Publications

The Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 3 – Regulatory Signs covers the use and layout of enforceable road signs such as speed limits and turn restrictions, used by TM planners and highways engineers to ensure legal compliance.

The Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 4 – Warning Signs outlines the correct design and placement of hazard-related signs, helping event planners and road managers reduce risk and inform road users of potential dangers.

The Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 7 – Design of Road Signs provides detailed specifications for sign design, including fonts and spacing, and is used by sign designers and engineers to ensure clarity and consistency on UK roads.

The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016 is the legal basis for all road signs in the UK and is used by local authorities and contractors to ensure all signage and markings are lawful and enforceable.

Traffic Advisory Leaflet 04/11 – Temporary Signs for Special Events gives guidance on using temporary signs for festivals, parades, and public events, helping event organisers create safe and effective signage layouts.

An Introduction to Portable Vehicle Signals – The Pink Book explains the legal use and setup of temporary traffic signals, used by TM operatives and supervisors to safely manage road or event traffic.

Safety at Street Works and Road Works – The Red Book outlines mandatory safety standards for minor streetworks, used by site operatives and local authorities to protect workers and the public during temporary works.

The Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 8 – Part 3: Update 2019 contains updates to TM best practices and standards, helping practitioners stay compliant with the latest safety and operational procedures.

The Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 8 – Part 2: Operations provides on-site operational guidance for traffic management, used by crews and supervisors to implement and maintain temporary traffic setups safely.

The Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 8 – Part 1: Design details how to plan and design temporary TM schemes, used by TM designers and event safety teams to produce safe, compliant site layouts.