Unusual Road SIgn

[gdaybruce]

This was posted in another forum with the question: what is the meaning of the sign with a white diagonal cross on a blue background? No one seems to have an answer - any ideas?

https://www.google.com/maps/@52.2646005,-0.8435372...

[NGRhodes]

Its a faded red and blue no stopping sign.

[Pothole]

NGRhodes said:

Its a faded red and blue no stopping sign.

OBVS.

[Fishlegs]

I had to stare at it for ages to allow my brain time to see it as white and blue. My brain told me it was faded red and blue.

Weird.

[markiii]

which raises an interesting question. If its so faded the red is now white it doesn't match the requirements for correct signage

Does that mean its now invalid?

[Fishlegs]

I think that would depend entirely on how expensive your lawyer is.

[akirk]

independence for Scotland past here?!

[gdaybruce]

I'm sure that they are indeed faded clearway signs but on my computer at least, the red has faded totally and is now a brilliant white. I can't recall seeing other signs that have faded to this extent. In the unlikely event that I was to be charged for stopping on this particular clearway, I would certainly take issue with the signage!

[stogbandard]

I know where that is. It’s approaching Lumbertubs Way in Northampton. It will be faded as Northants Highways, who still stubbornly exist despite the end of the County Council have deminimis attitude to road maintenance, except for having an obsession with surface dressing but I whingeingly digress!

[Solocle]

A bit of faded signage? Try Highways England, in their infinite wisdom, signing the emergency access at Catthorpe with the flying motorbike (except authorised vehicles).

Google Maps

No. Motor. Vehicles.

[donkmeister]

markiii said:

which raises an interesting question. If its so faded the red is now white it doesn't match the requirements for correct signage

Does that mean its now invalid?

That's one for SP&L however quite often the outcome of "but technically" cases around road signage and markings comes down to whether or not you can persuade a media outlet to take a picture of you doing your compo face whilst pointing at it.
I'd also say that a surprising number of people don't realise what that sign means in correct colours...

[fwaggie]

[quote=Jasey_]Often wondered what this sign actually means.


/quote]

Its a speed limit for crashing planes, obviously.

You are not allowed to crash at speeds exceeding 40mph vertically downwards.