Parking and CPZ Signing By Roger Mackintosh Traffic Management Division By Roger Mackintosh Traffic Management Division

Parking and CPZ Signing

By Roger Mackintosh

Traffic Management Division

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New Chapter 3

Chapter 3 - 1986Chapter 3 - 1986

TSRGD 1981TSRGD 1981

Limited waiting - broken yellow line

White on blue upright sign

In section on waiting and loading restriction signs

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All other on-street parking, using white bay markings, is covered in the section on controlled parking zones.

Includes paid for parking, disabled parking and permit parking. The only time-limited free parking is disc parking.



It goes on to say that use of sign 661 (disabled parking) and the sign 660 (when varied to “Large or slow vehicles”) is not restricted to controlled parking zones.

This implies that permit parking and paid-for parking can be introduced only within a controlled parking zone.



Definition of a controlled parking zone is in regulation 4.

This means that the definition cannot be varied by a traffic sign authorisation to suit different circumstances.


“An area in which, except where parking places have been provided, every road has been marked with one or more of the road markings shown in diagrams 1017, 1018.1, 1019 and 1020.1”


Definition of a controlled parking zone is:


Where a parking place comprises a whole street, road markings may be dispensed with and the number of signs reduced.

This sign is NOT prescribed and requires authorisation.


Within a CPZ:

Direction 21(2) allows markings to be placed without upright signs where the restrictions are the same as those shown on the entry sign.

It doesn’t mean that all parking bays operate at the times shown.


Difference between signs for CPZ and non-CPZ:

CPZ Large entry and exit signs No time plates for yellow lines

Non-CPZ Time plates for yellow lines No entry and exit signs


One signing advantage of a CPZ is that it could indicate the type of parking.

E.g. Pay and Display ZONE This tells drivers that all parking within the

zone is pay and display. It would be helpful if the time on the entry sign indicated the time of operation of all pay and

display bays.


One signing disadvantage of a CPZ is this……..

Even where the times are not complicated, a driver may not remember them if the zone is too large.

A driver cannot assimilate and remember the information on the sign.


The entry sign is prescribed in two sizes, 37.5 mm and 50 mm for the lower panel.

The new Chapter 3 recommends the larger size where the sign is on a main road with a speed limit of 30imph or more.

Signs forSigns forparking parking baysbaysSigns for on-street parking and loading are the same whether the road is within a CPZ or not.

Needs authorisation

Signs for parking baysSigns for parking bays

Drivers need to be clear about which sign applies to which bay.

Also take care if two different pay and display schemes are adjacent to each other.

Restricted ZonesRestricted Zones

These require authorisation and are mainly intend for areas that have waiting and loading restrictions only and do not have parking bays.


There are no yellow lines, just upright signs. Drivers are therefore reminded of the restriction within the zone.


However, some zones may have parking bays and these will generally require special signs.

And finally -And finally -

Remember:

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A few points to considerA few points to consider

Ensure the information to the driver is clear and not confusing.

Could the TRO be simplified? Consider the signing implications.

Follow the guidance in the new Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 3 when published next year.

Discuss with the Department solutions that might require special signs.

Is a CPZ necessary?

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Parking and CPZ Signing By Roger Mackintosh Traffic Management Division By Roger Mackintosh Traffic Management Division