327—Length of road to which a traffic sign (except a parking control
sign) applies
The length of road to which a traffic sign on a road (except a parking control
sign) applies is worked out in the direction driven by a driver, or travelled
by a pedestrian, on the road who faces the sign before passing it.
Example—
Rule 21(3) provides that a speed limit sign applies to the length of road
beginning at the sign and ending at the nearest of a different speed limit
sign, an end speed limit sign, or speed derestriction sign, and the end of the
road. Only the nearest of those things, in the direction driven by a driver,
or travelled by a pedestrian, who faces the sign before passing it, is
relevant.
Note 1—
"Parking control sign" and "traffic sign" are defined in the dictionary.
Note 2—
Rule 332 deals with parking control signs that display an arrow. These signs
apply to lengths of road.