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 STEP 4


 * Go to Schedule 3, Part 3, paragraphs 8, 12, 13, 14 and 15.
 * Select the legends 14 "No vehicles", 8 "A time period" and 15 "except for access".
 * Permitted expressions of time periods are found in Schedule 18.
 * Go to Schedule 3, Part 2 and choose the x-height for the plate legend appropriate for the size of roundel (for guidance see Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 3).

STEP 5


 * The sign and associated plate is now complete.
 * Go to Schedule 3, Part 2, Item 11 - Column 6. This column indicates the applicable provisions in Schedule 3, Part 4 that relate to this sign combination. As we have used legend 14, the provision in Schedule 3, Part 4 is paragraph 4.
 * Go to Schedule 3, Part 4, paragraph 4 which lists the illumination requirements for the sign.

STEP 6

(2) When the sign is placed to indicate the point at which a restriction, requirement or prohibition begins or ends, it must be placed as near as practicable to that point. (3) The sign must not be placed unless accompanied by its associated plate. 31
 * Go to Schedule 3, Part 2, Item 11 - Column 7.
 * This column indicates the Schedule 3 General Directions if any applicable to this sign.
 * Go to Schedule 3 Part 5 for the General Directions.
 * Paragraphs 1 and 3 state the following:
 * 1.— (1) The sign must only be placed to indicate the effect of an Act, order, regulation, by-law, resolution or notice which prohibits or restricts the use of the road by traffic.