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PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC The sign to diagram 622.2 is used to indicate the termination of the restriction signed by diagram 622.1A. There is no specific requirement to provide end of restriction signs and they would have little value where there are no exceptions to the goods vehicle prohibition. However, where there are exceptions, for example to allow loading, it is helpful to the driver to know where the restriction ends and hence where it becomes lawful to park the vehicle in an appropriate place (for purposes other than loading) without contravening the order.

The sign to diagram 622.4 gives effect to an order prohibiting articulated (see regulation 4) or track laying vehicles from a length of road, the legend reading "No articulated vehicles" or "No track laying vehicles" as appropriate. The signs would be used where, because of their physical nature, roads are not suitable for such vehicles. It is therefore a physical limit rather than an environmental limit and for this reason the Directions do not allow a supplementary exception plate to be used with the sign. The only plate that may be used is the "Ice" plate to diagram 554.3 (see Chapter 4, paras 11.7 and 11.8).

The sign to diagram 622.5 is used to give effect to an order prohibiting horse—drawn vehicles. It is likely to be used in areas where such vehicles operate and would apply to roads that are unsuitable for them or where they could themselves create a hazard to other road users.

The sign to diagram 622.6 is likely to be used to indicate a byelaw prohibiting horses, both ridden and accompanied. It might be used to protect a route intended for use by pedestrians and cyclists only. 36