# The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002, Paragraph 1: Interpretation

Extent: E+W+S

In this Schedule—
“approaching vehicular traffic” in relation to a crossing means vehicular traffic approaching the crossing along the carriageway across which the crossing is placed;
“crossing” means a signal-controlled crossing facility;
“far side signals” means light signals of the size, colour and type shown in diagram 4002.1, 4003.2 and 4003.5;
“indicator” means a sign of the size, colour and type shown in diagram 4003, 4003.3 and 4003.6;
“near side signals” means a sign of the size, colour and type shown in diagram 4003.1, 4003.4 and 4003.7;
“supplementary near side signals” means a sign of the size, colour and type shown in diagram 4003.1A, 4003.4A and 4003.7A;
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“system of staggered crossings” means two crossings provided on a road on which there is a central reservation and where—
(a)there is one crossing on each side of the central reservation; and
(b)taken together the two crossings do not lie in a straight line;
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references to the left or right hand side of a crossing are to the left or right hand side as viewed by approaching vehicular traffic.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3113/schedule/paragraph/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/traffic-signs-regulations-and-general-directions-2002/schedule/paragraph-1
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