R12m signals are used where a cycle path is parallel and contiguous to a pedestrian crossing. In this case, the status of the pedestrian signal also applies to cyclists. Its use and layout conform to those of signal R12 (see above).
> article R 412-30 of the road code
> decree of June 13, 2022
The addition of a panel directly below a modal (R13) or anticipation (R15 or R16) tricolor signal is authorized to extend or limit its range.
> IISR, article 110-C8
R12m
R12m signals are used where a cycle path is parallel and contiguous to a pedestrian crossing. In this case, the status of the pedestrian signal also applies to cyclists. Its use and layout conform to those of signal R12 (see above).
> article R 412-30 of the road code
> decree of June 13, 2022
R12m
Regulation of French signals
In order to promote the circulation of cycles and when their movement is deemed to have little conflict with the movement of vehicles or pedestrians, the two-color or three-color signals may be supplemented by R19 type signals or M12 type signs.
> IISR, article 9-1
They are generally placed between the main light and the repeater signal, and given their small size they can be affixed to a dark square background, in order to increase their visibility.
> IISR, article 9-1C
The addition of a panel directly below a modal (R13) or anticipation (R15 or R16) tricolor signal is authorized to extend or limit its range.
> IISR, article 110-C8
TAXIS
ASSOCIATED ROADSIGNS
DOCUMENTS
R12 PPS
R12 PPS signals are used in the case of a pedestrian crossing equipped with traffic lights operating intermittently called a specific pedestrian crossing (PPS).
The light signals are extinguished in the absence of pedestrians.
The detection of a pedestrian activates the R12 PPS signal according to the following ignition sequence: light completely off > flashing of the vertical yellow bar > red pictogram > green pictogram > total extinction
The duration of illumination of the green pictogram is at least 6 seconds, and that of flashing of the yellow vertical bar is 5 seconds.
> order of September 23, 2015
A13b
R12
traffic lights pedestrian signal bus and bikes directional traffic lights
A repeater signal of reduced size (Ø90 or Ø100 mm) can be installed at a low height in order to be seen by the first users stopped at the line of effect of the lights, in particular if the main signal is installed more than two meters. They are strictly identical to the main signals that they repeat: color and, where applicable, pictogram.
The repetition of circular tricolor signals is no longer the general rule since the decree of September 23, 2015, it is simply possible.
If two signals are implanted on the same support, they must not be repeated one without the other. If the second signal is an R13b bus, it may not be repeated.
Signals R17 and R18 are in principle not repeated.
> IISR, articles 109-4, 110-5 and 111
Greek cross
R11v
The R11v traffic light can be repeated on its rear part in the shape of a red Greek cross, strictly at the same height as the red signal that it repeats.
The Greek cross is a straight cross (not to be confused with the cross of St Andrew which is oblique, in the shape of an X).
> IISR, articles 109-4 and 110-1, paragraph 5
REPEATERS
The R23 signals are used for "drop by drop" access regulation, an individual control obligation which requires each vehicle to stop. Their diameter can be reduced to Ø90 mm, the addition of a contrast frame is recommended.
Located on a toll station, the R23v signal is placed on the left and without repeaters. In other cases, the signal is placed in the place deemed most visible to the user.
When flow control is occasional, signal R23 is usually off.
> IISR, article 111-2
R23j
R23v
The R22 signals are identical in appearance to the R11 signals, but their function is to limit the flow of vehicles to certain periods. The contrast frame is recommended to them (compulsory outside urban areas).
If access to a fast lane does not have priority (insertion lane), the signal must be R22j (flashing yellow). When flow limitation (flow control) is not active, the lights are off.
They must be installed downstream of the Ab3b panel (give way announcement), and upstream of the Ab3a panel (give way), to the right of the traffic lane they control. They can optionally be completed on the left or on a stem.
> IISR, article 111-1
R22j
R22v
The layout of the R21 signals corresponds to several successive ramps always placed on gantries above each of the lanes (if two lanes are in circulation, two R21 signals must be placed above these two lanes).
The minimum installation height corresponds to the gauge of the road, increased by 0.60 m. This provision does not apply in tunnels.
Each R21 signal ramp should be spaced, as a rule, 200 or 400 m.
In the case of a tunnel longer than 800 m, they must be installed upstream, at the head, and inside every 200 m for an urban tunnel and every 400 m for a non-urban tunnel.
The dimension of the signals must be 550x550 or 750x750 mm.
/!\ WARNING: R21 signals are covered by article 160 of the 9th part of the IISR (variable signalling).
R21cg
R21cd
R21b
R21a
R21cg
R25
R19td
R19d
R25
The R25 pedestrian stop signal is only used for a pedestrian crossing located on a lane reserved for a regular public transport service. The pedestrian pictogram is fixed, the word STOP is flashing (IISR, article 111-1).
bikes permission signals
R19td
R19d
lane assignment signals
SAC (example)
R15c
R15b
R18tg
R18td
R17
R13c
R13b
R1 warning lights are always associated with a permanent signaling panel. They are flashing, yellow in color, and feature a dark square contrast frame.
They are used to complete the permanent signaling of type A danger and type AB intersection (a single light in the upper corner of the triangle), type C indication (two synchronized lights placed at each end above the panel), the monochevron J4 beacon (single light), and the multichevron J4 beacon (two lights).
> IISR, article 13-1-B
IMPLANTATION OF OTHERS SIGNALS
The conditional crossing authorization signals for cycles authorize cyclists not to stop at the traffic light to engage in the direction indicated by the arrow.
They can be replaced by M12 signs (IISR, article 109-3A).
They must be 90 mm or 200 mm in diameter (IISR, article 109-4).
Signals R17 and R18 are only used when a lane is exclusively reserved for a regular public transport service. They are installed upstream of a conflict zone either to the right or to the left of the track concerned. If they are installed above the roadway, other identical lights may be installed downstream of the conflict zone (IISR, article 110-7).
They may be supplemented by non-standard driving assistance signals (SAC), only if these are not confused, by their color and shape, with other standardized signals (IISR, article 110-7) . For SACs, see STRMTG technical guide.
IMPLANTATION OF BUS, BIKES, AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT SIGNALS
The flashing anticipation arrows (R16) mean that the users concerned can cross a red traffic light by giving way to all other vehicles and pedestrians (Order of 24-11-1967, article 7).
They must only be associated with R11v traffic lights, and in no case with R11j traffic lights. They can be supplemented by a panel.
They are installed below the green light or next to it, but in no case next to lights placed above the roadway (IISR, article 110-5).
The modal signals R13 are only to be used when the buses (R13b), or the bikes (R13c) have a reserved way which cannot be sufficiently separated from the other ways by a physical separation.
In the case of a lane exclusively reserved for a regular public transport service and materially separated from the other lanes, signals R17 and R18 are used (IISR, article 110-3).
The modal signals R15 have the same characteristics as the anticipation signals R16.
R12 pedestrian signals are only installed in the presence of traffic lights and on the shoulder, sidewalk or central island. They are installed and oriented in coherence with the pedestrian crossing.
They come in two different forms:
- Horizontal: red pictogram on the left, green pictogram on the right
- Vertical: red pictogram at the top, green pictogram at the bottom
> IISR, article 109-3
When the perception of the pedestrian crossing is insufficient (particularly in a bend), a crosswalk signal (A13b) can be installed between 0 and 50 m upstream of this crossing in built-up areas (IISR 2nd part, article 25). This signal can be luminous, fixed or preferably flashing. It is not a traffic light but a warning sign which therefore depends on the 2nd part of the IISR relating to danger signals.
The R24 stop signals can be implanted alone or in groups of two (synchronized or alternating flashing). Their diameter must not be less than 160 mm (IISR, article 109-4).
Installed on a level crossing, they must be fixed at a height of between 1.80 m and 2.60 m.
When they are installed on a tram track crossing, they must be fixed at a height of between 1.50 m and 4.20 m, depending on the geometric configuration of the premises.
They can be used to promote the sale of priority vehicles (IISR, article 109-3B).
The same support can only accommodate two traffic lights placed side by side (IISR, article 109-4).
When traffic lights are installed outside built-up areas, they must be equipped with contrast frames in order to improve their perception (IISR, article 109-4).
French traffic lights must not be installed downstream of an intersection, with the exception of traffic lights for public transport on their own site (IISR, article 109-4).
In the case of a roadway with two-way traffic, the traffic lights are not located on the shoulder on the left, but only on the right or on a central island located on the left.
In the case of a one-way road, a traffic light may be installed on the left shoulder, but only in addition to a traffic light placed on the right shoulder (IISR, article 109-4).
The main traffic lights (excluding repeaters) located on the sidewalk, shoulder or island accessible to pedestrians must be located at least two meters from the ground and at most 4.20 m from the ground (IISR, article 109-4).
There is no minimum height for traffic lights placed on a bracket or gantry above the roadway, they must however respect the clear height of the track.
IMPLANTATION OF REGULAR SIGNALS
access control signals
public transport signals one colored signals
bus and bikes anticipation signals directional anticipation signals
R23j
R23v
R22j
R22v
R21cd
R21b
R21a
R25
R18tg
R18td
R17
R16dtd
R16td
R16dtg
R16tg
R16d
R15c
R15b
R24
R1
R14dtd
R14dtg
R14td
R14tg
R14d
R13c
R13b
R12 PPS
R12
Greek cross
R11J
R11V
CATEGORIES OF SIGNALS
the website
about
French traffic lights
©2006-2023 | Conception : Hugo MAILLET - all rightd reserved | Companies and brands represented belong to their respective owner