Maintenance of Non Illuminated Traffic Signs
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 the Highway Authority for highway purposes.
2. Relevant Legislation
2.1 Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980 imposes a duty on the Highway Authority (Hampshire County Council) to maintain those roads which are maintainable at public expense.
3. Policy
3.1 The County Council shall clean all signs on category 2 roads every two years. Other signs requiring cleaning shall be identified using a system of regular highway inspections. Signs on class 2 roads that require additional cleaning shall also be identified using a system of regular highway inspections.
3.2 The County Council shall paint or treat sign posts as required but at a minimum frequency of once every ten years.
Version No: 1.0
Effective: From - 21/04/2004
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