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Sign 619 can be accompanied by plates to diagram 620 or 620.1. These signs include the word “Except” and list the times which the restrictions do not apply, rather than listing the times when it does.
Quote from: BGB on 21 August, 2015, 08:33:02 PMSign 619 can be accompanied by plates to diagram 620 or 620.1. These signs include the word “Except” and list the times which the restrictions do not apply, rather than listing the times when it does.BGB got it right about what is wrong with the signs at ConAll Crescent and so gets the Brownie points.His explanation is short and to the point, so I will explain it more fully, with pics and legalese.Diagram 619 (the flying motorbike sign) can ONLY be used in conjunction with the exception plates diagram 620or 620.1Both of these are exception plates that can have times on them. Basically the "No entry for motor vehicles signs apply at all times EXCEPT for either access or loading at times that can be specified on the exception plates.If you care to go here http://m.tsrgd.co.uk/sign.html?id=619 you will see confirmation that the EXCEPTION plates are the only ones that can be used with diagram 619. The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002 (TSRGD) is the legislation that establishes what is and isn't legal as far as road signs go. If it ain't in there and you try to enforce by making your own signs up, you're going to come unstuck.The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 states;"64 General provisions as to traffic signs.E+W+S(1) In this Act “traffic sign” means any object or device (whether fixed or portable) for conveying, to traffic on roads or any specified class of traffic, warnings, information, requirements, restrictions or prohibitions of any description—(a)specified by regulations made by the Ministers acting jointly, [which is how they established TSRGD 2002] or(b)authorised by the Secretary of State, and any line or mark on a road for so conveying such warnings, information, requirements, restrictions or prohibitions.(2)Traffic signs shall be of the size, colour and type prescribed by regulations as mentioned in subsection (1)(a) above [so if they are not they are unlawful and therefore unenforceable] except where the Secretary of State authorises the erection or retention of a sign of another character; and for the purposes of this subsection illumination, whether by lighting or by the use of reflectors or reflecting material, or the absence of such illumination, shall be part of the type or character of a sign."Which brings us to the next point. Has the SoS authorised "the erection or retention of a sign of another character"To check if they have you need to consult the DfT's "Details of non-standard traffic signs approved in England since 1 January 2011." and search for Ealing's specially authorised signs. For ease of reference click here. http://www.dft.gov.uk/traffic-auths/?search=ealingOOH LOOK! I here you say. They haven't got special authorisation for their illegal signs.I can feel a letter to the leader of the council coming on. They cannot be allowed to benefit from any unlawfully derived income.The Bald Eagle is plotting...
Welcome babz For an appeal to the Council you can put anything. The Council will likely reject anyway. You can then appeal to London Tribunals, where you will get a more considered decision.I suggest a quick appeal along the lines of "The signage is unclear and confusing". Don't worry about getting it "right". Just make an appeal before the deadline.