Guidelines on the correct use of regulatory signs prescribed by the traffic signs regulations. These include prohibited turns, waiting and loading restrictions, bus and cycle lanes etc. There is also a comprehensive section dealing with the signing of speed limits. Chapter 4 warning signs (ISBN 9780115524110) At the DfT's Technical Working Party meeting in December, Simon Morgan praised the publication on behalf of Institute of Highway Engineers: '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.' 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 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. 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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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 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) 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. How sign faces are designed. This chapter does not include the various methods by which signs are constructed and mounted. It supersedes Local Transport Note ‘2/94 directional informatory signs interim design notes’, which was withdrawn in 1997. Chapter 8 (part 1) road works and temporary situations - design (ISBN 9780115530517)

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). Warning signs are used to alert drivers to potential danger ahead. They indicate a need for special caution by road users and may require a reduction in speed or some other manoeuvre. This reprinted edition includes 4 minor amendments and addition of Appendix A, note 7. Chapter 5 road markings (ISBN 9780115524790) The current advice on the design and use of directional informatory signs is published in Local Transport Note ( LTN) 1/94. Also available is the latest list of primary destinations in England (PDF, 64.4KB), which supersedes the information in LTN 1/94. Chapter 3 regulatory signs (ISBN 9780115529252) 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.”Traffic lights and crossings are a key tool in managing traffic. This chapter provides technical advice on designing traffic light junctions, crossings, and other types of traffic control. It supersedes the advice given in a range of traffic advisory leaflets and local transport notes. Chapter 7 the design of traffic signs (ISBN 9780115524806)