WARNING SIGNS
Safety of Highways i USE IN SETTLED AREAS Designed for 'Jho guidance of mcTtortsts and the protection of pedestriana m townships and other populated areas ra which the 30 miles an hour does not apply, a special type of sign that will be uniform througliout the province will be erected shortly by the Automobile Association (Auckland). Similax signs will probably be recommended for use in southern districts. The sign comprises a yellow board, 24 inches square, cOntaining in reflecting letters the w^rning UReduce
Speed." The extent of the danger area will also be indicated and the name of the district will be stated. Tko Natlonal Safety Council and the Transport Department have approved Ihe sign, which convplies with "Class B" specifieation of the Trallic Signs Kegulations, 1937. A special warning sign will be added to the niain board when there is danger due to some particular cause. These will include such notices as "No foot--paths." and "Visibility obscured "
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Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 164, 29 July 1937, Page 9
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160WARNING SIGNS Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 164, 29 July 1937, Page 9
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