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Title Report of the Traffic Signs Committee, 18th April 1963
Author Ministry of Transport: Traffic Signs Comittee
Year 1963
Publisher H. M. S. O.
Location London
Source pdf
Progress Proofread—All pages of the work proper are proofread, but not all are validated
Transclusion Index not transcluded or unreviewed

Contents

  1. Paragraph No.
  2. Terms of Reference0001000
  3. Method of Working0002000
  4. Scope of the Review003–005
  5. Synopsis of Principal Recommendations006–022
  6. Introduction023–039
  7. Present and Future Needs023–025
  8. General Principles0002600
  9. Criticisms of Existing United Kingdom Signs027–028
  10. Signing Systems Abroad029–032
  11. Comparison of Systems033–035
  12. Preference for 1949 Protocol System036–039
  13. General Design Considerations040–049
  14. Lettering040–044
  15. Colour and Shape045–048
  16. Size0004900
  17. Review of Signs050–256
  18. A. Signs Giving Definite Instructions051–087
  19. (a) Mandatory signs051–062
  20. (b) Prohibitory signs063–082
  21. (c) Waiting restriction and limited parking signs083–087
  22. B. Warning Signs088–129
  23. C. Informatory Signs130–191
  24. (a) Directional signs131–160
  25. Origin of present system0013200
  26. The influence of motorway signs0013300
  27. Requirements of the Protocol0013400
  28. Criticisms of present signs0013500
  29. General changes advocated0013600
  30. The selection of Primary routes0013700
  31. Primary routes in urban areas0013800
  32. Colour of Primary route signs139–140
  33. Lettering0014100
  34. Variations in letter size on a single sign0014200
  35. Route numbers0014300
  36. Route symbols0014400
  37. Chequer symbol0014500
  38. The selection of place names on directional signs0014600
  39. Design rules for directional signs0014700
  40. Sign types0014800
  41. Standards of directional signposting0014900
  42. Advance direction signs0015000
  43. Local advance direction signs0015100
  44. Direction signs0015200
  45. Urban direction signs0015300
  46. Route confirmatory signs0015400
  47. Ring Roads0015500
  48. Use of local junction names on directional signs0015600
  49. Place name signs157–158
  50. Footpaths and bridleways0015900
  51. Roads used as public paths0016000
  52. (b) Other informatory signs161–191
  53. D. Temporary Signs192–208
  54. (a) Signs required by obstructions on the highway192–202
  55. Road works192–198
  56. Accidents and emergencies199–202
  57. (b) Signs erected by the motoring organisations203–204
  58. (c) Signs erected by the police0020500
  59. (d) Signs erected by highway authorities0020600
  60. (e) Other temporary signs prescribed in the Regulations207–208
  61. E. Miscellaneous Signs209–217
  62. (a) Bollards209–212
  63. (b) Refuge indicator lamps0021300
  64. (c) Traffic cones0021400
  65. (d) Bus stop signs0021500
  66. (e) Street name plates and numbering of premises0021600
  67. (f) Signs indicating services in by-passed towns and villages0021700
  68. F. Authorised Signs218–220
  69. G. Carriageway Markings221–244
  70. (a) Types of marking0022200
  71. (b) Transverse markings223–225
  72. Broken white lines0022400
  73. Continuous white lines0022500
  74. (c) Longitudinal markings226–230
  75. The double white line system0022600
  76. Hazard warning markings0022700
  77. Lane lines0022800
  78. Edge of carriageway marking0022900
  79. Continuous yellow line0023000
  80. (d) Other markings231–237
  81. (e) Colour of markings238–239
  82. (f) Surface texture of markings and the use of steel studs and plates0024000
  83. (g) Higher standards of road marking241–243
  84. (h) Maintenance0024400
  85. H. Traffic Signals245–251
  86. I. Pedestrian Crossings252–256
  87. The present position0025200
  88. Stud markings0025300
  89. Zebra markings0025400
  90. Beacons255–256
  91. Other Considerations257–293
  92. A. Illumination257–263
  93. B. Siting and Mounting264–280
  94. Distance and spacing264–267
  95. Height0026800
  96. Position in relation to the carriageway269–272
  97. Alignment273–274
  98. Method of mounting275–276
  99. Overhead mounting0027700
  100. Duplication of signs278–279
  101. Position of directional signs in relation to junctions0028000
  102. C. Three-dimensional Aspects of Sign Design281–282
  103. Ministers' control0028100
  104. Appearance of the backs of signs0028200
  105. D. Materials for Sign Construction283–284
  106. E. Maintenance285–290
  107. F. Sign Clutter291–293
  108. Administration294–305
  109. A. General Considerations and Recommendations294–300
  110. B. Change-over to Recommended Signs301–304
  111. C. Change-over Publicity0030500
  112. Detailed Summary of Recommendations
  113. Acknowledgments
  114. Appendices
  115. I.List of Organisations Consulted
  116. II.Illustrations of Recommended Signs
  117. III.Two Protocol Signs not Recommended
  118. IV.Standard Colours to be used for Signs, Posts and Fittings
  119. V.Table of Letter Heights for Directional Signs
  120. VI.Table of Sizes for Warning, Mandatory and Prohibitory Signs
  121. VII.Table of Siting Distances for Advance Direction and Warning Signs
  122. VIII.Rules for the Design of Road Signs
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