# The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016, Paragraph 6

Extent: E+W+S

(1) A sign with a background provided for at item 5, 8 or 9 of the Part 2 sign table need not be illuminated.
(2) Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to a sign with an item 5 background when placed on a motorway or if the sign—
(a) gives directions to a leisure facility of a description at item 5, 6, 7, 10, 11 or 12 of the Part 14 sign table; or
(b) includes the legend “Tourist hostel”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/362/schedule/12/part/1/paragraph/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/traffic-signs-regulations-and-general-directions-2016/schedule-12/part-1/paragraph-6
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