# The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016, Paragraph 8

Extent: E+W+S

(1) This paragraph applies if the sign—
(a) conveys a temporary hazard warning;
(b) conveys only temporary information for pedestrians, cyclists , drivers of electric scooters being used in a trial or pedestrians; or
(c) indicates the entrance to, or exit from, road works for vehicles involved in the carrying out of those works.
(2) The background must be red and any letters, numerals, other characters, chevrons or borders must be white.
(3) This paragraph is subject to paragraphs 10 and 11.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/362/schedule/13/part/9/paragraph/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/traffic-signs-regulations-and-general-directions-2016/schedule-13/part-9/paragraph-8
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