17.38
The major change in this area is the removal of statutory type approval. In recent years it had become clear that the existing self-certification system had not kept pace with developments in the industry, and was in need of reform. Following the recommendations of the Traffic Signs Policy Review, the Government decided to remove the statutory type approval requirement from TSRGD.
17.39
New Pelican crossings cannot be installed after October 2016. Their numbers have been in decline as authorities choose to install more modern crossings instead. With improvements in detector technology, and the development of countdown signals, the Department felt it had become appropriate to remove the Pelican crossing from legislation.
17.40
It is important to note that this does not affect existing Pelican crossings, which can stay in place until the equipment becomes life-expired.
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