Reducing sign clutter
Traffic Advisory Leaflet 01/13
Document Status
Withdrawn, Document not available for download
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Series
Traffic Advisory Leaflet
Abstract
Provides practical advice for reducing sign clutter and aims to minimise the impact of traffic signs on the environment without compromising safety. Recommends regular auditing of traffic signs, traffic signals and road markings with a view to removing unlawful traffic signs. Also provides clarification for different types of signs, size, placement, mounting, lighting, the use of yellow backing boards and traffic signals. Includes case studies.
Subjects
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Traffic signals
- Transport facilities
- Legal issues and management
- Roads
- Design work/drawings
Publisher History
The Department for Transport is a UK Government department that provides leadership across the transport sector to achieve its objectives, working with regional, local and private sector partners to deliver many of the services. These activities were formerly carried out by the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.
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