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CS ADR-DSN.N.800 Road-holding position sign

ED Decision 2017/021/R

(a) Applicability: A road-holding position sign should be provided at all road entrances to a runway.

(b) Location: The road-holding position sign should be located 1.5 m from one edge of the road (left or right as appropriate to the local road traffic regulations) at the holding position.

(c) Where a road intersects a taxiway, a suitable sign may be located adjacent to the roadway/taxiway intersection marking 1.5 m from one edge of the road, i.e. left or right as appropriate to the local road traffic regulations.

(d) Characteristics:

(1) A road-holding position sign at an intersection of a road with a runway should consist of an inscription in white on a red background.

(2) The inscription on a road-holding position sign should be in the national language, be in conformity with the local road traffic regulations, and include the following:

(i) a requirement to stop; and

(ii) where appropriate:

(A) a requirement to obtain ATC clearance; and

(B) location designator.

(3) A road-holding position sign intended for night use should be retroreflective or illuminated.

(4) A road-holding position sign at the intersection of a road with a taxiway should be in accordance with the local road traffic regulations for a yield right of way sign or a stop sign.

[Issue: ADR-DSN/4]