DfT Circular 01/2016 The Traffic Signs Regulations and ...

DfT Circular 01/2016

The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016

May 2016 Version 2

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Contents

1. Foreword: Andrew Jones MP.............................................................. 6

2. Introduction ......................................................................................... 7 Reducing sign clutter ...................................................................................... 8 How will the new TSRGD help deliver less clutter? ........................................ 9

3. General changes in TSRGD 2016 .................................................... 11 Proportion and form of letters, numerals and other characters ..................... 11 Bilingual signs and use of Scottish Gaelic on directional signs..................... 11 Permitted expressions of days, dates, times, time periods & time limits ....... 12 Permitted expressions of distance ................................................................ 12 Removal of directions ................................................................................... 14 Repeater signs.............................................................................................. 14 Broken links between signs and markings .................................................... 14 Parking bays ................................................................................................. 15 20 mph zones ............................................................................................... 15 Temporary signs ........................................................................................... 16 Sign illumination............................................................................................ 16 Tourist signing .............................................................................................. 17 Traffic orders................................................................................................. 19 Type approval of traffic signal approval equipment....................................... 19 Variable message signs................................................................................ 20

4. Schedule 1 ? Definitions ................................................................... 21

5. Schedule 2 - Signs that warn of hazards and signs for bridges and other structures ........................................................................................ 22

The new structure ......................................................................................... 22 Changes in TSRGD 2016 ............................................................................. 23 The policy context ......................................................................................... 24 Worked example........................................................................................... 25

6. Schedule 3 - Upright signs that indicate regulatory requirements for moving traffic ........................................................................................... 27

The new structure ......................................................................................... 27 Changes in TSRGD 2016 ............................................................................. 28 The policy context ......................................................................................... 29 Worked example........................................................................................... 30

7. Schedule 4 - Upright signs that control waiting, loading and parking along a road ............................................................................................. 32

The new structure ......................................................................................... 32 Changes in TSRGD 2016 ............................................................................. 33 The policy context ......................................................................................... 34 Worked example........................................................................................... 35

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8. Schedule 5 - Signs to indicate parking places and areas subject to parking controls ....................................................................................... 37

The new structure ......................................................................................... 37 Changes in TSRGD 2016 ............................................................................. 37

9. Schedule 6 - Upright signs for red routes ......................................... 39 The new structure ......................................................................................... 39 The policy context ......................................................................................... 39

10. Schedule 7 ? Road markings and miscellaneous upright signs that indicate stopping, waiting, loading and parking controls ......................... 40

The new structure ......................................................................................... 40 Changes in TSRGD 2016 ............................................................................. 41

11. Schedule 8 - Signs indicating the entrance to and end of a pedestrian, or pedestrian and cycle zones, and signs for charging schemes .................................................................................................. 42

The new structure ......................................................................................... 42 Changes in TSRGD 2016 ............................................................................. 42

12. Schedule 9 ? Regulatory signs at junctions and miscellaneous regulatory signs ....................................................................................... 44

The new structure ......................................................................................... 44 Changes in TSRGD 2016 ............................................................................. 44

13. Schedule 10 - Signs for speed limits................................................. 47 The new structure ......................................................................................... 47 Changes in TSRGD 2016 ............................................................................. 47 The policy context ......................................................................................... 48

14. Schedule 11 - Signs that give information, are advisory or guide traffic 49

The new structure ......................................................................................... 49 Changes in TSRGD 2016 ............................................................................. 50

15. Schedule 12 - Directional signs ........................................................ 52 The new structure ......................................................................................... 52 Changes in TSRGD 2016 ............................................................................. 55 Worked example........................................................................................... 56

16. Schedule 13 - Signs only for use in temporary situations ................. 59 The new structure ......................................................................................... 59 Changes in TSRGD 2016 ............................................................................. 60

17. Schedule 14 ? Signs for traffic control by light signals, signs for crossings, and signs for lane control ....................................................... 62

The new structure ......................................................................................... 62 Changes in TSRGD 2016 ............................................................................. 63 The policy context ......................................................................................... 66

18. Schedule 15 - Matrix signs and light signals for the control of moving traffic on motorways and dual carriageway roads ................................... 68

The new structure ......................................................................................... 68

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Changes in TSRGD 2016 ............................................................................. 69 The policy context ......................................................................................... 69 19. Schedule 16 - Variable message signs............................................. 70 The new structure ......................................................................................... 70 Changes in TSRGD 2016 ............................................................................. 70 The policy context ......................................................................................... 70 20. Schedule 17 ? Letters, numerals and other character ...................... 71 The new structure ......................................................................................... 71 21. Schedule 18 ? Permitted Expressions of Time, Distance and Parking Restrictions .............................................................................................. 72 The new structure ......................................................................................... 72 22. Annex A............................................................................................. 73 Overview of the changes between TSRGD 2002 and TSRGD 2016 ............ 73 23. Annex B............................................................................................. 80 Mapping TSRGD Pre-2016 to TSRGD 2016 ................................................ 80

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