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Signs not covered by sections 2 to 13 of this chapter are generally shown in the "P" series of working drawings available at [http:www.gov.uk/working-drawings-for-traffic-signs www.gov.uk/working-drawings-for-traffic-signs] (see para 1.6). In many cases, the drawings include details of permitted variants. However, where it is necessary to design a sign to suit a particular requirement, the working drawings may not show all the possible variations. This section includes standard design details that should be used for the permitted variants listed against some of the signs in the Regulations. For Welsh and English bilingual signs, a full set of or working drawings is available by following the link from the above website.

Regulation 53 prescribes signs for certain temporary situations. Although the Regulations do not specify the style of lettering, it is strongly recommended that the Transport alphabet is used and that the signs are designed in accordance with the rules set out in this chapter. Lower case legend should generally be used in preference to capitals only, as the former lends itself to easy recognition of  words from the shapes created by the ascenders and descenders. Where white letters are used on a red background (regulation 53(6)(d)), it is more appropriate to use capital letters, as in diagrams 7010.1 to 7016. The signs may be either rectangular or flag type (with a chevron). A rectangular sign may 131