327Length of road to which a traffic sign (except a parking control sign) applies

#### 327 Length of road to which a traffic sign (except a parking control sign) applies 327 Length of road to which a traffic sign (except a parking control sign) applies > The length of road to which a traffic sign on a road (except a parking control sign) applies is worked out in the direction driven by a driver, or travelled by a pedestrian, on the road who faces the sign before passing it. > > Example. > > Rule 21(3) provides that a *speed limit sign* applies to the length of road beginning at the sign and ending at the nearest of a different *speed limit sign*, an *end speed limit sign*, or *speed derestriction sign*, and the end of the road. Only the nearest of those things, in the direction driven by a driver, or travelled by a pedestrian, who faces the sign before passing it, is relevant. > > Note 1. > > Parking control sign and traffic sign are defined in the Dictionary. > > Note 2. > > Rule 332 deals with parking control signs that display an arrow. These signs apply to lengths of road.