Transport Scotland position

Transport Scotland will continue to review all non-prescribed traffic sign applications on a case-by-case basis. Provision of “blanket” authorisations is no longer advisable, given that TSRGD is now devolved to Scottish Ministers.

The current practice will continue, with applications incorporating the blue variation to Diagram 886, incorporating the equestrian in the bottom-right position, generally viewed favourably in appropriate situations, with the appropriateness to be demonstrated within the application.

Transport Scotland’s favoured approach for consistent quiet route signing is therefore as follows:

• The blue variation to Diagram 886, incorporating an equestrian in the bottom right position is preferred.
• A scheme name may be added at the top of the gateway sign, where appropriate, as shown in Figure 4.
• The x-height of the gateway sign should be 400 mm.
• The x-height of a repeater sign should be 300 mm.
• The suitability of the route for this purpose, including any proposals for speed limits (where applicable), should be considered by the applicant and detailed in the non-prescribed sign application.
• The provision and regularity of repeater signs are at the applicant’s discretion.
• The signs have no legal enforcement status, and are for information only, but the application should demonstrate that they are appropriate in the situation.

Further information on the non-prescribed sign application process is available on Transport Scotland’s website, at Non-prescribed traffic signs | Transport Scotland.