Page:UK Traffic Signs Manual - Chapter 8 - Part 2- Traffic Safety Measures and Signs for Road Works and Temporary Situations) - Operations 2009.pdf/69

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GENERAL VEHICLE ISSUES

O5.9.7 In those locations where the procedure described in paragraph [[../O5.9.6 is not practicable, either the works vehicle should be afforded impact protection and be fitted with a light arrow sign, or an approved closure employing either the police, traffic officers or the Mobile Carriageway Closure technique (see Section O11) should be used.

O5.9.8 For the purpose of activities involving vehicles, the area within the taper should be treated as a live lane.

O5.9.9 Vehicles which are located outside the works area and are engaged in the installation and removal of traffic management equipment adjacent to live lanes should face in the direction of the traffic at all times.

O5.9.10 Trailers shall not be used for temporary traffic management operations which involve reversing.


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