Denis Naughten
Question:639 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Dublin traffic signs; if they will comply with departmental regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15870/03]
Written Answers. - Traffic Management.
The provision of traffic signs in any area is the responsibility of the local authorities. In carrying out that responsibility local authorities must have regard to the traffic signs manual or directions issued by me and, in relation to regulatory traffic signs, the traffic signs regulations made under the Road Traffic Acts.
In 2002 Dublin City Council devised signage proposals for the purpose of the determination of orbital routes in the city. The initial proposals were not in compliance with the provisions of the traffic signs manual and were not proceeded with. Revised proposals for orbital signage have since been the subject of consultations between my Department, the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, the National Roads Authority and Dublin City Council. That consultation process recently concluded. I am currently examining proposals for orbital route traffic signs with a view to giving directions under section 95(16) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 regarding the type of non-regulatory signs that could be provided and used by any road authority on orbital routes. Subject to compliance with the general parameters that will be set in such directions, the content of the signs provided by any local authority will be a matter for its determination.