# The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016, Regulation 6: General provision about the removal of temporary signs

Extent: E+W+S

(1) Paragraph (2) applies to a sign placed for conveying to traffic a warning, information, requirement, restriction or prohibition of a temporary nature.
(2) The sign must not remain in place for longer than it is needed.
(3) Paragraph (2) does not apply in relation to a particular sign to the extent provision is made elsewhere in these General Directions about the removal of that sign.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/362/part/2/regulation/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/traffic-signs-regulations-and-general-directions-2016/part-2/regulation-6
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