7. Signing and marking roads
All traffic signs placed on public roads must be designed and displayed in accordance with the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions and shall be used in accordance with the Department for Transport guidelines.
For signs with supplementary plates a detailed drawing of the sign shall be submitted to, and approved by, us.
All traffic signs shall be made in accordance with BS EN 12899-1:2007 and its National Annex with a ‘CE’ mark on the rear. A sign made in micro prismatic material shall be in accordance with BS 8408:2005.
All traffic signs shall have a minimum guaranteed lifespan of seven years. For Class 1 or micro prismatic materials, the minimum guaranteed lifespan shall be 10 years.
Temporary signs for events or new housing on public roads shall be in accordance with the Department for Transport guidelines and applications shall be made to, and approved by, us. Please apply for temporary event or housing development signs.
Consideration should be given to keeping the number of temporary signs to a minimum on the public roads to avoid confusion.
Road markings
All markings on roads shall be in accordance with BS EN 1436:2018 and shall conform with the stated minimum standards of performance for a minimum period of two years from the date of application.