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 number shown in characters of the proportion and form shown in Parts I and III of Schedule 7 and in the case of a sign shown in diagrams 718 10 723 and 728.1 where a non-primary route joins a primary route the appropriate route number shall be shown in yellow on a green panel:

Provided that if, in any circumstances other than those mentioned above in this sub-paragraph there is indicated on a sign shown in diagrams 701 to 712.1. 714,715, 718 to 723,724.2 and 728.1, a motorway route number, that number may be shown in white on a blue panel;

(m) in the signs shown in diagrams 701 to 716,718 to 725,727 to 733.1,734.8. 737.1, 739, 741 to 745, 747 to 759, 818.1, 819, 838.1, 841 10 842.4.903.1 to 911 and 915 to 916.1 the appropriate route numbers, place names, route symbols, junction numbers and distances (other than the mileages in diagrams 702, 702.1, 905, 906, 906.2, 908.1 and 908.2) shall, subject to the preceding provisions of this paragraph, be varied, and the words "Other routes" or as the case may be, Ring road"may be substituted for the place name, having regard to the place where any such sign is erected;

(n) in the signs shown in diagrams 728 10 732.1 there may be substituted for, or added to the place name the words "Tourist information", "Toilets" "Ladies toilet", "Mens toilet". "Airport", "Station", "Bus Station", "Coach Station", "Country park" or "Public Telephone", or any of the following symbols, that is to say, the aircraft shown in diagram 733, the white or red symboi indicating British Railways and shown in diagram 734.), the red circle and bar on white indicating London Transport and shown in diagram 734.4, the parking symbol shown in diagram 734.8, the telephone handset shown in diagram: 734.6. the disabled person symbol shown in diagram 736.1, the building shown in diagram 747, the building shown in diagram 748. the tent and caravan symbol shown in diagram 750, the youth hostel symbol shown in diagram 752, the picnic site symbol shown in diagram 752.1 or the black on white letter '1' shown in diagram 758.

(2) Where overall dimensions are shown in Schedule 1 for any such sign as is mentioned in the preceding paragraph and the sign is varied in accordance with that paragraph, the overall dimensions may be varied in so far as is necessary to give effect to that variation.

(3) In the sign shown in diagram 536 the number of bells shall be increased or decreased according to the width of the road over which it is placed, and in each of the signs shown in diagrams 534.1 to 535.1 the safe height shown on the sign shall be varied where necessary so that it is between 1 foot 3 inches and 2 feet less than the height of the lowest part of the overhead wire, of which it gives warning: over the highest part of the surface of the carriageway beneath the said wire.

(4) The signs shown in diagrams 732, 733, 734.8 to 737.1,739, 741 to 745, 805 except when varied to convey a condition). 814,820 to 822, 833 10 836 and 916.1, when erected in Wales may show the information contained on the sign in both the English and Welsh languages:

Provided that

(a) except in the case of the signs shown in diagrams 743.1 and 744.1 names indicating the location of a place shall be those in common usage in the English language:

(b) all information shown on any such sign as is mentioned in this paragraph shall be shown in both the English and Welsh languages:

(c) one language version of each item of information shall be placed immediately above the other language version of that item: and