Sorry I have not given an update yet. As this would be an 'official' TfL answer I need to make sure I have consulted with everyone internally. Best Regards, Brendan M. Sleight Senior Development Engineer Network Technology TfL - Street Management -----Original Message----- From: Dick Andrews [mailto: Removed - BMS] Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2003 2:03 PM To: 'tcug@xxxxxxxxxxxxx' Subject: [TCUG] Re: "Traffic signals not working" signs DfT wanted the bulk of the signals provided with edging strips before proceeding with the change to Chapter 8. At the time we were waiting on action from TfL to fit edging strips to their signal heads. No doubt they can give an update on progress? Dick > -----Original Message----- > From: Fleckney, Kevan [Removed - BMS] > Sent: 25 September 2003 13:47 > To: 'tcug@xxxxxxxxxxxxx' > Subject: [TCUG] Re: "Traffic signals not working" signs > > I would have thought that signals out with no boards would be safer than > signals on with boards. This is assuming that signals have white > reflective > backing boards. Signals out encourage caution amongst most motorists. > Signals on do not. > > I understand that the DfT were going to look at whether signals that are > off > but are equipped with white reflective backing boards would be considered > to > be effectively self-signed, whilst sognals with no backing boards would > still require signals out boards. > Can anyone confirm this? > > For the record, Torbay has the same procedure as that of Derby City. > > > Kevan Fleckney > Torbay Council > <cut - BMS> ************************************************************************* The contents of the e-mail and any transmitted files are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. Transport for London Street Management hereby excludes any warranty and any liability as to the quality or accuracy of the contents of this e-mail and any attached transmitted files. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this e-mail in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error please notify postmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept for the presence of computer viruses. ************************************************************************* ----------------------------------------------------------- A message from the TCUG mailing list. For information about the list visit //www.freelists.org/webpage/tcug