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

(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]