Traffic signs’ plating and road markings

One of the main complaints that we receive is that of incorrect missing or indeed inadequate signage. The government has recognised this too.  Many appeals are won on the basis of incorrect markings or signage.  Quite simply restrictions are legally unenforceable if the signs  are missing, incorrect, wrongly orientated obscured or not on both sides of the road. Likewise missing, faded or incorrect road markings make restrictions unenforceable.

Details of the signs and lines required for all contraventions are set out on the individual pages for each contravention. 

The statutory guidance issued to all local authorities by the department of transport in March 2008 states:-

Clause 2.12:

“The restrictions need to be made clear to motorists through appropriate and legal traffic signs and road markings.”

“A flawed or inadequately signed order may be unenforceable and can significantly damage both the aims of enforcement and the public perception of its management."

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