland and the Department of Transport logo varied accordingly.
40.	781	The number of bells may be increased or decreased according to the width of the road over which the sign is placed. The colour of the bells may be varied.
41.	7201, 7210, 7211, 7212, 7213, 7214, 7215, 7216, 7217, 7218, 7220, 7221, 7230, 7231, 7232, 7233, 7234, 7235, 7236, 7237, 7238, 7239, 7240	The symbols or other legends shown in diagrams 7280 to 7288 may be incorporated or omitted.
42.	515.1, 515.1A	The number of elements making up the sign face may be varied.

Regulations 18, 19

SCHEDULE 17 ILLUMINATION OF SIGNS

(1)	(2)	(3)
Item	Diagram numbers	Method of Illumination
1.	501, 504.1, 505.1, 506.1, 507.1, 510, 512, 512.1, 512.2, 513, 516, 517, 520, 521, 522, 523.1, 524.1, 528, 529, 529.1, 530, 531.1, 532.2 (in respect of the triangle symbols), 532.3 (in respect of the triangle symbols), 543 (other than when used with 547.6), 544 (other than when used with 547.5), 544.1, 544.2, 545, 555, 601.1, 602, 606 (other than when used as described in item 6 or item 7), 609, 610 (other than when used as described in item 7), 611 (other than when used as described in item 7), 611.1, 612 (other than when used as described in item 6), 613 (other than when used as described in item 6), 614 (other than when used as described in item 6), 615, 616 (other than when used as described in item 7), 617 (other than when used with 618), 618.2, 618.3, 618.3A, 618.4, 619, 619.1, 619.2, 622.1A, 622.2, 622.4, 626.2, 629, 629.1, 629.2, 629.2A, 632, 642 (if the diameter is more than 450mm), 652, 669, 669.1, 770, 771, 772, 779, 782, 784, 790, 818, 818.1, 818.1A, 868, 868.1, 872, 873, 874, 875, 950 (other than when used with 950.1), 952, 953, 953.1, 2901, 2902, 2902.1, 2903, 2904, 2904.1, 2905, 2906, 2908, 2909, 2910, 2910.1, 2911, 2912, 2915, 2917, 2918, 2919, 2920, 2921, 2929, 2930, 2931, 5010, 5011, 7001, 7002, 7004, 7005, 7006, 7009, 7010, 7011, 7012, 7013, 7201, 7202, 7203, 7203.1, 7204, 7205,7206, 7207, 7210, 7211, 7212, 7213, 7214, 7215, 7216, 7217, 7218, 7220, 7221, 7230, 7231, 7232, 7233, 7234, 7235, 7236, 7237, 7238, 7239, 7240, 7250, 7251, 7252, 7253, 7254, 7255, 7260, 7261, 7262, 7263, 7264, 7265, 7266, 7270, 7271, 7272, 7273, 7274,7275, 7290	(1) Where the sign is erected on a road within 50 metres of any lamp lit by electricity which forms part of a system of street-lighting furnished by means of at least three such lamps placed not more than 183 metres apart, that sign shall be illuminated by a means of internal or external lighting either for so long as that system is illuminated, or throughout the hours of darkness, unless it is erected temporarily for any of the following reasons— (a) for the purpose of a temporary statutory provision; (b) by reason of some emergency; or (c) if that road is a road subject to a speed limit of 30 mph or under, by reason of the execution of works, or of any obstruction on the road. (2) Where any such sign is erected in such a manner that it is not required to be illuminated throughout the hours of darkness by a means of internal or external lighting, it shall be illuminated by the use of retroreflecting material in accordance with the provisions of regulation 19.
2.	2711	The sign shall be internally illuminated.
3.	955 (other than when used as described in item 7), 956, 957	(1) Where the sign is a terminal sign and is erected on a road within 50 metres of any lamp lit by electricity which forms part of a system of street-lighting furnished by means of at least three such lamps placed not more than 183 metres apart, that sign shall be illuminated by a system is illuminated, or throughout the hours of darkness. (2) Where the sign is erected in such a manner that it is not required to be illuminated throughout the hours of darkness by a means of internal or external lighting, it shall be illuminated by the use of retroreflecting material in accordance with the provisions of regulation 19.
4.	515, 515.1, 515.1A, 528.1, 548, 549, 550, 550.1, 551, 551.1, 551.2, 552, 553.1, 554, 554.1, 554.2, 556, 556.1, 557, 558, 558.1, 559, 562, 574, 581, 582, 583, 633, 642 (if the diameter is 450mm or less), 646, 647, 663, 663.1, 664, 665, 666, 774, 775, 777, 783, 785, 786, 787, 788, 789, 789.1, 789.2, 801, 811, 816, 817, 820, 821, 822, 823, 824, 825, 827.1, 827.2, 829.1, 829.2, 829.3, 829.4, 830, 830.1, 830.2, 830.3, 831, 831.1, 832, 832.1, 832.2, 832.3, 832.4, 832.5, 832.6, 832.7, 832.8, 832.9, 832.10, 877, 950 (when used with 950.1), 951, 958, 958.1, 959, 959.1, 960, 960.1, 962, 962.1, 962.2, 964, 969, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2030.1, 2031, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2101, 2101.1, 2101.2, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2107, 2108, 2109, 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2113.1, 2114, 2115, 2115.1, 2116, 2117, 2118, 2119, 2120, 2121, 2122, 2123, 2124, 2125, 2126, 2127, 2128, 2129, 2130, 2131, 2132, 2133, 2134, 2135, 2136, 2137, 2138, 2301, 2302, 2303, 2304, 2305, 2306, 2307, 2308, 2309, 2310, 2311, 2312, 2312.1, 2313, 2314, 2315, 2315.1, 2501, 2502, 2503, 2504, 2505, 2506, 2507, 2508, 2509, 2702, 2703, 2704, 2705, 2706, 2707, 2708, 2709, 2710, 2713.1, 2716, 2803, 2804, 2805, 2806, 2913, 2914, 2916, 2922, 2923, 2924, 2925, 2926, 2927, 2928, 2932, 5012, 5013, 5014, 5015, 7003, 7014, 7015, 7019, 7020, 7104, 7105, 7301, 7302, 7303, 7304, 7305, 7306, 7307	The sign may be illuminated by a means of internal or external lighting but if not so illuminated throughout the hours of darkness, it shall be illuminated by the use of retroreflecting material in accordance with the provisions of regulation 19.
5.	543 (when used with 547.6), 544 (when used with 547.5), 557.1, 7023, 7024, 7401, 7402, 7403	The sign shall be illuminated by a means of internal or external lighting throughout the hours of darkness.
6.	606, 612, 613, 614	Where the sign is fixed to light signals prescribed by regulation 30, or by regulation 30 as varied by regulation 31, it shall be illuminated by a means of internal lighting at all times except when the light signals to which it is fixed are being maintained or repaired.
7.	606, 610, 611, 616, 955	Where the sign is mounted in a bollard fitted with a means of lighting it internally, the sign shall be illuminated throughout the hours of darkness by that means of internal lighting.
8.	502, 503, 511, 513.1, 513.2, 518, 519, 525, 526, 527, 530.1, 531.2, 543.1, 546, 547.1, 547.2, 547.3, 547.4, 547.5, 547.6, 547.7, 548.1, 553, 553.2, 554.3, 556.2, 557.2, 557.3, 557.4, 558.2, 563, 563.1, 570, 572, 573, 575, 583.1, 607, 608, 615.1, 618, 618.1, 620, 620.1, 627.1, 643, 644, 645, 773, 778, 778.1, 780, 780.1, 780.2, 804.1, 804.2, 804.3, 811.1, 817.2, 876, 950.1, 953.2, 954, 954.1, 954.2, 954.3, 954.4, 961, 7001.1, 7001.2, 7021, 7022, 7208, 7209, 7256, 7401.1	See regulation 20.
9.	530.2, 532.2 and 532.3 in respect of parts of the signs other than the triangle symbols, 617 when used with 618, 622.5, 622.6, 625.1, 636, 636.1, 637, 637.1, 637.2, 637.3, 638, 638.1, 639, 639.1A, 640, 640.1, 640.2A, 640.3, 640.4, 640.5, 642.2, 642.3, 650.1, 650.2, 651, 660, 660.3, 660.4, 660.5, 661, 661.1, 661.2, 661.3, 661.4, 662, 667, 667.1, 667.2, 668, 668.1, 668.2, 810, 814.1, 814.2, 814.3, 814.4, 816.1, 826, 826.1, 833, 834, 835, 836, 857, 857.1, 864, 865, 963, 963.1, 963.2, 963.3, 965, 966, 967, 968, 968.1, 970, 971, 972, 973, 973.1, 974, 975, 2201, 2202, 2203, 2204, 2205, 2206, 2207, 2208, 2209, 2210, 2211, 2212, 2213, 2214, 2215, 2216, 2316, 2317, 2318, 2319, 2320, 2321, 2322, 2323, 2401, 2402, 2403, 2601, 2602, 2603, 2604, 2605, 2606, 2607, 2608, 2609, 2610, 2610.1, 2610.2, 2701, 2712, 2713, 2801, 2802, 2807, 7007, 7008, 7016, 7017, 7018, 7404	The sign or plate may be left unlit, or be illuminated either by means of internal or external lighting or by the use of retroreflecting material.
10.	670, 671, 672, 673 (if the diameter is 600mm, 900mm or 1500mm)	(1) Where the sign is a terminal sign and is erected on a trunk or principal road within 50 metres of a street lamp lit by electricity, it shall throughout the hours of darkness— (a) be continuously illuminated by means of internal or external lighting and may also be illuminated by the use of retroreflecting material; or (b) while the street lamp is lit, be continuously illuminated by means of external lighting and shall also be illuminated by the use of retroreflecting material. (2) If any sign is required to be illuminated in the manner and at the times described in paragraph (1) above— (a) every sign shown in the same diagram as the first-mentioned sign which is erected at or near the same point on the road or the same junction for the same purpose as the first-mentioned sign shall be continuously illuminated throughout the same period by the same means of lighting as the first-mentioned sign; and (b) if any of the signs is illuminated by the use of retroreflecting material, every other such sign shall be similarly illuminated.
11.	670, 671, 672, 673, 674, 675	If the sign is not required by item 10 to be illuminated by lighting throughout the hours of darkness or throughout such hours while a street lamp is lit, it may be illuminated— (a) throughout the hours of darkness by means of internal or external lighting; or (b) throughout any period during the hours of darkness by the use of retroreflecting material; and if so illuminated paragraph (2) of item 10 shall apply as if the sign were a sign required by paragraph (1) of item 10 to be illuminated by lighting throughout the hours of darkness or throughout such hours while a street lamp is lit.
12.	1001, 1002.1, 1003, 1003.1, 1003.2, 1003.3, 1003.4, 1004, 1004.1, 1005, 1005.1, 1008, 1008.1, 1009, 1010, 1012.1, 1012.2, 1012.3, 1013.1, 1013.3, 1014, 1017, 1018.1, 1019, 1020.1, 1022, 1023, 1024, 1024.1, 1025, 1025.1, 1025.2, 1025.3, 1026, 1026.1, 1027.1, 1028.2, 1028.3, 1028.4, 1029, 1032, 1033, 1035, 1036.1, 1036.2, 1037.1, 1038, 1039, 1040, 1040.2, 1040.3, 1040.4, 1040.5, 1041, 1042, 1043, 1044, 1045, 1046, 1048, 1048.1, 1049, 1049.1, 1050, 1055, 1057, 1058, 1059, 1060, 1060.1, 1061, 1061.1, 1063	See regulation 28.
13.	560, 561	See regulation 21.
14.	776	The sign shall be illuminated by an intermittent red light flashing at a rate of not less than 54 nor more than 90 flashes per minute.
15.	515.2, 532.2, 605.2, 2714, 2715, 3014 (in respect of the backing board)	The parts of the sign coloured other than black or orange shall be illuminated by the use of retroreflecting material in accordance with the provisions of regulation 19. Any parts of the sign coloured orange may be so illuminated. The part of the sign in diagram 605.2 coloured yellow shall be fluorescent, except as provided in regulation 19(4).
16.	7101, 7102, 7103	See regulation 44.

Regulation 4

SCHEDULE 18 INTERPRETATION OF “UNLADEN VEHICLE”

1.  In these Regulations “unladen vehicle” means, subject to paragraph 3 of this Schedule—

(a) a motor vehicle not drawing a trailer or otherwise forming part of a combination of vehicles; or

(b) a combination of vehicles comprising one motor vehicle drawing one or more trailers,

in relation to which the conditions specified in paragraph 2 below are satisfied.

2.  The conditions mentioned in paragraph 1 above are—

(a) that the motor vehicle is a motor car, a heavy motor car, or a motor tractor;

(b) that no goods or burden are being carried in the motor vehicle or if the motor vehicle is drawing one or more trailers, in that combination of vehicles; and

(c) that not more than 2 persons (excluding the driver) are being carried in the motor vehicle or, if the motor vehicle is drawing one or more trailers, in that combination of vehicles.

3.  For the purposes of this Schedule—

(a) in the case of a motor vehicle so constructed that it is fitted with a crane, dynamo, plant or other special appliance or apparatus which is a permanent or essentially permanent fixture, the appliance or apparatus is not to be deemed to constitute goods or burden of any description; and

(b) water, fuel or accumulators used for the purpose of the supply of power for the propulsion of a vehicle or, as the case may be, of any vehicle by which a trailer is drawn, and loose tools and loose equipment are not to be deemed to constitute goods or burden of any description.

PART II THE TRAFFIC SIGNS GENERAL DIRECTIONS 1994

Citation and commencement

1.  This Part of this Instrument—

(a) may be cited—

(i) as the Traffic Signs General Directions 1994, and

(ii) together with Part I above, as the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 1994; and

(b) shall come into force on 12th August 1994.

Revocations

2.  The Instruments specified in Appendix 2 to this Instrument, so far as they consist of or comprise directions, are hereby revoked except that for the purposes of the Traffic Signs (Welsh and English Language Provisions) Regulations and General Directions 1985(1) the revocations of the Directions marked with an asterisk in Appendix 2 shall have no effect.

Interpretation

3.—(1) In these Directions—

“the 1971 Regulations” means the “Zebra” Pedestrian Crossings Regulations 1971(2);

“controlled parking zone” has the meaning given in direction 23;

“former Directions” means the Directions revoked by these Directions;

“the Regulations” means the Traffic Signs Regulations 1994(3),

and the expressions listed in paragraph (2) have the same meaning as in the Regulations.

(2) Those expressions are—

• “the 1981 Regulations”;

• “the 1984 Act”;

• “automatic level crossing”;

• “central reservation”;

• “cycle lane”;

• “dual carriageway road”;

• “hours of darkness”;

• “level crossing”;

• “manually operated”;

• “maximum gross weight”;

• “motorway”;

• “national speed limit”;

• “non-primary route”;

• “pedal cycle”;

• “pedestrian zone”;

• “plate”;

• “primary route”;

• “principal road”;

• “road marking”;

• “route”;

• “sign”;

• “speed limit”;

• “stud”;

• “temporary statutory provision”;

• “traffic lane”; and

• “variable message sign”.

References in the Directions

4.  In these Directions, unless it is expressly provided otherwise or the context otherwise requires,—

(a) a reference to a numbered direction is a reference to the direction so numbered in these Directions;

(b) a reference to a numbered paragraph is a reference to the paragraph so numbered in the direction in which the reference occurs;

(c) a reference to a sub-paragraph followed by a number or letter is a reference to the sub-paragraph bearing that number or letter in the direction in which the reference occurs;

(d) a reference to a numbered diagram is a reference to the diagram so numbered in a Schedule to the Regulations;

(e) a reference to a sign shown in a diagram in a Schedule to the Regulations includes a reference to that sign as varied in accordance with the Regulations;

(f) a reference to a numbered regulation or Schedule is a reference to the regulation of, or to the Schedule to, the Regulations so numbered; and

(g) in any direction which includes a table, references to a table are to the table in that direction.

Saving

5.  Any sign, which immediately before the coming into force of these Directions was placed on or near any road in conformity with the former Directions, so long as it continues to conform with those Directions as though they had not been revoked, shall be treated as if placed in conformity with these Directions, notwithstanding any provision of these Directions to the contrary.

Signs to be placed only at sites approved by the Secretary of State

6.  A sign shown in diagram 601.1, or in diagram 1040 or 1040.2 (when either is varied to include a continuous white line bounding the hatched marking), shall not be placed for the first time at any site except with the approval of the Secretary of State.

Signs to be placed only to indicate the effect of a statutory prohibition

7.—(1) Except as provided by paragraph (3), the signs to which this paragraph applies may be placed on or near a road only to indicate the effect of an Act, order, regulation, byelaw or notice (“the effect of a statutory provision”) which prohibits or restricts the use of the road by traffic.

(2) Paragraph (1) applies to—

(a) the signs shown in diagrams 606, 607, 609, 612, 613, 614, 616, 617, 618, 618.1, 618.2, 618.3, 618.3A, 618.4, 619, 619.1, 619.2, 620, 620.1, 622.1A, 622.2, 622.4, 622.5, 622.6, 625.1, 626.2, 627.1, 629, 629.1, 629.2, 629.2A, 632, 636, 636.1, 637, 637.1, 637.2, 637.3, 638, 638.1, 639, 639.1A, 640, 640.2A, 640.3, 640.4, 640.5, 642, 642.2, 642.3, 643, 644, 646, 647, 650.1, 650.2, 651, 652, 660, 660.3, 660.4, 660.5, 661, 661.1, 661.2, 661.3, 661.4, 662, 663, 663.1, 664, 665, 666, 667, 667.1, 667.2, 668, 668.1, 668.2, 669, 669.1, 670, 671, 672, 673, 674, 675, 804.1, 804.2, 804.3, 810, 951, 952, 953, 953.1, 953.2, 954, 954.1, 954.2, 954.3, 954.4, 955, 956, 957, 958, 958.1, 959, 959.1, 960, 960.1, 961, 962, 962.1, 962.2, 963, 963.1, 963.2, 963.3, 964, 969, 974, 975, 1017, 1018.1, 1019, 1020.1, 1025.1, 1025.3, 1028.2, 1028.3, 1028.4, 1032, 1033, 1036.1, 1036.2, 1037.1, 1046, 1048, 1048.1, 1049, 1049.1, 1050, 2003, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2107, 2108, 2123, 2124, 5001.1, 5001.2, 5003, 5003.1, 5005, 5005.1, 7201, 7203.1, 7204, 7207, 7210, 7211, 7212, 7213, 7214, 7215, 7216, 7217, 7218, 7220, 7230, 7231, 7232, 7233, 7234, 7260, 7261, 7262, 7263, 7282, 7283 and 7284; and

(b) any sign which, by virtue of regulation 17 and item 31 of Schedule 16, incorporates as a symbol a sign shown in a diagram specified in sub-paragraph (a).

(3) The sign shown in a diagram whose number is specified in an item in column (2) of the Table may be placed at the place or in the circumstances specified in column (3) of that item notwithstanding that it does not in those circumstances indicate the effect of a statutory provision.

Table

(1)	(2)	(3)
Item	Diagram	Circumstances
1.	606	On the central island of a roundabout or in combination with a plate of the type shown in diagram 608.
2.	609	On a road approaching its junction with a dual carriageway road or in combination with a plate of the type shown in diagram 608.
3.	616, 1046	At a site which has been approved by the Secretary of State.
4.	629.2, 629.2A	On— (a) a road which passes under or through a bridge, tunnel or other structure which limits the height of vehicles using that road; or (b) any such bridge, tunnel or other structure.
5.	2003, 2007, 2009, 2107, 2108	When including a symbol represented in— (a) any diagram in Schedule 1; or (b) diagram 629.2 or 629.2A in the circumstances specified in item 4 above.
6.	669, 669.1	When placed to indicate that the prohibition indicated by the sign shown in diagram 629.2 or 629.2A is ahead, provided that that sign has been placed in the circumstances specified in item 4 above.

(4) The sign shown in diagram 626.2 may be placed only to indicate the effect of a statutory provision which restricts the use of a 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 maximum gross weight indicated on the sign.

The placing of certain signs to indicate the beginning of a restriction, requirement, prohibition or speed limit

8.—(1) This direction applies to a sign which is shown in diagram 616, 617, 618, 618.1, 618.2, 618.3, 618.3A, 619, 619.1, 619.2, 620, 620.1, 622.1A, 622.4, 622.5, 622.6, 625.1, 626.2, 627.1, 629, 629.1, 629.2, 629.2A, 632, 642, 646, 663, 663.1, 665, 667, 667.1, 668, 668.1, 670, 672, 674, 951, 952, 953, 953.1, 955, 956 or 957 and which is placed to indicate the point at which a restriction, requirement, prohibition or speed limit applying to traffic on a road (in this direction called “the relevant road”) begins.

(2) Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), a sign to which this direction applies shall be placed on the relevant road at or as near as practicable to the point referred to in paragraph (1)—

(a) where the road has only one carriageway, on each side of the carriageway of the road; or

(b) where the road has more than one carriageway, on each side of each carriageway in relation to which the restriction, requirement, prohibition or speed limit begins.

(3) Where the relevant road has one carriageway, signs to which this direction applies need only be placed on one side of the relevant road to indicate the point at which a restriction, requirement, prohibition (but not a speed limit) begins—

(a) where the restriction, requirement or prohibition applies only to traffic on one side of the relevant road; or

(b) at a junction where—

(i) traffic proceeding on another road on which it is permitted to proceed only in one direction turns into the relevant road; or

(ii) the relevant road is less than 5 metres wide.

(4) Where a length of road which passes under or through a bridge, tunnel or other structure is subject to a prohibition on vehicles exceeding a particular height, the sign shown in diagram 629.2 or 629.2A may be placed on the bridge, tunnel or other structure to indicate the prohibition in addition to or instead of the signs placed as required by paragraph (2).

The placing of certain signs to indicate the end of a restriction, requirement, prohibition or speed limit

9.—(1) When a sign shown in diagram 618.4, 622.2, 645, 647, 664, 666, 667.2, 668.2, 673, 675 or 964 is placed to indicate the point at which traffic on a road ceases to be subject to a restriction, requirement, prohibition or speed limit, the sign shall be placed on the road as near as practicable to that point.

(2) Where a length of road ceases to be subject to a speed limit and becomes subject to a national speed limit, the sign shown in diagram 671 shall be placed at or as near as practicable to the point where the speed limit ends and a national speed limit begins, except in a case where a restriction of speed has been imposed under section 14 of the 1984 Act by reason of works which are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road in which case

(a) the sign shown—

(i) in diagram 7006; or

(ii) in diagram 7001 when placed in combination with the plate shown in diagram 645;

shall be placed as indicated above in this paragraph; and

(b) the sign shown in diagram 671 may also be so placed.

(3) When a sign shown in diagram 671, 673 or 675 is placed to indicate the point at which traffic on a road ceases to be subject to a speed limit—

(a) where the road has only one carriageway, one such sign shall be placed on each side of the carriageway of the road; or

(b) where the road has more than one carriageway, one such sign shall be placed on each side of each carriageway on which the speed limit ends.

Repeater signs

10.—(1) Paragraph (2) applies to the signs shown in diagrams 614, 632, 636, 636.1, 637, 637.1, 637.2, 637.3, 638, 638.1 when the arrow is omitted, 639 when the arrow is omitted, 640 when the arrow is omitted, 642, 646, 670, 672, 956, 957, 959, 959.1, 960, 960.1 and 961.

(2) Signs to which this paragraph applies shall be placed at regular intervals along a road which is subject to a restriction, requirement, prohibition or speed limit which can be indicated by the signs, except that the sign shown in diagram 670 shall not be placed along a road which is—

(a) in England and Wales a restricted road as defined by section 82 of the 1984 Act and in Scotland a road as respects which there is in force an order prohibiting the driving of motor vehicles at a speed exceeding 30 miles per hour and on which there is provided a system of carriageway lighting furnished by means of lamps placed not more than 185 metres apart; or

(b) a motorway on which a national speed limit is in force.

(3) The sign shown in diagram 671 shall be placed at regular intervals along the length of a road (other than a motorway) on which—

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

(b) a national speed limit is in force.

Signs to be placed only on specified types of road

11.—(1) The signs shown in diagrams 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2030, 2030.1, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2313, 2314, 2315 and 2315.1 may be placed only on or near a primary route.

(2) The signs shown in diagrams 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029 may be placed only on a primary route, or on a non-primary route at a junction with a primary route.

12.—(1) The signs shown in diagrams 2101, 2101.1, 2101.2, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2107, 2108, 2109, 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2113.1, 2114, 2115, 2115.1, 2116, 2117, 2118, 2119, 2120, 2121, 2122, 2123, 2124, 2128, 2130, 2131, 2133, 2135, 2138, 2310, 2311, 2312 and 2312.1 may be placed only on or near a non-primary route.

(2) The signs shown in diagrams 2125, 2126, 2127, 2132, 2134, 2136, 2137, 2322, 2323 and 2807 may be placed only on or near a non-primary route, or on a primary route at a junction with a non-primary route.

(3) The signs shown in diagrams 1012.3, 2031, 2129, 2201, 2202, 2203, 2204, 2205, 2206, 2207, 2208, 2209, 2210, 2211, 2212, 2213, 2214, 2215, 2216, 2301, 2302, 2303, 2304, 2305, 2306, 2307, 2308, 2309, 2316, 2317, 2318, 2319, 2320, 2321, 2401, 2402, 2403, 2501, 2502, 2503, 2504, 2505, 2506, 2507, 2508, 2509, 2601, 2602, 2603, 2604, 2605, 2606, 2607, 2608, 2609, 2610, 2610.1, 2610.2, 2701, 2702, 2703, 2704, 2705, 2706, 2707, 2708, 2709, 2710, 2712, 2713.1, 2801, 2802, 2803, 2804, 2805, 2806 and 7240 may not be placed on a motorway.

13.—(1) The signs shown in diagrams 832.3, 1012.2, 1042, 2901, 2903, 2904, 2904.1, 2905, 2906, 2908, 2909, 2910, 2910.1, 2911, 2912, 2913, 2914, 2915, 2916, 2917, 2918, 2919, 2920, 2922, 2923, 2924, 2925, 2926, 2927, 2928, 2929, 2930, 2931, 2932, 7002, 7212, 7220, 7230 and 7233 may be placed only on or near a motorway.

(2) The signs shown in diagrams 2902 and 2902.1 may be placed only on a motorway or on another road at a junction with a motorway.

14.—(1) The signs shown in diagrams 823, 824, 825, 868, 868.1, 872, 873, 874, 875 and 876 may be placed only on or near—

(a) a motorway when the colour of the background of the sign is blue;

(b) a primary route when the colour of the background of the sign is green; or

(c) a non-primary route when the colour of the background of the sign is white.

(2) The sign shown in diagram 877 may be placed only on or near—

(a) a primary route when the colour of the background of the sign is green; or

(b) a non-primary route when the colour of the background of the sign is white.

Signs to be placed only in conjunction with specified road markings (except signs for prohibitions and restrictions on waiting etc)

15.—(1) Save as provided in paragraph (2), a sign shown in a diagram whose number appears and is placed in the circumstances (if any) or is in the form (if any) specified in an item in column (2) in the Table may be placed on a road only in conjunction with a road marking shown in a diagram whose number appears and is in the form (if any) specified in column (3) of that item.

Table

(1)	(2)	(3)
Item	Sign diagram number	Road marking diagram number
1.	557.1	1060, 1060.1, 1061 or 1061.1
2.	601.1	1002.1 and 1022
3.	602	1003 and 1023
4.	611.1 if placed in conjunction with diagram 602	1003, 1003.4 and 1023
5.	611.1	1003.3 and 1003.4
6.	957	1057
7.	959	1048 and 1049
8.	959.1	1049 varied to a width of 150 millimetres and 1057
9.	960	1048 and 1049
10.	960 varied to include pedal cycle symbol	1048.1 and 1049
11.	960.1	1049 varied to a width of 150 millimetres and 1057

(2) The provisions of paragraph (1) requiring the placing of a sign shown in diagram 601.1, 602 or 611.1 in conjunction with a road marking shall not apply during the execution of works on a road near the sign—

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

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

Road markings to be placed only in conjunction with other road markings or specified signs (except road markings for prohibitions and restrictions on waiting etc)

16.—(1) A road marking shown in a diagram whose number appears and is placed in the circumstances (if any) specified in an item in column (2) of the Table may be placed on the carriageway of a road only in conjunction with a road marking or sign shown in a diagram whose number appears and is in the form (if any) specified in column (3) of that item.

Table

(1)	(2)	(3)
Item	Road marking diagram number	Road marking or sign number
1.	1001 unless placed at a site where traffic is from time to time controlled by a constable	3000, 3000.1, 3000.2, 3000.3, 3000.4, 3000.5, 3000.6 or 3014
2.	1002.1 and 1022	601.1
3.	1003.3	611.1 and 1003.4
4.	1003.4	611.1
5.	1022	601.1 and 1002.1
6.	1023	1003
7.	1024.1	1010 and 1014
8.	1048	1049 and either 959 or 960
9.	1048.1	1049 and 960 varied to include the pedal cycle symbol
10.	1049	957 and 1057, or 1048 and either 959 or 960, or 1048.1 and 960 varied to include the pedal cycle symbol, or 1057 and either 959.1 or 960.1
11.	1049.1	957 and 1057
12.	1050	964 and 1049
13.	1057	955, 956, 957, 959.1, 960.1 or 967
14.	1058	1057
15.	1059	1057
16.	1060, 1060.1, 1061, 1061.1 unless 557.1 placed in a zone indicated by the sign shown in diagram 674

(2) A road marking shown in diagram 1003, 1023 or 1049 when varied in size to conform with any of the smaller dimensions prescribed for it may be placed on the carriageway only in conjunction with the marking shown in diagram 1057 and with one or more of the signs shown in diagrams 955, 957, 959.1, 960.1 and 967.

(3) The road marking shown in diagram 1009 when varied in size to conform with the smallest dimensions prescribed for it may be placed on the carriageway only to mark the junction of a cycle track and another road and in conjunction with the road markings shown in diagrams 1003 and 1023 and having the smaller dimensions prescribed for them.

The placing of the signs shown in diagrams 615 and 811

17.  The signs shown in diagrams 615 and 811 may be placed on a road only in conjunction with one another.

Signs to be placed only in combination with specified plates or other signs

18.—(1) A sign shown in a diagram whose number appears and is placed in the circumstances (if any) specified in an item in column (2) of the Table may be placed on a road only in combination with a plate shown in the diagram whose number appears in column (3) of that item.

Table

(1)	(2)	(3)
Item	Sign diagram number	Plate diagram number
1.	501 when placed in advance of the sign shown in diagram 601.1	502
2.	501 when placed in advance of the sign shown in diagram 602	503
3.	544.2	547.4
4.	553.1	553.2
5.	554.2	554.3
6.	556.1	556.2
7.	557.1	557.2, 557.3 or 557.4
8.	562	563, 563.1 or 7022
9.	583	583.1
10.	615	615.1
11.	617	618 or 618.1
12.	779	780, 780.1 or 780.2
13.	811	811.1
14.	953	953.2
15.	953.1	953.2

(2) The sign shown in diagram 545 may be placed on a road only in combination with a plate shown in diagram 546, 547.1, 547.2, 547.3 or 547.7 or the sign shown in diagram 4004.

(3) A sign shown in diagram 515.1A or 515.2 may be placed on a road only in combination with the sign shown in diagram 606.

Plates to be placed only in combination with specified signs

19.  A plate shown in a diagram whose number appears and is in the form (if any) specified in an item in column (2) of the Table may be placed on a road only in combination with a sign shown in a diagram whose number appears and is placed in the circumstances (if any) specified in column (3) of that item.

Table

(1)	(2)	(3)
Item	Plate diagram number	Sign diagram number
1.	502	501
2.	503	501
3.	511	504.1, 505.1, 506.1, 507.1, 510, 512, 512.1, 512.2, 513, 516, 517, 520, 523.1, 524.1, 528 or 556
4.	511 when varied to “HEAVY PLANT CROSSING”	504.1, 505.1, 506.1, 507.1, 512.1 or 512.2
5.	513.1	512, 512.1, 512.2 or 513
6.	513.2	512, 512.1, 512.2, 513 or 7009
7.	518	516, 517 or 520
8.	519	516 or 517
9.	525	523.1 or 524.1
10.	526	512, 512.1, 512.2, 513, 523.1, 524.1 or 554.1
11.	527	523.1 or 524.1
12.	530.1	530
13.	530.2	530, 629.2 or 629.2A
14.	531.2	531.1
15.	543.1	543, 3000, 3000.3, 3000.4, 3000.5 or 3000.6
16.	546	545
17.	547.1	545
18.	547.2	545
19.	547.3	544.1 or 545
20.	547.4	544.2
21.	547.5	544
22.	547.6	543
23.	547.7	545
24.	548.1	548 when placed in advance of the sign shown in diagram 4005
25.	553	552
26.	553.2	553.1
27.	554.3	554.2, 622.1A, 622.4, 629, 629.1 or 632
28.	556.2	556.1
29.	557.2	557.1
30.	557.3	557.1
31.	557.4	557.1
32.	558.2	558
33.	563	562
34.	563.1	562
35.	570	513, 516 when placed in combination with 518 or 519, 517 when placed in combination with 518 or 519, 521, 523.1, 524.1, 548, 549, 550, 550.1, 51, 551.1, 551.2, 553.1, 554.2, 556, 556.1, 557, 558, 558.1, 559, 581, 582, 614, 615, 632, 642, 811, 7001 or 7009
36.	572	504.1, 505.1, 506.1, 507.1, 516, 517, 520, 521, 522, 523.1, 524.1, 528, 529, 529.1, 530, 531.1, 543, 544, 544.1, 544.2, 545, 552, 554, 555, 562, 770, 771, 772, 782, 950, 7001 or 7009
37.	573	516, 517, 523.1, 524.1, 528, 529, 529.1, 530, 531.1, 543, 544, 544.1, 544.2, 545, 552, 554, 555, 562, 770, 771, 772, 782, 950, 7001 or 7009
38.	575	516, 517, 528 or 529.1
39.	583.1	583
40.	607	606 or 609
41.	608	501, 601.1, 602, 606, 609 or 610
42.	615.1	615
43.	618	617
44.	618.1	617
45.	620	619, 619.1, 619.2, 622.1A, 622.5, 622.6, 629, 629.1 or 952
46.	620.1	619 or 619.1
47.	627.1	626.2
48.	643	636 or 642
49.	644	636 or 642
50.	645	614, 615, 632, 642, 811 or 7001
51.	773	529, 529.1, 558, 770, 771 or 772
52.	778	602
53.	778.1	602
54.	780	779
55.	780.1	779
56.	780.2	779
57.	804.1	801
58.	804.2	801
59.	804.3	801
60.	811.1	811
61.	817.2	523.1 and either 523 or 526, or 554.1 and 526
62.	876	868, 868.1, 872, 873, 874 or 875
63.	950.1	950
64.	953.2	953 or 953.1
65.	954	606, 609, 612, 613, 616, 629 or 629.1
66.	954.1	606, 609, 612, 613, 616, 629 or 629.1
67.	954.2	606, 609, 612, 613, 616, 629, 629.1 or 952
68.	954.3	606, 609, 612 or 613
69.	954.4	606, 609, 612, 613 or 816
70.	961	958, 958.1, 959 or 959.1
71.	7001.1	7001
72.	7001.2	7001
73.	7021	7001
74.	7022	562
75.	7208	7202, 7206 or 7207
76.	7209	7203, 7203.1, 7204 or 7205
77.	7256	7250, 7251, 7252, 7253, 7254 or 7255
78.	7401.1	7401

(2) A plate shown in diagram 954.3 or 954.4 shall not be placed in combination with the sign shown in diagram 616.

Placing of road markings and signs to indicate prohibitions and restrictions on waiting, loading and unloading and parking

20.—(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3)—

(a) the road marking shown in diagram 1018.1 may be placed on a side of a road only for the purpose of indicating a statutory prohibition or restriction on the waiting of vehicles which applies on that side of the road at all times of day on every day of the year or on every day in a period of at least four consecutive months;

(b) the road marking shown in diagram 1017 may be placed on a side of a road only for the purpose of indicating a statutory prohibition or restriction on the waiting of vehicles which is not a restriction of the kind mentioned in sub-paragraph (a).

(2) In this direction, references to a statutory prohibition or restriction on the waiting of a vehicle do not include references to any such prohibition or restriction imposed—

(a) on waiting for the purpose of loading or unloading goods from a vehicle or picking up or setting down passengers from a vehicle;

(b) expressly to limit the duration of waiting of vehicles within a particular period; or

(c) on the waiting of goods vehicles (as defined by section 192(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1988(4)) but of no other class of vehicle.

(3) A road marking shown in diagram 1017 or 1018.1 shall not be placed on a road on which a marking shown in diagram 1025.1 or 1025.3 is placed, or on which the marking shown in diagram 1027.1 is placed in conjunction with the sign shown in diagram 642.2 unless the restrictions indicated by the marking shown in diagram 1017 or 1018.1 apply on that road at times other than those indicated on the sign shown in diagram 642.2.

21.—(1) The road marking shown in diagram 1020.1 may be placed on a side of the carriageway of a road only for the purpose of indicating a statutory prohibition or restriction on the waiting of vehicles for the purpose of their being loaded or unloaded which applies on that side of the road at all times of the day on every day of the year or on every day in a period of at least four consecutive months.

(2) The road marking shown in diagram 1019 may be placed on a side of the carriageway of a road only for the purpose of indicating a statutory prohibition or restriction on the waiting of vehicles for the purpose of their being loaded or unloaded (but not for indicating a statutory prohibition or restriction which expressly limits the duration of waiting by vehicles within a particular period for that purpose) which is not a restriction of the kind mentioned in paragraph (1).

22.—(1) Except where it is placed to indicate the effect of a temporary statutory provision, a sign shown in a diagram whose number appears in column (2) of an item in the Table shall not be placed except—

(a) on or near the side of a road, and

(b) in conjunction with, and on the same side of the road as, a road marking which is shown in a diagram and is in the form (if any) indicated in column (3) of that item.

Table

(1)	(2)	(3)
Item	Sign diagram number	Road marking diagram
1.	637	1018.1
2.	637.3	1018.1
3.	638	1020.1
4.	638.1	1019
5.	639	1017
6.	639.1A	1017 and 1028.4 (when no legend appears) or 1033
7.	640	1017 and 1019
8.	642.2	1027.1
9.	642.3	1018.1 and 1020.1
10.	650.1	1028.2 when indicating “TAXIS”
11.	650.2	1028.2 when indicating “TAXIS”
12.	660	1028.3 when varied to indicate “LARGE OR SLOW VEHICLES ONLY”, 1028.4 when indicating “DOCTOR” or when no legend appears, or 1033
13.	660.3	1028.4 when indicating “DOCTOR” or when no legend appears, or 1033
14.	660.4	1028.3 when varied to indicate “LOADING ONLY”, or 1033
15.	660.5	1028.4 when no legend appears, 1032 or 1033
16.	661	1028.3 or 1033 when either road marking is indicating “DISABLED” or when no legend appears
17.	661.1	1028.4 when no legend appears, 1032 or 1033
18.	661.2	1028.4 when no legend appears, 1032 or 1033
19.	662	1028.4 when no legend appears, 1032 or 1033
20.	974	1025.1 or 1025.3
21.	975	1025.1 or 1025.3 when either marking is varied to “BUS STAND”

(2) Subject to paragraph (3) the sign shown in diagram 637.2 may be placed only on a road within a pedestrian zone where a sign shown in diagram 618.2, 618.3 or 618.3A is placed at each entrance into the zone for vehicular traffic.

(3) The sign shown in diagram 637.2 shall not be used on a road within the pedestrian zone to which the sign relates except in conjunction with—

(a) the road marking shown in diagram 1017 or 1018.1 unless—

(i) the road does not comprise a carriageway and footway which are separately defined;

(ii) the entry of vehicular traffic into the pedestrian zone is restricted at the same times as those at which the waiting of vehicles is prohibited as indicated on the upper panel of the sign in diagram 637.2; and

(iii) the prohibition on the waiting of vehicles applies uniformly throughout every road in the zone, and

(b) where there is a prohibition on the loading and unloading of vehicles, the road marking shown in diagram 1019 or 1020.1 unless—

(i) the road does not comprise a carriageway and footway which are separately defined;

(ii) the entry of vehicular traffic into the pedestrian zone is restricted at the same times as those at which the loading and unloading of vehicles is prohibited as indicated on the lower panel of the sign in diagram 637.2; and

(iii) the prohibition on the loading and unloading of vehicles applies uniformly throughout every road in the zone.

23.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2) a road marking shown in a diagram whose number appears and is in the form (if any) specified in an item in column (2) of the Table may be placed on the carriageway only in conjunction with, and on the same side of the road as, a sign shown in a diagram whose number appears and is in the form specified (if any) in column (3) of that item.

Table

(1)	(2)	(3)
Item	Road marking diagram number	Sign diagram number
1.	1017	637.2, 639, 639.1A or 640
2.	1018.1	637, 637.2, 637.3 or 642.3
3.	1019	637.2, 638.1 or 640
4.	1020.1	637.2, 638 or 642.3
5.	1025.1	974 or 975
6.	1025.3	974 or 975
7.	1028.2 when indicating “TAXIS”	650.1 or 650.2
8.	1028.2 when varied to “BUSES” or “COACHES”	969
9.	1028.3 when indicating “DISABLED” or when no legend appears	661
10.	1028.3 when varied to “LARGE OR varied to” Large or slow “SLOW VEHICLES ONLY vehicles only”	660
11.	1028.3 when varied to “LOADING ONLY”	660.4
12.	1028.4 when indicating “DOCTOR” varied to “Doctor permit holders only”	660
13.	1028.4 when no legend appears	639.1A, 660, 660.3, 660.5, 661.1, 661.2, 661.3, 662 or 801
14.	1033 when indicating “DISABLED”	661

(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to a road marking placed on a road within a controlled parking zone, except where the road marking is placed to indicate restrictions different from the restrictions indicated on a sign shown in diagram 663 or 663.1 placed at the entrances for vehicular traffic into the zone.

(3) In this direction and direction 24, “controlled parking zone” means either—

(a) an area—

(i) in which, except where parking places have been provided, every road has been marked with one or more of the road markings shown in diagrams 1017, 1018.1, 1019 and 1020.1; and

(ii) into which each entrance for vehicular traffic has been indicated by a sign shown in diagram 663 or 663.1; or

(b) an area—

(i) in which at least one of the signs shown in diagram 640.2A has been placed on each side of every road; and

(ii) into which each entrance for vehicular traffic has been indicated by a sign shown in diagram 665.

24.  A sign shown in diagram 663, 663.1, 664 , 665 or 666 may be placed only at the boundary of a controlled parking zone.

Signs to be placed only at specified sites or for specified purposes

25.  The sign shown in diagram 545, when placed in combination with the plate shown in diagram 547.1, or with a plate shown in either diagram 546 or 547.1 together with the sign shown in diagram 4004, may be placed only near a school crossing place as defined by regulation 39(2).

26.  The sign shown in diagram 551.1 may be placed on or near a road only—

(a) at a site which is approved as a migratory toad crossing by or on behalf of the Secretary of State; and

(b) during February, March, April and May in each year.

27.  The sign shown in diagram 574 may be placed only in or near an infected place or area for the purposes of the Animal Health Act 1981(5) and shall be removed as soon as it ceases to be in or near such a place or area.

28.  A sign shown in diagram 830, 830.1, 831 or 832, except when varied to contain the words “WEIGHT CHECK”, and the sign shown in diagram 830.3 except when placed in connection with a weight check, may be placed only in connection with a traffic census the taking of which on a road has been approved—

(a) by the traffic authority for that road;

(b) by the chief officer of police of the police area in which the road is situated; and

(c) by or on behalf of the Secretary of State.

29.  A sign shown in diagram 833, 834, 835 or 836 may be placed only to regulate the movement of vehicular traffic into and out of premises with more than one access to a road.

30.  The sign shown in diagram 957 may be placed on a road only when the road has been divided into a part reserved for the use of pedal cycles only and a part reserved for use by pedestrians only by either or both of the following means—

(a) the road marking shown in diagram 1049 (when that marking is varied to be 150 millimetres wide) or 1049.1;

(b) the presence on the road of works such as distinctive colouring of the surface of each part, a kerb or other device.

Restrictions on the placing of temporary signs

31.  The signs shown in any diagram in Schedule 12 other than diagrams 7014 and 7103 may be placed only in connection with the execution of works on or near a road or a temporary obstruction thereon, and any such sign so placed and any other sign shown in a diagram in Schedules 1 to 11 so placed shall not be retained on or near the road after the completion of the works or the removal of the obstruction, as the case may be, unless—

(a) it is a sign of the type shown in diagram 7009, in which case that sign may be retained on or near a road after the completion of the works for so long as the traffic authority for the road thinks fit; or

(b) it is a sign of the type shown in diagram 7012 bearing the words “NO GIVE WAY MARKINGS” or “NO STOP MARKINGS”, in which case that sign shall be removed as soon as the road markings have been replaced and in any event not later than 28 days after the completion of the works.

32.  A sign shown in diagram 790 or 7014 may be placed on or near a road only in connection with works involving an alteration in the layout of the carriageway or involving the removal of or a change in the road markings or other traffic signs placed on or near a road or, in the case of the sign shown in diagram 790, at an automatic railway level crossing, and may be retained for not more than 3 months after completion of those works.

33.—(1) No sign of the kind referred to in regulation 41 may be retained at any place for more than six months (or such longer period as the Secretary of State may approve) after the placing of the sign there or in any event after the sign has ceased to be needed at that place.

(2) The sign shown in diagram 2701 may be retained on or near a road for not more than six months after completion of the housing development to which it refers.

34.—(1) A sign shown in diagram 7023 or 7024 may be placed on or near a road only where one-way working is necessary owing to a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of a part of the width of the carriageway of the road.

(2) A sign shown in diagram 829.1, 829.2, 829.3, 829.4 or 1063 may be placed on or near a road only by a constable in uniform or a person acting under the instructions or authority of the chief officer of police.

(3) A sign shown in diagram 554 (when varied to “Flood” or “No smoking”), 554.2 (when placed in conjunction with the plate shown in diagram 554.3), or 562 (when placed in combination with the plate shown in diagram 563 varied to “Accident”, “Census”, “Dust cloud”, “Fallen tree”, “Overhead cable repairs” or “Smoke”) may be retained only on or near a road for so long as the hazard indicated by the sign continues to exist or is expected to recur in the near future.

(4) The sign shown in diagram 950 may be placed in combination with the plate shown in diagram 950.1 only while the training or testing of child cyclists is in progress.

Placing of signs varied to show metric units

35.—(1) Where the indication given by a sign shown in diagram 629, 629.1, 780, 780.1 or 780.2 is varied in accordance with regulation 17 and item 2 of Schedule 16, that sign may be placed only in combination with another sign of the same type whose indication has not been so varied.

(2) Paragraph (1) shall apply when a sign shown in diagram 629 or 629.1 is incorporated as a symbol into another sign.

Mounting and backing of signs

36.—(1) Where a sign shown in a diagram (other than the diagrams referred to in paragraphs (2) to (4) or direction 38 or 39) in Schedules 1 to 5, 7, Part II of Schedule 10, Schedule 12 or a sign prescribed in regulation 41 is mounted on a post specially provided for the purpose (“the post”), that part of the post which extends above ground level shall be coloured grey or black, except that—

(a) where the post is made of aluminium, concrete, galvanised metal or wood, the post may retain its natural colour; and

(b) where the post is not likely to be readily visible to pedestrians if wholly coloured grey or black, a yellow or white band not less than 140 nor more than 160 millimetres deep may be provided on the post, the lower edge of the band being not less than 1500 nor more than 1700 millimetres above ground level.

(2) Where a beacon or lamp of a kind prescribed by regulation 42 or 43 is mounted on a structure specially provided for the purpose, the structure shall be coloured grey, red, white or yellow, or in alternate bands of red and white or of black and white.

(3) The post provided for the mounting of the sign shown in diagram 605.2 shall be coloured in alternate black and yellow bands each 300 millimetres deep with a black band uppermost below the bottom of the sign face, and the yellow bands may be illuminated by means of retroreflecting material.

(4) A post or other support provided for the mounting of a sign shown in diagram 651, 970, 971, 972, 973, 973.1, 2610, 2610.1, 2610.2, 7104 or 7105 may be of any colour.

37.—(1) The back of any sign shown in a diagram in Schedules 1 to 5, 7, Part II of Schedule 10 or in Schedule 12, or prescribed in regulation 41, other than a sign shown in diagram 651, 970, 971, 972, 973, 973.1, 2610, 2610.1, 2610.2, 7101, 7102, 7103, 7104 or 7105, and the back of any backing board or other fitting provided for the assembly of such a sign including any container enclosing apparatus for the illumination of that sign, shall be coloured—

(a) black if the sign is mounted on the same post as that on which light signals prescribed in regulation 30(2) (or those signals as varied by regulation 31) or light signals prescribed in regulation 30(3) and regulation 32 are mounted; or

(b) grey, black or in a non-reflective metallic finish in any other case, except that—

(i) information about sites for placing and the ownership of the sign may be indicated on the back of the sign in characters not exceeding 15 millimetres in height; and

(ii) information about the manufacture of the sign required in order to comply with British Standard Specification BS 873 or an equivalent specification of a European Economic Area State, occupying an area not exceeding 30 square centimetres, may be indicated on the back of the sign in characters not exceeding 5 millimetres in height.

(2) The back of a sign shown in diagram 7104 or 7105 shall be coloured grey, red, white, black or yellow, except that—

(a) information about sites for placing and the ownership of the sign may be indicated on the back of the sign in characters not exceeding 15 millimetres in height; and

(b) information about the manufacture of the sign required in order to comply with British Standard Specification BS 873 or an equivalent specification of a European Economic Area State, occupying an area not exceeding 30 square centimetres, may be indicated on the back of the sign in characters not exceeding 5 millimetres in height.

(3) The back of a sign shown in diagram 651, 970, 971, 972, 973, 973.1, 2610, 2610.1 or 2610.2 may be of any colour.

(4) The front of any backing board for a sign mounted otherwise than as described in paragraph (1)(a) shall be coloured either grey or yellow.

(5) Any sign shown in a diagram in Schedules 1 to 5, 7, Part II of Schedule 10, or Schedule 12 which has a red or black border may have a white edge added not less than 10 nor more than 20 millimetres wide, outside that border.

(6) In this direction “backing board” in relation to a sign includes any background against which the sign is displayed.

Mounting of the sign shown in diagram 781

38.  The sign shown in diagram 781 shall be mounted on two posts and so much of each post as extends above ground level shall be coloured black and white in alternate horizontal bands, each band being not less than 250 nor more than 335 millimetres deep.

Mounting of the signs shown in diagrams 560 and 561

39.—(1) A sign shown in diagram 560 or 561 shall be so placed that the top of the sign is not less than 550 nor more than 1000 millimetres above the surface of the adjacent carriageway.

(2) Where a sign shown in diagram 560 or 561 is mounted on a post specially provided for the purpose that part of the post which extends above ground level shall be coloured black and white in alternate horizontal bands, each band being not less than 225 nor more than 350 millimetres deep.

(3) The signs shown in diagrams 560 and 561 shall be so erected as to display—

(a) the colour red on the left hand edge of the carriageway as viewed by the drivers of approaching vehicles; and

(b) the colour white on the right hand edge of the carriageway when so viewed, unless the edge is the edge of the carriageway of a dual carriageway road when the colour amber shall be displayed.

Mounting of refuge indicator lamps

40.—(1) Save as provided in paragraph (2), where the lamp prescribed in regulation 45 is mounted on a post specially provided for the purpose—

(a) if the post is placed on a street refuge or central reservation of a zebra crossing and yellow globes are attached to or mounted on the post—

(i) the part of the post between ground level and the point where the yellow globes are mounted or attached shall be coloured black and white in alternate horizontal bands, the lowest band visible to approaching traffic being coloured black and not less than 275 millimetres nor more than 1 metre deep, and each other band being not less than 275 nor more than 335 millimetres deep; and

(ii) beyond the point referred to in sub-paragraph (a)(i) any remaining part of the post shall be coloured in accordance with sub-paragraph (b); and

(b) if the post—

(i) is a post placed as mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) but yellow globes are not attached to or mounted on it; or

(ii) is placed elsewhere than on a zebra crossing,

the post shall be coloured grey or black but with two white bands (each band being not less than 275 nor more than 335 millimetres deep) so arranged that—

(i) at least 275 nor more than 335 millimetres extend between the nearest edges of the two bands; and

(ii) the upper edge of the uppermost band is not less than 275 nor more than 335 millimetres below the lowest part of the lamp,

and the white bands may be internally illuminated.

(2) Where a post of the kind mentioned in paragraph (1) consists of aluminium, concrete or galvanised metal it may remain in its natural colour.

(3) In this paragraph “zebra crossing” has the same meaning as in the 1971 Regulations and “yellow globes” means globes in relation to which Part II of Schedule 2 to the 1971 Regulations is complied with.

Mounting and backing of light signals, matrix signs and warning lights

41.—(1) Light signals such as are prescribed in regulations 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 37 and 38, the matrix signals prescribed in regulation 36 and the warning lights prescribed in regulations 39(2) and 40 may be placed on or near a road only if they are so placed that they face the stream of traffic to which they are intended to convey the warnings, information, requirements, restrictions or prohibitions prescribed by the Regulations.

(2) The containers enclosing the lamps of each of the types of light signals, matrix signs or warning lights mentioned in paragraph (1) shall be coloured black except that, if those containers enclose lamps of the light signals prescribed in paragraph (5) or (7) of regulation 30, or in regulation 34 or 35, the matrix signs prescribed in regulation 36 or the warning lights prescribed in regulation 39(2) and 40, they may be coloured grey instead of black.

(3) Any of the kinds of light signals mentioned in paragraph (1) other than the signals prescribed in regulation 30(7) may be mounted on a backing board, which shall be coloured black and may have a white border not less than 45 nor more than 55 millimetres wide.

(4) In the case of the light signals prescribed in of regulation 30(7) the back of the backing board shown in diagram 3014 may be coloured black or grey.

(5) In the case of the matrix signs prescribed in regulation 36, an identification number may be shown on the front of the backing board below the signal in the manner shown in diagram 6022.

(6) Without prejudice to paragraph (7), where light signals prescribed in any of the regulations specified in paragraph (1) or shown in a diagram in Part I of Schedule 10 or in Schedule 11 are mounted on a post specially provided for the purpose, that part of the post which extends above ground level shall be coloured grey or black and may have one yellow or white band not less than 140 nor more than 160 millimetres deep, the lower edge of the band being not less than 1500 nor more than 1700 millimetres above ground level.

(7) The light signals, matrix signs or warning lights prescribed in regulation 32, instead of being mounted on a post coloured in accordance with paragraph (6), may be mounted on a post coloured yellow (but having no yellow or white band as specified in paragraph (6)) or on a tripod coloured yellow.

Placing of road marking shown in diagram 1001 in conjunction with light signals

42.—(1) The light signals prescribed in paragraph (2), (3) or (7) of regulation 30 may be placed only in conjunction with the road marking shown in diagram 1001, except that this paragraph shall not apply while works which necessitate the temporary removal of that road marking are being executed on a road near the light signals.

(2) Where both primary and secondary signals within the meaning of regulation 33(6) have been erected, the references in paragraph (1) to light signals shall be construed as references to—

(a) both the primary and the secondary signals;

(b) the primary signals operating alone; or

(c) the secondary signals operating alone,

as the case may be.

Placing of road marking shown in diagram 1014 in conjunction with the road marking shown in diagram 1013.1 or 1013.3

43.—(1) At least one road marking of the type shown in diagram 1014 shall be placed in conjunction with a road marking of the type shown in diagram 1013.1 or 1013.3 on the length of carriageway which extends backwards from the commencement of any continuous line marked on the carriageway as a part of the road marking shown in diagram 1013.1 or 1013.3, such commencement being viewed in the direction of travel of a vehicle driven so as to have and keep that continuous line on the right hand or off side thereof in accordance with regulation 26(2)(b).

(2) If more than one road marking of the type shown in diagram 1014 is placed on a length of carriageway, then the road markings shall be so spaced apart that one follows in line behind the other.

Placing of light signals prescribed in regulation 30(5) and in regulation 35 and signs and light signals shown in Schedule 11

44.  The light signals prescribed in regulation 30(5) and regulation 35 and the signs and light signals shown in any diagram in Schedule 11 may be displayed only on or near—

(a) a motorway; or

(b) a dual carriageway road.

45.  The light signals prescribed in regulation 30(5) shall not be displayed over or in relation to a traffic lane at the same time as any sign shown in diagram 6001, 6002, 6003, 6006, 6006.1, 6008, 6009, 6009.1, 6009.2, 6011 or 6012 is also being displayed over or in relation to that same traffic lane and at the same place on that lane.

46.  A sign shown in diagram 6021 or 6031.1 may be displayed only over a traffic lane and a sign shown in diagram 6006, 6006.1, 6006.2, 6008, 6008.1, 6009, 6009.1, 6009.2, 6009.3, 6022 or 6032.1 may be displayed only at the side of the carriageway to which the indications given by the sign relate, or projecting over part of that carriageway, so as to communicate information to drivers in all traffic lanes.

Placing of light signals prescribed in regulation 32

47.  Portable light signals may be placed for the control of vehicular traffic only at a site approved by the traffic authority except—

(a) where the signals are being operated and maintained by and are under the regular supervision of a constable during the progress of a temporary scheme of traffic control;

(b) on a length of road along which—

(i) there is no junction carrying vehicular traffic to or from it; and

(ii) the width of the carriageway is temporarily restricted so as to carry only one line of traffic;

(c) at a level crossing when work in relation to that crossing is being carried out; or

(d) on a road adjacent to the temporary site of road, building or engineering works used for the movement of vehicles, materials, plant or equipment within the site of the works.

Placing of various light signals

48.—(1) The light signals shown in diagram 4004 may be placed only in conjunction with the sign shown in diagram 545 when placed in conjunction with the plate shown in diagram 546 or 547.1.

(2) The light signals shown in diagram 4005 may be placed on or near a road only when the sign shown in diagram 548 in conjunction with the plate shown in diagram 548.1 is placed in advance of those signals.

(3) The light signals shown in diagram 4006 may be placed only in conjunction with the light signals shown in diagram 3014.

(4) The sign shown in diagram 4003 may be placed only in conjunction with the light signals shown in diagram 4002 for the purpose of conveying to pedestrians the indications specified in diagram 4003.

(5) The light signals shown in diagram 4002 may be placed only in conjunction with the light signals prescribed in paragraphs (2) or (3) of regulation 30.

(6) The light signal shown in diagram 776 may be placed only at or near a level crossing and the legend shall be displayed to road traffic in black letters on a red background which is internally illuminated by means of electricity only when a railway vehicle or tramcar has just passed over the level crossing and another is approaching.

Approval of signs and signals

49.—(1) Save as provided in this direction, the light signals prescribed in regulations 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 37 and 38, the matrix signs prescribed in regulation 36, the warning lights prescribed in regulations 39(2) and 40, the audible and tactile signals prescribed in regulation 37, a sign shown in diagram 618.3A, 776 or 2509, any light signals or signs shown in a diagram in Schedule 11, variable message signs and any other signs not continuously in use over a period of 24 hours and which are capable of being brought into and taken out of use by the operation of any electrical or other apparatus may be placed on or near a road only if at the time that they are first placed—

(a) the signal, sign or any apparatus (including the content of all instructions stored in, or executable by it) used in connection with the signal or sign is approved in writing in accordance with the relevant requirements laid down by the Secretary of State; and

(b) in the case of signals prescribed in regulation 30(7) or regulation 38 the signals are to be erected at or near a level crossing, and the site for, and the number and disposition of, those signals has first been approved in writing by or on behalf of the Secretary of State.

(2) Paragraph (1)(b) shall not apply to signals displayed to indicate the effect of Orders made by the Secretary of State under—

(a) section 66 of the British Transport Commission Act 1957(6);

(b) section 124 of the Transport Act 1968(7); or

(c) section 1 of the Level Crossings Act 1983(8).

(3) If, after a signal or sign has been placed in accordance with an approval under paragraph (1), the signal, sign or any apparatus used in connection with the signal or sign is altered, the signal or sign shall not be further used unless that alteration is approved in writing by or on behalf of the Secretary of State.

(4) Paragraphs (1) and (3) shall not apply to variable message signs which are only manually operated without any assistance by electrical or mechanical means.

(5) When any signal or sign has been placed in accordance with an approval under paragraph (1), the signal, the sign or any apparatus used in connection with the signal or sign, including any alterations approved in accordance with paragraph (3), shall be regarded as continuing to be approved until notice is given in writing by the Secretary of State—

(a) to the traffic authority; and

(b) either—

(i) to the supplier of the equipment; or

(ii) where an alteration has been approved in accordance with paragraph (3), to the person who carried out the alteration,

of a date after which the signal, sign or apparatus is no longer to be so regarded.

(6) Where notice is given under paragraph (5) that a signal, sign or any apparatus used in connection with the signal or sign shall no longer be regarded as being approved that signal, sign or apparatus shall be removed from the road on or before the date given in the notice.

Approval of studs

50.—(1) Studs incorporating reflectors, retroreflecting material or a steady or intermittent light source may be placed on a road only if such studs are approved in writing in accordance with requirements laid down by the Secretary of State.

(2) When any stud has been placed in accordance with an approval under paragraph (1), the stud shall be regarded as continuing to be approved until notice is given in writing by the Secretary of State to the supplier and to the traffic authority of a date after which the stud is no longer to be so regarded.

(3) Where notice is given under paragraph (2) that a stud is no longer to be regarded as being approved that stud shall be removed from the road on or before the date given in the notice.

Special directions by the Secretary of State

51.  Nothing in these Directions shall be taken to limit the power of the Secretary of State acting as the appropriate Minister by any special direction to dispense with, add to or modify any of the requirements of these Directions in their application to any particular case.

APPENDIX 1 EXERCISE OF POWERS

1.  The Regulations in Part I of this Instrument are made by the Secretary of State for Transport, the Secretary of State for Scotland and the Secretary of State for Wales—

(a) acting jointly, in exercise of the powers conferred on them by section 64 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984(9) and section 36(5) of the Road Traffic Act 1988(10); and

(b) acting severally, in relation to England, to Scotland and to Wales respectively, in exercise of the powers conferred on them by section 28 of the said Act of 1984 and of all other enabling powers.

2.  The Directions in Part II of this Instrument are given by the said Secretaries of State acting jointly, in exercise of the powers conferred on them by sections 65 and 85(2) of the said Act of 1984.

APPENDIX 2 INSTRUMENTS REVOKED

• Traffic Signs (Speed Limits) Regulations and General Directions 1969(11)

• Traffic Signs (Speed Limits) (Amendment) Regulations and General Directions 1977(12)

• *Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 1981(13)

• *Traffic Signs (Amendment) Regulations 1982(14)

• *Traffic Signs General (Amendment) Directions 1982(15)

• *Traffic Signs General (Amendment) Directions 1983(16)

• *Traffic Signs (Amendment) Regulations 1983(17)

• *Traffic Signs (Amendment) Regulations and General Directions 1984(18)

• Traffic Signs (Amendment) Regulations 1986(19)

• Traffic Signs General (Amendment) Directions 1987(20)

• Traffic Signs (Amendment) Regulations and General Directions 1989(21)

• Traffic Signs (Amendment) Regulations and General Directions 1990(22)

Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Transport

Robert Key

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State

Department of Transport

20th May 1994

Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Scotland

James Douglas-Hamilton

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Scottish Office

25th May 1994

John Redwood

Secretary of State for Wales

26th May 1994

(1)

S.I. 1985/713.

(2)

S.I. 1971/1524.

(3)

Part I of this Instrument.

(4)

1988 c. 52.

(5)

1981 c. 22

(6)

5 & 6 Eliz. 2 c.xxxiii.

(7)

1968 c. 73.

(8)

1983 c. 16.

(9)

1984 c. 27. Section 64(5) was amended by the Road Traffic (Consequential Provisions) Act 1988, Schedule 3; section 65(1) was substituted by the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, Schedule 8, paragraph 28; section 65(1A) was inserted by the Road Traffic Act 1991, Schedule 4, paragraph 29; and section 85(2) was amended by the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, Schedule 8, paragraph 62. For the meaning of “the Ministers”, in section 64(1)(a) and section 65(1), and of “prescribed”, see section 142(1).

(10)

1988 c. 52.

(11)

S.I. 1969/1487.

(12)

S.I. 1977/952.

(13)

S.I. 1981/859.

(14)

S.I. 1982/1879.

(15)

S.I. 1982/1880.

(16)

S.I. 1983/1086.

(17)

S.I. 1983/1088.

(18)

S.I. 1984/966.

(19)

S.I. 1986/1859.

(20)

S.I. 1987/1706.

(21)

S.I. 1989/2139.

(22)

S.I. 1990/704.