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 (f) The substitution of black letters on a white ground for white letters on a blue ground on mandatory signs of the type “Turn Left,” “Keep Left,” etc. (Paragraphs go to 95.)

(g) The addition of the “torch symbol” to the sign “Stop, Children Crossing.” (Paragraph 97. )

(h) The substitution of the sign “Stop for Weight Check” in place of “Stop, Road Traffic Officer.” (Paragraph 98.)

(i) The substitution of larger “Stop” and “Go” signs for existing signs of this type. (Paragraph 99.) i

(j) Removal of the red triangle from “Hospital,” “Keep to Nearside Lane Except when Overtaking,” and “No Through Road” signs. (Paragraphs 129 to 131.)

(k) Substitution of black on white for white on blue in signs “Cyclists Only,” “Cyclists and Service Road.” (Paragraphs 133 and 134.)

(l) Marking of intermittent centre line with 9 ft. mark, 9 ft. gap, and discontinuance of three-lane markings on two way carriageways. (Paragraph 150.)

(m) Replacement of existing signs “Turn Left” and “No Right Turn ” attached to traffic light signal heads, by larger signs now recommended. (Paragraph 176.)

(n) The illumination of all pedestrian crossing beacons. At the same time effect should be given to our recommendations on carriageway markings at pedestrian crossings. (Paragraphs 180 and 181.)

In category (2) we place the following:

(a) The fitting of reflecting lenses to warning signs on unlighted roads where direct illumination is not practicable. (Paragraphs 24 and 26.)

(b) The abandonment of yellow colour in carriageway markings. (Paragraphs 153 and 165.)

Any alterations of existing signs which are not specifically referred to under (1) or (2) may be assumed to be in category (3).

Except where we make a specific recommendation to the contrary, it is our intention that the withdrawal of any authorisation in consequence of our recommendations should not invalidate traffic signs lawfully placed on or near the highway prior to the withdrawal of the covering authorisation, and we recommend that any Regulations which may be made consequent on submission of this Report should make provision accordingly.

II. ROADSIDE TRAFFIC SIGNS

Classes of signs discussed

16. The term “roadside traffic signs” was adopted by the 1933 Committee as including all traffic signs except light signals and white lines and other markings on the carriageway. Roadside signs were sub-divided into “warning,” “prohibitory,” “mandatory” and “informative” signs. We have found it convenient to retain that classification, and to discuss light signals (and signs attached thereto), white lines and other markings on the carriageway and footpath, and the signs and markings to be used at t pedestrian crossings, in separate sections of our Report.