Speed Limit Signing - Law and Practice

TMS offers an extensive range of training courses in the field of Road Safety and Traffic Management.  All courses offer a 'hands on' approach to training and are recognised for CPD by the IHE and CIHT

Speed Limit Signing - Law and Practice

Overview:

This one day course covers all aspects of speed limit signage.  It includes legal and
practical issues for their implementation.  Reference is made to the latest legislation
and Department for Transport guidance. 

Aims and Objectives:

• To give delegates confidence to be able to understand the legal and practical
  issues associated with signing speed restrictions
• To provide an opportunity to discuss local issues and problems.

Topics Covered:

• History and development of speed limits - types of speed limit
  Delegates will be able to appreciate the way UK speed limits have developed over
  time and understand the different types of speed limits in use.
• The law relating to speed limits and their signing
  Delegates will be provided with a detailed overview of the current legislation relating to speed limit signage, in particular the Traffic Signs Regulations and general
  Directions and The Road Traffic Regulation Act. Traffic Regulation Orders for speed
  limits both permanent and temporary and their relevance to signage will be
  examined in detail. The law relating to the size, position and illumination of speed
  limit signs will be explained
• Current guidance on speed limit signs and road markings
  Delegates will appreciate the content of the traffic signs manuals and other current
  guidance with respect to speed limits
• Practical issues including examples and discussion on what can go wrong
  Delegates will be able to review and discuss the application of the principles learnt in a series of practical examples.
• Speed camera signing issues
  The use of speed camera signs and in particular the distinction between legal
  requirements and operational rules will be explained

Certification:

Delegates completing this course will receive a CPD certificate of attendance, recognised by both the IHE and CIHT.

Date of Next Course: 27th September 2011

Course Fees: £195 excluding VAT

Course Location: Coventry

Booking a place:

To book a place on this course please either download pdf booking form or follow the link below to make an online booking.

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