11. COLLECTIVE SIGNING OF TOURIST DESTINATIONS

11. COLLECTIVE SIGNING OF TOURIST DESTINATIONS

All-purpose trunk roads

11.1 On trunk roads, signs to Diagram 2215 (see Figure 11.1) may be used to sign a town or area containing several attractions provided that each tourist attraction qualifies individually for the provision of tourist signing

11.2 Such signs may be used to sign qualifying tourist attractions in a town/city or geographical area reached from the next junction

11.3 The maximum number of tourist attractions on signs to diagram 2215 must not exceed five (see also paragraphs 13.2 to 13.6).

11.4 The use of a descriptive legend (such as "historic market town") is not permitted on any part of signs to Diagram 2215.

11.5 The use of symbols T10 (light refreshments), T11 (restaurant) and T12 (hotel or other overnight accommodation) is not permitted on signs to Diagram 2215.

Figure 11.1 — Example of Diagram 2215 — for use on all-purpose roads

Motorways

11.6 On motorways, signs to Diagram 2927 (see Figure 11.2) may be used provided that each tourist attraction qualifies individually for the provision of tourist signing (although the visitor number criterion may be relaxed — see paragraph 5.7).

11.7 Such signs may be used to sign qualifying tourist attractions in a town/city or geographical area reached from the next junction.

11.8 The maximum number of tourist attractions on signs to diagram 2927 must not exceed three (see also paragraphs 13.2 to 13.6).

11.9 The town/city/geographical area must have a Tourist Information Centre as defined in Chapter 7.

11.10 The use of a descriptive legend (such as "historic market town") is not permitted on any part of signs to Diagram 2927.

11.11 The use of symbols T4 (picnic area), T5 (youth hostel), T6 (caravan park), T7 (camping site or park), T10 (light refreshments), T11 (restaurant) and T12 (hotel or other overnight accommodation) is not permitted on signs to Diagram 2927.

Figure 11.2 — Example of Diagram 2927 — for use on motorways