Land Transport Rule

Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices Amendment 2010 amends Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004 (the Traffic Control Devices Rule). The Traffic Control Devices Rule specifies the requirements for the design, construction, installation, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices, and sets out the functions and responsibilities of road controlling authorities in providing traffic control devices to give effect to their decisions on controlling traffic.

The objective of the amendment Rule is to allow road controlling authorities to take advantage of a wide range of traffic control devices to implement, improve or maintain safe and efficient traffic management. The changes also incorporate updated engineering practice, allow the use of some new technologies and ensure that the Traffic Control Devices Rule is consistent with the requirements of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 (the Road User Rule) and other legislation.

This amendment:

introduces a new regime for parking zones, and includes changes to the signing and marking of parking restrictions;
replaces the existing descriptions of parking signs with a new format, which will provide more flexibility and support the new parking regime;
replaces the existing provisions for managing traffic entering a roundabout controlled by traffic signals;
improves traffic signalling at multi-laned approaches to areas controlled by traffic signals; and
allows the installation of nearside pedestrian traffic signal displays, countdown pedestrian signals and on-roadway warning lights at pedestrian crossings.

Extent of consultation

Formal consultation on the draft amendment Rule began in April 2010 when the NZ Transport Agency released the consultation (yellow) draft of the Rule for public comment. The NZ Transport Agency sent a letter or emailed advice about the availability of the yellow draft to about 1260 groups and individuals who had registered their interest in the Traffic Control Devices Rule and the Road User Rule. The availability of the draft amendment Rule was publicised in the metropolitan daily newspapers in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, and in the New Zealand Gazette.

The NZ Transport Agency received 40 submissions on the draft amendment Rule. The submissions were taken into account in redrafting the Rule before it was submitted to Cabinet, and then signed by the Minister of Transport.

Part 1 Rule requirements

Section 1 Application

1.1 Title

This Rule is Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices Amendment 2010.

1.2 Date when Rule comes into force

This Rule comes into force on 1 April 2011.

1.3 Scope of Rule

This Rule amends Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004.

Section 2 Amendments relating to Rule requirements

2.1 Use of traffic control devices

Clause 3.2 is amended by substituting the following for subclause 3.2(1):

“3.2(1) A traffic control device that was authorised by or under any enactment, including this Rule, at the time it was installed may continue to be used for the purpose for which it was intended, unless:
- “(a) an expiry date for the use of the traffic control device is specified in this Rule; or
- “(b) a replacement traffic control device is required by this Rule to be installed by a specified time; or
- “(c) it is unsafe or inadequate for its intended use; or
- “(d) it is damaged or worn to an extent that it requires repair.”

2.2 Trials of traffic control devices

Clause 3.4 is amended by substituting the following for subclause 3.4(11):

“3.4(11) If 3.4(10) applies, and subject to 3.4(10)(b), the Agency may authorise road controlling authorities to conduct further trials by installing and maintaining the traffic control device at other locations for a period of time, subject to any conditions, and must notify the further use of the traffic control device by notice in the Gazette.”

2.3 Provision of traffic signs

Subclause 4.2(3) is amended by by substituting “Unless specified elsewhere in this Rule, regulatory signs” for “Regulatory signs”.

2.4 General requirements for traffic signs

2.4(1) Subclause 4.4(4) is amended by inserting “4.4(1) and” after “Despite”.

2.4(2) Subclause 4.4(5) is amended by inserting the following after paragraph (b):

“(c) for a temporary warning sign, other than a supplementary temporary warning sign, initials or other identifying marks may be marked by means of a series of perforations provided that these do not affect the ability of the sign to perform safely and adequately for its intended use.”
“[Note: Temporary warning signs are within the series W1 to W7 in Schedule 1.]”

2.4(3) Subclause 4.4(6) is amended by inserting the following after paragraph (b):

“(c) a sign complying with 4.4(5)(c).”

2.4(4) Clause 4.4 is amended by inserting the following after subclause 4.4(15):

“4.4(15A) When a vehicle in 4.4(14) displays a “School Bus” sign which incorporates flashing lights (sign W17-1.3, Schedule 1) the flashing lights must not be operated:
- “(a) more than 20 seconds before the bus stops for the purpose of children alighting or boarding; or
- “(b) more than 20 seconds after the bus has moved away from the place at which it stopped.”

2.4(5) Clause 4.4 is amended by substituting the following for subclause 4.4(19):

“4.4(19) A variable traffic sign that provides a range of information to motorists and that complies with 4.6, may be mounted on a motor vehicle if:
- “(a) the vehicle remains stationary in a safe position on the roadside; or
- “(b) the vehicle is involved in temporary traffic management and operates in accordance with a traffic management plan and the message displayed remains the same while the vehicle is in motion.”

2.5 Specific requirements for traffic signs

2.5(1) Clause 4.5 is amended by inserting “,12.5(4)” before “and 12.6(4)” in paragraph 4.5(1)(a).

2.5(2) Clause 4.5 is amended by inserting the following after paragraph 4.5(1)(b):

“; or
“(c) if the additional sign is a supplementary sign, plate or notice.”

2.6 General requirements for markings

2.6(1) Clause 5.4 is amended by substituting the following for subclause 5.4(3):

“5.4(3) Subject to 5.4(3A), the dimensions of a marking may be increased provided that, from the viewpoint of a driver approaching the mark, the lateral dimensions of each letter, numeral, symbol or other detail displayed on the marking are retained and all longitudinal dimensions are increased in the same proportion.”
“5.4(3A) The dimensions of the marks M3-1, M3-2 and M3-3, specified in Schedule 2, must not be increased.”

2.6(2) Clause 5.4 is amended by inserting the following after subclause 5.4(7):

“5.4(8) A blue surface texture or colour may only be used for reserved parking areas that are restricted to use by disabled persons in accordance with 12.4(6).”

2.7 Types and purposes of traffic signals

Clause 6.1 is amended by inserting “metering” after “roundabout” in subparagraph (a)(ii).

2.8 Provision of traffic signals

Clause 6.2 is amended by substituting the following for subclause 6.2(1):

“6.2(1) At an area controlled by traffic signals, a road controlling authority must install markings and traffic signals as described in 6.2(1A) for:
- “(a) each roadway approach to the area controlled; and
- “(b) any driveway approach to the area controlled where the road controlling authority considers this necessary for the safe or efficient operation of the area controlled.
“6.2(1A) For each approach, defined in 6.2(1), to the area controlled by traffic signals, the road controlling authority must install:
- “(a) if practicable, a limit line in accordance with 6.3(3) to define the place where vehicles are required to stop in advance of the area controlled; and
- “(b) a traffic signal in a position that is visible to road users approaching the area controlled, either:
  - “(i) adjacent to, and as close as practicable to the end of, the limit line where marked; or
  - “(ii) where there is no limit line, at the point of entry to the area controlled; and
- “(c) except for temporary traffic signals, at least one supplementary steady traffic signal in a position that is visible to road users stopped:
  - “(i) at the limit line where marked; or
  - “(ii) where there is no limit line, at the point of entry to the area controlled.
“6.2(1B) On multilane approaches to an area controlled by traffic signals, a road controlling authority may comply with 6.2(1A)(b) and (c) by installing traffic signals that apply to individual lanes or that apply to a combination of lanes forming part of that approach.”

2.9 General requirements for traffic signals

Clause 6.3 is amended by:

(a) substituting “AS/NZS2144:2002 Traffic signal lanterns” for “AS2144:2002 Traffic Signal Lanterns” in paragraph 6.3(1)(b); and
(b) inserting “6.4(15)(d)”, after “Except as provided in” in subclause 6.3(2); and
(c) substituting “225 mm” for “300 mm” in the two places where it occurs in subclause 6.3(6).

2.10 Steady vehicle displays in the form of a continuous display

2.10(1) Subclause 6.4(1) is amended by deleting “Except as provided in 6.4(14),”.

Roundabout signals

2.10(2) Clause 6.4 is amended by substituting the following for subclauses 6.4(13), 6.4(14) and 6.4(15):

“Roundabout metering signals
“6.4(13) Roundabout metering signals, with displays complying with one of the displays in Schedule 3, may be used to control the traffic from one or more of the approaches to a roundabout, if:
- “(a) excessive queuing and delays are experienced on one or more approaches to the roundabout; or
- “(b) it is necessary to clear one of the approaches of a roundabout to allow a rail vehicle or an emergency vehicle to proceed safely; or
- “(c) it is necessary in order to increase the efficiency or safety of public transport services.
“6.4(14) The area controlled by a roundabout metering signal must be at least 30 m in advance of, and control the movement of traffic approaching, the roundabout.
“6.4(14A) The ‘give-way roundabout’ sign installed on an approach to a roundabout controlled by roundabout metering signals must comply with 10.4(1)(b).
“6.4(15) A roundabout metering signal may be used as a mid-block pedestrian traffic signal if the following conditions are met:
- “(a) the road on which the signal is installed must have a median island at the crossing point;
- “(b) the pedestrian crossing must be staggered so that pedestrians must cross the road in two stages by being required to turn and travel along the median to reach the second half of the crossing;
- “(c) each stage of the pedestrian crossing must operate independently;
- “(d) a traffic sign directed toward traffic approaching the roundabout must be mounted on the signal pole or poles indicating that the signals may operate by roundabout demand.”

2.11 Pedestrian displays

2.11(1) Clause 6.6 is amended by inserting the following after subclause 6.6(3):

“6.6(3A) A countdown pedestrian signal, comprising a white or yellow display (conforming to the description in Schedule 3) showing the number of seconds remaining in the pedestrian clearance period, may only be installed beside pedestrian traffic signals at:
- “(a) mid-block pedestrian traffic signals; or
- “(b) intersections where all of the approaches to the area controlled by traffic signals are controlled by red signals at the same time while pedestrians are permitted to cross.
“6.6(3B) A countdown pedestrian signal, described in 6.6(3A), must only be displayed at the same time as the flashing red standing human figure display described in 6.6(4).”

2.11(2) Subclause 6.6(4) is amended by substituting “Except as provided in 6.6(5), pedestrian traffic” for “Pedestrian” where it first appears.

2.11(3) Clause 6.6 is amended by inserting the following after subclause 6.6(4):

“6.6(5) A nearside pedestrian traffic signal may only be installed at mid-block pedestrian traffic signals and must operate in the following sequence:
- “(a) a steady green walking human figure symbol to indicate the period during which a pedestrian is allowed to enter a roadway followed by;
- “(b) a steady red standing human figure, displayed for at least two seconds, to indicate when a pedestrian must not enter a roadway followed by:
  - “(i) the display at (a); or
  - “(ii) a blank display followed by:
    - “(A) the display at (a); or
    - “(B) a steady red standing human symbol followed by the display at (a).
“[Note: See definitions of ‘mid-block pedestrian traffic signal’ and ‘nearside pedestrian traffic signal’ in Part 2 Definitions.]”

2.12 Pedestrian crossings

Clause 8.2 is amended by inserting the following after subclause 8.2(11):

“8.2(12) To inform approaching traffic of the presence of a pedestrian waiting to cross at a pedestrian crossing a road controlling authority may install and maintain an on-roadway flashing yellow light system that is:
- “(a) installed as described in diagram M1-4 of Schedule 2; and
- “(b) illuminated only when a pedestrian waiting to cross is detected and remains illuminated only for a period sufficient to permit the pedestrian to cross the pedestrian crossing.”

2.13 Traffic signs, traffic signals and limit lines at level crossings

2.13(1) Subclause 9.4(3) is amended by substituting “225 mm” for “300 mm”.

2.13(2) Subclause 9.4(9) is amended by substituting the following for paragraph (b):

“(b) consist of reflectorised red and white alternate bands that comply with Schedule 1.”

2.14 Intersections controlled by roundabouts

Clause 10.4 is revoked and the following clause is substituted:

“10.4 Intersections controlled by roundabouts
“10.4(1) Subject to 10.4(2), if an intersection has a roundabout installed, each entry to the roundabout must have a limit line that consists of a white line that is not less than 300 mm wide and must be controlled by either:
- “(a) both:
  - “(i) a ‘give-way roundabout’ sign that complies with Schedule 1; and
  - “(ii) a triangular give-way symbol that complies with Schedule 2, marked on the roadway not more than 20 m before the limit line; or
- “(b) roundabout metering signals that comply with section 6; and
  - “(i) a ‘give-way roundabout’ sign that complies with Schedule 1, and that has been mounted on a reflectorised, fluorescent yellow-green backing board that provides a border of at least 150 mm; and
  - “(ii) a triangular give-way symbol that complies with Schedule 2, marked on the roadway not more than 20 m before the limit line; or
- “(c) traffic signals.
“10.4(2) If a single-lane roundabout and its approaches have safe and appropriate engineering measures installed to slow vehicles, and the measured mean operating speeds on the approaches and through the roundabout are 30 km/h or less, the roundabout may operate without the markings, signs or signals described in 10.4(1).
“10.4(3) Instead of a triangular give-way symbol in 10.4(1)(a)(ii), a roadway that, before the commencement of this Rule, was marked by the word “way” preceded by the word “give”, in white capital letters at least 2 m high, may continue to be marked in that way until the words are permanently removed, after which the triangular give-way symbol must be marked.
“10.4(4) If more than one lane for motor vehicles enters a roundabout from any approach, a road controlling authority must mark arrows on each approach lane to direct drivers into the correct departure lanes.
“10.4(5) If a section of the roadway around a roundabout, or an exit from that section of roadway, has more than one lane for motor vehicles, a road controlling authority must mark lane lines to direct the flow of traffic.”

2.15 Special vehicle lanes

Subclause 11.2(1) is amended by deleting “at the point at which the lane starts again after each intersection:” and substituting “after each intersection, along its length:”.

2.16 Cycle facilities

Clause 11.4 is revoked and the following clause is substituted:

“11.4 Facilities for cycles, wheeled recreational devices and mobility devices
“Paths shared by cycles and other users
- “11.4(1) For a shared path used by cycles, a road controlling authority:
  - “(a) must install an appropriate sign, or combination of signs, defining the class or classes of path user, that complies with Schedule 1:
    - “(i) at the start of the shared path; and
    - “(ii) after each roadway or any other pathway with which it intersects; and
    - “(iii) at the end of the shared path; and
  - “(b) may install signs at other intervals along the shared path.
- “11.4(2) If pedestrians, cycles, wheeled recreational devices or mobility devices are restricted to a specific side or part of a path, or where the path is separated for users travelling in different directions, a road controlling authority:
  - “(a) must provide signs and appropriate markings indicating the nature of the restriction:
    - “(i) at the start of the path; and
    - “(ii) after each roadway or any other pathway with which it intersects; and
    - “(iii) at the end of the restriction; and
  - “(b) may mark cycle, pedestrian, wheeled recreational device or mobility device symbols at other intervals along the path.
“Cycle, pedestrian, wheeled recreational device and mobility device signs
- “11.4(3) A road controlling authority may install on the same pole a combination of signs that relate to cycles, to pedestrians, to riders of wheeled recreational devices or to riders of mobility devices.
“Parking on footpaths, cycle paths or shared paths
- “11.4(4) A road controlling authority may install facilities for the parking, standing or storage of cycles, wheeled recreational devices or mobility devices on a footpath, footway, cycle path or shared path.
“Control where a cycle path or shared path crosses a roadway
- “11.4(5) When a cycle path or a shared path used by cycles crosses a roadway, a road controlling authority may, as appropriate, control either the movement of users of the path or traffic along the roadway by means of stop or give-way signs or by the installation of traffic signals, in the same manner as described in 10.5 for an intersection.”

2.17 Special motor vehicle facilities

Subclause 11.5(3) is amended by:

(a) inserting the following after subparagraph (a)(ii):
- “; and
- “(iii) at the end of the route.”
(b) substituting the following for paragraph (b):
- “(b) in advance of, at each entry point to and at each exit point, from a zone restriction.”

2.18 Means of indicating prohibition on stopping

Subclause 12.2(5) is amended by substituting “SNZ PAS 4509:2008 New Zealand firefighting water supplies code of practice” for “NZS4509:2003 Code of Practice for New Zealand Firefighting Water Supplies”.

2.19 Types and means of indicating parking restrictions

2.19(1) Clause 12.4 is amended by inserting the following after subclause (1):

“12.4(1A) Where a road controlling authority restricts the direction of vehicle entry into angle parking spaces, it must provide a sign that complies with Schedule 1, and that specifies the direction of entry.”

2.19(2) Clause 12.4 is amended by substituting the following for subclause 12.4(5):

“12.4(5) A marking is not required for a bus stop unless:
- “(a) the bus stop is located within a parking zone defined by subclause 12.4(13); or
- “(b) the space reserved for a bus extends more than 6 m on either side of a single ‘Bus Stop’ sign.”

2.19(3) Clause 12.4 is amended by inserting the following after subclause 12.4(5):

“12.4(5A) A road controlling authority may mark on the area of roadway that is designated as a loading zone, letters or symbols that describe the loading zone and that conform with the specifications in figures M3-1 to M3-3A or M8-1 and M8-2 in Schedule 2.”

2.19(4) Clause 12.4 is amended by substituting the following for subclause 12.4(9):

“12.4(9) A road controlling authority may mark on an area of roadway that is reserved for parking by a specified class of vehicle or road user, or for a specified purpose, letters or symbols that describe the area reserved for parking and that conform with the specifications in figures M8-1 and M8-2 in Schedule 2.”

2.19(5) Clause 12.4 is amended by inserting the following after subclause 12.4(9):

“12.4(9A) A road controlling authority may mark, on an area of roadway that is reserved for parking by the holders of approved disabled persons’ parking permits, a blue surface texture or colour.”

2.19(6) Clause 12.4 is amended by inserting the following after subclause 12.4(11):

“12.4(12) A road controlling authority may mark on an area of roadway that is time restricted that differs from the time restriction imposed by the zone, letters or symbols that describe the restriction and that conform with the specifications in figures M8-1 and M8-2 in Schedule 2.

2.19(7) Clause 12.4 is amended by substituting the following for subclause 12.4(14):

“12.4(14) The zone parking restrictions do not apply to an area that has a no stopping restriction, or is a loading zone, reserved parking area or time-restricted parking area, where these occur within a zone parking area.
“12.4(15) The road controlling authority must indicate a zone parking area by providing, in accordance with 12.5, appropriate signs that comply with Schedule 1 and that specify the nature of the parking restriction.”

2.20 General requirements for signing parking restrictions

Section 12 is amended by substituting the following for clause 12.5:

“12.5(1) Except as provided in 12.5(2), 12.5(3) and 12.5(4), a road controlling authority must indicate a parking restriction, other than a zone parking restriction in 12.4(13), by providing parking signs, as specified in Schedule 1 and, if appropriate, with arrows or supplementary notices, defining their area or time of application:
- “(a) at each end of the section of roadway affected; and
- “(b) at or near both sides of any intervening intersection; and
- “(c) at distances of not more than 100 m between any two signs.
“12.5(2) Where a road controlling authority has indicated the extent of a loading zone, reserved parking area or time-restricted parking area by means of markings, as described in 12.4(5A), 12.4(9) or 12.4(12), it may, instead of complying with 4.2(3)(b), indicate that parking restriction by providing parking signs, as specified in Schedule 1 and, if appropriate, with arrows or supplementary notices, defining their area or time of application:
- “(a) within the area and close to the end of the area furthest from an approaching driver; and
- “(b) at distances of not more than 200 m between any two signs.
“12.5(3) A road controlling authority must indicate the extent of a parking zone described in 12.4(13) by providing signs, that indicate the nature of the parking restriction and that include the word ‘Zone’:
- “(a) where the zone starts with the words ‘Zone Begins’; and
- “(b) where the zone ceases and no other zone parking restriction applies with the words ‘Zone Ends’; and
- “(c) within the zone:
  - “(i) at intervals sufficient to notify road users, but not more than 200 m apart unless the zone is interrupted for more than 200 m by an area subject to a different restriction; and
  - “(ii) after an area where a different restriction applies.
“12.5(4) A road controlling authority does not have to provide signs to indicate a restriction on parking, or the extent of the restriction, if parking is controlled by parking machines that are located at, or immediately adjacent to, each vehicle parking space.
“12.5(5) Where a parking machine controls a parking space or spaces, the fees, time limits and any other restrictions, that apply on that day to the parking space or spaces, must be displayed on or next to the parking machine.
“12.5(6) More than one but no more than four parking signs, or a special vehicle lane sign and no more than three parking signs, may be erected on the same pole or in the same location on the same building, wall or fence, provided that the signs and the order in which they appear conform with the specifications contained in series R6 parking signs in Schedule 1.”

2.21 Application of parking signs

2.21(1) Subclause 12.6(1) is amended by inserting “or “P$”” after “the letter “P””.

2.21(2) Clause 12.6 is amended by substituting the following for subclause 12.6(4):

“12.6(4) Parking signs installed by road controlling authorities must conform with the specification of series R6 Parking signs in Schedule 1.
“12.6(5) The combinations of words and symbols used on parking signs have the meanings defined in series R6 Parking signs in Schedule 1.”

Section 3 Amendments to Definitions

3.1 Insertion of definitions

Part 2 is amended by inserting, in their appropriate alphabetical order, the following definitions:

“Carpool means a shared use of a vehicle by a driver and one or more passengers, usually for commuting to a similar or nearby destination including place of employment, business or educational facility.”
“Driveway means a place used or appearing to be used as a vehicle entrance to or exit from land fronting a roadway.”
“Mid-block pedestrian traffic signal means a pedestrian traffic signal that is not located at an intersection.”
“Motor home means a motor vehicle that is permanently fitted out for accommodation by the inclusion of sleeping and cooking facilities and must have more than half of the vehicle floor area (including the floor area of both tractor and trailer if a combination vehicle) fitted out for accommodation.”
“Nearside pedestrian traffic signal means a pedestrian traffic signal installed on the same side of a road as the pedestrian is crossing from.”
“Parking machine means a parking meter or other device that is used to collect payment in exchange for parking a vehicle in a particular place for a limited time.”
“Rider means a person riding an animal, an all-terrain vehicle, a motorcycle, a moped, a cycle, a mobility device, or a wheeled recreational device.”
“Shared path means an area of road, separated from a roadway, that may be used by some or all of the following persons at the same time: pedestrians, cyclists, riders of mobility devices and riders of wheeled recreational devices.”
“Supplementary sign, plate or notice means a sign, plate or notice installed below or in combination with another sign to provide additional information that relates directly to the content of the other sign, and that has no clear independent meaning.”
“Wheeled recreational device:
- “(a) means a vehicle that is a wheeled conveyance (other than a cycle that has a wheel diameter exceeding 355 mm) and that is propelled by human power or gravity; and
- “(b) includes a conveyance to which are attached one or more auxiliary propulsion motors that have a combined maximum power output not exceeding 300 W.”

3.2 Amendments to definitions

3.2(1) Part 2 is amended by altering the definition of parking by substituting the words “parking machines” for the words “parking meters or vending machines”.

3.2(2) Part 2 is amended by revoking the definition of school bus and substituting the following definition:

“School bus means a bus that is being used, whether or not for hire or reward:
- “(a) for transporting (in addition to the driver) school children to and from school, with or without their teachers; or
- “(b) principally for transporting school children to or from a school function and the number of passengers being carried exceeds the stated seating capacity in the Certificate of Loading for that bus.”

Section 4 Amendments to Schedules

4.1 Amendments to Schedule 1, Signs

Schedule 1 of Part 3 is amended by:

(a) making the amendments indicated in Schedule 1.1 of this Rule;
(b) inserting, in the appropriate places, the items (new signs) in Schedule 1.2 of this Rule;
(c) substituting the items (substituted signs) set out in Schedule 1.3 of this Rule for items: R2-3, R2-7, R4-12.2, R5-9, W15-1, W15-1.1, W15-2, A13-1.2 and A13-3.2;
(d) revoking items W10-4.1, W10-4.2 and W14-9.3;
(e) revoking the items in the series R6 Parking (being signs R6-10 to R6-79) and substituting the items set out in Schedule 1.4 of this Rule.

4.2 Amendment to Schedule 2, Markings

Schedule 2 of Part 3 is amended by inserting, in the appropriate places, the items M1-4, M2-4, M3-1A, M3-2A, M3-3A, M3-4A, M8-1 and M8-2 set out in Schedule 2 of this Rule.

4.3 Amendments to Schedule 3, Traffic signals

Schedule 3 of Part 3 is amended by:

(a) inserting, after diagram S3-1, the following:
- “The standing human figure used in a nearside pedestrian display, described in 6.6(5), must be of a similar shape to that specified in S3-1 with the symbol at least 100 mm high and 45 mm wide and may be located within a rectangular lantern.”;
(b) inserting, after diagram S3-2, the following:
- “The walking human figure used in a nearside pedestrian display, described in 6.6(5), must be of a similar shape to that specified in S3-2 with the symbol at least 100 mm high and 60 mm wide and may be located within a rectangular lantern.”;
(c) inserting, in the appropriate places, the items S3-3 Countdown signal displays, S4-10.4A and S4-10.4B set out in Schedule 3.1 of this Rule;
(d) substituting the diagrams S4-5, S4-6 and S4-8, set out in Schedule 3.2 of this Rule, for diagrams S4-5, S4-6 and S4-8;
(e) substituting the following for the text after the S4-10 series diagrams:
- “Special vehicle displays are installed alongside, or as an additional column within, one of the displays depicted as diagrams 3A to 9A in this Schedule. The symbols, represented by the ‘T’ in the diagrams above, may be:
  - “‘T’ symbol for light-rail vehicles
  - “‘B’ symbol for buses
  - “‘Cycle’ symbol for cycles.
- “If the signals control only the movement of light-rail vehicles, buses or cycles, a single column of three T, B or cycle symbols may be installed.
- “A green ‘cycle’ symbol for cycles may be installed below a white ‘B’ symbol for buses as depicted in diagram S4-10.4A or S4-10.4B.”

Part 2 Schedules

Schedule 1 Amendments to Schedule 1, Signs [Ref 4.1]

1.1 Amendments to description of signs

Item	Field	Amendment
R1-5.2	Title	Substitute the heading ‘Rural threshold’ for ‘Rural/urban threshold’.
R2-4	Shape and size	Insert the following after “diameter”: “Note: The sign may be perforated providing this does not affect the ability of the sign to perform safely and adequately for its intended use.”
R4-8, R4-8.1, R4-8.2 and R4-8.3	Definition	Substitute “carrying not less than the indicated number of occupants” for “carrying more than the indicated number of passengers”.
R4-8, R4-8.1, R4-8.2 and R4-8.3	Legend: Description	Substitute “occupants” for “passengers”.
R5-9.1	Background	Substitute “white (R)” for “black”.
R5-9.1	Legend: Colour	Substitute “black” for “white (R)”.
W1-1.9	Background	Substitute “orange (Rf)” for “orange (RF)”.
W2-1	Legend: Description	Substitute “symbol of an exclamation mark” for “symbol of an explanation mark”.
A12-3	Option A: Legend: Colour	Substitute “black” for “white (R)”.
A12-3	Option B: Legend: Colour	Substitute “black” for “white (R)” in both places.
A13-1	Shape and size	Substitute “450 mm height” for “480 mm height”.
	Border	Substitute “white (R) 25 mm” for “white (R) 40 mm”.
	Legend: Size	Substitute “chevron 350 mm high” for “chevron 320 mm high”.
A13-1.1	Shape and size	Substitute “450 mm height” for “480 mm height”.
	Border	Substitute “white (R) 25 mm” for “white (R) 40 mm”.
	Legend: Size	Substitute “chevron 350 mm high” for “chevron 320 mm high”.
A13-2	Border	Substitute “white (R) 25 mm” for “white (R) 40 mm”.
A13-3	Shape and size	Substitute “450 mm height” for “480 mm height”.
	Border	Substitute “white (R) 25 mm” for “white (R) 40 mm”.
	Legend: Size	Substitute “chevron 350 mm high” for “chevron 320 mm high”.
A22-1	Option A: Shape and size	Substitute “450 mm” for “470 mm”.
	Legend: Size	Substitute “chevron 330 mm high, stripe width 130 mm” for “chevron stripe width 114 mm”.
	Option B: Shape and size	Substitute “450 mm” for “470 mm”.
A22-2	Option A: Shape and size	Substitute “450 mm” for “470 mm”.
	Border	Substitute “white 25 mm” for “white”.
	Legend: Size	Substitute “chevron 330 mm high, stripe width 130 mm” for “chevron stripe width 114 mm”.
	Option B: Border	Substitute “white 25 mm” for “white”.
A22-3	Shape and size	Substitute “450 mm height” for “470 mm height”.
A32-1	Shape and size	Substitute “450 mm (single line) or 600 mm (2 lines) height” for “340 mm (single line) or 520 mm (2 lines) height”.
A32-1	Legend: Size	Substitute “chevron 330 mm high, stripe width 130 mm” for “chevron stripe width 100 mm”.
A32-2	Shape and size	Substitute “height x 450 mm (single line) or 600 mm (2 lines) height” for “height 340 mm (single line) or 520 mm (2 lines) height”.
W1-1.1, W1-1.2, W1-1.3, W1-1.4, W1-1.5, W1-1.6, W1-1.7, W1-1.8, W1-1.9, W1-1.10, W2-1.1, W2-1.2, W2-1.3, W2-1.4, W2-1.5, W2-1.6, W2-1.7, W2-1.8, W2-1.9, W2-1.10, W2-1.11, W2-1.12, W2-1.13, W2-1.14, W2-1.15, W2-1.19, W2-1.20, W2-1.21, W2-1.22	Option A Shape and size	Substitute “900 mm” for “950 mm”.
W2-1.16, W2-1.17, W2-1.18, W3-3.1, W3-3.2, W3-6.1, W4-7.1, W5-2.21, W5-2.22, W5-2.23, W5-3.1, W5-4, W5-5, W5-6, W5-7.11, W5-7.12, W5-7.13, W5-8.11, W5-8.12, W5-8.13, W7-1, W7-2, W7-3, W7-4, W7-6, W7-7	Shape and size	Substitute “900 mm” for “950 mm”.

1.2 New signs [Ref. 4.1]

“R1-5.3	Motorway ends threshold
Highest speed limit is the number of km/h shown on the sign and advises the motorway, with the special road rules that apply, ends.
Shape and size	rectangle 900 x 1200 mm
Background	green (R)
Border	white (R) 30 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	as for R1-1	black, red (R) and white (R)	as for R1-1
	with border above	white (R)	20 mm
	‘MOTORWAY’	white (R)	120/16.8
	‘ENDS’	white (R)	120/16.8”

“R1-5.4	Motorway begins threshold
Highest speed limit is the number of km/h shown on the sign, advises the named motorway begins and informs that pedestrians and cycles are not permitted beyond the sign.
Shape and size	rectangle 1200 x 1200 mm
Background	green (R)
Border	white (R) 30 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	as for R1-1	black, red (R) and white (R)	as for R1-1
	with border above	white (R)	20 mm
	‘[motorway name]’	white (R)	120/16.8
	‘MOTORWAY’ above	white (R)	120/16.8
	R5-2 ‘no pedestrian’ beside	black, red (R) and white (R)	as for R5-2
	R5-1 ‘no cycling’	black, red (R) and white (R)	as for R5-1”

“R2-6.2	Stop here on red signal
Drivers must stop for a red signal at the spot indicated by the sign.
Shape and size	rectangle 450 x 750 mm
Background	white (R)
Border	red (R) 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘STOP’	black	120/17.2
	‘HERE’	black	120/17.2
	‘ON RED’	black	100/14
	‘SIGNAL’	black	100/14”

“R3-7.1	Wrong way - go back
Drivers must not proceed beyond this point and must reverse their direction out of the roadway.
Shape and size	rectangle 900 x 1200 mm
Background	red (R)
Border	white 25 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘WRONG’	white (R)	150/23
	‘WAY’	white (R)	150/23
	‘stripe’	white (R)	750 x 25 mm
	‘GO’	white (R)	150/23
	‘BACK’	white (R)	150/23”

“R3-13.3	Truck mounted attenuator display
The display, installed on a vehicle equipped with an attenuator used to protect work being conducted on the road immediately beyond the sign, provides warning and indicates which side of the vehicle drivers should pass.
Shape and size	rectangle 2200 x 3600 mm
Background	symmetrical chevron with stripes facing diagonally down to each side comprised of alternating red (R) and white (R) bands 200 mm wide.
Border	none
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘large lights’ (optional) at top left and right which flash simultaneously above one of Display A, B or C (see below).	yellow (when lit)	diameter 300 mm
	Display A: ‘a downward facing diagonal arrow facing left’ comprised of a pattern of lights above	yellow (when lit)	effective shaft width 180 mm
	R3-13.1 ‘keep left’	blue (R) background and white (R) arrow	diameter 900 mm
	Display B: ‘a downward facing diagonal arrow facing right’ comprised of a pattern of lights above	yellow (when lit)	effective shaft width 180 mm
	R3-13.2 ‘keep right’	blue (R) background and white (R) arrow	diameter 900 mm
	Display C: ‘a diagonal cross’ comprised of a pattern of lights above	yellow (when lit)	effective shaft width 180 mm
	R3-13.2 ‘keep right’	blue (R) background and white (R) arrow	diameter 900 mm
Operation	Option 1 The two large lights at the top of the sign flash at a pulse rate of between 55 and 75 flashes per minute alternately with the illuminated portion of Display A, B or C, which also flashes at a pulse rate of between 55 and 75 flashes per minute. Option 2 The large lights remain unlit (or are not fitted) while Display A, B or C are illuminated at a pulse rate of between 55 and 75 flashes per minute.”

“R4-7.2	Bus Lane or Bus Only – single period
Adjacent lane is a special vehicle lane available only to heavy motor vehicles.
Shape and size	rectangle 600 x height to fit text
Background	white (R)
Border	red (R) 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘symbol of bus (side on)’	black	465 x 160 mm
	‘LANE’ or ‘ONLY’	black	120/17
	‘[time period]’ for example:
	7.30 – 9.30 AM	black	‘[hours]’ 80/13.6, ‘[minutes]’ 40/6.8, ‘AM’ or ‘PM’ 30/5.2
	MON - FRI	black	‘[days]’ 40/6.8

“R4-7.3	Bus Lane or Bus Only – two periods
Adjacent lane is a special vehicle lane available only to heavy motor vehicles.
Shape and size	rectangle 600 x height to fit text
Background	white (R)
Border	red (R) 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘symbol of bus (side on)’	black	465 x 160 mm
	‘LANE’ or ‘ONLY’	black	120/17
	‘[time periods]’ for example:
	‘7.30 – 9.30 AM’	black	‘[hours]’ 80/13.6, ‘[minutes]’ 40/6.8, ‘AM’ or ‘PM’ 30/5.2
	‘4.00 – 6.00 PM’
	MON - FRI		‘[days]’ 40/6.8

“R4-8.5	Transit and heavy vehicle lane
Adjacent lane is a special vehicle lane available only to vehicles entitled to use a transit lane and to heavy motor vehicles.
Shape and size	rectangle 600 x 900 mm
Background	white (R)
Border	red (R) 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘TRANSIT’	black	80/13.6
	‘T2 (or T3)’ within	white (R)	90/14
	‘barrel-like shape’ to the left of	red (R)	195 x 130 mm
	‘symbol of car with 2 (or 3) passengers’ above	black	175 x 150 mm
	‘symbol of truck (side on)’ above	black	320 x 160 mm
	‘LANE’	black	80/13.6”

“R4-10	Heavy vehicles lane
Adjacent lane is a special vehicle lane available only to heavy motor vehicles.
Shape and size	rectangle 600 x 600 mm
Background	white (R)
Border	red (R) 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘symbol of truck (side on)’	black	320 x 160 mm
	‘LANE’	black	120/17”

“R4-13	Signal bypass lane – do not stop for signals – advance notice
The special vehicle lane described by the sign is outside the area controlled by traffic signals ahead and vehicles entitled to use this lane do not need to comply with the signals displayed.
Shape and size	rectangle width 600 mm, height (at least 900 mm) to fit content
Background	white (R)
Border	red (R) 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘[text or symbols]’ describing special vehicle lane (as detailed below) above	appropriate for type of special vehicle lane as detailed below
	‘LANE’	black	80/13.6
	‘DO NOT’	black	80/13.6
	‘STOP’	black	80/13.6
	‘FOR’	black	80/13.6
	‘SIGNALS’	black	80/13.6
Details – text or symbols
One or more of the following symbols or text may be used on an A46-1, A46-1.1. If the lane is a transit lane the ‘TRANSIT and transit symbols’ should be located above any other class description.
	Description	Colour	Size
	‘TRANSIT and symbols’	black	80/13.6
	‘TRANSIT’	black	80/13.6
	‘T2 (or T3)’ within	white (R)	90/14
	‘barrel-like shape’ to the left of	red (R)	195 x 130 mm
	‘symbol of car with 2 (or 3) passengers’	black	175 x 150 mm
	‘symbol of cycle’	black	305 x 200 mm
	‘symbol of bus (side on)’	black	465 x 160 mm
	‘symbol of truck (side on)’	black	320 x 160 mm
	‘TAXI’	black	80/13.6
	‘[text]’ to describe vehicle class	black	80/13.6

“R4-13.1	Signal bypass lane – signals do not apply
The special vehicle lane described by the sign is outside the area controlled by traffic signals and vehicles entitled to use this lane do not need to comply with the signals displayed.
Shape and size	Rectangle width 600 mm, height (at least 900 mm) to fit content
Background	white (R)
Border	red (R) 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘[text or symbols]’ describing special vehicle lane (detailed below A46-1 sign)	appropriate for type of special vehicle lane (see note below sign A46-1)
	‘LANE’ above	black	80/13.6
	‘SIGNALS’	black	80/13.6
	‘DO NOT’	black	80/13.6
	‘APPLY’	black	80/13.6
	‘downward facing arrow’	black	shaft 40 mm

“R5-11	No camping
No camping at any time in the area designated by the sign.
Shape and size	rectangle 600 x 800 mm
Background	white (R)
Border	red (R) 30 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘circle’ with	red (R)	diameter 400 mm border 40 mm
	‘diagonal bar’ superimposed on	red (R)	bar 30 mm wide
	‘symbol A20-S5’ (symbol of tent above a caravan) above	black	240 x 300 mm
	‘NO’	red (R)	50/7.7
	‘CAMPING’	red (R)	50/7.7”

“R5-12	No campervan waste
The dumping of waste from campervans is not permitted at the effluent or other dump site beyond the sign.
Shape and size	circle 400 mm (urban) 600 mm (rural) diameter
Background	white (R)
Border	red (R)
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘diagonal bar’ superimposed on	red (R)	bar 30 mm (urban), 45 mm (rural)
	a ‘campervan waste’ (A20-S14) symbol	black	200 x 200 (urban) 300 x 300 (rural)”

“R5-13	No cruising zone
The roadway is within a no cruising zone. Cruising is defined in the Land Transport Act 1998.
Option A
Shape and size	rectangle 600 x 600 mm
Background	white (R)
Border	red (R) 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘NO’	black	100/14
	‘CRUISING’	black	100/14
	‘ZONE’	black	100/14”
Option B
Shape and size	rectangle 600 x height to fit text
Background	white (R)
Border	red (R) 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘NO’	black	100/14
	‘CRUISING’	black	100/14
	‘[time period]’ for example ‘10.30PM-6.30AM’	black	‘[hours]’ 80/13.6 ‘[minutes]’ 40/6.8 ‘AM’ or ‘PM’ 30/5.2
	‘ZONE’	black	100/14”

“R5-13.1	No cruising zone begins
The roadway beyond the sign is a no cruising zone. Cruising is defined in the Land Transport Act 1998.
Option A
Shape and size	rectangle 600 x 600 mm
Background	white (R)
Border	red (R) 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘NO’	black	100/14
	‘CRUISING’	black	100/14
	‘ZONE’	black	100/14
	‘BEGINS’	black	100/14”
Option B
Shape and size	rectangle 600 x height to fit text
Background	white (R)
Border	red (R) 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘NO’	black	100/14
	‘CRUISING’	black	100/14
	‘[time period]’ for example ‘10.30PM-6.30AM’	black	‘[hours]’ 80/13.6 ‘[minutes]’ 40/6.8 ‘AM’ or ‘PM’ 30/5.2
	‘ZONE’	black	100/14”
	‘BEGINS’	black	100/14”

“R5-13.2	No cruising zone ends
The no cruising zone that exists before the sign now ends. Cruising is defined in the Land Transport Act 1998.
Option A
Shape and size	rectangle 600 x 600 mm
Background	white (R)
Border	red (R) 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘NO’	black	100/14
	‘CRUISING’	black	100/14
	‘ZONE’	black	100/14
	‘ENDS’	black	100/14”
Option B
Shape and size	rectangle 600 x height to fit text
Background	white (R)
Border	red (R) 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘NO’	black	100/14
	‘CRUISING’	black	100/14
	‘[time period]’ for example ‘10.30PM-6.30AM’	black	‘[hours]’ 80/13.6 ‘[minutes]’ 40/6.8 ‘AM’ or ‘PM’ 30/5.2
	‘ZONE’	black	100/14”
	‘ENDS’	black	100/14”

“R7-1A	Keep left unless passing - urban
Drivers must use left lane unless passing. Note: This sign may be used only in urban areas as an alternative for a R7-1 sign.
Shape and size	rectangle 750 x 700 mm
Background	white (R)
Border	red (R) 18 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘KEEP’	black	100/14
	‘LEFT’	black	100/14
	‘UNLESS’	black	100/14
	‘PASSING’	black	100/14”

“R7-2.1	Supplementary ‘Begins’
The restriction, requirement or other regulatory message contained on the sign above commences and applies beyond the sign.
Shape and size	rectangle 600 x 250 mm [may supplement any relevant regulatory sign]
Background	white (R)
Border	red (R) 10 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘BEGINS’	black	100/15.5”

“R7-2.2	Supplementary ‘Ends’
The restriction, requirement or other regulatory message contained on the sign above ends.
Shape and size	rectangle 600 x 250 mm [may supplement any relevant regulatory sign]
Background	white (R)
Border	red (R) 10 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘ENDS’	black	100/15.5”

“R7-2.3	Supplementary Next [distance]
The restriction, requirement or other regulatory message contained on the sign above applies for the next [distance] metres.
Shape and size	rectangle 600 x 250 mm [may supplement any relevant regulatory sign]
Background	white (R)
Border	red (R) 10 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	NEXT ‘[distance] m’ or NEXT ‘[distance] km’	black	100/15.5, ‘km’ or ‘m’ 50/10

“W1-1.11	Road works supplementary – wet tar
The road surface ahead has very soft or liquid bitumen or other similar material which may affect vehicle performance or spray and adhere to other vehicles.
Shape and size	rectangle 900 x 300 mm [supplements W1-1]
Background	orange (RF)
Border	black 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘WET TAR’	black	125/18”

“W1-1.12	Road works supplementary – skid testing
Slow moving vehicles will be present ahead testing the slipperiness of the road surface.
Shape and size	rectangle 900 x 500 mm [supplements W1-1]
Background	orange (RF)
Border	black 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘SKID’	black	125/18
	‘TESTING’	black	125/18”

“W1-1.13	Road works supplementary – bridge repairs
The bridge ahead is undergoing repairs.
Shape and size	rectangle 900 x 500 mm [supplements W1-1]
Background	orange (RF)
Border	black 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘BRIDGE’	black	125/18
	‘REPAIRS’	black	125/18”

“W2-1.23	Hazard warning supplementary – hidden queue
There is likely to be a queue ahead which may be obscured. Two options.
Option A
Shape and size	rectangle 900 x 500 mm [supplements W2-1]
Background	orange (RF)
Border	black 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘HIDDEN’	black	125/18
	‘QUEUE’	black	125/18
Option B
Shape and size	rectangle 1200 x 500 mm [supplements W2-1B]
Background	orange (RF)
Border	black 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘HIDDEN’	black	160/24.5
	‘QUEUE’	black	160/24.5”

“W4-11	Diverge
The road diverges on both sides of an obstruction ahead.
Shape and size	diamond 600 mm square
Background	orange (Rf)
Border	black 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘downward diagonal arrows facing left and right’	black	shafts 80 mm”

“W5-1.1	Exit closed ahead
The next exit from the road is closed and drivers will have to detour.
Shape and size	diamond 600 mm square
Background	orange (Rf)
Border	black 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘EXIT’	black	125/21
	‘CLOSED’	black	125/21
	‘AHEAD’	black	125/21”

“W7-7.1	Works end thank you
The road works have ended.
Shape and size	rectangle 900 x 500 mm
Background	orange (Rf)
Border	black 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘WORKS END’	black	125/18
	‘THANK YOU’	black	125/18”

“W13-1.3	Road narrows – two lanes reduce to one
The number of lanes in the direction of travel reduces from two to one beyond the sign.
Shape and size	diamond 600 mm square
Background	yellow (R)
Border	black 25 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘symbol of two lanes reducing to one’	black	260 x 390 mm”

“W13-1.4	Road narrows – three lanes reduce to two
The number of lanes in the direction of travel reduces from three to two beyond the sign.
Shape and size	diamond 600 mm square
Background	yellow (R)
Border	black 25 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘symbol of three lanes reducing to two”	black	340 x 390 mm”

“W14-7.4	Gravel road
Metal surface (loose stones) ahead.
Shape and size	diamond 600 mm square
Background	yellow (R)
Border	black 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘symbol of car throwing up stones at oncoming car with broken window’	black	500 x 240 mm”

“W15-3.1A	‘Crossbuck’ on target board
There is a railway at or near where the sign is installed. This sign may only be used where private roads cross a railway line.
Shape and size	rectangle 750 x 500 mm
Background	red (R)
Border	white (R) 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘CROSSING’ on a	black	95/14.8
	rectangle that is sloping at 30° downward to the right superimposed on a	white (R)	700 x 400 mm
	rectangle that is sloping at 30° downward to the left with the words	white (R)	700 x 400 mm
	‘RAIL’ and ‘WAY’	black	95/14.8”

“W15-3.1B	‘Crossbuck’ on target board with ‘[number of]’ tracks
There is a railway at or near where the sign is installed with 2 or more tracks (number specified on the sign). This sign may only be used where private roads cross a railway line.
Shape and size	rectangle 750 x 750 mm
Background	red (R)
Border	white (R) 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘CROSSING’ on a	black	95/14.8
	rectangle that is sloping at 30° downward to the right superimposed on a	white (R)	700 x 400 mm
	rectangle that is sloping at 30° downward to the left with the words	white (R)	700 x 400 mm
	‘RAIL’ and ‘WAY’ above	black	95/14.8
	‘[number]’ on	black	100/14
	a panel above	white (R)	100 x 150 mm
	‘TRACKS’ on	black	75/10.5
	a panel	white (R)	130 x 350 mm”

“W15-3.2	Tramway level crossing position indicator (tramway crossbuck)
There is a tramway crossing ahead at or near where this sign is installed.
Shape and size	‘Crossbuck’ consisting of one board 1000 x 200 mm sloping downward to the right at 30° in front of a similar board of the same size sloping downwards to the left at 30°.
Background	white (R)
Border	none
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘CROSSING’ on front board	black	135/21
	‘TRAM’ and ‘WAY’ on rear board	black	135/21”

“W15-3.2A	‘Tramway crossbuck’ with optional target board
There is a tramway crossing ahead at or near where this sign is installed.
Shape and size	symbol of W15-3.2 on a rectangular ‘target’ board 1100 x 850 mm
Background	red (R)
Border	white (R)
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	symbol of W15-3.2	black	135/21”

“W15-8.4	Controlled intersection beyond level crossing
There is a controlled intersection beyond and within 30 m of a railway level crossing.
Shape and size	diamond 600 mm square
Background	yellow (R)
Border	black 25 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘symbol as for W15-1’ rotated so side road depiction vertical with a ‘symbolic railway line’ on the side road	black	500 x 530 mm”

“W15-8.5	Uncontrolled intersection beyond level crossing
There is an uncontrolled intersection beyond and within 30 m of a railway level crossing.
Shape and size	diamond 600 mm square
Background	yellow (R)
Border	black 25 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘symbol as for W15-1.1’ rotated so side road depiction vertical with a ‘symbolic railway line’ on the side road	black	400 x 380 mm”

“W17-7	Oversize
The vehicle on which the sign is installed is oversize. The sign must be used in accordance with clause 6.11 of the Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2002.
Shape and size	1100 x 300 mm
Background	yellow-green (sign must be reflectorised if used during hours of darkness, may also be fluorescent)
Border	black 20 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘OVERSIZE’	black	150/21”

“W17-7.1	Oversize – option
The vehicle on which the sign is installed is oversize. The sign must be used in accordance with clause 6.11 of the Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2002.
Shape and size	two rectangles 550 x 300 mm – panel 1 mounted on the left when facing the oversize vehicle, panel 2 mounted on the right.
Background	yellow-green (sign must be reflectorised if used during hours of darkness, may also be fluorescent)
Border	black 20 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘OVER’ [panel 1]	black	150/21
	‘SIZE’ [panel 2]	black	150/21”

“W18-3.3	Stock – deer
There is likely to be deer ahead.
Shape and size	diamond 600 mm square
Background	yellow (R)
Border	black 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘symbol of a deer’	black	380 x 500 mm”

“W18-3.4	Wild animals – horses
There is likely to be wandering horses ahead.
Shape and size	diamond 600 mm square
Background	yellow (R)
Border	black 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘symbol of a wild horse’	black	440 x 320 mm”

“W18-3.5	Wild animals – seals
There is likely to be seals on or adjacent to the road ahead.
Shape and size	diamond 600 mm square
Background	yellow (R)
Border	black 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘symbol of a seal’	black	350 x 320 mm”

“W18-3.6	Wild animals – pukeko
There is likely to be pukeko wandering on the road ahead.
Shape and size	diamond 600 mm square
Background	yellow (R)
Border	black 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘symbol of a pukeko’	black	380 x 450 mm”

“W18-3.7	Wild animals – ducks
There is likely to be ducks wandering on the road ahead.
Shape and size	diamond 600 mm square
Background	yellow (R)
Border	black 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘symbol of a duck’	black	520 x 210 mm”

“W18-3.8	Wild animals – penguin
There is likely to be penguin on the road ahead.
Shape and size	diamond 600 mm square
Background	yellow (R)
Border	black 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘symbol of a penguin’	black	250 x 420 mm”

“W18-3.9	Wild animals – kiwi
There is likely to be kiwi on the road ahead.
Shape and size	diamond 600 mm square
Background	yellow (R)
Border	black 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘symbol of a kiwi’	black	450 x 350 mm”

“W19-1	General warning
Drivers should take the appropriate action indicated by the sign.
Shape and size	rectangle sized to suit the message requirements
Background	yellow (R)
Border	black 25 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	Such words as are necessary to convey the information to traffic in the least number of lines of text	black	120/18.7 (urban) 160/24.5 (rural)”

“W19-1.1	General warning variable
Drivers should take the appropriate action indicated by the sign.
Shape and size	rectangle sized to suit the message requirements
Background	black
Border	none
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	Such words as are necessary to convey the information to traffic in no more than 3 lines of text per screen and no more than 2 screens of text. If 2 screens are used the text must alternate between the 2 and not scroll between them.	yellow (lit) or white (lit)	Effective 200/31”

“W19-2.1	Symbolic warning – active LED
The legend is illuminated when the nature of the risk depicted by the symbol or word message is present. The illumination may be activated by the detection of an approaching vehicle, environmental or other conditions which meets or exceeds preset parameters, or where warning of a temporary condition of the road ahead is required.
Shape and size	rectangle 700 x 1000 mm
Background	black
Border	black 50 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	(optional) lights in the left and right hand top corners flash alternately; or if no text is displayed lights in the four corners of the rectangle where the bottom two flash alternately with the top two	orange (lit)	60 cm² effective
	‘symbol’ [one of those described below]	yellow (lit)	size maximised without distortion to fit display area of 600 x 480 mm
	(optional) ‘text ’ [related to symbol as shown below]	yellow (lit) or white (lit)	160/25 effective
Symbol		Text
‘person digging’ (as in W1-1)		text used in W1-1 series of supplementary signs
‘exclamation mark’ (as in W2-1)		text used in W2-1 series of supplementary sign
‘car skidding’ (as in W3-2 or W14-7)		‘ICE/GRIT’ or ‘SLOW DOWN’
‘cow’ (as in W3-4.1 or W18-3.1)		‘PREPARE’ ‘TO STOP’
‘sheep’ (as in W3-4.2 or W18-3.2)		‘PREPARE’ ‘TO STOP’
‘person holding flag’ (as in W3-6)		‘STOP ON’ ‘REQUEST’
‘depiction of changed lanes ahead’ (as in W4-1.1, W4-1.2, W4-1.3, W4-2.1 or W4-2.2)		‘[distance] m’ (as for sign W4-10)
‘depiction of curve’ (as in W12-1 and W12-2 series)		‘advisory speed in km/h’ (as for sign W12-3.2) or ‘SLOW DOWN’
‘pedestrian’ (as in W16-1)		‘SLOW’ ‘DOWN’
‘children” (as in W16-4)		‘SCHOOL’ ‘ZONE’
‘cyclist’ (as in W16-7)		‘SLOW’ ‘DOWN’
‘rider on horse’ (as in W16-8)		‘SLOW’ ‘DOWN’
‘truck’ (as in W18-4)		‘SLOW’ ‘DOWN’ ”

“W19-2.2	Symbolic warning – active flashing light
The lights on the top corners are illuminated when the nature of the risk depicted by the symbol or word message is present.
Shape and size	rectangle 700 x 900 mm
Background	black
Border	none
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘lights in the left and right-hand, top corners’ flash alternately	orange (lit)	60 cm² effective
	‘symbol’ [one of those described below]	yellow (R) or yellow-green (RF) as detailed below	Size maximised without distortion to fit display area of 600 x 480 mm
	‘text’ [related to symbol as detailed below]	yellow (R) or yellow-green (RF) as detailed below	100/14
Symbol - yellow (R)		Text – yellow (R)
‘cow’ (as in W3-4.1 or W18-3.1)		‘PREPARE’ ‘TO STOP’
‘sheep’ (as in W3-4.2 or W18-3.2)		‘PREPARE’ ‘TO STOP’
‘depiction of curve’ (as in W12-1 and W12-2 series)		‘advisory speed in km/h’ (as for sign W12-3.2)
‘truck’ (as in W18-4)		‘SLOW’ ‘DOWN’
Symbol - yellow-green (RF)		Text – yellow-green (RF)
‘pedestrian’ (as in W16-1)		‘SLOW’ ‘DOWN’
‘children’ (as in W16-4)		‘SCHOOL’ ‘ZONE’
‘cyclist’ (as in W16-7)		‘SLOW’ ‘DOWN’
‘rider on horse’ (as in W16-8)		‘SLOW’ ‘DOWN’”

“W20-1.3	Chevron sight board – roundabout, black on yellow
Used on central island of roundabout. Alternate to sign W20-1.1.
Shape and size	rectangle 1200 x 450 mm
Background	yellow (R)
Border	black 10 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	4 ‘chevrons’ pointing to the left	black	each chevron 140 mm horizontal width and spacing, 400mm high”

“W20-1.4	Chevron sight board – at T-junction, black on yellow
The road terminates at this point and drivers must turn either left or right. Alternative to sign W20-1.2.
Shape and size	rectangle 3000 x 600 mm (4 chevrons each direction)
Background	yellow (R)
Border	black 20 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	4 ‘chevrons’ pointing to the left and 4 ‘chevrons’ pointing to the right	black	Each chevron 175 mm horizontal width and spacing, 500mm high”

“W20-3.1A	Edge marker post - no reflector
Used to delineate the right side of the road on substantially straight sections: (i) where a road has to be left in a temporary unsealed condition for a period and traffic cones are impractical; or (ii) during winter where the road is subject to significant snow coverage and a white edge marker post would not be effective.
Shape and size	post at least 900 mm high and 90 mm wide
Background	orange
Border	none
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	red horizontal band mounted 150 mm below top of post	red	width of post x 150 mm”

“W20-3.2A	Edge marker post - white reflector
Used to delineate the right side of the road on substantially straight sections: (i) where a road has to be left in a temporary unsealed condition for a period and traffic cones are impractical; or (ii) during winter where the road is subject to significant snow coverage and a white edge marker post would not be effective.
Shape and size	post at least 900 mm high and 90 mm wide
Background	orange
Border	none
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	White vertical strip centralised on post and over red horizontal band of a W20-3.1 post	white (R)	40 x 450 mm”

“W20-3.3A	Edge marker post - yellow reflector
Used to delineate the right side of the road around curves: (i) where a road has to be left in a temporary unsealed condition for a period and traffic cones are impractical; or (ii) during winter where the road is subject to significant snow coverage and a white edge marker post would not be effective
Shape and size	post at least 900 mm high and 90 mm wide
Background	orange
Border	none
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	yellow vertical strip mounted above and below red horizontal band of a W20-3.1 post	yellow (R)	40 mm x 130 mm”

“A11-6	Tsunami evacuation route
Advises which route to follow in the event a warning of a tsunami is given.
Shape and size	rectangle 400 x 500 mm
Background	blue (R)
Border	white (R) 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘tsunami evacuation route’ symbol comprised of a ‘wave’ and the words ‘TSUNAMI EVACUATION ROUTE’ within a circle above	white (R)	300 mm diameter circle
	‘car’ symbol beside	white (R)	150 x 70 mm
	‘arrow’ aligned appropriately	white (R)	Shaft 20 mm”

“A21-5	Next [service] [distance] km
The next service indicated on the sign is the stated distance beyond the sign.
Shape and size	rectangle 900 x 1110 mm
Background	blue (R)
Border	white (R) 35 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘NEXT’	white (R)	140/19.7
	‘A20-S1’ (rest area) or ‘A20-S6’ (motor fuel) symbol	white (R)	400 x 400 mm
	‘[distance] km’	white (R)	Numeral 160/25 ‘km’ 105/26”

“A40-6	Roundabout may change signal
Traffic conditions at the roundabout ahead may change the signals above the sign. The signals are roundabout metering signals and the sign is required under subclause 6.4(15)(d).
Shape and size	rectangle 750 x 450 mm
Background	white (R)
Border	black 20 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘ROUNDABOUT’	black	80/11.2
	‘MAY CHANGE’	black	80/11.2
	‘SIGNAL’	black	80/11.2

1.3 Substituted signs [Ref. 4.1]

“R2-3	Give way roundabout
Meaning set out in clause 4.6 of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004.
Shape and size	equilateral triangle sides 865 mm long which may be mounted above an optional rectangle 600 x 250 mm
Background	white (R)
Border	triangle red (R) 65 mm, rectangle red (R) 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	triangle: ‘symbol of 3 circulating arrows’	black	shaft 37 mm
	rectangle: ‘GIVE WAY’ (optional)	red (R)	100/12.5”

“R2-7	One way give way
Meaning set out in subclause 4.1(3) of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004.
Shape and size	circle 600 mm diameter
Background	white (R)
Border	red (R) 75 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘upward arrow left of’	Red (R)	shaft 40 mm wide
	‘downward arrow’	black	shaft 60 mm wide”

“R4-12.2	Emergency stopping lane (combination)
Meaning set out in subclause 2.12(3) of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004. Adjacent lane is available for the purposes of avoiding a collision or stopping in an emergency or for use by the class or classes of vehicles and for the times specified on another sign installed below this sign.
Shape and size	rectangle 900 x 600 mm
Background	white (R)
Border	red (R) 15 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘EMERGENCY’	black	100/15.5
	‘STOPPING’	black	100/15.5
	‘LANE’	black	100/15.5”

“R5-9	Heavy vehicle – bridge limits
Restrictions for heavy vehicles on a bridge – axle weight, or gross weight or speed. One “panel” used for each limit and a sign may be comprised of a selection of 1 or 2 or of all 3 panels. Panel 2, relating to gross weight has two options. Where Option (a) of Panel 2 is used the sign may show any of the figures “30”, “40”, “50”, “60”, “70”, “80” or “90” followed by “% of Class I”, in which case the maximum sums of any 2 or more adjacent axles shall not exceed the stated percentage of the maximum sums of axle mass described in Tables 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 of Part A General Mass Limits of Schedule 2 of Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2002.
Shape and size	rectangle 900 x 600 mm (one panel) 900 x 750 mm (two panels) 900 x 900 mm (three panels)
Background	white (R)
Border	red (R) 25 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘HEAVY VEHICLE’	black	100/12.5
	‘BRIDGE LIMITS’	black	100/12.5
	Panel 1: ‘AXLES [weight] kg’	black	‘kg’ 50/10 others 75/11.5
	Panel 2: Option (a) ‘GROSS [percent]% OF CLASS I’ or	black	‘GROSS’ 75/11.5 others 75/9.5
	Option (b) ‘GROSS [weight] kg’	black	‘kg’ 50/10 others 75/11.5
	Panel 3: ‘SPEED [speed] km/h’	black	‘km/h’ 50/10 others 75/11.5”

“W15-1	Railway crossing on side road - controlled junction
There is a railway level crossing beyond a controlled intersection ahead (either on a side road or on the main road).
Shape and size	diamond 600 mm square
Background	yellow (R)
Border	black 25 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘symbol depicting the road layout with the controlled road or roads depicted by a line or lines (60mm wide) and the main road by an arrow (shaft 100 mm) superimposed in the appropriate location by a symbol of a railway line’	black	within 530 x 500 mm”

“W15-1.1	Railway crossing on side road - uncontrolled junction
There is a railway level crossing beyond an uncontrolled intersection ahead.
Shape and size	diamond 600 mm square
Background	yellow (R)
Border	black 25 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘symbol depicting the road layout with the roads depicted by lines (100mm wide) superimposed in the appropriate location by a symbol of a railway line’	black	within 530 x 500 mm”

“W15-2	Railway crossing and curve ahead
There is a railway level crossing at a curve in the road ahead.
Shape and size	diamond 600 mm square
Background	yellow (R)
Border	black 25 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘symbol depicting the road layout with the roads depicted by lines (100mm wide) superimposed in the appropriate location by a symbol of a railway line’	black	within 530 x 500 mm”

“A13-1.2	Intersection direction cycle route – arrow board
Advises cyclists direction to follow at an intersection to reach a specific locality.
Shape and size	rectangle with a pointed end (isosceles triangle, base the height of the rectangle, height approximately 40% of the base) pointing in the direction of the locality, length sized to suit message x 225 mm
Background	white (R) for locality and chevron; blue (R) rectangle 330 mm x full height of sign for cycle symbol
Border	blue (R) 10 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	cycle symbol at the square end	white (R)	symbol 340 x 220 mm
	‘[locality]’ (lower case) beside a	blue (R)	120/30
	chevron parallel to, and located at, the pointed angular end of the sign	blue (R)	chevron 220 mm high, stripe width 90 mm”

“A13-3.2	Intersection direction cycle route – arrow board two directions
Advises cyclists the direction to follow at an intersection to reach localities described.
Shape and size	rectangle with a pointed end (isosceles triangle, base the height of the rectangle, height approximately 40% of the base) at each end pointing in the direction of the localities, length sized to suit message x 480 mm height
Background	white (R) for locality and chevron; blue (R) rectangle 330 mm x full height of sign for cycle symbol
Border	blue (R) 20 mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	‘[locality]’ (lower case) beside a	blue (R)	120/30
	chevron parallel to, and located at, the one end of the sign separated by	blue (R)	chevron 220 mm high, stripe width 90 mm
	a cycle symbol from the	white (R)	symbol 340 x 220 mm
	‘[locality]’ and	blue (R)	120/30
	chevron at the other end of the sign	blue (R)	chevron 220 mm high, stripe width 90 mm”

1.4 Parking signs [Ref. 4.1]

Parking sign - components

Every parking sign is comprised of up to four components defining the restriction by:

Component 1 type of restriction
Component 2 class of vehicle affected or type of parking
Component 3 period of application
Component 4 area of road affected

Sign colours

(a) Signs where a no stopping symbol (R6-1A) or no parking symbol (R6-1B) is used have a white (R) background with a red (R) border and:

(i) the legend may be red (R) or black; and
(ii) any symbol (R6-2S) used is red (R).

(b) Signs where a ‘P’ (R6-1C) or ‘P$’ (R6-1D) is used have a blue (may be reflectorised) background with any R6-2S symbol used, legend and border white (may be reflectorised).

Sign format

A parking sign may be in one of the following formats.

Vertical sign

Horizontal sign

All parking signs must include one of the R6-1 symbols in Component 1 and may include, as appropriate, information detailed in R6-2, R6-3 or R6-4 in components 2, 3 or 4 respectively. Where one or more of components 2, 3 or 4 are not included, the vertical height of the sign may be reduced, however, the width must be retained.

For ‘Zone Begins’, ‘Zone Ends’ and some ‘Clearway’ signs the width of the vertical sign must be at least 600 mm. For all other parking signs the vertical signs must be at least 300 mm wide and the horizontal signs at least 600 mm wide.

Sign plate

A sign plate is a single, flat substrate upon which one or more signs may be affixed.

Sign panel

A sign panel may be comprised of 1, 2, 3 or 4 parking signs or may be comprised of a special vehicle lane sign that is required by clause 11.2(1)(b) or 11.2(2)(a) and no more than three parking signs in order to comply with 12.5(6). Each sign may be on a separate sign plate or combined on a sign plate with one or more of the other signs. One or more sign plates may comprise the panel. No more than one panel may be installed on the same pole or at the same location on the same building, wall or fence.

Typical layouts of signs within a panel

Panels with 1 sign

Panels with 2 signs

Panels with 3 signs

Panels with 4 signs

Order of signs within a panel

(a) No sign incorporating a R6-1C must appear above a sign containing a R6-1D symbol.

(b) No sign incorporating a R6-1C or a R6-1D must appear above a sign containing a R6-1B symbol.

(d) Any sign incorporating the words ‘Other Times’ must appear at the bottom of the panel.

(e) A special vehicle lane sign installed on a panel must appear above all parking signs on that panel.

R6-1	Parking signs – Component 1 – Type of restriction
Signs explaining type of restriction in place in the area designated by the sign.

R6-1A	No stopping
Drivers may not stop, stand or park in the area designated by the sign at all times (ie 24 hours, 7 days a week) unless a lesser time is indicated in Component 3.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	circular border	red (R)	When used as a stand alone sign circle diameter 600 mm, border 75 mm wide, cross bars 60 mm wide. When used within a sign circle diameter 100 mm, border 12.5 mm wide, cross bars 10 mm wide.
	diagonal cross	red (R)
	background	blue (R)

R6-1B	No parking
Drivers may not stop, stand or park at all times (ie 24 hours, 7 days a week) unless a lesser time is indicated in Component 3 except for drivers of the class or classes of vehicles indicated on the sign in Component 2 who may not stop stand or park other than for the purpose of loading passengers or goods and providing the driver remains in attendance of the vehicle.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	circular border	red (R)	diameter 100 mm, border 12.5 mm wide
	diagonal bar	red (R)	bar 10 mm wide
	‘P’	black	60/9

R6-1C	Parking permitted
Parking is permitted, generally for a specified maximum period, between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm every day except public holidays unless otherwise indicated in Component 3.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘P’	white on blue	100/17

R6-1C.1	Parking permitted, specified time Option 1
Parking permitted for the maximum period shown
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘P’	white on blue	100/17
	‘60’ or such other period in a form described in R6-1T	white on blue	75/11.5

R6-1C.2	Parking permitted, specified time Option 2
Parking permitted for the maximum period shown
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘P’	white on blue	100/17
	‘60’ or such other period in a form described in R6-1T	white on blue	75/11.5

R6-1T	Parking signs – Component 1 - time limits
Information detailing the parking time limits applying to the place designated by the sign.

R6-1T.1	Time in minutes up to one hour
Maximum time in minutes permitted, normally 2, 5, 10, 15 or 30 minutes but may be any number although commonly multiples of 10 or 15 minutes.
Example format	Colour	Dimensions
‘2’, ‘5’, ‘10’, ‘15’, ‘30’	white on blue	75/11.5

R6-1T.2	Time in minutes less than 4 hours
Maximum time in minutes permitted, normally 60, 90, etc multiples of 30 minutes.
Example format	Colour	Dimensions
‘60’, ‘90’, ‘120’, ‘150’, ‘180’	white on blue	75/11.5

R6-1T.3	Time in hours more than 4 hours but less than 24 hours
Maximum time in hours permitted, normally 4, 8, etc.
Example format	Colour	Dimensions
‘6 hr’	white on blue	numerals 75/11.5 characters NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 50 mm

R6-1T.4	Time in days for 24 hours or more
Maximum time in days (24 hour periods).
Example format	Colour	Dimensions
‘2 days’	white on blue	numerals 75/11.5 characters NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 50 mm

R6-1D	Parking permitted subject to fee
Parking permitted subject to the payment of a fee, generally for a specified maximum period, between the times of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm every day except public holidays unless otherwise indicated in Component 3. The maximum period or periods, the hours during which parking is permitted and the fees that apply must be displayed on each vending machine within the section of road or zone.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘P$’	white on blue	‘P’ 100/17 ‘$’ 75/11.5

R6-1D.1	Parking permitted subject to fee and maximum period of stay
Parking permitted subject to the payment of a fee and specified maximum period. The specified period must appear below the R6-1D ‘P$’ symbol and not on the same row.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘P$’	white on blue	‘P’ 100/17 ‘$’ 75/11.5
	‘60’ or such other period in a form described in R6-1T	white on blue	75/11.5

R6-2	Parking signs - Component 2 - Class of vehicle affected / type of parking
Information relating to the type of vehicle or type of parking affected by a parking sign.

R6-2A	Text or symbols that may appear below or beside Symbol R6-1A
Clearway
Indicates the area is a no stopping area for specified periods for all vehicles. Vehicles stopping or parking are liable to be towed away.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘CLEARWAY’	red (R) or black	75/11.5 - when used to indicate where the clearway begins or ends and at the beginning of each block within the area 50/7 - if used within any block along the length of the clearway

R6-2B	Text or symbols that may appear below or beside symbol R6-1B
Bus stop
A stop for buses to allow the loading or unloading of passengers or at a terminus or stage point of a bus route and the driver must stay with the vehicle.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘[bus symbol]’	red (R) or black	symbol see R6-2S
	‘Bus Stop’	red (R) or black	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 35 mm
Carpool stop
A stop for approved carpool vehicles to pick up or drop off passengers.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘[car pool symbol]’	red (R) or black	symbol see R6-2S
	‘Carpool Stop’	red (R) or black	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 35 mm
Coach stop
A stop for coaches to allow the loading or unloading of passengers. Parking of the coach is not permitted and while the coach is stopped the driver must stay with the vehicle.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘[bus symbol]’	red (R) or black	symbol see R6-2S
	‘Coach Stop’	red (R) or black	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 35 mm
Pick-up and drop-off
The area is available only for picking up waiting passengers or dropping off passengers and the driver must stay with the vehicle.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘Pick Up’ ‘Drop Off’	red (R) or black	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 35 mm
Shuttle stand
A stand for shuttles (defined in Land Transport Rule: Operator Licensing 2007) providing the driver stays with the vehicle.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘[shuttle bus symbol]’	red (R) or black	symbol see R6-2S
	‘Shuttle Stand’	red (R) or black	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 35 mm
Small passenger service vehicle (PSV) stand
A stand for vehicles designed to carry less than 13 people used in a passenger service (e.g. taxis, shuttles, private hire) providing the driver stays with the vehicle.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘Small PSV’ ‘Stand’	red (R) or black	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 35 mm
Taxi stand
A stand for taxis providing the driver stays with the vehicle.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘Taxi Stand’	red (R) or black	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 35 mm
Tram stop
A stop for trams (light rail vehicles) to allow the loading or unloading of passengers or at a terminus or stage point of a tram route and the driver must stay with the vehicle.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘[tram symbol]’	red (R) or black	symbol see R6-2S
	‘Tram Stop’	red (R) or black	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 35 mm
Vehicle class not otherwise described
Only the specific class of vehicle described may stop, or stand providing driver stays with the vehicle.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘[words describing class]’	red (R) or black	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 35 mm

R6-2C	Text or symbols that may appear below or beside symbol R6-1C or R6-1D
Angle parking
The area must be used with the parked vehicle at an angle to the direction of vehicle travel past the space. [See also ‘forward in’ and ‘reverse in’]
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘Angle Parking’	white on blue	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 35 mm
Authorised vehicles
Vehicles displaying a label or permit showing authorisation by a road controlling authority.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘Authorised’ ‘Vehicles’	white on blue	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 35 mm
Bus parking
A place where buses may park.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘[bus symbol]’	white on blue	symbol see R6-2S
Carpool parking
Vehicles may only park when displaying an approved car pooling parking permit.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘[car pool symbol]’	white on blue	symbol see R6-2S
	‘Carpool’	white on blue	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 35 mm
Cycle parking
A cycle rack or other parking place reserved for cycles.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘[cycle symbol]’	white on blue	symbol see R6-2S
Diplomatic corps
Vehicles belonging to, or associated with, Embassies, Consuls, etc. entitled to, and displaying, CC, DC or FC vehicle number plates.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘Diplomatic’ ‘Corps’	white on blue	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 35 mm
Disabled parking
Vehicles may only park when displaying an approved disabled parking permit.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘[disabled symbol]’	white on blue	symbol see R6-2S
Emergency vehicles
Vehicles clearly identifiable as being an emergency vehicle as defined in the Land Transport (Road User) Rule.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘Emergency’ ‘Vehicles’	white on blue	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 35 mm
Except
When used on a sign with a ‘P’ (R6-1C) or ‘P$’ (R6-1D) symbol means the restriction and, if appropriate, the fee does not apply to the class or classes described following the word ‘Except’. Must not be used on signs displaying either the no stopping (R6-1A) or no parking (R6-1B) symbol in relation to a class or classes of vehicles.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘Except’ above	white on blue	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 35 mm
	‘[words describing class]’ or	white on blue	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 35 mm
	‘[symbol]’	white on blue	symbol see R6-2S
Forward parking
Relating to angle parking, means the driver must enter in a forward direction only.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘Forward In’	white on blue	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 35 mm
Goods vehicles
Vehicles designed exclusively or principally for the carriage of goods or used for the collection or delivery of goods in the course of trade as defined in the Land Transport (Road User) Rule.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘Goods Vehicles’	white on blue	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 35 mm
Goods service vehicles
Vehicles designed exclusively or principally for the carriage of goods and being used in a goods service defined in the Land Transport Act 1989.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘Goods Service’ ‘Vehicles’	white on blue	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 35 mm
Loading zone
Vehicles may load and unload passengers and goods unless limited to either passengers or goods as described on the sign. The zone may be restricted to specific classes of vehicles and may be time limited.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘Loading Zone’	white on blue	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 35 mm
Motorcycle parking
A parking place reserved for motorcycles or mopeds.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘[motor cycle symbol]’	white on blue	symbol see R6-2S
Motorhome parking
A parking space reserved for motorhomes.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘[motorhome symbol]’	white on blue	symbol see R6-2S
Parking over roadway edge
A road controlling authority has, by appropriate legal means: (a) declared a former footpath or part of a footpath as roadway; or (b) approved parking on the berm or other area to the left of the road edge line; and the driver may park their vehicle over the kerb or other edge line.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘[park over kerb symbol]’	white on blue	symbol see R6-2S
Police
Vehicles clearly identifiable as being owned and used by New Zealand Police.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘Police’	white on blue	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 35 mm
Residents permit parking
Parking permitted only for residents who hold and display a permit issued by the road controlling authority.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘Residents’ ‘Permit’ ‘Parking’	white on blue	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 35 mm
Reverse in parking
Relating to angle parking, means the driver must enter by reversing only.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘Reverse In’	white on blue	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 35 mm
Small PSV parking
A place where vehicles designed to carry less than 13 people used in a passenger service (e.g. taxis, shuttles, private hire) may park.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘Small PSV’	white on blue	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 35 mm
Vehicle class (not otherwise described)
A place where the specific class of vehicle described may park.
Legend	Description	Colour	Dimensions
	‘[words describing class]’	white on blue	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 35 mm

R6-2S	Symbols used with appropriate R6 signs
Bus or coach
Description	Use	Colour	Dimensions
	R6-2B	red (R) on white (R)	symbol centered within a rectangle 200 x 100 mm symbol 100 x 100 mm
	R6-2C	white on blue
Carpool
Description	Use	Colour	Dimensions
	R6-2B	red (R) on white (R)	symbol centered within a rectangle 200 x 100 mm symbol 100 x 100 mm
	R6-2C	white on blue
Cycle
Description	Use	Colour	Dimensions
	R6-2C	white on blue	symbol centered within a rectangle 200 x 100 mm symbol 150 x 100 mm
Disabled
Description	Use	Colour	Dimensions
	R6-2C	white on blue	symbol centered within a rectangle 200 x 100 mm symbol 85 x 100 mm
Heavy motor vehicle
Description	Use	Colour	Dimensions
	R6-2C	white on blue	symbol centered within a rectangle 200 x 100 mm symbol 200 x 100 mm
Mobility device
Description	Use	Colour	Dimensions
	R6-2C	white on blue	symbol centered within a rectangle 200 x 100 mm symbol 120 x 100 mm
Motorcycle or moped
Description	Use	Colour	Dimensions
	R6-2C	white on blue	symbol centered within a rectangle 200 x 100 mm symbol 190 x 100 mm
Motorhome
Description	Use	Colour	Dimensions
	R6-2C	white on blue	symbol centered within a rectangle 200 x 100 mm symbol 160 x 100 mm
Park off-roadway
Description	Use	Colour	Dimensions
	R6-2C	white on blue	symbol centered within a rectangle 200 x 100 mm symbol 100 x 100 mm
Park over curb
Description	Use	Colour	Dimensions
	R6-2C	white on blue	symbol centered within a rectangle 200 x 100 mm symbol 100 x 100 mm
Shuttle
Description	Use	Colour	Dimensions
	R6-2B	red (R) on white (R)	symbol centered within a rectangle 200 x 100 mm symbol 200 x 60 mm
	R6-2C	white on blue
Tram (light rail vehicle)
Description	Use	Colour	Dimensions
	R6-2B	red (R) on white (R)	symbol centered within a rectangle 200 x 100 mm symbol 185 x 100 mm
	R6-2C	white on blue

R6-3	Parking signs - Component 3 - Period of application
Information detailing the time for which a parking restriction applies where this differs from the standard period of operation described for R6-1A, R6-1B, R6-1C or R6-1D.
Note: Character heights must be at least doubled on ‘Zone Begins’, ‘Zone Ends’ and ‘Clearway Begins’ and ‘Clearway Ends’ signs.
Abbreviations	Meaning of symbol or words	Minimum dimensions
min	minute, minutes	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25 mm
hr	hour, hours	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25 mm
am	morning	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25 mm
pm	afternoon	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25 mm
Noon	midday, 1200 hrs	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25 mm
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	days of the week	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25 mm
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec	months of the year	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25 mm
Periods	Meaning of symbol or words	Minimum dimensions
8 am, 2 pm	Whole hours	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25 mm
6.15 am, 8.30 am, 7.45 pm	Parts of hours - generally (not exclusively) 15, 30 or 45 minutes past the hour	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25 mm
7 – 9 am, 4 – 6 pm	Period which begins and ends either in the morning or after midday	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25 mm
9 am – 4 pm	Period which begins in the morning and ends after midday	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25 mm
Mon - Fri	Days during which common restriction applies – first day to last day of a period in the same week	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25 mm
January, Jun - Sep, 10 Nov - 20 Feb	Time of year during which a common restriction applies	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25 mm
7 – 9 am 4 - 5.30 pm Mon - Fri	Two time periods within a single day or a common group of days	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25 mm
9 am – 4 pm Mon - Fri 9 am - Noon Saturday	Different times apply on two separate days or groups of days	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25 mm
6 pm Sat – 6 am Sun	Period starting one day finishing the following day	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25 mm
6 pm Fri – 6 am Mon	Continuous period starting one day and finishing 2 or more days later	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25 mm
6 pm – Midnight Thu – Sat Midnight – 6 am Fri - Sun	Period starting one day finishing the following day for several days during the week	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25 mm
Includes 6 – 9 pm Friday	Supplementary description extending on one day the period during which a common restriction applies.	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25 mm
Extended to 9 pm Fri	Supplementary description extending on one day the period during which a common restriction applies.	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25 mm
Except Sunday or Except Sun	Supplementary description indicating the restriction which, without the notice would apply every day, does not apply on a specific day of each week.	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25 mm
Except Sat - Sun	Supplementary description indicating the restriction which, without the notice would apply every day, does not apply on specific days of each week.	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25 mm
Every Day	Supplementary description indicating the restriction applies each day including public holidays.	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25 mm
At All Times	Supplementary description indicating the restriction applies 24 hours a day, every day. This may reinforce an existing 24 hour, 7 day restriction or extend the period of application of sign which normally applies for a lesser period (e.g. a P60).	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25 mm
Other Times	Supplementary description which: - if used on a sign which normally applies 24 hours a day every day (e.g. a bus stop), means all such other times not covered by any other signs for the same location which describe specific periods other restrictions apply. - if used on a sign which normally applies 8 am to 6pm every day except public holidays (e.g. a P60), means all such other times within those periods not covered by any other signs for the same location which describe specific periods other restrictions apply.	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25 mm
At All Other Times	Supplementary description if used on a sign which normally applies 8 am to 6pm every day except public holidays (e.g. a P60), means the restriction applies all such other times not covered by any other signs for the same location which describe specific periods other restrictions apply.	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25 mm
10 min MAXIMUM	loading or other activity limited by time: e.g. 10 minutes	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25 mm

R6-4	Parking signs - Component 4 - Extent of restriction
Information which describes the length of road or area affected by a parking sign.
Note: Character heights must be at least doubled on ‘Zone Begins’, ‘Zone Ends’ and ‘Clearway Begins’ and ‘Clearway Ends’ signs.
Arrow – left facing
Restriction on the sign applies for a length of road to the left of or before the sign.
Description	Use	Colour	Dimensions
	R6-2A or B	red (R) on white (R)	shaft width 15 mm
	R6-2C or D	white on blue	shaft width 15 mm
Arrow – right facing
Restriction on the sign applies for a length of road to the right of or after the sign.
Description	Use	Colour	Dimensions
	R6-2A or B	red (R) on white (R)	shaft width 15 mm
	R6-2C or D	white on blue	shaft width 15 mm
Arrow – facing left and right
Restriction on the sign applies for a length of road to the left and right or before and after the sign.
Description	Use	Colour	Dimensions
	R6-2A or B	red (R) on white (R)	shaft width 15 mm
	R6-2C or D	white on blue	shaft width 15 mm
Next [distance] metres
Restriction on the sign applies for the specified length ([distance] in metres) of road beyond the sign.
Description	Use	Colour	Dimensions
NEXT [distance] m	R6-2A or B	red (R) on white (R)	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 50 mm
NEXT [distance] m	R6-2C or D	white on blue	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 50 mm
Next [distance] kilometres
Restriction on the sign applies for the specified length ([distance] in kilometres) of road beyond the sign.
Description	Use	Colour	Dimensions
NEXT [distance] km	R6-2A or B	red (R) on white (R)	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 50 mm
NEXT [distance] km	R6-2C or D	white on blue	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 50 mm
Zone parking
The restriction on the sign applies to the surrounding area of roadway. The extent of the zone must be indicated by signs as described in clause 12.5(3).
Description	Use	Colour	Dimensions
ZONE or Zone	R6-2A or B	red (R) on white (R)	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 50 mm
ZONE or Zone	R6-2C or D	white on blue	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 50 mm
Restriction begins
Restriction in Component 1 of the sign, which applies for a length of road or within a zone beyond the sign, begins. Any previous restriction, which applied for a length of road or within a zone before the sign, ends and is replaced by the new restriction.
Description	Use	Colour	Dimensions
BEGINS or Begins	R6-2A or B	red (R) on white (R)	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 50 mm
BEGINS or Begins	R6-2C or D	white on blue	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 50 mm
Restriction ends
Restriction in Component 1 of the sign, which applied for a length of road or within a zone before the sign, ends.
Description	Use	Colour	Dimensions
ENDS or ends	R6-2A or B	red (R) on white (R)	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 50 mm
ENDS or ends	R6-2C or D	white on blue	NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 50 mm

Schedule 2 Amendment to Schedule 2, Markings [Ref. 4.2]

M1-4 Placement of warning lights – not to scale

Two lane, undivided roadway
Two-lane, undivided roadway with pedestrian island
Divided roadway

M2-4 Pedestrian symbol

M3-1A Taxi stand alternative		M3-2A Bus stop alternative
M3-3A Loading zone alternative - example maximum 10 minutes		M3-4A Time limited parking - example P20 parking limited to 20 minutes

M8-1 Numbers for road markings

Notes:
1. Where shown, corners can be rounded to nominal 75 mm radius.
2. Except where shown otherwise, width of vertical and near vertical strokes is 100 mm.
3. Height (vertical dimension) of all horizontal strokes is 400 mm.
4. Width of all numerals except ‘1’ is 350 mm.
5. Spaces between all numerals are 75 mm.
6. Dimensions given are for numerals 2.4 m high to be used in urban areas. In rural areas, vertical dimensions should be increased by 50%.
7. For commercial stops and other parking spaces, vertical dimensions may be decreased by 50%.

M8-2 Letters for road markings - A to J

Notes:
1. Where shown, corners should be rounded to nominal 75 mm radius.
2. Width of vertical and near vertical strokes is 100 mm.
3. Height (vertical dimension) of all horizontal strokes is 400 mm.
4. Space between all letters except A, W and X is 75 mm. Space between S, W or X and another letter is 25 mm.
5. Dimensions given are for letters 2.4 m high to be used in urban areas. In rural areas, vertical dimensions should be increased by 50%.
6. For commercial vehicle stops and other parking spaces, vertical dimensions may be reduced by 50%.

M8-2 Letters for road markings - K to T

Notes:
1. Where shown, corners should be rounded to nominal 75 mm radius.
2. Width of vertical and near vertical strokes is 100 mm.
3. Height (vertical dimension) of all horizontal strokes is 400 mm.
4. Space between all letters except A, W and X is 75 mm. Space between S, W or X and another letter is 25 mm.
5. Dimensions given are for letters 2.4 m high to be used in urban areas. In rural areas, vertical dimensions should be increased by 50%.
6. For commercial vehicle stops and other parking spaces, vertical dimensions may be reduced by 50%.

M8-2 Letters for road markings - U to Z, ‘&’, ‘apostrophe’ and ‘/’

Notes:
1. Where shown, corners should be rounded to nominal 75 mm radius.
2. Width of vertical and near vertical strokes is 100 mm.
3. Height (vertical dimension) of all horizontal strokes is 400 mm.
4. Space between all letters except A, W and X is 75 mm. Space between S, W or X and another letter is 25 mm.
5. Dimensions given are for letters 2.4 m high to be used in urban areas. In rural areas, vertical dimensions should be increased by 50%.
6. For commercial vehicle stops and other parking spaces, vertical dimensions may be reduced by 50%.

Schedule 3 Amendments to Schedule 3, Traffic signals [Ref. 4.3]

3.1 New traffic signals

Pedestrian displays (diagrams S3)

S3-3 Countdown signal displays
Option A

Option B
[Note: these diagrams display the number ‘25’ for illustrative purposes.]
During the period when the steady green human symbol is displayed the countdown display may display a green, lit ‘dynamic’ image of a human walking. The ‘dynamic’ image must be in the general form of the ‘walking human’ symbol depicted in S3-2 or S3-2.1 of this schedule. The ‘arms’ and ‘legs’ of the symbols may be displayed in positions representing stages of the image walking.

The dynamic effect is achieved by the display of four (or more) images which are shown sequentially at a frequency which gives the impression of the human figure moving at a steady walking pace. An example is depicted below.
[Note the solid circles depict lit LEDs while the rings depict unlit LEDs]

Special vehicle displays (diagram S4-10, Schedule 3)

A green ‘cycle’ symbol for cycles may be installed below a white ‘B’ symbol for buses as depicted in diagram S4-10.4A or S4-10.4B.

3.2 Substituted traffic signals [Ref. 4.3]

S4-5 Three column 5-aspect
S4-6 Three column 6-aspect
S4-8 Three column 8-aspect

Land Transport Rule - Traffic Control Devices Amendment 2010 - Rule 54002/4
Land Transport New Zealand, Ikiiki Whenua Aotearoa