Latest HGV signs get DfT approval in Bath

The Bath and North East Somerset Council is all set to introduce the latest set of signs to help prevent lorry drivers from following the sat nav directions and getting caught in narrow streets. The latest signs, including symbols that are approved by the Department of Transport (DfT), will be replacing written signs. These efforts are taken to get the message across to the foreign drivers.

The transport policy manager with the council, Adrian Clarke said that in April, a crane was needed to shift a lorry out from a narrow street in Bath. He also said that they have extremely narrow streets that are not appropriate for larger vehicles. So, in order to provide additional guidance to the foreign drivers, they have improved the signage. He further added that they are not keeping out vehicles from such places, but they intend to provide additional advice.

Clarke said that installation of the signs is due to take place shortly. A spokesperson from DfT said that five other councils have also had approval for such type of signs that includes:

• Buckinghamshire
• Doncaster
• Wiltshire
• Barnsley
• Kirklees

Appropriate HGV training is very crucial as it provides all the required knowledge about HGV driving and regulations.