Metric Road Signs

Stephen Booth · 16-02-2008, 09:57 PM

There is a creeping tendency towards Metrication in many areas, but one I've noticed recently is the putting of metric distances on road signs. I noticed this at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, but more recently on the A59, outside the gate of the British Aerospace Factory at Salmesbury of all places.

Has anybody noticed any other examples?
I find this offensive.

Westcountryman · 16-02-2008, 10:01 PM

Every road sign measuring distance I've seen has always been in yards.

brian lee · 16-02-2008, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Eurosceptic Atlanticist

Every road sign measuring distance I've seen has always been in yards.

I understand the law still requires all official road signs to be in Miles and Yards. Over the last few years Tony Bennett and his mates have spent a considerable amount of time and money going round modifying or removing the illegal metric signs.

Britannist · 16-02-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen Booth

There is a creeping tendency towards Metrication in many areas, but one I've noticed recently is the putting of metric distances on road signs. I noticed this at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, but more recently on the A59, outside the gate of the British Aerospace Factory at Salmesbury of all places. I find this offensive.

You are not the only one Stephen.

Have you contacted the relevant authorities regarding the above-named signs to find out who made the decision to put unwanted metric references on them; why they did so and if they had the permission of their employer to do so?

Britannist · 16-02-2008, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Eurosceptic Atlanticist

Every road sign measuring distance I've seen has always been in yards.

If I see one written in metric I will take the matter up by complaining immediately.

Phil Sheldon · 17-02-2008, 12:45 AM

All road markings and signage are covered by both the Highway Code
Signs and markings : Directgov - Travel and transport
and
The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002
The Traffic Signs(Amendment) Regulations and General Directions 2005.
Imperial measurements are required by law so local authorities who erect signs that give measurements in Metric are breaking the law.
For example: If you saw a sign that read 'Maximum Speed 100kph' you are within your rights to ignore it because an illegal sign cannot be enforced (See above)
The above regulations can help you if you wish to challenge any parking restrictions implemented by your LA.

Britannist · 17-02-2008, 01:39 AM

Very useful information Phil. Thanks for posting this.

Northumbrian · 17-02-2008, 11:06 AM

Does it matter?

I use metric measurements in my job without any problems.

Kevin Adamson · 17-02-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Northumbrian

Does it matter?

I use metric measurements in my job without any problems.

DOES IT MATTER! OF COURSE IT BLOODY MATTERS

Northumbrian · 17-02-2008, 11:42 AM

Why? Please explain.

16-02-2008, 09:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Stephen Booth Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Galgate, Lancaster Posts: 234 Party: None	Metric Road Signs There is a creeping tendency towards Metrication in many areas, but one I've noticed recently is the putting of metric distances on road signs. I noticed this at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, but more recently on the A59, outside the gate of the British Aerospace Factory at Salmesbury of all places. Has anybody noticed any other examples? I find this offensive. __________________ Britain Out of Europe Now !

16-02-2008, 10:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Westcountryman Uber Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Westcountry. Posts: 5,922 Party: None	Every road sign measuring distance I've seen has always been in yards. __________________ Manus haec inimica tyrannis ense petit placidam sub libertate quietam - "This hand of mine, which is hostile to tyrants, seeks by the sword quiet peace under liberty."

17-02-2008, 12:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
Phil Sheldon Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 587	All road markings and signage are covered by both the Highway Code Signs and markings : Directgov - Travel and transport and The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002 The Traffic Signs(Amendment) Regulations and General Directions 2005. Imperial measurements are required by law so local authorities who erect signs that give measurements in Metric are breaking the law. For example: If you saw a sign that read 'Maximum Speed 100kph' you are within your rights to ignore it because an illegal sign cannot be enforced (See above) The above regulations can help you if you wish to challenge any parking restrictions implemented by your LA. __________________ Those who would sacrifice Freedom for Safety deserve neither.

17-02-2008, 01:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
Britannist Uber Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London Posts: 23,154	Very useful information, thanks Very useful information Phil. Thanks for posting this.

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17-02-2008, 11:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
Northumbrian Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England Posts: 1,761 Party: Free England Party	Does it matter? I use metric measurements in my job without any problems.

17-02-2008, 11:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
Northumbrian Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England Posts: 1,761 Party: Free England Party	Why? Please explain.