Guidance

Roadside variable message signs (TAL 1/15)

Guidance about the use of light-emitting variable message signs capable of displaying text and pictograms.

From:
Department for Transport
Published
13 January 2015

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Variable message signs (TAL 1/15)

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This traffic advisory leaflet (TAL) gives guidance on the use of light-emitting variable message signs (VMS) capable of displaying text and pictograms.

This encompasses all types of variable sign from simple flap-type fixed signs to complex light-emitting panels.

Published 13 January 2015

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