Appendix Four - Useful links

To help event promoters, the following links are provided. (Web links are valid at the time of writing this document; November 2009).

The Traffic Signs Manual – Guidance on the use of lawful signs.

http://www.dft.gov.uk/publications/traffic-signs-manual/

Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002 – regulations pertaining to the use of signs.

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3113/contents/made

Hampshire County Councils website listing all known road works and closures.

http://www3.hants.gov.uk/roads/hampshire-roadworks.htm

The Home Office Website – The “Good Practice Safety Guide: for small and sporting events taking place on the highway, roads and public places” can be downloaded from here.

http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/

Details on the New Roads & Street Works Act 1991 and National Highway Sector Scheme qualifications can be found using most search engines.