Non Illuminated Traffic Sign Materials & Construction
1. Introduction
1.1 This policy covers non-illuminated traffic signs which may be regulatory, warning, direction signs or advice and information signs placed by Highway Authority for highway purposes.
2. Relevant Legislation
2.1 The provisions of the Traffic Signs Regulation and General Direction (TSRD) apply.
3. Policy
3.1 The County Council as Highway Authority shall ensure that:
3.2 Sign faces shall be comprised of a class 1 High Illumination, retro reflective material complying with BS873 Part 6.
3.3 Where there is a history of damage or theft of signs consideration shall be given to the use of anti theft devices or using low value materials for the sign backing.
3.4 Construction of non illuminated signs shall be carried out in accordance with Hampshire County Council’s standard details.
3.5 Any signs mounted on posts larger than 150mm in diameter on high speed roads shall have appropriate safety fence protection.
Version No: 1.0
Effective: From - 21/04/2004
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