Temporary road signs
Responsibilities, conditions and permissions
Before applying it is important to note the following conditions:
- it is illegal to erect any unauthorised signs, posters or adverts
- if you do not have approval to erect a temporary sign, we will arrange for them to be removed
- you must provide a minimum of five days’ notice.
- the traffic management company shall only erect the signs approved as part of the application
- the traffic management company will be required to provide evidence of adequate Public Liability Insurance to cover up to £5,000,000.
- they should not be used as a form of advertising or as a promotion for the events
- they should provide clear directions and help to reduce congestion
- all signs must be maintained in a safe and readable condition for the duration of the licence
- you can apply for a maximum duration of six months
- you will need to apply for a new licence to continue to display a sign beyond the initially approved six month period
- you must provide a minimum of five working days’ notice before your licence expires to continue to display your sign
- if you no longer require a sign to be displayed you must remove it by the expiry date