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1 NOTE: You can download the latest version of this Traffic Signs Manual Chapter and all other Traffic Signs Manual chapters from: 35052 tsoDfT 11mm SPINE. Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 3. 3. Chapter . Regulatory Signs explains the correct use of Regulatory Signs prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations. These include prohibited turns, waiting and loading restrictions and bus and cycle lanes. There is also a comprehensive section dealing Traffic with the signing of speed limits. Signs Manual 2008. ISBN 978 0 11 552925 2. Regulatory Signs 2008. 407866_Traffic Signs_Cover /. 35052 tsoDfT 11mm SPINE. Published by TSO (The Stationery Office) and available from: Online Mail, telephone, fax and email TSO, PO Box 29, Norwich, NR3 1GN. Telephone orders/general enquiries: 0870 600 5522.

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3 Scottish Executive Regulatory Signs Welsh Assembly Government Chapter 3. Manual Signs Traffic London:TSO. 407866_Traffic Signs_Text / Sig: 1 / Plate A. Traffic Signs Manual 2008. Contents of Chapters 1-8. Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Directional Informatory Signs on Motorways and All-Purpose Roads *. Chapter 3 Regulatory Signs Chapter 4 Warning Signs Chapter 5 Road Markings Chapter 6 Illumination of Traffic Signs *. Chapter 7 The Design of Traffic Signs Chapter 8 Traffic Safety Measures and Signs for Road Works and Temporary Situations * To be published Published for the Department for Transport under licence from the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office Crown copyright, 2008. Copyright in the typographical arrangement rests with the Crown.

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5 Second impression 2008. Printed in Great Britain on paper containing at least 75% recycled fibre. 407866_Traffic Signs_Text / Sig: 2 / Plate A. 3. 130 15. BUS LANES AND GATES Traffic Signs Manual 105 14. SPEED LIMITS. 102 13. RESTRICTED PARKING ZONES. 96 12. CONTROLLED PARKING ZONES. 88 11. PEDESTRIAN ZONES. 83 10. RED ROUTES. 76 9. CLEARWAY AND NO STOPPING Signs . Chapter 3. 70 8. VERGE OR FOOTWAY PARKING. CONTENTS. 54 7. ON-STREET PARKING AND LOADING. 42 6. PROHIBITION OF WAITING AND LOADING. 30 5. PROHIBITION OF Traffic 1. INTRODUCTION 5. 16 4. COMPULSORY AND PROHIBITED MOVEMENTS 2. LEGAL 9. 11 3. STOP AND GIVE WAY Signs 3. STOP AND GIVE WAY Signs 11. 9 2. LEGAL 4. COMPULSORY AND PROHIBITED MOVEMENTS 16. 5 1. INTRODUCTION 5. PROHIBITION OF Traffic 30.

6 6. PROHIBITION OF WAITING AND LOADING 42. 7. ON-STREET PARKING AND LOADING 54. CONTENTS 8. VERGE OR FOOTWAY PARKING 70. 9. CLEARWAY AND NO STOPPING Signs 76. Chapter 3. 10. RED ROUTES 83. 11. PEDESTRIAN ZONES 88. 12. CONTROLLED PARKING ZONES 96. 13. RESTRICTED PARKING ZONES 102. 14. SPEED LIMITS 105. Traffic Signs Manual 15. BUS LANES AND GATES 130. 3. 407866_Traffic Signs_Text / Sig: 2 / Plate A. 407866_Traffic Signs_Text / Sig: 2 / Plate B. 4. CONTENTS. 16. TRAM Signs 142. 17. CYCLE FACILITIES 146. 18. LANE CONTROL SIGNALS AND Signs FOR TIDAL FLOW 156. APPENDIX A: Sizes of Signs 160. APPENDIX B: Variation of numerals as prescribed by Schedule 16 to the Regulations 167. APPENDIX C: Schedule 19 (Part I) to the Regulations: Significance of bus stop and bus stand clearway markings 168.

7 APPENDIX D: Northern Ireland variations 169. APPENDIX E: Index of diagram numbers 173. INDEX 176. 176 INDEX. 173 APPENDIX E: Index of diagram numbers 169 APPENDIX D: Northern Ireland variations 168 Significance of bus stop and bus stand clearway markings APPENDIX C: Schedule 19 (Part I) to the Regulations: 167 APPENDIX B: Variation of numerals as prescribed by Schedule 16 to the Regulations 160 APPENDIX A: Sizes of Signs 156 18. LANE CONTROL SIGNALS AND Signs FOR TIDAL FLOW. 146 17. CYCLE FACILITIES. 142 16. TRAM Signs . CONTENTS. 4. 407866_Traffic Signs_Text / Sig: 2 / Plate B. 407866_Traffic Signs_Text / Sig: 3 / Plate A. 5. 1 INTRODUCTION. banned left or right turns or U-turns. Other Regulatory Schedule is a reference to a diagram or schedule in on Signs which prohibit a specific manoeuvre, Wales.

8 Reference to a diagram number or to a GENERAL those Regulations. In Northern Ireland the relevant indicates the prohibition; diagonal bars are used only amended), applicable to England, Scotland and legislation is the Traffic Signs Regulations (Northern mostly circular and have a red border. The red ring Regulations and General Directions 2002 (as The Traffic Signs Manual is intended to give Ireland) 1997. Diagram and regulation numbering generally tell drivers what they must not do, are Directions is a reference to the Traffic Signs advice to Traffic authorities and their agents on the occasionally differs in these Regulations (see triangular GIVE WAY sign . Prohibitory Signs , which Any reference to the Regulations or the correct use of Signs and road markings.)

9 Mandatory Appendix D) and there are no General Directions. exceptions are the octagonal red STOP sign and the requirements are set out in the current version of sign layouts, meanings and permitted variants to certain classes of Traffic ( buses only). The by the Stationery Office. the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions; are generally similar but can vary; where the NI. drivers must do ( keep left) or a facility available the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, published nothing in the Manual can override these. The advice Regulations apply, the designer is advised to read background. They usually indicate something all Standards and Advice Notes. These can be found in is given to assist authorities in the discharge of their them in conjunction with the Manual .

10 Not all circular with a white border and symbol on a blue be helpful, reference is made to Departmental duties under section 122 of the Road Traffic Signs referred to in the text are included in the NI. or indicate a prohibition. Positive Signs are generally Where more detailed background information might Regulation Act 1984 and Part 2 of the Traffic Regulations. References to directions are not Regulatory Signs either give positive instructions a reference to a section in this Chapter of the Manual . Management Act 2004. Subject always to compliance applicable in Northern Ireland; where these are reference to a section , unless otherwise stated, is with the Directions, which, except in Northern referred to, advice should be sought from the Left and mini-roundabout Signs .