Guidance on the use of tactile paving surfaces. 2nd edition (Withdrawn)
Publication Year
2002
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Tactile paving surfaces can be used to convey important information to visually impaired pedestrians about their environment, for example, hazard warning, directional guidance, or the presence of an amenity. Guidance is given on the use of a number of different types of tactile surfaces to give warning of potential hazards and for amenity purposes to give guidance and information.
Document History
Superseded by Guidance on the use of tactile paving surfaces (DfT, 2021). Supersedes: Guidance on the use of tactile paving surfaces (DETR, 1998). Use of dropped kerbs and tactile surfaces at pedestrian crossing points (TR 0141), and Disability Unit Circular DU 1/91.
Publisher Information
Department for Transport
The Department for Transport is a UK Government department that provides leadership across the transport sector to achieve its objectives, working with regional, local and private sector partners to deliver many of the services. These activities were formerly carried out by the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.
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