I want to drive from Heiligenhafen to Saarbrücken using A1 without being hindered by roadworks

1. What is the maximum speed limit of a road or street when controlling traffic using the give and take method?
2. What is the minimum width of a temporary walkway in the carriageway in order for a visually impaired person being guided to pass safely?
3. What is shuttle working in traffic management?
4. What is the minimum width of shuttle working on a standard carriageway?
5. What is the minimum size of a temporary sign to use on a 50mph road?
6. What is the maximum permitted height of warning lights on a 40mph road?
7. Who is responsible for roadworks?
8. What is a tactile crossing?
9. What standard must the size shape and style of signs and traffic cones comply with?
10. What is a traffic management plan?
11. What is a shuttle lane?
12. Why traffic management is required?

What is the maximum speed limit of a road or street when controlling traffic using the give and take method?

Give & Take - (Utilization of a give take system and equipment) this is available on roads up to 30mph.

What is the minimum width of a temporary walkway in the carriageway in order for a visually impaired person being guided to pass safely?

In general a minimum 1.2 metre width of walkway should be provided (this allows for a visually impaired person being guided), with an absolute minimum of 1 metre unobstructed* width.

What is shuttle working in traffic management?

Shuttle working refers to the use of traffic signals to alternate flows on a one-way section of road. Most typically found at roadworks, but can also be used to create attractive conditions for cycling on, say, bridges. See example linked to below.

What is the minimum width of shuttle working on a standard carriageway?

The minimum width lane at which shuttle working may be maintained is 3.0 m, but, car-only traffic can be maintained with a minimum of 2.5 m. However, where the traffic is expected to consist only of cars and other light vehicles the lane width may be reduced to 2.75 m (desirable minimum) or 2.5 m (absolute minimum).

What is the minimum size of a temporary sign to use on a 50mph road?

On roads with a permanent speed limit of 50mph or greater and where widths allow the safe placement, signs of size 900mm must be used where sufficient lateral width exists to safely place the sign and 750mm are an acceptable alternative if lateral width is restricted by highway features.

What is the maximum permitted height of warning lights on a 40mph road?

The height of the centre of the lens of each light shall not exceed 1500 mm above the road surface where the speed limit is 40 mph or less, or 1200 mm where the speed limit is more than 40 mph. O4.

Who is responsible for roadworks?

The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is responsible for the maintenance of the road infrastructure and works to keep it safe, effective and reliable. You can get information on current, and planned, roadworks online.

What is a tactile crossing?

Tactile paving (also called detectable warning surface) is a system of textured ground surface found on footpaths, stairs and station platforms to warn pedestrians who are visually impaired.

What standard must the size shape and style of signs and traffic cones comply with?

The size shape and style of all signs, including traffic cones, must comply with the TSRGD (TSR (NI) in Northern Ireland).

What is a traffic management plan?

Traffic management planning

A traffic management plan (TMP) details how the risks associated with plant and vehicle traffic are being managed in a workplace. Plans should be regularly monitored and reviewed to ensure they are effective and account for changes in the workplace.

What is a shuttle lane?

INTRODUCTION. Maintenance works on single carriageway roads in urban areas are normally carried out by. closing one lane in one direction leaving the other lane for use by both directions. This type of. operation is referred to as single lane shuttle operation.

Why traffic management is required?

This is to ensure the safety of the general public as well as construction workers and road work personnel. How do they control risks? There are many factors, such as the complexity and the location of the works that can determine the required level of traffic management.