The complete signs, shown in diagrams 7201, 7201.1 and 7210 to 7240 inclusive, are illustrated in Appendix F. These generally comprise three sign panels, the central panel forming the main sign. The top panels, shown in diagrams 7260 to 7264 inclusive, and the bottom panels, shown in diagrams 7270 to 7275 inclusive, are also illustrated in Appendix F. The combinations of top and bottom panels which may be used with each main sign are shown in the table of combinations accompanying each diagram. Reference should therefore be made to the Regulations when designing any of these signs. Diagram 7201.1 does not have a table of combinations. How sign faces are designed. This chapter does not include the various methods by which signs are constructed and mounted. It supersedes Local Transport Note ‘2/94 directional informatory signs interim design notes’, which was withdrawn in 1997. Chapter 8 (part 1) road works and temporary situations - design (ISBN 9780115530517) Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2021-05-19 06:01:23 Associated-names Great Britain. Department for Transport Boxid IA40116213 Camera USB PTP Class Camera Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier This section covers the design of signs for lane restrictions and lane changes on motorways and all-purpose dual carriageway roads as described in Chapter 8. These signs are shown in diagrams 7201, 7201.1, 7210 to 7240 inclusive and 7260 to 7288 inclusive in Schedule 12 to the Regulations. Other signs in Schedule 12 are detailed in the "P" series of working drawings (see Appendix A).

Figure 2-1 shows how the characters from the various alphabets are placed on the tiles. It can be seen that the lower case letters without ascenders or descenders are centred vertically on the tiles, leaving an equal gap of 2 sw top and bottom. The capital letters and numerals from the Transport alphabets are 5.6 sw high, with a gap to the top of the tile of 0.4 sw. The characters in the Motorway alphabet are 8 sw high and vertically fill the tile. If the Information Provider does not provide a specific attribution statement, you must use the following: The layout of the route symbols should reflect the actual road layout at the junction. However, in many situations it will be appropriate to simplify the design. For example, where the side arm is, in reality, 94° to the vertical it is better to show this as 90° on the sign. Complicated junctions should be indicated on the sign in a manner which can be easily understood by the road user.

About gov.ie

Introduction and an outline of the historical, functional and design aspects of signs. The chapter includes sections dealing with the positioning and mounting of signs. Chapter 2 (in draft) informatory signs The traffic signs manual gives guidance on the use of traffic signs and road markings prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and covers England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Revised editions of the manual will be published here as they are released. The tile height for any alphabet is twice the x-height (i.e. 8 sw). Thus for an x-height of 250 mm the tile height is 500 mm. For the two motorway alphabets, where there are no lower case letters, the units of measurement are still x-heights and stroke widths. Thus if the x-height of the main sign is 300 mm the tile height for both the Transport Medium and Motorway alphabets is 600 mm.

Chapter 2 is currently a work in progress. It will contain advice on the design and use of directional signs, and also other informatory signs such as home zone signs. Due to the amount of work required to complete chapter 2, it is intended that interim advice on individual topics will be made available as and when completed. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. This licence does NOT cover:Words are formed by butting the letter tiles together. The tile widths, listed in Appendix C, have been designed to ensure the correct spacing of the letters. However, for certain combinations of letters the tile widths have to be adjusted and these special tile widths are also specified in Appendix C. The current advice on the design and use of directional informatory signs is published in Local Transport Note ( LTN) 1/94. Also available is the latest list of primary destinations in England (PDF, 64.4KB), which supersedes the information in LTN 1/94. Chapter 3 regulatory signs (ISBN 9780115529252) English: UK Traffic Signs Manual - Chapter 7 -The Design of Traffic Signs 2013; This document no longer necessarily represents current practice, as it relates to an earlier version of the regulations (TSGRD 2002 as amended at publication date) rather than the current TSRGD 2016 regulations. It should not be used for actual design or operational use without consulting a more recent edition. Road markings serve a very important function in conveying to road users information and requirements which might not be possible using upright signs. They have the advantage that they can often be seen when a verge-mounted sign is obscured, and, unlike such signs, they can provide a continuing message. Chapter 6 traffic control (ISBN 9780115537448) To ensure correct letter spacing when forming a word, the characters in each alphabet are placed on imaginary tiles. The tiles vary in width, according to the size of the character, and have a fixed height which ensures correct line spacing. All design spaces are measured to the edge of the tiles and not to the actual characters, unless special rules state otherwise. Tile outlines must not appear on the finished sign.

departmental or public sector organisation logos, crests and the Royal Arms except where they form an integral part of a document or dataset; Warning signs are used to alert drivers to potential danger ahead. They indicate a need for special caution by road users and may require a reduction in speed or some other manoeuvre. This reprinted edition includes 4 minor amendments and addition of Appendix A, note 7. Chapter 5 road markings (ISBN 9780115524790)The number of lines of legend in the top panel will depend on the overall width of the sign. Where the top panel is the critical element in determining the width of the sign, the legend should be on two lines if this results in a reduction in the overall size of the sign, or where the width of the sign needs to be kept to a minimum for siting purposes.