Current practice

Recent authorisations have consistently followed the format of a variation of the blue Diagram 886, with the addition of an equestrian symbol in the bottom-right position (refer to Figure 3). The white plate beneath the speed limit, “Walking cycling and horse friendly road” is considered less desirable for a non-prescribed sign authorisation, as it suggests that a “status” has been conferred on the route, which is not the case.

Several schemes have been authorised where a larger “gateway” sign is provided, sometimes incorporating a scheme name (as shown in Figure 4 “Fernie Brae”). This is followed by smaller repeater signs along the length of the scheme.

In certain cases, a speed limit has been incorporated within the scheme. This decision is for the roads authority to consider and is largely independent of the decision to authorise a non-prescribed sign. However, generally it is considered that the signing is most appropriate where traffic speeds are naturally low (due to route alignment, road width etc).