Design Manual for Roads and Bridges: Volume 8
Traffic Signs and Lighting
Follow the links to view the sub contents for that section.
- Section 1 Traffic Signals and Control Equipment
- Section 2 Traffic Signs and Road
Markings
- Part 1
TA 58/92 Traffic
Signs and Road Markings for Lane Gains and Lane Drops on All Purpose Dual
Carriageways and Motorway Trunk Roads- Part 2
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TA 61/94 Currency
of the Traffic Signs Manual
TA 19/81 Reflectorisation of Traffic Signs
[Clauses 7.6 and 7.7 are superseded by Ch.8 of TSM]
Scottish Addendum applicable for use in Scotland
Northern Ireland Addendum applicable for use in Northern Ireland
TD 25/01 Inspection and Maintenance of Traffic Signs on Motorway and All-Purpose Trunk Roads
TD 26/07 Inspection and Maintenance of Road Markings and Road Studs on Motorways and All-Purpose Trunk Roads
TD 33/05 The Use of Variable Message Signs on All-Purpose and Motorway Trunk Roads
Northern Ireland Addendum applicable for use in Northern Ireland
TA 56/87 Hazardous Cattle Crossings: Use of Flashing Amber Lamps
Northern Ireland Addendum applicable for use in Northern Ireland
TA 60/90 The Use of Variable Message Signs on All-Purpose and Motorway Trunk Roads
Northern Ireland Addendum applicable for use in Northern Ireland
SH 5/77 Implementation of Bus Priorities
For use in Scotland only-
SH 5/88 Damage to Bridges by Road Vehicles Traffic Signs at Bridges
For use in Scotland only
TD 89/08 Use of Passively Safe Signposts, Lighting Columns and Traffic Signal Posts to BS EN 12767
- Part 3
TA 93/04 Traffic Signs to Tourist Attractions in England: Guidance for Tourist Signing
General Introduction- Part 4
TD 52/04 Traffic Signs to Tourist Attractions in England: Tourist Signing
Trunk Roads- Part 5
TA 94/04 Traffic Signs to Tourist Attractions in England: Guidance for Tourist Signing
Local Roads- Part 6
TD 53/05 Traffic Signs to
Retail Destinations and Exhibition Centres in England & Wales -
Trunk Roads
- Section 3 Lighting
- Section 4 Traffic Management at Roadworks
- Section 5 Pedestrian Crossings
Quick Links
Air Quality
Revised guidance for air quality assessments. Downloadable air quality spreadsheets available.
Highways Agency Accepted EN 1317 Compliant Road Restraint Systems
A list of products that the HA are aware have the required declaration of performance.
Road Restraint Assessment Process (RRRAP)
'Road Restraint Risk Assessment Process (RRRAP) 'Excel spreadsheet which enables designers to establish the need for a vehicle restraint and, if so, its performance requirements.
Safety Barriers
A study on the performance and cost effectiveness of median safety barriers installed on major roads.
Travel of Errant Vehicle Report
A report on how and where errant vehicles travel after leaving the carriageway.
Passively Safe Gantry Risk Model (PSGRM)
The PSGRM has been developed to help designers determine whether or not a passively safe gantry is suitable for a particular site.
Eurocodes
Information on preparations for the use of Eurocodes in the design of UK highway bridges and structures.

