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 171. In our section on waiting restriction and parking signs (paragraph 85 (vii)) we have recommended the use of the sign at figure 115 to indicate designated street parking places. We consider that it should also be used in place of the Lay-by sign (Regs. 415). Where it is desirable to give the distance to the lay-by this should be given by a plate (figure 71 or 72) below the sign.

Since we have recommended more frequent use of mileages on direction signs and route confirmatory signs we see no need for them to be given at lay-bys.

Where a lay-by is divided from the carriageway by a wide verge the sign (figure 115) should include a horizontal arrow below the letter P and be placed at the entrance to the lay-by.

172. The object of this sign is to indicate from a distance to drivers approaching each other the point where a normally single track road becomes wide enough for them to pass. The diamond shape of the existing sign greatly assists drivers in recognising it from a distance and as the sign is of limited application only we recommend no change.

173. We recommend the sign at figure 97. We think it illogical and unnecessary to place these arrows in a blue mandatory circle, as is sometimes done on the Continent, since the sign is not mandatory but permissive.

174. We recommend that these be indicated by the signs at figures 106, 107 and 108.

175. It could be maintained that signs to lavatories are entirely a local authority matter and should not be prescribed by central authority in Regulations concerning traffic signs. The whereabouts of lavatories is, however, very much a matter of concern to those travelling by road, a concern which is shared by local authorities in their quest to prevent a misuse of the roadside, and particularly the land adjoining lay-bys. It is therefore important to drivers and indeed to all road users, that the existence of lavatories near to public highways should be indicated with as much clarity as possible.

Since no internationally known symbol is available we suggest use of the word 'Toilet' which we believe to be sufficiently well known abroad to be