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CoPTTM describes best practice for the safe and efficient management and operation of temporary traffic management (TTM) on all roads in New Zealand. This update is part of a regular cycle of reviews.

The February 2017 version of CoPTTM includes some new requirements, clarifications and minor corrections. It also incorporates the following technical notes:

• Changes to ROPE procedures
• High visibility garments
• CoPTTM changes for HSWA 2015
• Guidelines for managing cyclists where cycle lanes are impacted by a worksite.

An update note is available online to identify the amendments:

https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/resources/code-temp-traffic-management/docs/2017/Update-notice-Feb2017.pdf [PDF, 2.3 MB]

The changes to CoPTTM took effect on 1 April 2017.

Publication details

Author: NZ Transport Agency
Published: The print version of CoPTTM will be updated in August 2017
Reference: Traffic control devices manual, part 8, CoPTTM
Version: 4th edition, February 2017
Found at: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/code-temp-traffic-management

Further information

For further information contact Stuart Fraser, Senior Traffic and Safety Engineer (CoPTTM) at copttm.quals@nzta.govt.nz. 

Neil Cree