Contents
Paragraph No. Terms of Reference 1 Method of Working 2 Scope of the Review 3–5 Synopsis of Principal Recommendations 6–22 Introduction 23–39 Present and Future Needs 23–25 General Principles 26 Criticisms of Existing United Kingdom Signs 27–28 Signing Systems Abroad 29–32 Comparison of Systems 33–35 Preference for 1949 Protocol System 36–39 General Design Considerations 40–49 Lettering 40–44 Colour and Shape 45–48 Size 49 Review of Signs 50–256 A. Signs Giving Definite Instructions 51–87 (a) Mandatory signs 51–62 (b) Prohibitory signs 63–82 (c) Waiting restriction and limited parking signs 83–87 B. Warning Signs 88–129 C. Informatory Signs 130–191 (a) Directional signs 131–160 Origin of present system 132 The influence of motorway signs 133 Requirements of the Protocol 134 Criticisms of present signs 135 General changes advocated 136 The selection of Primary routes 137 Primary routes in urban areas 138 Colour of Primary route signs 139–140 Lettering 141 Variations in letter size on a single sign 142 Route numbers 143 Route symbols 144 Chequer symbol 145 The selection of place names on directional signs 146 Design rules for directional signs 147
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