# The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016, Paragraph 13

Extent: E+W+S

(1) A globe must be internally illuminated by a flashing light except that, where sub-paragraph (2) applies, it may be a steady light.
(2) This sub-paragraph applies where—
(a) in relation to a globe placed in England and Wales, the Secretary of State; or
(b) in relation to a globe placed in Scotland, Scottish Ministers,
has or have given authorisation in writing for the light to be steady.
(3) Where a globe is mounted on or attached to or mounted on a post, whether or not specially provided for the purpose—
(a) the post must be coloured in alternate black and white bands with the lowest band being coloured black;
(b) the width of the bands must be not less than 275 mm, nor more than 335 mm, save that the lowest band may be of a width of not more than 1 metre; and
(c) the post may be internally illuminated.
(4) A globe, or the post on which it is mounted, may be fitted with all or any of the following—
(a) a backing board or other device designed to improve the conspicuousness of the globe;
(b) a shield or other device designed to prevent or reduce light shining into adjacent premises; or
(c) a light to illuminate the crossing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/362/schedule/14/part/4/paragraph/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/traffic-signs-regulations-and-general-directions-2016/schedule-14/part-4/paragraph-13
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