The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002

Bus symbols

24.—(1) A bus symbol when incorporated into any sign refers to—

(a)motor vehicles constructed or adapted to carry more than 8 passengers (exclusive of the driver); or

(b)local buses not so constructed or adapted.

(2) In the signs shown in diagrams 958 and 959 and in the permitted variants of diagrams 953, 953.1 and 960, the word “local” on a bus symbol indicates that the road or the traffic lane on or near which the sign has been placed shall be used only by local buses.

(3) In this regulation “bus symbol” means a symbol depicting a bus in the form shown in diagram 952, 953 or 962.2.