Warning Signs

NATIONAL VARIANTS 2.9.5

NOTES: COLOURS: 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM PERMANENT VOL 1, pages 2.4.16 and 2.4.20. Border & diagonal: Red retroreflective Symbol: Black semi-matt 2 Dimensions tabulated below refer to the key letters shown on page 2.1.5. Background: White retroreflective 3 The enlargement factor is determined by dimension “a”. TEMPORARY 4 See pages 2.1.14, 2.1.16, 2.1.18, 2.1.20 Border & diagonal: Red retroreflective Symbol: Black semi-matt and 2.1.21 for HIGH VISIBILITY Background: Yellow retroreflective. applications. 5 Use DIN 1451 Part 2 Style “A” letters. 6 Signs R235-Ang/R235-Moz and TR235- R235 - Ang Ang/TR235-Moz are Portuguese versions for use in Angola and Mozambique. R235 - Moz

TR235 - Ang TR235 - Moz

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COLOURS: NOTES: PERMANENT 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM Border & symbols: White retroreflective VOL 1, pages 2.5.15, 2.5.6 and 2.5.8. or semi-matt 2 Dimensions tabulated below refer to the key Background: Blus retroreflective or letters shown on page 2.1.7 and 2.1.8. Semi-matt 3 The enlargement factor is determined by dimension “a”. TEMPORARY 4 To ensure the correct sign is supplied check Border & symbols: Black semi-matt signs R313 to R316, TR313-P to TR316-P, R317 - Moz R317-P - Moz Background: Yellow retroreflective. TR313 to TR316 and TR313-P to TR316-P. 5 See page 2.1.9 for details of “R” and “P”. R317 - Ang R317-P - Ang 6 Signs R317-Ang/R317-Moz, R317-P- Ang/R317-P-Moz, TR317-Ang/TR317-Moz and TR317-P-Ang/TR317-P-Moz are Portuguese versions for use in Angola and Mozambique.

TR317 - Moz TR317-P - Moz TR317 - Ang TR317-P - Ang

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NOTES: COLOURS: 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM PERMANENT VOL 1, pages 2.5.11 to 2.5.13. Border & symbols: White retroreflective 2 Dimensions tabulated below refer to the key or semi-matt Background: Blus retroreflective or letters shown on page 2.1.7 and 2.1.9. 3 The enlargement factor is determined by Semi-matt dimension “a”. TEMPORARY 4 See page 2.1.9 for details of “R” and “P”. Border & symbols: Black semi-matt 5 Signs R319-Ang/R319-Moz, R319-P- Background: Yellow retroreflective. Ang/R319-P-Moz, TR319-Ang/TR319-Moz R319 - Moz R319-P - Moz and TR319-P-Ang/TR319-P-Moz are Portuguese versions for use in Angola and R319 - Ang R319-P - Ang Mozambique.

TR319 - Moz TR319-P - Moz TR319 - Ang TR319-P - Ang

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COLOURS: NOTES: PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM VOL 1,Section 2.7. Border, background and text/symbol 2 For dimensions details of the combination of as for primary sign. exclusive secondary message signs with CIRCULAR and RECTANGULAR primary regulatory signs refer to pages 2.1 12 and 2.1 13, and Section 2.0.. 3 Use DIN 1451 Part2 Style “A” letters and numerals. 4 Time display shall conform to SABS 24-hour approved practice. 5 Signs (R)503 - Ang/(R)503 - Moz and (TR)503 - Ang/(TR)503 - Moz are Portuguese versions for use in Angola and Mozambique. 6 For details of HIGH VISIBILITY sign use see pages 2.1.18 and 2.1 19. (R)503 - Ang (R)503 - Moz

(TR)503 - Ang (TR)503 - Moz

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NOTES: COLOURS: 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY VOL 1,Section 2.7. Border, background and text/symbol 2 For dimensions details of the combination of as for primary sign. exclusive secondary message signs with CIRCULAR and RECTANGULAR primary regulatory signs refer to pages 2.1 12 and 2.1 13, and Section 2.0.. 3 Use DIN 1451 Part2 Style “A” letters and numerals. 4 Time display shall conform to SABS 24-hour approved practice. 5 Signs (R)504 - Ang/(R)504 - Moz and (TR)504 - Ang/(TR)504 - Moz are Portuguese versions for use in Angola and Mozambique. 6 For details of HIGH VISIBILITY sign use see pages 2.1.18 and 2.1 19.

(R)504 - Ang

(R)504 - Moz

(TR)504 - Ang (TR)504 - Moz

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COLOURS: NOTES: PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY 1 See notes on page 2.9.8. 2 Signs (R)505 - Ang/(R)505 - Moz and Border, background and text/symbol (TR)505 - Ang/(TR)505 - Moz are as for primary sign. Portuguese versions for use in Angola and Mozambique.

(R)505 - Ang (TR)505 - Ang (TR)505 - Moz (R)505 - Moz

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NOTES: COLOURS: 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY VOL 1,Section 2.7. Border, background and text/symbol 2 For dimensions details of the combination of as for primary sign. exclusive secondary message signs with CIRCULAR and RECTANGULAR primary regulatory signs refer to pages 2.1 12 and 2.1 13, and Section 2.0.. 3 Use DIN 1451 Part2 Style “A” letters and numerals. 4 Signs (R)533 - Ang/(R)533 - Moz and (TR)533 - Ang/(TR)533 - Moz are Portuguese versions for use in Angola and Mozambique.

(R)533 - Ang (R)533 - Moz

(TR)533 - Ang

(TR)533 - Moz

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2.9.12 NATIONAL VARIANTS

COLOURS: NOTES: PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM Border, background and text/symbol VOL 1,Section 2.7. as for primary sign. 2 For dimensions details of the combination of exclusive secondary message signs with CIRCULAR and RECTANGULAR primary regulatory signs refer to pages 2.1 12 and 2.1 13, and Section 2.0.. 3 Use DIN 1451 Part2 Style “A” letters and numerals. 4 Signs (R)534 - Ang/(R)534 - Moz and (TR)534 - Ang/(TR)534 - Moz are Portuguese versions for use in Angola and Mozambique.

(R)534 - Ang (TR)534 - Ang (R)534 - Moz (TR)534 - Moz

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metres text height is given by “7d2” whuch requires spacing “c2”. 5 Signs (R)535 - Ang/(R)535 - Moz and (TR)535 - Ang/(TR)535 - Moz are Portuguese versions for use in Angola and Mozambique. (R)535 - Ang (R)535 - Moz

(TR)535 - Ang (TR)535 - Moz

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2.9.14 NATIONAL VARIANTS

COLOURS: NOTES: PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM Border, background and text/symbol VOL 1,Section 2.7. as for primary sign. 2 For dimensions details of the combination of exclusive secondary message signs with CIRCULAR and RECTANGULAR primary regulatory signs refer to pages 2.1 12 and 2.1 13, and Section 2.0.. 3 The enlargement factor is determined by the dimension “a”. 4 Signs (R)572 - Ang/(R)572 - Moz and (TR)572 - Ang/(TR)572 - Moz are Portuguese versions for use in Angola and Mozambique. 5 For details of HIGH VISIBILITY sign use see (R)572 - Ang pages 2.1.18 and 2.1 19.

(R)572 - Moz

(TR)572 - Ang (TR)572 - Moz

EXCLUSIVE SECONDARY MESSAGE SIGN -

ABNORMAL VEHICLE

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NATIONAL VARIANTS 2.9.15

NOTES: COLOURS: 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY VOL 1,Section 2.7. Border, background and text/symbol 2 For dimensions details of the combination of as for primary sign. exclusive secondary message signs with CIRCULAR and RECTANGULAR primary regulatory signs refer to pages 2.1 12 and 2.1 13, and Section 2.0.. 3 The enlargement factor is determined by the dimension “a”. 4 Use DIN 1451 Part2 Style “A” or “B” letters and numerals. 5 Signs (R)572 - Ang/(R)572 - Moz and (TR)572 - Ang/(TR)572 - Moz are Portuguese versions for use in Angola and Mozambique. (R)574 - Ang (R)574 - Moz

(TR)574 - Ang (TR)574 - Moz

EXCLUSIVE SECONDARY MESSAGE SIGN -

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WARNING SIGNS

SECTIONS

3.0 Contents

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Road Layout Signs

3.3 Direction of Movement Signs

3.4 Symbolic Signs

3.5 Hazard Marker Signs

3.6 Warning Sign Combinations

3.7 National Variants

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3.0 Contents

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Road Layout

3.3 Direction of Movement

3.4 Symbolic

3.5 Hazard Marker

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CHAPTER 3 SADC RTSM – VOL4 CONTENTS 3.0.1

CHAPTER 3: WARNING SIGNS

3.0 CONTENTS

This contents listing illustrates each officially approved sign in the The front page of the Contents gives an overview of the regulatory regulatory sign class with the sign number and name. A page sign class and its subdivisions which are explained in more detail reference is given within this chapter where each sign is discussed on the following pages and in Section 2.1. and a cross reference is given to Volume 1 where the symbol and other data are detailed.

WARNING SIGN CLASSIFICATION AND COLOUR CODE

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Section 3.1: INTRODUCTION

Figure 3.1 Dimension Layout page 3.1.3 Figure 3.2 High Visibility Background Signs – Type WA page 3.1.4 Figure 3.3 High Visibility Background Signs – Type WB page 3.1.5 Figure 3.4 High Visibility Background Signs – Type WC page 3.1.6 Figure 3.5 High Visibility Background Signs – Type WD page 3.1.7 Figure 3.6 STOP Symbol Dimensions page 3.1.8 Figure 3.7 Arrows for use on Warning Signs page 3.1.9 Figure 3.8 High Visibility Background Signs – Type WE & WF page 3.1.10 Figure 3.9 Dimensional Details for Text Messages page 3.1.11 Figure 3.10 High Visibility Background Signs – Type WG page 3.1.12

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CONTENTS 3.0.3

Section 3.3: DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT – Advance Warning Signs

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3.0.4 CONTENTS

Section 3.4: SYMBOLIC – Advance Warning Signs

Farm Animals (Cattle)

Farm Animals Farm Animals (Horses) (Sheep)

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CONTENTS 3.0.5

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3.0.6 CONTENTS

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Section 3.5: HAZARD MARKER SIGN

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Section 3.6: COMBINATION – Advance Direction Signs

The effectiveness of advance warning signs may be enhanced by (c) flashing yellow signals SS3; using them in combination with other road traffic signs such as: (a) SUPPLEMENTARY PLATE information IN11; or combinations of several of these. Both permanent and temporary examples are shown. (b) HIGH VISIBILITY background signs;

Advance Warning Signs with Supplementary Plates

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CHAPTER 3: WARNING SIGNS

3.1 INTRODUCTION

3.1.1 General

1 This chapter details the dimensions of warning signs so that HIGH VISIBILITY background in order to eliminate any effects they may be accurately specified and manufactured. All of overglow, resulting from the high retroreflectivity of the triangular warning signs are dealt with in the same manner, HIGH VISIBILITY background. This results in a slight whereas the detail of hazard marker signs varies according to increase in the value of "S", the triangle side length, for these the sign shape and the range of sizes required for each sign. two sizes. This is noted in the individual sign dimension tables The chapter is subdivided into the same subsections as used on each sign page. in Volume 1 with the exception of warning sign combinations 3 The corner radius of the warning triangle is significantly with supplementary plates, which are covered in Chapter 9. increased when used on a HIGH VISIBILITY background to 2 The standard method of presentation for triangular warning enable a standard warning sign to be incorporated into a signs gives the symbol and the triangular frame standard background. The values of this radius are given in superimposed on a background of grid squares (the scale Figures 3.2 to 3.5. used is 1/10 for the 1500 mm sign size). 3.1.4 Symbols 3 The sign face layout of triangular warning signs is specified by a number of dimensions which have been allocated letters 1 The inner portion of triangular warning signs, namely the as shown in Figure 3.1. The values of these dimensions for background and symbol, remain the same size for a given each of the standard sizes are given in a dimensions table on nominal sign size whether specified for normal use or HIGH each triangular sign page in subsequent sections. VISIBILITY use. 4 Hazard marker warning signs are presented as line drawings 2 All triangular sign symbols are detailed on a grid square with relevant standard dimensions indicated by letter in a background to facilitate enlargement to any one of the conventional manner. Values corresponding to these standard sizes. This enlargement can be carried out by dimensions for various sizes of sign are tabulated on each drawing, photography or projection (using an epidiascope or sign page. slide projector). The image of the symbol and squares should be enlarged until the size of two squares equals the value of 5 Dimensional details covering the incorporation of a triangular the enlargement factor "a" given in the dimensions table for warning sign into a HIGH VISIBILITY background are also the required nominal sign size. Overall dimension and given in this Chapter. locating dimensions are also given for each symbol in the 6 If a warning sign is ordered which is not specified in this dimensions table (see Figures 3.1 to 3.5). Chapter the manufacturer is requested to advise - 3 All letters or numerals which form part of a warning sign The Secretary symbol shall be manufactured to the DIN 1451 letter style. Route Numbering and Road Traffic Signs Sub-Committee Details of this letter style are given in Chapter 11. Wherever c/o Department of Transport possible, standard letter sizes have been specified by symbol Private Bag X193 height in the dimensions table. This may result in a minor lack PRETORIA of true proportionality from one sign size to another which can 0001 be ignored (see Figure 3.6). 3.1.2 Sign Sizes 4 All warning sign symbols in Section 3.3. - Direction of Movement Signs - incorporate one or more arrows. These 1 A range of standard sign sizes is catered for. These sizes arrows are unique to the regulatory and warning sign classes should be adhered to for all normal applications. Nominal and are NOT the same in dimensional detail as guidance sign triangular sign side lengths have been rationalised to a arrows. Dimensional details are given in Figure 3.7. Arrow rounded metric dimension e.g. 914 mm to 900 mm, 1220 mm sizes and dimensions are related to the arrow shaft width "s", to 1200 mm, etc. which is specified in the sign dimensions table on each page 2 The overall side length "S" of a triangular warning sign is in Section 3.3. specified from apex to apex before radii are provided. 3.1.5 High Visibility 3 Recommendations for sign sizes for specific circumstances 1 Triangular warning signs may be incorporated into a HIGH are given in Volume 1 (see Table 3.1 and Figure 3.1 plus VISIBILITY background to increase sign conspicuity. Such Table 3.6). signs are commonly specified for roadworks. The HIGH 4 Some elements of the dimensions of W409 and TW409 T- VISIBILITY background shall be fully retroreflective. JUNCTION CHEVRON signs are covered in Chapter 5, 2 Dimensional details specific to HIGH VISIBILITY background Section 5.2. signs are given in Figures 3.2 to 3.5. Figure 3.3 provides for 5 Certain dimensions of standard triangular warning signs are the incorporation of a simple word message such as "Detour" modified for use on a HIGH VISIBILITY background (see below the triangular warning sign. Volume 1, Section 3.6). Dimensions which are modified are 3 Triangular warning signs with a nominal length of side of 900 noted in Subsections 3.1.3 and 3.1.5 and in Figures 3.2 to mm, 1235 mm and 1834 mm may be used on HIGH 3.5. VISIBILITY backgrounds. The dimensions for these sizes of 3.1.3 Triangular Border sign are given in the tables on each sign page. The 900 mm sign dimensions also apply to standard warning signs of this 1 The dimensions of ALL warning sign triangular borders are size when used without HIGH VISIBILITY backgrounds with the same for each nominal size whether the signs are the exception of the apex radius "r" which is reduced from 75 PERMANENT or TEMPORARY. mm to 25 mm for signs used on their own. The 900 mm x 2 When a triangular warning sign is specified for use on a HIGH 1200 mm size HIGH VISIBILITY sign is only recommended VISIBILITY background the triangular border width is for use in urban areas, and only when side space to increased for the larger two of the three standard sizes of accommodate a sign is extremely limited.

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4 For even greater visual impact a high visibility background 3.1.8 Materials of Manufacture incorporating a warning sign may be displayed with 1 Sign materials will normally be specified with an order. FLASHING YELLOW WARNING SIGNALS. Details are given Recommendations on types of material and methods of in Figure 3.8. manufacture are covered in Volume 1, Chapter 1 and in 3.1.6 Supplementary Plates Volume 2. 2 Warning signs manufactured for use at roadworks which 1 Warning signs, including HIGH VISIBILITY background signs, require the use of red and yellow retroreflective materials may be specified for installation in combination with a shall be manufactured so that the yellow retroreflective SUPPLEMENTARY PLATE sign IN11 (see Volume 1, material has a reflectivity at least 3,5 to 4 times that of the Sections 3.1. and 3.6). red retroreflective material. When such signs are to be 2 Supplementary plates shall be manufactured using the same located close to traffic careful attention should be paid to the class of retroreflective material as the warning signs with material specification to ensure that the signs are not so which they are to be combined. bright as to cause unnecessary glare. Care should also be exercised in this regard to ensure adequate daytime 3 Dimensional details and colours of typical supplementary luminance is achieved from the yellow retroreflective plates are covered in Chapter 9. background (see Subsection 1.5.3). 3.1.7 Colours 3 To ensure a good economic life from a sign manufactured 1 The manufacturer must be advised whether the required sign using retroreflective materials it is recommended that is for PERMANENT use (a W series sign) or TEMPORARY methods of manufacture which avoid bolting or riveting use (a TW series sign), since this determines the sign through the signface be used. colours. 2 All sign pages in this chapter repeat the sign colour information given in Volume 1. If there is any doubt refer in Volume 1 to the individual sign page or see Subsections 1.4.4, 3.1.5 and 5.2.6 in Volume 1.

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NOTES: (1) The sign dimensions indicated by letter in the diagram above (see Figures 3.2 and 3.5). are tabulated for each standard sign size on individual sign pages. (4) Radius “r” is increased for the 900 mm, 1235 mm and 1834 mm warning signs used with HIGH VISIBILITY backgrounds (2) All dimensions are given in millimetres. (see Figures 3.2 to 3.5).

(3) Border width “b” is increased for the 1235 mm and 1834 mm (5) Refer to individual sign pages for details of sign colours. warning signs used with HIGH VISIBILITY backgrounds

Fig 3.1 Dimension Layout

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NOTES: (1) The sign dimensions indicated by letter in the diagram above TEMPORARY are tabulated for each standard sign size on individual sign Background: Yellow retroreflective pages. Border: Black semi-matt

(2) Additional dimensions relating to HIGH VISIBILITY (4) SUPPLEMENTARY PLATE signs IN11 used with high backgrounds are indicated by letter and are tabulated above visibility background signs shall have the following colours: for standard background sizes. The value of the radius of the triangle apex “r” is increased for warning signs used on HIGH PERMANENT VISIBILITY backgrounds. Background: White retroreflective Border: Black semi-matt (3) HIGH VISIBILITY background sign colours – TEMPORARY PERMANENT Background: Yellow retroreflective Background: White retroreflective Border: Black semi-matt Border: Red retroreflective

Fig 3.2 High Visibility Background Sign – Type WA

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INTRODUCTION 3.1.5

NOTES: (1) All details for this variation of a HIGH VISIBILITY background (3) The use of DIN 1451 Part 2 Style “A” letters (compressed) in for warning signs are as given in Figure 3.2 except for the upper and lower case is recommended although Style “B” value of the spacing dimension “k”. may be used if space permits. Text should be applied in black (2) A simple text message may be placed in the lower portion of semi-matt material. the sign. This should be kept to a minimum but may occupy two lines of text in special cases. (4) Dimensions relating to this variation are tabled above.

(5) Refer to Figure 3.2 for background colours.

Fig 3.3 High Visibility Background Sign – Type WB

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NOTES: (1) See notes for Figures 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3.

Fig 3.4 High Visibility Background Sign – Regulatory/Warning Combination – Type WC

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NOTES: (1) See notes for Figures 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3.

(2) This type of HIGH VISIBILITY background sign may be considered when it is required to display two related warning messages.

Fig 3.5 High Visibility Background Sign – 2 x Warning - Type WD

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NOTES: (1) The stop symbol, using DIN 1451 Part 2 Style “A” letters, (2) The figure and dimensions table give additional details required for certain warning signs, may be manufactured by required for the STOP symbols used on signs W302 and using grid squares and enlargement factor “a” (see TW302, TRAFFIC CONTROL “STOP” AHEAD, TW305, Subsection 3.1.4) or by use of the dimensions tabled above. If SCHOLAR PATROL AHEAD, and TW343, STOP/GO symbols are manufactured ahead of orders the latter method CONTROL AHEAD. may be preferred. The two methods will result in slightly different STOP symbol sizes. Both are acceptable. (3) The dimensions of the STOP symbol for use on W302 and TW302 1800 mm triangular signs or 1800 mm x 2400 mm HIGH VISIBILITY signs are the same as for a standard 600 mm regulatory STOP sign, R1.

Fig 3.6 STOP SYMBOL Dimensions

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INTRODUCTION 3.1.9

NOTES:

(1) The arrow types illustrated in this figure, which are also used (4) For signs W201, W202, W203, W206, W206, W207, W208, on regulatory signs, have different dimensional characteristics W209, W212, W213, W214, and W215 and their temporary to those used on guidance signs. equivalents use arrow Type A. (2) All sign symbols in Section 3.3 incorporate one or more arrows. Signs W315 and W316, MOTORGATE, in Section 3.4 (5) For signs W204, W205, W210, and w211 and their and their also utilise an arrow symbol. temporary equivalents use arrow Type B.

(3) Manufacture of the relevant arrows may be achieved by enlargement using factor “a” as indicated on each relevant (6) For signs W216, W217 and W218, and their temporary sign page or by using the details above. Each arrow shape is equivalents use arrow Types A and C. related to the shaft width “s”, which is specified for each sign size in the dimensaions tables. (7) For signs W315 and W316 use arow Type C.

Fig 3.7 Arrows for Use on Warning Signs

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NOTES: (1) This figure applies for Figures 3.2 to 3.5. (3) Flashing yellow signal units vary considerably in dimension, shape (they may be square with a circular lens) and size. The (2) The Type WE detail may be used with any standard size of hole size in the background (Z) will exceed 210 mm but high visibility background sign. Only Tpe WE can be used for clearances should be kept to a minimum. background widths less than 1200 mm. The Type WF detail is not recommended for pressed steel plank sign construction.

Fig 3.8 High Visibility Background Signs – Use with Flashing Yellow Warning Signals

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INTRODUCTION 3.1.11

NOTES: (1) Text may be provided on an advance warning sign in (2) The maximum value of “d” should be used. DIN 1451 Part 2 accordance with the details given above if no practical symbol Style “A” uppercase lettering may be used for operating can be devised for the required message. This message speeds up to 80 km/h. For higher operating speeds DIN “B” should be limited to two words. lettering should be used but only very short words will be possible.

Fig 3.9 Dimensional Details for Text Messages

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NOTES: (1) The dimensions indicated by letter for the regulatory sign are (5) Sign Type WG will most commonly be used for temporary tabulated for each standard sign size on individual sign situations at roadworks, and in particular for an information pages. message in conjunction wit sign TW336. This does not preclude its use for permanent messages. (2) All dimensions are given in millimetres. (6) Hazard messages should use the “7d” letter size given in the (3) Border width and radius for the 1235 mm and 1834 mm table. Courtesy messages may be provided in one letter size warning signs is greater than for standard signs. smaller than given in the table, in which case up to 4 lines of text may be used. (4) This type of HIGH VISIBILITY sign may be used when it is required to combine a warning sign AND a text message when the latter is greater than can reasonably be fitted onto a supplementary plate.

Fig 3.10 High Visibility Background Sign – Type WG

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ROAD LAYOUT 3.2.1

NOTES: COLOURS: 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM PERMANENT VOL 1, page 3.2.1. Triangle: Red retroreflective 2 Dimensions tabulated below refer to the key Symbol: Black semi-matt latters shown on pages 3.1.3 to 3.1.7. Background: White retroreflective 3 The enlargement factor is determined by the dimension “a”. TEMPORARY 4 To ensure the correct sign is supplied check Triangle: Red retroreflective signs W102, TW102, W103 and TW103. Symbol: Black semi-matt Background: Yellow retroreflective

W101

TW101

CROSSROAD AHEAD

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TEMPORARY 3 The enlargement factor is determined by the Triangle: Red retroreflective dimension “a”. 4 To ensure the correct sign is supplied check Symbol: Black semi-matt signs W101, TW101, W103 and TW103. Background: Yellow retroreflective

W102

TW102

CROSSROAD ON PRIORITY ROAD AHEAD

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NOTES: COLOURS: 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM PERMANENT VOL 1, page 3.2.1. Triangle: Red retroreflective 2 Dimensions tabulated below refer to the key Symbol: Black semi-matt latters shown on pages 3.1.3 to 3.1.7. Background: White retroreflective 3 The enlargement factor is determined by the dimension “a”. TEMPORARY Triangle: Red retroreflective 4 To ensure the correct sign is supplied check signs W101, TW101, W102 and TW102. Symbol: Black semi-matt Background: Yellow retroreflective

W103

TW103

PRIORITY CROSSROAD ON NON-PRIORITY ROAD AHEAD

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3.2.4 ROAD LAYOUT

COLOURS: NOTES: PERMANENT 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM Triangle: Red retroreflective VOL 1, page 3.2.1. Symbol: Black semi-matt 2 Dimensions tabulated below refer to the key Background: White retroreflective latters shown on pages 3.1.3 to 3.1.7. 3 The enlargement factor is determined by the TEMPORARY dimension “a”. Triangle: Red retroreflective Symbol: Black semi-matt Background: Yellow retroreflective

W104

TW104

T-JUNCTION AHEAD

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ROAD LAYOUT 3.2.5

NOTES: COLOURS: 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM PERMANENT VOL 1, page 3.2.1. Triangle: Red retroreflective 2 Dimensions tabulated below refer to the key Symbol: Black semi-matt latters shown on pages 3.1.3 to 3.1.7. Background: White retroreflective 3 The enlargement factor is determined by the TEMPORARY dimension “a”. Triangle: Red retroreflective 4 To ensure the correct sign is supplied check Symbol: Black semi-matt signs W106 and TW102. Background: Yellow retroreflective

W105

TW105

SKEW T-JUNCTION (RIGHT) AHEAD

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3.2.6 ROAD LAYOUT

COLOURS: NOTES: PERMANENT 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM Triangle: Red retroreflective VOL 1, page 3.2.1. Symbol: Black semi-matt 2 Dimensions tabulated below refer to the key Background: White retroreflective latters shown on pages 3.1.3 to 3.1.7. 3 The enlargement factor is determined by the TEMPORARY dimension “a”. Triangle: Red retroreflective 4 To ensure the correct sign is supplied check Symbol: Black semi-matt signs W105, and TW105. Background: Yellow retroreflective

W106

TW106

SKEW T-JUNCTION (LEFT) AHEAD

WARNING SADC – RTSM – VOL 4 MAY 2012

ROAD LAYOUT 3.2.7

NOTES: COLOURS: 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM PERMANENT VOL 1, page 3.2.2. Triangle: Red retroreflective 2 Dimensions tabulated below refer to the key Symbol: Black semi-matt latters shown on pages 3.1.3 to 3.1.7. Background: White retroreflective 3 The enlargement factor is determined by the TEMPORARY dimension “a”. Triangle: Red retroreflective 4 To ensure the correct sign is supplied check Symbol: Black semi-matt signs W108 and TW108. Background: Yellow retroreflective

W107

TW107

SIDE-ROAD JUNCTION (LEFT) AHEAD

MAY 2012 SADC – RTSM – VOL 4 WARNING

3.2.8 ROAD LAYOUT

COLOURS: NOTES: PERMANENT 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM Triangle: Red retroreflective VOL 1, page 3.2.2. Symbol: Black semi-matt 2 Dimensions tabulated below refer to the key Background: White retroreflective latters shown on pages 3.1.3 to 3.1.7. 3 The enlargement factor is determined by the TEMPORARY dimension “a”. Triangle: Red retroreflective 4 To ensure the correct sign is supplied check Symbol: Black semi-matt signs W107 and TW107. Background: Yellow retroreflective

W108

TW108

SIDE-ROAD JUNCTION (RIGHT) AHEAD

WARNING SADC – RTSM – VOL 4 MAY 2012

ROAD LAYOUT 3.2.9

NOTES: COLOURS: 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM PERMANENT VOL 1, page 3.2.2. Triangle: Red retroreflective 2 Dimensions tabulated below refer to the key Symbol: Black semi-matt latters shown on pages 3.1.3 to 3.1.7. Background: White retroreflective 3 The enlargement factor is determined by the dimension “a”. TEMPORARY 4 To ensure the correct sign is supplied check Triangle: Red retroreflective signs W110 and TW110. Symbol: Black semi-matt Background: Yellow retroreflective

W109

TW109

STAGGERED JUNCTIONS (R-L) AHEAD

MAY 2012 SADC – RTSM – VOL 4 WARNING

3.2.10 ROAD LAYOUT

COLOURS: NOTES: PERMANENT 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM Triangle: Red retroreflective VOL 1, page 3.2.2. Symbol: Black semi-matt 2 Dimensions tabulated below refer to the key Background: White retroreflective latters shown on pages 3.1.3 to 3.1.7. 3 The enlargement factor is determined by the TEMPORARY Triangle: Red retroreflective dimension “a”. Symbol: Black semi-matt 4 To ensure the correct sign is supplied check Background: Yellow retroreflective signs W109 and TW109.

W110

TW110

STAGGERED JUNCTIONS (L-R) AHEAD

WARNING SADC – RTSM – VOL 4 MAY 2012

ROAD LAYOUT 3.2.11

NOTES: COLOURS: 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM PERMANENT VOL 1, page 3.2.1. Triangle: Red retroreflective 2 Dimensions tabulated below refer to the key Symbol: Black semi-matt latters shown on pages 3.1.3 to 3.1.7. Background: White retroreflective 3 The enlargement factor is determined by the TEMPORARY dimension “a”. Triangle: Red retroreflective 4 To ensure the correct sign is supplied check Symbol: Black semi-matt signs W112, TW112, W113, TW113, W114 Background: Yellow retroreflective and TW114. W111

TW111

SHARP JUNCTION (HALF LEFT) AHEAD

MAY 2012 SADC – RTSM – VOL 4 WARNING

3.2.12 ROAD LAYOUT

COLOURS: NOTES: PERMANENT 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM Triangle: Red retroreflective VOL 1, page 3.2.3. Symbol: Black semi-matt 2 Dimensions tabulated below refer to the key Background: White retroreflective latters shown on pages 3.1.3 to 3.1.7. 3 The enlargement factor is determined by the TEMPORARY dimension “a”. Triangle: Red retroreflective 4 To ensure the correct sign is supplied check Symbol: Black semi-matt signs W111, TW111, W113, TW113, W114 Background: Yellow retroreflective and TW114.

W112

TW112

SHARP JUNCTION (LEFT) AHEAD

WARNING SADC – RTSM – VOL 4 MAY 2012

ROAD LAYOUT 3.2.13

NOTES: COLOURS: 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM PERMANENT VOL 1, page 3.2.3. Triangle: Red retroreflective 2 Dimensions tabulated below refer to the key Symbol: Black semi-matt latters shown on pages 3.1.3 to 3.1.7. Background: White retroreflective 3 The enlargement factor is determined by the dimension “a”. TEMPORARY 4 To ensure the correct sign is supplied check Triangle: Red retroreflective signs W111, TW111, W112, TW112, W114 Symbol: Black semi-matt and TW114. Background: Yellow retroreflective

W113

TW113

SHARP JUNCTION (HALF RIGHT) AHEAD

MAY 2012 SADC – RTSM – VOL 4 WARNING

3.2.14 ROAD LAYOUT

NOTES: COLOURS: 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM PERMANENT VOL 1, page 3.2.3. Triangle: Red retroreflective 2 Dimensions tabulated below refer to the key Symbol: Black semi-matt latters shown on pages 3.1.3 to 3.1.7. Background: White retroreflective 3 The enlargement factor is determined by the TEMPORARY dimension “a”. 4 To ensure the correct sign is supplied check Triangle: Red retroreflective Symbol: Black semi-matt signs W111, TW111, W112, TW112, W113 Background: Yellow retroreflective and TW113.

W114

TW114

SHARP JUNCTION (RIGHT) AHEAD

WARNING SADC – RTSM – VOL 4 MAY 2012

ROAD LAYOUT 3.2.15

NOTES: COLOURS: 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM PERMANENT VOL 1, page 3.2.3. Triangle: Red retroreflective 2 Dimensions tabulated below refer to the key Symbol: Black semi-matt latters shown on pages 3.1.3 to 3.1.7. Background: White retroreflective 3 The enlargement factor is determined by the dimension “a”. TEMPORARY Triangle: Red retroreflective Symbol: Black semi-matt Background: Yellow retroreflective

W115

TW115

Y-JUNCTION AHEAD

MAY 2012 SADC – RTSM – VOL 4 WARNING

3.2.16 ROAD LAYOUT

COLOURS: NOTES: PERMANENT 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM Triangle: Red retroreflective VOL 1, page 3.2.4. Symbol: Black semi-matt 2 Dimensions tabulated below refer to the key Background: White retroreflective latters shown on pages 3.1.3 to 3.1.7. 3 The enlargement factor is determined by the TEMPORARY dimension “a”. Triangle: Red retroreflective 4 To ensure the correct sign is supplied check Symbol: Black semi-matt signs W117 and TW117. Background: Yellow retroreflective

W116

TW116

END OF DUAL ROADWAY (TO RIGHT) AHEAD

WARNING SADC – RTSM – VOL 4 MAY 2012

ROAD LAYOUT 3.2.17

NOTES: COLOURS: 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM PERMANENT VOL 1, page 3.2.4. Triangle: Red retroreflective 2 Dimensions tabulated below refer to the key Symbol: Black semi-matt latters shown on pages 3.1.3 to 3.1.7. Background: White retroreflective 3 The enlargement factor is determined by the dimension “a”. TEMPORARY Triangle: Red retroreflective 4 To ensure the correct sign is supplied check signs W116 and TW116. Symbol: Black semi-matt Background: Yellow retroreflective

W117

TW117

END OF DUAL ROADWAY (STRAIGHT ON) AHEAD

MAY 2012 SADC – RTSM – VOL 4 WARNING

3.2.18 ROAD LAYOUT

COLOURS: NOTES: PERMANENT 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM Triangle: Red retroreflective VOL 1, page 3.2.4. Symbol: Black semi-matt 2 Dimensions tabulated below refer to the key Background: White retroreflective latters shown on pages 3.1.3 to 3.1.7. 3 The enlargement factor is determined by the TEMPORARY Triangle: Red retroreflective dimension “a”. Symbol: Black semi-matt 4 To ensure the correct sign is supplied check Background: Yellow retroreflective signs W119 and TW119.

W118

TW118

BEGINNING OF DUAL ROADWAY (STRAIGHT ON) AHEAD

WARNING SADC – RTSM – VOL 4 MAY 2012

ROAD LAYOUT 3.2.19

NOTES: COLOURS: 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM PERMANENT VOL 1, page 3.2.4. Triangle: Red retroreflective 2 Dimensions tabulated below refer to the key Symbol: Black semi-matt latters shown on pages 3.1.3 to 3.1.7. Background: White retroreflective 3 The enlargement factor is determined by the TEMPORARY dimension “a”. Triangle: Red retroreflective 4 To ensure the correct sign is supplied check Symbol: Black semi-matt signs W118 and TW118. Background: Yellow retroreflective

W119

TW119

BEGINNING OF DUAL ROADWAY (TO LEFT) AHEAD

MAY 2012 SADC – RTSM – VOL 4 WARNING

DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT 3.3.1

NOTES: COLOURS: 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM PERMANENT VOL 1, page 3.3.1. Triangle: Red retroreflective 2 Dimensions tabulated below refer to the key Symbol: Black semi-matt latters shown on pages 3.1.3 to 3.1.7 and Background: White retroreflective 3.1.9. TEMPORARY 3 The enlargement factor is determined by the Triangle: Red retroreflective dimension “a”. Symbol: Black semi-matt 4 To be used in a mirrored form in Angola. See Background: Yellow retroreflective Vol 1, Subsection 3.7.2. 5 Use arrow Type A, refer page 3.1.9. W201 W201 – Ang(4)

TW201

TRAFFIC CIRCLE AHEAD

MAY 2012 SADC – RTSM – VOL 4 WARNING

3.3.2 DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT

COLOURS: NOTES: PERMANENT 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM Triangle: Red retroreflective VOL 1, page 3.3.1. Symbol: Black semi-matt 2 Dimensions tabulated below refer to the key Background: White retroreflective latters shown on pages 3.1.3 to 3.1.7 and 3.1.9. TEMPORARY 3 The enlargement factor is determined by the Triangle: Red retroreflective dimension “a”. Symbol: Black semi-matt 4 To ensure the correct sign is supplied check Background: Yellow retroreflective signs W203 and TW203. 5 Use arrow Type A, refer page 3.1.9. W202

TW202

GENTLE CURVE (RIGHT) AHEAD

WARNING SADC – RTSM – VOL 4 MAY 2012

DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT 3.3.3

COLOURS: NOTES: PERMANENT 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM Triangle: Red retroreflective VOL 1, page 3.3.1. Symbol: Black semi-matt 2 Dimensions tabulated below refer to the key Background: White retroreflective latters shown on pages 3.1.3 to 3.1.7 and 3.1.9. TEMPORARY 3 The enlargement factor is determined by the Triangle: Red retroreflective dimension “a”. Symbol: Black semi-matt 4 To ensure the correct sign is supplied check Background: Yellow retroreflective signs W202 and TW202. 5 Use arrow Type A, refer page 3.1.9. W203

TW203

GENTLE CURVE (LEFT) AHEAD

MAY 2012 SADC – RTSM – VOL 4 WARNING

3.3.4 DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT

COLOURS: NOTES: PERMANENT 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM Triangle: Red retroreflective VOL 1, page 3.3.2. Symbol: Black semi-matt 2 Dimensions tabulated below refer to the key Background: White retroreflective latters shown on pages 3.1.3 to 3.1.7 and 3.1.9. TEMPORARY 3 The enlargement factor is determined by the Triangle: Red retroreflective dimension “a”. Symbol: Black semi-matt 4 To ensure the correct sign is supplied check Background: Yellow retroreflective signs W205 and TW205. 5 Use arrow Type B, refer page 3.1.9. W204

TW204

SHARP CURVE (RIGHT) AHEAD

WARNING SADC – RTSM – VOL 4 MAY 2012

DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT 3.3.5

NOTES: COLOURS: 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM PERMANENT VOL 1, page 3.3.2. Triangle: Red retroreflective 2 Dimensions tabulated below refer to the key Symbol: Black semi-matt latters shown on pages 3.1.3 to 3.1.7 and Background: White retroreflective 3.1.9. 3 The enlargement factor is determined by the TEMPORARY dimension “a”. Triangle: Red retroreflective 4 To ensure the correct sign is supplied check Symbol: Black semi-matt signs W204 and TW204. Background: Yellow retroreflective 5 Use arrow Type B, refer page 3.1.9.

W205

TW205

SHARP CURVE (LEFT) AHEAD

MAY 2012 SADC – RTSM – VOL 4 WARNING

3.3.6 DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT

COLOURS: NOTES: PERMANENT 1 For details of sign use refer to SADC-RTSM Triangle: Red retroreflective VOL 1, page 3.3.2. Symbol: Black semi-matt 2 Dimensions tabulated below refer to the key Background: White retroreflective latters shown on pages 3.1.3 to 3.1.7 and 3.1.9. TEMPORARY 3 The enlargement factor is determined by the Triangle: Red retroreflective dimension “a”. Symbol: Black semi-matt 4 To ensure the correct sign is supplied check Background: Yellow retroreflective signs W207 and TW207. 5 Use arrow Type A, refer page 3.1.9. W206

TW206

HAIRPIN BEND (RIGHT) AHEAD

WARNING SADC – RTSM – VOL 4 MAY 2012