Traffic Control: A traffic systems companion to the DfT Traffic Signs Manual - Chapter 6

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At the DfT’s Technical Working Party meeting in December, Simon Morgan praised the publication on behalf of IHE, “The new Chapter 6 is an excellent and comprehensive document covering in commendable detail both traffic signals in urban situations and all types pedestrian, cycle and equestrian crossing. Everyone at DfT involved in its production should be congratulated.” 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

Mandatory requirements are set out in the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016 (as amended) (TSRGD). The Traffic Signs Manual offers advice to traffic authorities and their contractors, designers and managing agents in the United Kingdom, on the correct use of traffic signs and road markings on the highway network.

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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) 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 advice is given to assist authorities in the discharge of their duties under section 122 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and Part 2 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 in England and under Part 1 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984

For junctions on roads with speed limits above 40mph, the advice given in Highways England’s Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) may be more appropriate. The DfT have recently published Chapter Six of the Traffic Signs Manual. The new Chapter 6 (Traffic Control) contains advice recommended for those designing traffic signal junctions and crossings on roads with a speed limit of 40 mph and under, particularly in urban areas. It also provides advice on the design of wig‑wag signals, tram signals and lane control signals.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.