Traffic Signs Manual (2008)
Department of Transport , Department for Regional Development (Northern Ireland), Scottish Executive, Welsh Assembly Government
Chapter 3
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Traffic
Signs
Manual
CHAPTER
3

Regulatory Signs

2008


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Chapter 3

Regulatory Signs

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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
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Traffic Signs Manual

Chapter 3

CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION 5
2. LEGAL 9
3. STOP AND GIVE WAY SIGNS 11
4. COMPULSORY AND PROHIBITED MOVEMENTS 16
5. PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC 30
6. PROHIBITION OF WAITING AND LOADING 42
7. ON-STREET PARKING AND LOADING 54
8. VERGE OR FOOTWAY PARKING 70
9. CLEARWAY AND NO STOPPING SIGNS 76
10. RED ROUTES 83
11. PEDESTRIAN ZONES 88
12. CONTROLLED PARKING ZONES 96
13. RESTRICTED PARKING ZONES 102
14. SPEED LIMITS 105
15. BUS LANES AND GATES 130
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
APPENDIX D: Northern Ireland variations 169
APPENDIX E: Index of diagram numbers 173
INDEX 176

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 with the signing of speed limits.

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