Land Transport Rule
Traffic Control Devices 2004 - Schedules
Rule 54002
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Part 3 Schedules
Schedule 1 Signs
- • All measurements are shown in millimetres, unless otherwise indicated.
- • The letter 'R' after a colour indicates that the colour must either be made of retroreflective material or be internally or externally illuminated so as to be clearly visible to approaching drivers.
- • The letters 'F' after a colour indicates that the colour must be fluorescent.
- • The size of lettering and numerals is shown by two figures separated by a diagonal slash. The first figure is the letter height in millimetres and the second figure is stroke width in millimetres.
- • All red diagonal bars are sloping 45° from top left to bottom right unless otherwise specified.
- • The word 'rural' after the name or description of a sign indicates that the sign is used on roads having a speed limit that is a Limited Speed Zone or is at least 70 km/h.
- • The word 'urban' after the name or description of a sign indicates that the sign is used on roads having a speed limit that is less than 70 km/h.
- •The word 'shaft' with a dimension refers to shaft-width of an arrow having a head-length and -width at least twice the shaft-width.
- • 'Tpt Med' means the typeface used is Transport Medium.
- • The words 'lit' and 'unlit' refer to the state of the lighting devices used to display the message on the sign.
- • The word 'effective' is used where the message is lit and describes the effective width of the lighting, which is generally wider than the spacing or diameter of the lighting devices used.
- • The size of a symbol is shown as width x height.
Regulatory signs
R1 Speed limit signs
R1-1 | Standard |
Highest speed limit is the number of km/h shown on the sign. |
Shape and size | circle 600 mm diameter |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 100 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[speed limit in km/h]' | black | 200/31 |
R1-1.1 | 100 km/h |
Highest speed limit is 100 km/h. |
Shape and size | circle 600 mm diameter |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 100 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '100' | black | 200/28 |
R1-2 | Variable speed |
Highest speed limit is the number of km/h shown on the sign. |
Shape and size | rectangle 800 x 800 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | none |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
- sign | R1-1 sign with a changeable speed value | red (R), white (R) and black | circle 600 mm diameter |
- option | optional lights in each corner, which may flash in alternate diagonal pairs | yellow or white when lit | effective 90 mm diameter circles |
R1-2.1 | Variable speed |
Highest speed limit is the number of km/h shown on the sign. |
Shape and size | rectangle 800 x 800 mm |
Background | black (unlit) |
Border | red, effective width 75 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
- sign | R1-1 with a changeable speed value |
roundel red (lit) or red (R), numerals yellow (lit) or white (lit) |
600 mm diameter equivalent to 200/31 |
- option | optional lights in each corner, which may flash in alternate diagonal pairs | yellow or white when lit | effective 90 mm diameter circles |
R1-3 | Derestriction |
Highest speed limit is 100 km/h. |
Shape and size | circle 600 mm diameter |
Background | white (R) |
Border | none |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| bar sloping from top right to bottom left | black | 150 mm wide |
R1-4 | Limited speed zone |
Speed limit that is a Limited Speed Zone [Traffic Regulation 21(4)]. |
Shape and size | circle 600 mm diameter |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 100 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'LSZ' | black | 150/21 |
R1-5 | Speed limit with locality |
Highest speed limit is the number of km/h shown on the sign; combined with name of locality reached. |
Shape and size | R1-1 speed limit sign above an A17-1 locality sign |
R1-5.1 | Urban/urban threshold |
Highest speed limit is the number of km/h shown on the sign; combined with name of locality reached. Three options. |
Shape and size | rectangle 900 x 1200 mm |
Option A |
Background | green (R) or blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 30 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| R1-1 above | black, red (R) and white (R) | as for R1-1 |
'[locality]' | white (R) | 75/19 |
Option B |
Background | white |
Border | black |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| R1-1 above | black, red (R) and white (R) | as for R1-1 |
'[locality]' | black | 75/19 |
Option C |
Background | black |
Border | white (R) 30 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| R1-1 above | black, red (R) and white (R) | as for R1-1 |
'[locality]' | white (R) | 75/19 |
R1-5.2 | Rural/urban threshold |
Highest speed limit is the number of km/h shown on the sign; combined with name of locality reached. Three options. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1900 x 2700 mm |
Option A |
Background | green (R) or blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 30 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| R1-1 above optional | black, red (R) and white (R) | as for R1-1 |
'WELCOME' | white (R) | 100/15.5 |
'TO' above |
'[locality]' | 160/40 |
Option B |
Background | white |
Border | black |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| R1-1 above optional | black, red (R) and white (R) | as for R1-1 |
'WELCOME' | black | 100/15.5 |
'TO' above |
'[locality]' | 160/40 |
Option C |
Background | black |
Border | white (R) 30 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| R1-1 above optional
| black, red (R) and white (R)
| as for R1-1 |
'WELCOME' | white (R) | 100/15.5 |
'TO' above |
'[locality]' | 160/40 |
R1-6 | School zone variable |
Highest speed limit is the number of km/h shown on the sign that applies to a school zone. |
Shape and size | R1-2 or R1-2.1 sign (background, border, legend as for R1-2 or R1-2.1), above a 'School Zone' supplementary sign |
'School Zone' supplementary sign |
Shape and size | rectangle 750 x 550 mm |
Background | yellow-green (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'SCHOOL' | black | 125/19.5 |
'ZONE' |
R1-6.1 | School zone fixed |
Highest speed limit is the number of km/h shown on the sign that applies to a school zone during the time specified. Must only be used on No exit or Give-way or Stop sign controlled side roads adjacent to the school zone signed by R1-6 signs. |
Shape and size | rectangle 860 x 1500 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 30 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'SCHOOL' | black | 100/15.5 |
'ZONE' |
R1-1 above, | black, red (R) and white (R) | as for R1-1 |
for example, | | |
'8:25 - 9 AM' | black | 80/12.4 |
'2:55 - 3:15 PM' |
'SCHOOL DAYS' |
R1-7 | School zone ends |
School zone speed limit ends and limit reverts to the permanent speed limit. |
Shape and size | rectangle backing board 840 x 1500 mm (white (R) background) incorporating R1-1, 600 mm diameter sign (background, border and legend as for R1-1) above a 'School Zone Ends' supplementary sign |
'School Zone Ends' supplementary sign |
Shape and size | rectangle 800 x 800 mm |
Background | yellow-green (RF) |
Border | black 30 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'SCHOOL' | black | 125/19.5 |
'ZONE' |
'ENDS' |
R1-8 | Temporary speed limit |
Highest speed limit is the number of km/h shown on the sign. |
Shape and size | R1-1, 600 mm diameter sign (background, border and legend as for R1-1) above a 'Temporary' supplementary sign |
'Temporary' supplementary sign |
Shape and size | rectangle 800 x 250 mm |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'TEMPORARY' | black | 100/14 |
R1-8.1 | Temporary speed limit |
Highest speed limit is the number of km/h shown on the sign. |
Shape and size | rectangle backing board, 1200 x 1200 mm (white (R) background, black border, legend as for R1-1 (900 mm diameter)) above a 'Temporary' supplementary sign |
'Temporary' supplementary sign |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 400 mm |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'TEMPORARY' | black | 175/24.5 |
R2 Stop and give way
R2-1 | Stop |
Meaning set out in clauses 4.1 and 4.2 of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004. |
Shape and size | octagon 675 mm wide |
Background | red (R) |
Border | white (R) 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'STOP' | white (R) | 200/28 |
R2-2 | Give way |
Meaning set out in clauses 4.1, 4.2 and 4.6 of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004. |
Shape and size | equilateral triangle, sides 865 mm long |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 65 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'GIVE' | red (R) | 125/18 |
'WAY' | 100/12.5 |
R2-2.1 | Give way – supplementary – 'locality' traffic |
Supplementary sign to R2-2 Give way applies to traffic travelling toward the specified locality. |
Shape and size | rectangle 900 x 600 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[locality]' | red (R) | 150/21 |
'TRAFFIC' |
R2-2.2 | Give way – supplementary – straight-ahead traffic |
Supplementary sign to R2-2 Give way applies to traffic travelling straight ahead. |
Shape and size | rectangle 900 x 600 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'STRAIGHT' | red (R) | 150/19 |
'AHEAD' | 150/21 |
'TRAFFIC' |
R2-2.3 | Give way – supplementary – right-turning traffic |
Supplementary sign to R2-2 Give way applies to traffic making a right turn. |
Shape and size | rectangle 900 x 600 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'RIGHT' | red (R) | 150/21 |
'TURNING' |
'TRAFFIC' |
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 |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 65 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of 3 circulating arrows' | black | shaft 37 mm |
R2-3.1 | Give-way roundabout variable |
Meaning set out in clause 4.6 of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 1000 mm |
Background | black (unlit) |
Border | none |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| form of R2-3 sign | edge-line of triangle red (lit) | effective 65 mm wide |
arrows white or yellow (lit) | effective shaft
37 mm |
R2-4 R2-4 | School patrol stop |
Meaning set out in clause 3.9 of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004. |
Shape and size | circle 750 mm diameter |
Background | red (F) |
Border | none |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'SCHOOL PATROL' curved to lie approximately parallel with the top edge of the sign, above | white (R) | 100/9.5 |
'STOP' | white (R) | 285/35.5 |
R2-5 | Hand-held stop |
Meaning set out in clause. 3.8 of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004. |
Shape and size | circle (top 60 mm removed) 450 mm diameter |
Background | red (R) |
Border | white (R) 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'STOP' | white (R) | 200/19 |
R2-5.1 | Hand-held go |
Meaning set out in clause 3.8 of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004. |
Shape and size | circle (top 60 mm removed) 450 mm diameter |
Background | green (R) |
Border | white (R) 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'GO' | white (R) | 200/31 |
R2-5.2 | Hand-held slow |
Meaning set out in clause 3.8 of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004. |
Shape and size | circle (top 60 mm removed) 450 mm diameter |
Background | green (R) |
Border | white (R) 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'SLOW' | white (R) | 200/19 |
R2-6 | Stop on red signal |
Used to reinforce requirement to stop at temporary or part-time signals. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 600 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'STOP' | black | 100/23 |
'ON RED' | 100/14 |
'SIGNAL' |
R2-6.1 | Stop on red signal – variable |
Drivers must comply with red signal - used as an alternative message to R2-3.1. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 1000 mm |
Background | black (unlit) |
Border | red, effective width 30 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'STOP' | white or yellow (lit) | effective 200/31 |
'ON RED' |
'SIGNAL' |
R2-7 | Single lane give way |
Give way to vehicles approaching from opposite direction. |
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 |
R2-7.1 | Single lane supplementary Give way |
Supplementary to R2-7 reinforcing requirement to give way. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 250 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'GIVE WAY' | red (R) | 100/12.5 |
R2-8 | Single lane priority |
Traffic travelling in opposite direction should give way. |
Shape and size | rectangle 450 x 500 mm |
Background | blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'upward arrow' left of | white (R) | shaft 60 mm wide |
'downward arrow' | red (R) | shaft 40 mm wide |
R2-9 | Turning traffic give way to pedestrians |
Reinforcing requirement to give way to pedestrians at traffic signals as set out in clause 3.1 of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004. |
Shape and size | rectangle 375 x 475 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'TURNING' | black | 50/7 |
'TRAFFIC' |
'GIVE WAY' |
'TO' |
'PEDESTRIANS' |
R2-10 | Ramp signals – one vehicle per green each lane |
Only one vehicle in each lane may proceed when the associated signals display a green disc. |
Shape and size | rectangle 2000 x 900 mm, installed with traffic signals where ramp signals operate periodically (subclause 6.4(20)) |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 40 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'ONE VEHICLE' | black | 200/31 |
'PER GREEN' |
'EACH LANE' |
R2-11.1 | Railway crossing flashing signal combination |
Meaning set out in subclause 9.2(3) of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004. |
Shape and size | W15-3 above W15-4 (if used) above flashing signal head above R2-6 |
R2-11.2 | Railway crossing Stop sign combination |
Meaning set out in subclause 9.2(1) of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004. |
Shape and size | W15-3 above W15-4 (if used) above R2-1 above W15-7 (if used) |
R2-11.3 | Railway crossing Give-way sign combination |
Meaning set out in subclause 9.2(2) of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004. |
Shape and size | W15-3 above R2-2 above W15-4 (if used) |
R3 Direction and placement
R3-1 | No left turn |
No left turn. |
Shape and size | circle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 50 mm (urban), 75 mm (rural) |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'diagonal bar' superimposed on | red | bar 35 mm (urban), 50 mm (rural) |
'left-turning arrow' | black | shaft 40 mm (urban), 60 mm (rural) |
R3-2 | No right turn |
No right turn. |
Shape and size | circle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 50 mm (urban), 75 mm (rural) |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'diagonal bar' superimposed on | red | bar 35 mm (urban), 50 mm (rural) |
'right-turning arrow' | black | shaft 40 mm (urban), 60 mm (rural) |
R3-3 | No U-turn |
No U-turn. |
Shape and size | circle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 50 mm (urban), 75 mm (rural) |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'diagonal bar' superimposed on | red | bar 35 mm (urban), 50 mm (rural) |
'upside down U arrow' | black | shaft 40 mm (urban), 60 mm (rural) |
R3-4 | No entry |
No entry. |
Shape and size | circle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 50 mm (urban), 75 mm (rural) |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'bar' | white (R) | 320 x 80 mm (urban), 480 x 120 mm (rural) |
'NO ENTRY' central within bar | red (R) | 50/6 (urban), 75/9.5 (rural) |
R3-5.1 | Supplementary – except buses |
Supplementary sign for R3-1, R3-2, R3-3 or R3-4 signs excepting buses from ban on the relevant movement or R3-8, R3-9, R3-10 or R3-11 signs excepting buses from the requirement to make the relevant movement. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 400 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'EXCEPT' | black | 100/15.5 |
'BUSES' |
R3-5.2 | Supplementary – except cycles |
Supplementary sign for R3-1, R3-2, R3-3 or R3-4 signs excepting cycles from ban on the relevant movement or R3-8, R3-9, R3-10 or R3-11 signs excepting cycles from the requirement to make the relevant movement. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 400 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'EXCEPT' | black | 100/15.5 |
'CYCLES' |
R3-5.3 | Supplementary – except authorised vehicles |
Supplementary sign for R3-1, R3-2, R3-3 or R3-4 signs excepting vehicles authorised by the road controlling authority from ban on the relevant movement or R3-8, R3-9, R3-10 or R3-11 signs excepting authorised vehicles from the requirement to make the relevant movement. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 600 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'EXCEPT' | black | 100/15.5 |
'AUTHORISED' |
'VEHICLES' |
R3-6 | Road closed |
Road closed – entry beyond the sign prohibited. |
Shape and size | circle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 40 mm (urban), 75 mm (rural) |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'ROAD'
| black | 75/9.5 (urban), 100/12.5 (rural) |
'CLOSED' |
R3-7 | Wrong way |
Drivers must not proceed beyond the sign. |
Shape and size | rectangle 900 x 600 mm |
Background | red (R) |
Border | white (R) 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'WRONG' | white (R) | 150/23 |
'WAY' |
R3-8 | Turn left |
Turn left. |
Shape and size | circle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter |
Background | blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 15 mm (urban), 20 mm (rural) |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'left-turning arrow' | white (R) | shaft 50 mm (urban), 80 mm (rural) |
R3-9 | No turns |
Travel straight ahead – no turns. |
Shape and size | circle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter |
Background | blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 15 mm (urban), 20 mm (rural) |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'arrow pointing upward' | white (R) | shaft 50 mm (urban), 80 mm (rural) |
R3-10 | Turn right |
Turn right. |
Shape and size | circle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter |
Background | blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 15 mm (urban), 20 mm (rural) |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'right-turning arrow' | white (R) | shaft 50 mm (urban), 80 mm (rural) |
R3-11 | Turn |
Must turn either left or right. |
Shape and size | circle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter |
Background | blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 15 mm (urban), 20 mm (rural) |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol with a left- and right-turning arrow head on common shaft' | white (R) | shaft 40 mm (urban), 60 mm (rural) |
R3-12 | One way |
Traffic may travel only in the direction shown by the arrow. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 250 mm |
Background | blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'horizontal arrow showing direction of travel', | white (R) | shaft 75 mm |
'ONE WAY' central within arrow | blue (R) | 50/7 |
R3-13 | Keep left – single disc |
Keep left. |
Shape and size | circle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter |
Background | blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 15 mm (urban), 20 mm (rural) |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'arrow pointing downward to the left at 45° to vertical' | white (R) | shaft 50 mm (urban), 80 mm (rural) |
R3-13.1 | Keep left – twin disc |
Keep left. |
Shape and size | two circles in a vertical pair, each 300 mm diameter |
Background | blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'arrow pointing downward to the left at 45° to vertical' | white (R) | shaft 40 mm |
R3-13.2 | Keep right |
Keep right. |
Shape and size | circle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter |
Background | blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 15 mm (urban), 20 mm (rural) |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'arrow pointing downward to the right at 45° to vertical' | white (R) | shaft 50 mm (urban), 80 mm (rural) |
R3-14 | Barrier arm |
When in place across a roadway, road traffic movement beyond the barrier arm is prohibited. |
Shape and size | rectangle width varied to suit roadway being controlled x 50 mm height |
Front of barrier arm |
Background | any area of the barrier not forming part of the reflectorised area must be white |
Border | none |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'alternating vertical bands' | red (R) and | 280 mm |
white (R) | 180 mm |
Reverse of barrier arm |
Background | any area of the barrier not forming part of the reflectorised area must be white |
Border | none |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| pattern of at least 3 rectangles equally spaced across the arm | red (R) | 280 x 50 mm |
R4 Lane use
R4-1 | Overhead lane use arrows – left/right turn |
Driver in lane must turn left or right (as appropriate) at next intersection. |
Shape and size | rectangle 750 x 900 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'arrow pointing upward to the left or right (as appropriate)' | black | shaft 100 mm |
R4-2 | Overhead lane use arrows – straight ahead |
Driver in lane must travel straight ahead at next intersection. |
Shape and size | rectangle 750 x 900 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'arrow pointing up' | black | shaft 100 mm |
R4-3 | Overhead lane use arrows – combination |
Driver in lane must turn left or right (as appropriate) or straight ahead at next intersection |
Shape and size | rectangle 750 x 900 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'arrow pointing upward to the left or right (as appropriate) with arrow pointing up' | black | shaft 100 mm |
R4-4 | Lane control signs – downward-facing arrow |
Driver may proceed in lane. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 300 mm |
Background | black (unlit) |
Border | none |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'downward facing arrow' | green (lit) | shaft effective width 40 mm |
R4-5 | Lane control sign – diagonal arrow – change lanes now |
Driver must move to adjacent lane in direction indicated as soon as possible. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 300 mm |
Background | black (unlit) |
Border | none |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'left or right (as appropriate) diagonally downward arrow' | yellow or white (lit) | shaft effective width 40 mm |
R4-6 | Lane control sign – diagonal cross – lane closed |
Driver must not use lane. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 300 mm |
Background | black (unlit) |
Border | none |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'diagonal cross' | red (lit) | strokes effective width 40 mm |
R4-7 | Bus lane |
Adjacent lane is a bus lane available to buses, cycles and motorcycles. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 800 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of bus (side-on)' above | black | 500 x 180 mm |
| 'LANE' | 160/22.5 |
R4-7.1 | Bus only |
Adjacent lane is available only to buses. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 800 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of bus (side-on)' above | black | 500 x 180 mm |
'ONLY' | 160/22.5 |
R4-8 Transit lane - single peak period |
Adjacent lane is available only to passenger service vehicles, vehicles carrying more than the indicated number of passengers, cycles and motorcycles, during the periods indicated. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 700 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 30 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'TRANSIT' | black | 80/13.6 |
'LANE' |
'T2' (or 'T3') within | white (R) | 90/14 |
'barrel-like shape' | red (R) | 195 x 130 mm |
to left of | | |
'symbol of car with 2 (or 3) passengers' | black | 175 x 150 mm |
Time period, for example: or |
'[minutes]' 40/6.8, '[hours]' 80/13.6, 'AM' (or 'PM'), 30/5.2 |
|
'MON - FRI' | '[days]' 40/6.8 |
R4-8.1 | Transit lane - two periods, same day |
Adjacent lane is available only to passenger service vehicles, vehicles carrying more than the indicated number of passengers, cycles and motorcycles, during the periods indicated. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 775 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 30 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'TRANSIT' | black | 80/13.6 |
'LANE' |
'T2' (or 'T3') within | white (R) | 90/14 |
'barrel-like shape' | red (R) | 195 x 130 mm |
to left of | | |
'symbol of car with 2 (or 3) passengers' | black | 175 x 150 mm |
Time period, for example: '6:30 – 10 AM' |
'[minutes]' 40/6.8, '[hours]' 80/13.6, 'AM' (or 'PM'), 30/5.2 |
'3:30 – 7PM' |
'MON – FRI' | '[days]' 40/6.8 |
R4-8.2 | Transit lane - two periods, different days – horizontal |
Adjacent lane is available only to passenger service vehicles, vehicles carrying more than the indicated number of passengers, cycles and motorcycles, during the periods indicated. |
Shape and size | rectangle 750 x 600 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'TRANSIT LANE' | black | 75/12.7 |
'T2' (or 'T3') within | white (R) | 90/14 |
barrel-like shape | red (R) | 195 x 130 mm |
to left of | | |
symbol of car with 2 (or 3) passengers | black | 175 x 150 mm |
Time period: '[Period 1]', for example
| black |
'[minutes]' 40/6.8, '[hours]' 80/13.6, 'AM' (or 'PM'), 30/5.2, |
'MON – FRI' | '[days]' 40/6.8 |
beside ['Period 2]' in the same format as [Period 1] above | | |
R4-8.3 | Transit lane - two periods, different days – vertical |
Adjacent lane is available only to passenger service vehicles, vehicles carrying more than the indicated number of passengers, cycles and motorcycles, during the period indicated. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 850 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 30 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'TRANSIT' | black | 75/12.7 |
'LANE' |
'T2' (or 'T3') within | white (R) | 90/14 |
'barrel-like shape' to left of | red (R) | 195 x 130 mm |
'symbol of car with 2 (or 3) passengers' | black | 175 x 150 mm |
Time period: '[Period 1]' above |
'[minutes]' and '[hours]' 50/8.5, 'AM' (or 'PM') 30/5.2, '[days]' 50/8.5 |
'[Period 2]' where each period is described as in R4-8 |
R4-8.4 | Transit lane - ends |
Transit lane ends. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 600 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 30 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'TRANSIT LANE' | black | 75/12.7 |
'T2' (or 'T3') within | white (R) | 90/14 |
'barrel-like shape' | red (R) | 345 x 230 mm |
'ENDS' | black | 100/17 |
R4-9 | Cycle lane |
Adjacent lane is available to cycles. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 800 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of cycle' above | black | 460 x 305 mm |
'LANE' | 160/22.5 |
R4-9.1 | Cycles only |
Adjacent lane or path is available only to cycles. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 800 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of cycle' above | black | 460 x 305 mm |
'ONLY' | 160/22.5 |
R4-11 | Shared path |
Adjacent path is available to pedestrians and cycles. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 800 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of pedestrian' above | black | 200 x 350 mm |
'symbol of cycle' | 350 x 245 mm |
R4-11.1 | Shared path – defined positions for users |
Adjacent shared path has defined positions for pedestrians and cycles. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 600 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of pedestrian' above | black | 145 x 260 mm |
'ONLY' | 80/11.2 |
separated by line from | 10 mm wide |
'symbol of cycle' above | 230 x 150 mm |
'ONLY' | 80/11.2 |
R4-12 | Emergency stopping lane |
Adjacent lane is available only for the purposes of avoiding a collision or stopping in an emergency. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1500 x 850 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'EMERGENCY' | black | 160/24.5 |
'STOPPING' |
'LANE ONLY' |
R4-12.1 | Emergency stopping lane – specified time |
Adjacent lane is available only for the purposes of avoiding a collision or stopping in an emergency during the period specified. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1500 x 1100 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'EMERGENCY' | black | 160/24.5 |
'STOPPING' |
'LANE ONLY' |
Time period, for example:
| |
| '[hours]' 160/24.5, '[minutes]' 80/12.2, 'AM' (or 'PM') 80/12.2 |
R5 Road user restrictions
R5-1 No cycling |
No cycling beyond the sign. |
Shape and size | circle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 40 mm (urban), 60 mm (rural) |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'diagonal bar' superimposed on | red (R) | bar 40 mm (urban), 60 mm (rural) |
'symbol of cycle' | black | 280 x 180 mm (urban), 420 x 270 mm (rural) |
R5-2 No pedestrians |
No pedestrians beyond the sign. |
Shape and size | circle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 40 mm (urban), 60 mm (rural) |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'diagonal bar' superimposed on | red (R) | bar 40 mm (urban), 60 mm (rural) |
'symbol of pedestrian' | black | 160 x 280 mm (urban), 240 x 420 mm (rural) |
R5-3 No heavy motor vehicles |
No heavy motor vehicles beyond the sign. |
Shape and size | circle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 40 mm (urban), 60 mm (rural) |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'diagonal bar' superimposed on | red (R) | bar 40 mm (urban), 60 mm (rural) |
'symbol of truck' | black | 280 x 140 mm (urban), 420 x 210 mm (rural) |
R5-4 Height restriction |
Vehicles over height shown in metres not permitted. |
Shape and size | circle 600 mm diameter |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 60 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[vertical distance] m' between
| black | numeral 150/19, 'm' 75/15 |
'two arrow heads' | 100 x 100 mm |
R5-5 Pedestrians |
Pedestrians must use the route indicated to proceed beyond the sign. |
Shape and size | circle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter |
Background | blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 15 mm (urban), 20 mm (rural) |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of pedestrian' | white (R) | 160 x 280 mm (urban), 240 x 420 mm (rural) |
R5-6 All cycles must exit |
Cycles must use the route indicated to proceed beyond the sign. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 800 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'arrow pointing in direction to follow' | black | shaft 40 mm |
'ALL' | 100/15.5 |
'symbol of cycle' | 265 x 175 mm |
R5-7 Road classification – class C |
Weight of vehicle is limited to class C beyond the sign. Regulation 5(5), Heavy Motor Vehicle Regulations 1974. |
Shape and size | circle 250 mm diameter |
Background | black |
Border | red (R) 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'CLASS' | white (R) | 50/5 |
'C' | 100/14 |
R5-7.1 Road classification – class I |
To indicate class C classification of weight ends and standard weight limits apply. |
Shape and size | circle 250 mm diameter |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'CLASS' | black | 50/5 |
'I' | 100/14 |
R5-7.2 Road classification – temporary class I |
To indicate that a class C road is temporarily a class 1 road. |
Shape and size | rectangle 275 x 512 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | none |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'R5-7.1', above | white (R), red (R) and black | circle 250 mm diameter |
'UNTIL' | black | 50/5 |
'[day] [month]' |
'[year]' |
R5-8 Heavy vehicles – maximum length |
Maximum length of vehicles permitted beyond sign. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 975 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'HEAVY VEHICLES' | black | 100/12.5 |
'MAX. LENGTH' | 150/21 |
'INCLUDING TRAILER' | 100/14 |
'[length] m' | numeral 150/21, 'm' 75/15 |
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. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1000 x 650 mm (one panel) 1000 x 775 mm (two panels) 1000 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' | 100/14 |
'AXLES [weight] kg' | 'kg' 50/10, others 75/11.5 |
'GROSS [percent]% OF CLASS I' | 'GROSS' 75/11.5, others 75/9.5 |
'SPEED [speed] km/h' | 'km/h' 50/10, others 75/11.5 |
R5-9.1 Heavy vehicle limits distance to restrictions supplementary |
Supplements R5-7, R5-8, R5-9 and R5-10 indicating distance to limitation. |
Shape and size | rectangle 750 x 300 mm |
Background | black |
Border | red (R) 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[distance] m' | white (R) | numerals 150/21, 'm' 75/15 |
R5-10 Heavy vehicle – axle limits |
Maximum axle weight permitted beyond sign. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1000 x 750 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'HEAVY VEHICLE' | black | 100/12.5 |
'AXLE LIMIT' | 100/14 |
'[weight] kg' | numerals 150/21, 'kg' 75/15 |
R6 Parking
No stopping
R6-10 No stopping symbol |
Drivers may not stop, stand or park. |
Shape and size | circle 120 mm diameter |
Background | blue |
Border | red 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| diagonal cross | red | width of bars 12 mm |
R6-10.1 No stopping at all times |
Drivers may not stop, stand or park. Two options. |
Option A |
Shape and size | 600 mm diameter circle with supplementary arrow sign |
Background | blue (R) |
Border | red (R) 75 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| as for R6-10 | red (R) | width of bars 60 mm |
Supplementary |
Shape and size | rectangle 400 x 150 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'arrow pointing left and/or right' | red (R) | shaft 20 mm |
Option B |
Shape and size | rectangle 350 x 500 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'R6-10 symbol' above | red (R) and blue (R) | 250 mm diameter circle, width of bars 12 mm |
'arrow pointing left or right ' | red (R) | shaft 20 mm |
R6-10.2 No stopping supplementary – next '[distance] km' |
Indicates no stopping restriction applies for specified distance beyond the sign. |
Shape and size | rectangle 900 x 300 mm [supplements R6-10, 600 mm diameter] |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'FOR [distance] km' | red (R) | 'FOR' 100/14, numerals 150/21, 'km' 75/18.5 |
R6-10.3 No stopping supplementary – ends |
Indicates no stopping restriction ends. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 300 mm [supplements R6-10, 600 mm diameter] |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'ENDS' | red (R) | 100/15.5 |
R6-11 No stopping specified period |
Indicates no stopping restriction applies for specified period. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 360 mm |
Background | white |
Border | red 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'R6-10 symbol'
| red and blue | 120 mm diameter, width of bars 12 mm |
above, for example | | |
'8 am - 6 pm' | red | 25 mm Tpt Med |
'Mon - Sat' |
'arrow pointing left and/or right' | shaft 15 mm |
R6-11.1 No stopping period extension |
Indicates a no stopping restriction also applies for an additional period. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 200 mm [supplements R6-11] |
Background | white |
Border | red 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'Includes' above, for example, | red | 25 mm Tpt Med |
'6 pm - 9 pm' |
'Friday' |
R6-12.1 Clearway – single peak period |
Indicates the area is a no stopping area for a specified period, vehicles may be towed away if stopped. |
Shape and size | rectangle 675 x 455 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'CLEARWAY' above | black | 75/11.5 |
'R6-10 symbol' | red (R) and blue (R) | 250 mm diameter, width of bars 25 mm |
beside, for example
| | |
'7 - 9 AM' | black | numerals 75/10.5, 'AM' or 'PM' 50/6 |
'Mon - Fri' | | 40 mm Tpt Med |
R6-12.2 Clearway – two peak periods |
Indicates the area is a no stopping area for a specified period, vehicles may be towed away if stopped. |
Shape and size | rectangle 675 x 580 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'CLEARWAY' above | black | 75/11.5 |
'R6-10 symbol' | red (R) and blue (R) | 250 mm diameter, width of bars 25 mm |
beside, for example
| | |
'7 - 9 AM ' | black | numerals 75/10.5, 'AM' or 'PM' 50/6 |
'4 - 5.30 PM ' | | |
'Mon - Fri' | | 40 mm Tpt Med |
R6-12.3 Clearway – in conjunction with parking restriction |
Indicates the area is a no stopping area for specified periods, vehicles may be towed away if stopped. Installed with R6-30, R6-50 or R6-70 series signs, which apply at other times. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 360 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'R6-10 symbol' | red (R) and blue (R) | 120 mm diameter, width of bars 12 mm |
above, for example
| | |
'CLEARWAY' | black | 20 mm Tpt Med |
'7 - 9 AM' | | |
'4 - 5.30 PM' | | |
'Mon - Fri' | | |
R6-12.4 Clearway begins supplementary |
Indicates the point at which the clearway begins. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 250 mm [supplements R12-1 or R12-2] |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'BEGINS' | black | 100/15.5 |
R6-12.5 Clearway ends supplementary |
Indicates the point at which the clearway ends. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 250 mm [supplements R12-1 or R12-2] |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'ENDS' | black | 100/15.5 |
Time restricted
R6-30 Restricted parking – standard hours |
Indicates a parking time limit from 8 am to 6 pm on days other than public holidays. |
Shape and size |
rectangle 300 x 300 mm |
Background | blue |
Border | white 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'P' | white | 100/17 |
'[period in minutes]' | numerals 75/11.5 |
'arrow pointing left and/or right' | shaft 10 mm |
R6-30.1 Restricted parking – supplementary period extension |
Indicates standard hours for the parking limit is extended for the specified period. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 200 mm |
Background | blue |
Border | white 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'Includes' | white | 25 mm Tpt Med |
above, for example '6pm - 9pm' |
'Friday' |
R6-31 Restricted parking – non-standard hours |
Indicates a parking time limit for a period different from the standard hours. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 360 mm |
Background | blue |
Border | white 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'P' | white | 100/17 |
'[period in minutes]' | numerals 75/11.5 |
above, for example
| |
'Mon - Fri' | 25 mm Tpt Med |
'arrow pointing left and/or right' | shaft 10 mm |
R6-32 Restricted parking – other times |
Indicates a parking time limit for the balance of standard hours not covered by another parking sign at the same location. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 360 mm |
Background | blue |
Border | white 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'P' | white | 100/17 |
'[period in minutes]' | numerals 75/11.5 |
'Other Times' | 25 mm Tpt Med |
'arrow pointing left and/or right' | shaft 10 mm |
Class restricted
R6-50 Loading zone |
Indicates an area where vehicles may stop for the period indicated only to unload goods or passengers. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 300 mm |
Background | blue |
Border | white 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'P' | white | 100/17 |
'Loading Zone' | 25 mm Tpt Med |
arrow pointing left and/or right | shaft 10mm |
R6-50.1 Loading zone supplementary – class of vehicle |
A loading zone is restricted to the specified class or classes of vehicles detailed. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 125 mm [supplements R6-50 or R6-50.1] |
Background | blue |
Border | white 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| for example | | |
'Goods Vehicles' | white | 20 mm Tpt Med |
'Only' |
R6-50.2 Loading zone supplementary - time restriction |
A loading zone is restricted to the specified class or classes of vehicles detailed. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 125 mm |
Background | blue |
Border | white 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| for example | | |
'10 min MAXIMUM'
| white | 20 mm Tpt Med |
Goods Vehicles Only' |
R6-51 Motorcycle parking |
A parking area is reserved for motorcycles only. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 300 mm |
Background | blue |
Border | white 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'P' | white | 100/17 |
'symbol of motorcycle' | 240 x 120 mm |
R6-51.1 Motorcycle parking – with arrow |
A motorcycle parking area exists in the direction indicated. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 360 mm |
Background | blue |
Border | white 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| R6-51 legend above | blue and white | 100/17 |
'arrow pointing left and/or right' | white | shaft 10 mm |
R6-52 Cycle stand |
A parking area is reserved for cycles only. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 300 mm |
Background | blue |
Border | white 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'P' | white | 100/17 |
'symbol of cycle' |
210 x 120 mm |
R6-52.1 Cycle stand – with arrow |
A cycle parking area exists in the direction indicated. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 360 mm |
Background | blue |
Border | white 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| R6-52 legend above | white | 100/17 |
'arrow pointing left and/or right' | shaft 10 mm |
R6-53 Bus parking |
A parking area is reserved for buses only. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 300 mm |
Background | blue |
Border | white 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'P' | white | 100/17 |
'symbol of bus (front-on)' | 150 x 150 mm |
R6-53.1 Bus parking with arrow |
A bus parking area exists in the direction indicated. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 360 mm |
Background | blue |
Border | white 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| R6-53 legend above | white | as for R6-53 |
'arrow pointing left and/or right' | shaft 10 mm |
R6-53.2 Bus parking with time limit |
Parking by buses in a bus parking area is limited to the period indicated. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 450 mm |
Background | blue |
Border | white 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'P' | white | 100/17 |
'[period in minutes]' | 75/10.5 |
'symbol of bus (front-on)' |
150 x 150 mm |
'arrow pointing left and/or right' | shaft 10 mm |
R6-53.3 Bus parking – supplementary – class of bus |
A bus parking area is restricted to the specified class of bus only. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 125 mm [supplements R6-53, 53.1 or 53.2] |
Background | blue |
Border | white 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| for example
| | |
'Tour Coaches' 'Only' | white | 20 mm Tpt Med |
R6-54 Shuttle bus parking |
A parking area is reserved for shuttle buses only. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 300 mm |
Background | blue |
Border | white 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'P' above | white | 100/17 |
'symbol of shuttle bus' | 240 x 70 mm |
R6-54.1 Shuttle bus parking with arrow |
A shuttle bus parking area exists in the direction indicated. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 360 mm |
Background | blue |
Border | white 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| R6-54 legend above | white | as for R6-54 |
'arrow pointing left and/or right' | shaft 10 mm |
R6-54.2 Shuttle bus parking with time limit |
Parking by shuttle buses in a shuttle bus parking area is limited to the period indicated. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 400 mm |
Background | blue |
Border | white 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'P' | white | 100/17 |
'[period in minutes]' | 75/10.5 |
'symbol of shuttle bus' | 240 x 70 mm |
'arrow pointing left and/or right' | shaft 10 mm |
R6-55 Disabled parking |
Parking area is reserved for disabled persons displaying the appropriate permit in their vehicle. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 300 mm |
Background | blue |
Border | white 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'P' above | white | 100/17 |
'symbol of a person in wheelchair' | 105 x 120 mm |
R6-56 Zone parking – notification |
The sign defines the beginning or end of a parking zone (eg, coupon parking, pay and display, hospital, etc) where specific parking requirements cover the zone. |
Shape and size | rectangle 750 x 840 mm |
Background | blue |
Border | white 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'P' above words defining the zone, for example | white | 200/34 |
'Coupon' | zone description 50 mm Tpt Med |
'Parking Zone' |
'BEGINS' or 'ENDS' | 75 mm Tpt Med |
R6-57 Zone parking repeater |
The sign reminds drivers they are still within a parking zone. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 360 mm |
Background | blue |
Border | white 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'P' above words defining the zone, for example | white | 200/34 |
'Coupon' | zone description 25 mm Tpt Med |
'Parking' |
'Zone' |
'additional words where necessary to explain zone requirements' | 20 mm Tpt Med |
R6-58 Residents' supplementary – except vehicles displaying parking permit |
The restriction described on the parking sign mounted above the supplementary plate does not apply to vehicles displaying the appropriate parking permit. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 200 mm |
Background | blue |
Border | white 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'Except Vehicles' | white | 20 mm Tpt Med |
'Displaying' |
'Parking Permit' |
R6-59 Vending machine zone |
Advises driver the zone is covered by a vending machine at intervals and payment is required to stop for more than 5 minutes. |
Shape and size | rectangle sized to fit text, which will vary depending on the form of vending machine, any restrictions on time, class of vehicle, etc. |
Background | blue |
Border | white 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| For example:
| | |
'Pay and Display' | white | 20 mm Tpt Med |
'Parking' |
'2 hour maximum' |
'Pay at Machine' |
'arrow pointing left and/or right' | shaft 10 mm |
R6-69 Class restricted – specified class or classes of vehicle |
Indicates an area where only the specified class or classes of vehicles may park. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 360 mm |
Background | blue |
Border | white 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'P' | white | 100/17 |
'[words to describe the class or classes of vehicles permitted]' | 25 mm Tpt Med |
No parking
R6-70 No parking |
A driver may not park and may only stop for the purposes of loading or unloading passengers or goods. |
Shape and size | circle diameter 600 mm |
Background | white |
Border | red 60 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'diagonal bar' |
red | 50 mm wide |
superimposed on 'P' | black |
300/46 |
R6-70.1 No parking symbol |
A symbol of this size never appears on a sign by itself. A driver may not stop, stand or park unless the vehicle is one of the class or classes of vehicles specified on the sign and then may only stop for the purposes of loading or unloading passengers or goods. |
Shape and size | circle diameter 120 mm |
Background | white |
Border | red 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'diagonal bar' | red | 10 mm wide |
superimposed on 'P' | black | 70/10.8 |
R6-71 Bus stop |
The space is reserved for buses to load or unload passengers. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 440 mm |
Background | white |
Border | red 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| R6-70 legend above | black, white and red | as for R6-70 120 mm diameter circle |
'symbol of bus (front-on)' | red | 150 x 150 mm |
'Bus Stop' | 35 mm Tpt Med |
R6-71.1 Bus stop – with arrow |
A bus stop restriction applies in the direction indicated. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 500 mm |
Background | white |
Border | red 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| R6-71 legend above | black, white and red | as for R6-71 |
'arrow pointing left and/or right' | red | shaft 10 mm |
R6-71.2 Coach stop |
The space is reserved for tour coaches to load or unload passengers. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 440 mm or 300 x 500 mm with arrows |
Background | white |
Border | red 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| R6-71 or R6-71.1 legend with words 'Bus Stop' replaced by 'Coach Stop' | black, white and red | as for R6-71 or R6-71.1 |
R6-72 Taxi stand |
The space is reserved for taxis loading or unloading passengers or waiting for fares and the driver remains in attendance. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 300 mm |
Background | white |
Border | red 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| R6-70.1 legend above | black, white and red | as for R6-70.1 120 mm diameter circle |
'Taxi Stand' | red | 35 mm Tpt Med |
R6-72.1 Taxi stand – with arrow |
The taxi stand restriction applies in the direction indicated. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 300 mm |
Background | white |
Border | red 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| R6-72 legend above | black, white and red | as for R6-72 |
'arrow pointing left and/or right' | red | shaft 15 mm |
R6-73 Shuttle bus stand |
The space is reserved for shuttle buses loading or unloading passengers or waiting for fares and the driver remains in attendance. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 440 mm |
Background | white |
Border | red 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| R6-70.1 legend above | black, white and red | as for R6-70.1 120 mm diameter circle |
'symbol of shuttle bus' | red | 240 x 70 mm |
'Shuttle Stand' | 30 mm Tpt Med |
R6-73.1 Shuttle bus stand – with arrow |
The shuttle bus stand restriction applies in the direction indicated. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 440 mm |
Background | white |
Border | red 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| R6-73 legend above | black, white and red | as for R6-73 |
'arrow pointing left and/or right' | red | shaft 15 mm |
R6-74 Light rail vehicle stop – 'Tram Stop' |
The space is reserved for light rail vehicles to load or unload passengers. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 440 mm |
Background | white |
Border | red 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| R6-70.1 legend above | black, white and red | as for R6-70.1 120 mm diameter circle |
'symbol of tram' | red | 225 x 125 mm |
'Tram Stop' | 35 mm Tpt Med |
R6-74.1 Light rail vehicle stop – 'Tram Stop' with arrow |
The light rail vehicle stop restriction applies in the direction indicated. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 440 mm |
Background | white |
Border | red 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| R6-74 legend above | black, white and red | as for R6-74 |
'arrow pointing left and/or right' | red | shaft 15 mm |
R6-79 No parking – except specified class or classes of vehicles |
Indicates an area where only the specified class or classes of vehicle may stop for the purposes of loading or unloading passengers or goods and the driver remains in attendance. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 360 mm |
Background | white |
Border | red 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| R6-70.1 legend above | black, white and red | as for R6-70.1 120 mm diameter circle |
'[words to describe the class or classes of vehicles permitted]' | red | 25 mm Tpt Med |
R7 General regulatory
R7-1 Keep left unless passing |
Drivers must use left lane unless passing. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1350 x 750 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 35 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'KEEP LEFT' | black | 120/24 |
'UNLESS' |
'PASSING' |
R7-1.1 Use left lane unless passing |
Drivers must use left lane unless passing. |
Shape and size | rectangle 750 x 700 mm |
Background | black |
Border | red (R) 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'USE' | white (R) | 100/14 |
'LEFT LANE' |
'UNLESS' |
'PASSING' |
R7-10 General regulatory |
Drivers must comply with the restriction, prohibition or direction described in the text on the sign. |
Shape and size | rectangle at least 600 x 600 mm and sufficient to comfortably accommodate the legend |
Background | white (R) |
Border | red (R) 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[such words as are necessary to convey the restriction, prohibition or direction to traffic]' | black | 100/14 |
R7-10.1 General regulatory – variable message |
Drivers must comply with the restriction, prohibition or direction described in the text on the sign. |
Shape and size | rectangle sized to suit message requirements |
Background | black (unlit) |
Border | red (lit) effective width 25 mm, OR, where the variable message sign conveys only regulatory messages, may be red (R) 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[such words as are necessary to convey the restriction, prohibition or direction 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 |
Warning – Temporary
W1 Road works
W1-1 Road works symbol |
There are road works ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 750 mm square |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of person digging' | black | 500 x 600 mm |
W1-1B Road works symbol (alternative form) |
There are road works ahead. |
Shape and size | square 1200 x 1200 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black 30 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| W1-1 sign | orange (RF) and black | diamond 850 mm square |
W1-1.1 Road works supplementary – next '[distance] km' |
Road works next '[distance] km' ahead. Two options. |
Option A | |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W1-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'NEXT [distance] km' | black | 'NEXT' 100/14, numeral 150/23 'km' 100/25 |
Option B | |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W1-1B] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'NEXT [distance] km' | black | 'NEXT' 125/18, numeral 175/27, 'km' 125/31 |
W1-1.2 Road works supplementary – new seal |
Newly laid road surface. Two options. |
Option A | |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W1-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'NEW SEAL' | black | 125/18 |
Option B | |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W1-1B] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'NEW SEAL' | black | 175/27 |
W1-1.3 Road works supplementary – mobile machinery (1-line) |
A mobile maintenance machine of the type named is operating beyond sign. Two options. |
Option A | |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W1-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| for example:
| | |
'GRADER' | black | 125/18 |
Option B | |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W1-1B] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| for example:
| | |
'GRADER' | black | 175/27 |
W1-1.4 Road works supplementary – mobile machinery (2-line) |
A mobile maintenance machine of the type named is operating beyond sign. Two options. |
Option A | |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 500 mm [supplements W1-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| for example:
| | |
'WEED' | black | 125/18 |
'SPRAYER' |
Option B | |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 600 mm [supplements W1-1B] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| for example:
| | |
'WEED' | black | 160/24.5 |
'SPRAYER' |
W1-1.5 Road works supplementary – road marking |
Road marker operating beyond sign. Two options. |
Option A | |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 500 mm [supplements W1-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'ROAD' | black | 125/18 |
'MARKING' |
Option B | |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 600 mm [supplements W1-1B] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'ROAD' | black | 160/24.5 |
'MARKING' |
W1-1.6 Road works supplementary – on side road |
There are road works on the next side road. Sign close to the intersection. Two options. |
Option A | |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 500 mm [supplements W1-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'ON SIDE' | black | 125/18 |
'ROAD' |
Option B | |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 600 mm [supplements W1-1B] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'ON SIDE' | black | 160/24.5 |
'ROAD' |
W1-1.7 Road works supplementary – shoulder closed |
The road shoulder is not able to be used – road width could be restricted. Two options. |
Option A | |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 500 mm [supplements W1-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'SHOULDER' | black | 125/18 |
'CLOSED' |
Option B | |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 600 mm [supplements W1-1B] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'SHOULDER' | black | 160/24.5 |
'CLOSED' |
W1-1.8 Road works supplementary – surveying |
Surveyors are operating beyond the sign. Two options. |
Option A | |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W1-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'SURVEYING' | black | 125/18 |
Option B | |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W1-1B] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'SURVEYING' | black | 160/24.5 |
W1-1.9 Road works supplementary – works end |
Advising the area of road work has ended. Two options. |
Option A | |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W1-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'WORKS END' | black | 125/18 |
Option B | |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W1-1B] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'WORKS END' | black | 160/24.5 |
W1-2 Road works 1 or 2 km |
There are road works 1 or 2 km ahead. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 1800 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black 30 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| W1-1B sign above | white (R), orange (R) and black | as for W1-1B numeral 300/47, 'km' 275/68 |
'1 km' or '2 km' | black |
W1-2B Road works 1 or 2 km (alternative form) |
There are road works 1 or 2 km ahead |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 1200 mm (supplements W1-1B) |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black 30 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '1 km' or '2 km' | black | numeral 300/47, 'km' 275/68 |
W1-3 Road works – 1 or 2 km delays possible |
There are road works 1 or 2 km ahead and delays are possible. |
Shape and size | rectangle 2400 x 1800 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black 30 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| W1-1 to left of words | as for W1-1 | as for W1-1 |
'DELAYS' | black | 200/28 |
'POSSIBLE' |
'1 km' or '2 km' | numeral 300/47, 'km' 275/68 |
W1-4 Road works supplementary – temporary speed limit ahead |
Road works with temporary speed limit ahead |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 600 mm [supplements W1-1B] |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[speed]' 'km/h' | black | numeral 300/47, 'km/h' 120/30 |
'AHEAD' | 120/18.5 |
W2 Hazard warning
W2-1 Hazard warning symbol |
A hazard, described by a supplementary sign, exists beyond the sign. Two options. |
Option A | |
Shape and size | diamond 750 mm square |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of an explanation mark' | black | 225 x 740 mm |
Option B | |
Shape and size | square 1200 x 1200 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black 30 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| W2-1 sign, diamond 850 mm square | black and orange (RF) | as for W2-1 |
W2-1.1 Hazard warning supplementary – flooding |
There is likely to be water across the road beyond the sign. Two options. |
Option A |
|
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W2-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'FLOODING' | black | 125/18 |
Option B | |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1B] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'FLOODING' | black | 160/24.5 |
W2-1.2 Hazard warning supplementary – washout |
A part of the road has been washed out beyond the sign. Two options. |
Option A | |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W2-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'WASHOUT' | black | 125/18 |
Option B | |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1B] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'WASHOUT' | black | 160/24.5 |
W2-1.3 Hazard warning supplementary – linemen |
Linemen are working ahead. Two options. |
Option A | |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W2-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'LINEMEN' | black | 125/18 |
Option B | |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1B] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'LINEMEN' | black | 160/24.5 |
W2-1.4 Hazard warning supplementary – blasting |
There is blasting programmed – expect explosions or being required to stop. Two options. |
Option A | |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W2-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'BLASTING' | black | 125/18 |
Option B | |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1B] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'BLASTING' | black | 160/24.5 |
W2-1.5 Hazard warning supplementary – tree felling |
Trees are being felled beside the road. Two options. |
Option A | |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'TREE' | black | 125/18 |
'FELLING' |
Option B | |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 600 mm [supplements W2-1B] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'TREE' | black | 160/24.5 |
'FELLING' |
W2-1.6 Hazard warning supplementary – trucks crossing |
Trucks are crossing where they do not normally or in greater numbers. Two options. |
Option A | |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'TRUCKS' | black | 125/18 |
'CROSSING' |
Option B | |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 600 mm [supplements W2-1B] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'TRUCKS' | black | 160/24.5 |
'CROSSING' |
W2-1.7 Hazard warning supplementary – logging trucks |
Logging trucks are crossing where they do not normally or in greater numbers. Two options. |
Option A |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'LOGGING' | black | 125/18 |
'TRUCKS' |
Option B |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 600 mm [supplements W2-1B] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'LOGGING' | black | 160/24.5 |
'TRUCKS' |
W2-1.8 Hazard warning supplementary – no road marking |
Road marking has been removed, obscured or yet to be painted where it would be expected to be marked. Two options. |
Option A |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'NO ROAD' | black | 125/18 |
'MARKING' |
Option B |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 600 mm [supplements W2-1B] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'NO ROAD' | black | 160/24.5 |
'MARKING' |
W2-1.9 Hazard warning supplementary – signals changed |
Traffic signals ahead have had the displays or sequence of displays changed. Two options. |
Option A |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'SIGNALS' | black | 125/18 |
'CHANGED' |
Option B |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 600 mm [supplements W2-1B] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'SIGNALS' | black | 160/24.5 |
'CHANGED' |
W2-1.10 Hazard warning supplementary – signals not working |
Traffic signals are not operating. Two options. |
Option A |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'SIGNALS NOT' | black | 100/14 |
'WORKING' | 100/15.5 |
Option B |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 600 mm [supplements W2-1B] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'SIGNALS NOT' | black | 125/18 |
'WORKING' | 125/19.5 |
W2-1.11 Hazard warning supplementary – new road layout |
The road layout ahead has been changed recently. Two options. |
Option A |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'NEW ROAD' | black | 125/18 |
'LAYOUT' | 125/19.5 |
Option B |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 600 mm [supplements W2-1B] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'NEW ROAD' | black | 160/22.4 |
'LAYOUT' | 160/24.5 |
W2-1.12 Hazard warning supplementary – traffic survey |
A traffic survey is being conducted ahead. Two options. |
Option A | |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'TRAFFIC' | black | 125/19.5 |
'SURVEY' |
Option B | |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 600 mm [supplements W2-1B] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'TRAFFIC' | black | 160/24.5 |
'SURVEY' |
W2-1.13 Hazard warning supplementary – cycle race |
There is a cycle race ahead – expect cyclists. Two options. |
Option A | |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W2-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'CYCLE RACE' | black | 100/15.5 |
Option B | |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1B] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'CYCLE RACE' | black | 150/21 |
W2-1.14 Hazard warning supplementary – runners |
There is a running event ahead – expect runners. Two options. |
Option A | |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W2-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'RUNNERS' | black | 125/19.5 |
Option B | |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1B] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'RUNNERS' | black | 160/24.5 |
W2-1.15 Hazard warning supplementary – walkers |
There is a walking event ahead – expect walkers. Two options. |
Option A | |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W2-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
'WALKERS' | black | 125/19.5 |
Option B | |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1B] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'WALKERS' | black | 160/24.5 |
W2-1.16 Hazard warning supplementary – cyclists ahead |
There is a cycling event ahead – expect cyclists. |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'CYCLISTS' | black | 125/19.5 |
'AHEAD' | 125/21 |
W2-1.17 Hazard warning supplementary – runners ahead |
There is a running event ahead – expect runners. |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'RUNNERS' | black | 125/19.5 |
'AHEAD' | 125/21 |
W2-1.18 Hazard warning supplementary – walkers ahead |
There is a walking event ahead – expect walkers. |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'WALKERS' | black | 125/19.5 |
'AHEAD' | 125/21 |
W2-1.19 Hazard warning supplementary – accident |
There has been an accident ahead. Two options. |
Option A | |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W2-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'ACCIDENT' | black | 125/19.5 |
Option B | |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1B] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'ACCIDENT' | black | 160/24.5 |
W2-1.20 Hazard warning supplementary – fire |
There is a fire ahead. Two options. |
Option A | |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W2-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'FIRE' | black | 150/37.5 |
Option B | |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1B] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'FIRE' | black | 200/50 |
W2-1.21 Hazard warning supplementary – funeral |
There is a funeral ahead – there could be a large number of parked vehicles and pedestrians. Two options. |
Option A | |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W2-1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'FUNERAL' | black | 125/19.5 |
Option B | |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1B] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'FUNERAL' | black | 160/24.5 |
W3 Specific warning
W3-1 Slips |
Slips or fallen debris on the road ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 750 mm square |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of debris falling from bank' | black | 700 x 550 mm |
W3-2 Slippery surface |
Danger of skidding ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 750 mm square |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of car skidding' | black | 600 x 550 mm |
W3-2.1 Slippery surface supplementary – ice/grit |
Danger of skidding ahead due to ice or grit. |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W3-2] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'ICE / GRIT' | black | 125/18 |
W3-3 Gravel surface |
Loose stones or chips – metal surface or new seal ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 750 mm square |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of car throwing up stones at oncoming car with broken window' | black | 620 x 320 mm |
W3-3.1 Gravel surface supplementary – new seal |
Loose stones or chips – new seal ahead. |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W3-3] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'NEW SEAL' | black | 125/18 |
W3-3.2 Gravel surface supplementary – seal repairs |
Loose stones or chips – patches of new seal ahead. |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 400 mm [supplements W3-3] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'SEAL' 'REPAIRS' | black | 125/19.5 |
W3-4.1 Stock – cattle |
Cattle ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 750 mm square |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of a cow' | black | 550 x 400 mm |
W3-4.2 Stock – sheep |
Sheep ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 750 mm square |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of a sheep' | black | 500 x 400 mm |
W3-5 Traffic signals ahead |
Temporary traffic signals ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 750 mm square |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of traffic signals' | black with red (R), yellow (R) and green (R) circular inserts | 420 x 615 mm circles 95 mm diameter |
W3-6 Manual traffic control |
Manual traffic control ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 750 mm square |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of person holding flag' | black | 600 x 600 mm |
W3-6.1 Supplementary – please stop on request |
Stop when requested to do so, may supplement a W6-2 or W2-1.12, and, where appropriate, may replace a W6-2. |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 400 mm |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'PLEASE STOP' | black | 100/14 |
'ON REQUEST' |
W3-7 Site access distance ahead |
Access to the work site is the specified distance and road side indicated. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 1200 mm |
Background | orange (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'SITE' | black | 125/19.5 |
'ACCESS' |
'[distance] m' all beside | numerals 160/24.5, 'm' 140/35 |
'symbol indicating access location' | 100 x 900 mm |
W3-8 Site access |
Sign indicating site access location. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 1200 mm |
Background | orange (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'SITE' | black | 160/24.5 |
'ACCESS' |
'arrow pointing to left or right' | shaft 100 mm |
W4 Lane management
W4-1.1 Lane closed – two-lane, one-way road |
Left or right lane (as appropriate) of two lanes, stops ahead. |
Shape and size | rectangle 750 x 750 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
|
'up arrow and a left-or-right turning arrow' below |
black | shafts 65 mm |
'triangular shape indicating lane closure' | orange (RF) | 350 x 230 mm |
W4-1.2 Lane closed – three-lane, one-way road |
Left or right lane (as appropriate) of three lanes, stops ahead. |
Shape and size | rectangle 750 x 750 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '2 up arrows and a left-or-right turning arrow' below | black | shafts 65 mm |
'triangular shape indicating lane closure' | orange (RF) | 230 x 230 mm |
W4-1.3 Lane closed – four-lane, one-way road |
Left or right lane (as appropriate) of four lanes, stops ahead. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1500 x 1200 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '3 up arrows and a left- or right- turning arrow' below | black | shafts 100 mm |
'triangular shape indicating lane closure' | orange (RF) | 360 x 350 mm |
W4-2.1 Lane shift – two-lane, one-way road |
Both lanes of two are required to move to the left or right (as appropriate). |
Shape and size | rectangle 750 x 750 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '2 arrows with parallel shafts moving from left to right or right to left' between | black | shafts 65 mm |
'2 trapezoidal shapes indicating road shape' | orange (RF) | 230 x 575 mm |
W4-2.2 Lane shift – three-lane, one-way road |
All lanes of three are required to move to the left or right (as appropriate). |
Shape and size | rectangle 1500 x 1200 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '3 arrows with parallel shafts moving from left to right or right to left' between | black | shafts 100 mm |
'2 trapezoidal shapes indicating road shape' | orange (RF) | 350 x 670 mm |
W4-3 Merging traffic – main road |
A lane enters from the specified side beyond the sign and is required to merge. |
Shape and size | rectangle 750 x 750 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '2 parallel up arrows with third arrow at 45° joining between | black | shafts 100 mm |
'2 triangular shapes indicating road shape' | orange (RF) | 380 x 420 mm |
W4-4 Merging traffic – side road |
Beyond the sign driver must merge with main road. |
Shape and size | rectangle 750 x 750 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '2 parallel arrows at 45° with third up arrow joining between | black | shaft 100 mm |
'a trapezoid and a triangle indicating road shape' | orange (RF) | trapezoid 160 x 950 mm, triangle 420 x 420 mm |
W4-5 Advance exit |
An exit leaves from the specified side beyond the sign. |
Shape and size | rectangle 750 x 750 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '2 parallel up arrows with third arrow at 45° upwards left or right (as appropriate)' between | black | shafts 100 mm |
'2 triangular shapes indicating road shape' | orange (RF) | 380 x 380 mm |
W4-6 Exit direction |
Indicates location of exit. |
Shape and size | rectangle 750 x 750 mm |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'EXIT' | black | 250/62 |
'arrow at 45° upwards left or right (as appropriate)' | shaft 110 mm |
W4-7 One lane – one side narrowing |
Road reduces to one lane from either left or right (as indicated). |
Shape and size | diamond 750 mm square [must be supplemented by W4-7.1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of road narrowing left or right' | black | 240 x 420 mm |
W4-7.1 One lane – supplementary sign |
Supplements W4-7 or W4-8 |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 300 mm |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'ONE LANE' | black | 125/18 |
W4-8 One lane – both sides narrowing |
Road reduces to one lane, both sides narrow. |
Shape and size | diamond 750 mm square [must be supplemented by W4-7.1] |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of road narrowing both sides' | black | 240 x 420 mm |
W4-9 Arrow board – variable |
Drivers should move in the direction indicated to pass the vehicle displaying the sign. The sign is normally mounted on a vehicle used to protect work being conducted on the road immediately beyond the sign. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 600 mm |
Background | black or black (unlit) |
Border | none |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'pattern of light sources forming the shape of an arrow pointing left or right' | yellow (lit) | effective line width of shaft and arrow head, 80 mm |
The pattern may be a cyclic display where the arrow shaft is extended as the arrowhead moves in stages in the direction drivers are required to move. The incremental changes and the timing of the cyclic display will vary depending on the technology used. |
W4-10 Distance ahead supplementary |
The warning applies the stated distance beyond the sign (may supplement W4 series signs). |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 400 mm |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[distance] m' | black | 200/34,'m' 140/35 |
W5 Closure/detour
W5-1 Road closed ahead |
Road closed ahead. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1000 x 750 mm |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'ROAD' | black | 125/21 |
'CLOSED' |
'AHEAD' |
W5-2 Detour ahead follow 'symbol' |
Detour ahead – the alternative route is indicated by a symbol in form of W5-2.11, 2.12 or 2.13. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1000 x 750 mm |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'DETOUR' | black | 125/21 |
'AHEAD' |
'FOLLOW' beside | 100/15.5 |
'detour symbol, W5-2.11, 2.12 or 2.13' | black and white (R) | as for W5-2.11, 2.12 or 2.13 |
W5-2.11 Detour symbol – square |
Symbol used on W5-2 sign to describe a detour route. |
Shape and size | square 150 x 150 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black 10 mm |
W5-2.12 Detour symbol – circle |
Symbol used on W5-2 sign to describe a detour route. |
Shape and size | circle 225 mm diameter |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black 10 mm |
W5-2.13 Detour symbol – diamond |
Symbol used on W5-2 sign to describe a detour route. |
Shape and size | diamond 150 mm square |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black 10 mm |
W5-2.14 Detour symbol – State Highway |
Symbol used on W5-3 sign to describe a State Highway detour route. |
Shape and size | State Highway shield 160 x 160 mm |
Background | red (R) |
Border | white (R) 10 mm |
W5-2.21 Detour direction indicators – 90° right (left) turn |
Indicates detour turns right or left as appropriate. |
Shape and size |
rectangle 950 x 400 mm |
Background |
orange (RF) |
Border |
black 25 mm |
Legend |
Description |
Colour |
Size |
|
'symbol W5-2.11, 2.12 or 2.13' beside |
black and white (R) |
as for W5-2.11, 2.12 or 2.13 |
'arrow pointing left or right' |
black |
shaft 30 mm |
W5-2.22 Detour direction indicators – right (left) veer |
Indicates detour veers right or left as appropriate. |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 400 mm |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol W5-2.11, 2.12 or 2.13' beside | black and white (R) | as for W5-2.11, 2.12 or 2.13 |
'arrow diagonally left or right' | black | shaft 30 mm |
W5-2.23 Detour direction indicators – straight ahead |
Indicates detour goes straight ahead. |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 400 mm |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol W5-2.11, 2.12 or 2.13' beside | black and white (R) | as for W5-2.11, 2.12 or 2.13 |
'arrow pointing up' | black | shaft 30 mm |
W5-3 Emergency State Highway detour route sign |
Detour to the State Highway ahead – the alternative route is indicated by a W5-2.14 symbol. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1000 x 1000 mm |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'STATE' | black | 125/21 |
'HIGHWAY' | |
'DETOUR' | |
'FOLLOW' beside | | 100/15.5 |
'symbol in the form of W5-2.14' | white (R) and red (R) | as for W5-2.14 |
W5-3.1 Emergency detour route direction indicator signs |
Indicates detour goes straight ahead. |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 400 mm |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol W5-2.14' beside | white (R) and red (R) | as for W5-2.14 |
'arrow oriented up, diagonally or sideways' | black | shaft 30 mm |
W5-4 Detour ends |
Detour ends – normal route continues. |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 400 mm |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'DETOUR' | black | 160/27.5 |
'ENDS' |
W5-5 Crossing closed please use alternative crossing |
Pedestrian crossing point closed use alternative crossing. |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 400 mm |
Background | orange (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'CROSSING CLOSED' | black | 75/10.5 |
'PLEASE USE' |
'ALTERNATIVE CROSSING' | 75/9.5 |
W5-6 Footpath closed please use other side |
Footpath closed use other side of roadway. |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 400 mm |
Background | orange (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'FOOTPATH CLOSED' | black | 75/10.5 |
'PLEASE USE' | 75/11.5 |
'OTHER SIDE' |
W5-7.11 Pedestrian direction indicators – 90° left (right) turn |
Pedestrian detour turns left or right. |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 500 mm |
Background | orange (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'arrow pointing left or right (as appropriate)' beside | black | shaft 30 mm |
'pedestrian symbol' | 240 x 360 mm |
W5-7.12 Pedestrian direction indicators – left (right) veer |
Pedestrian detour veers left or right. |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 500 mm |
Background | orange (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'arrow pointing diagonally left or right (as appropriate)' beside | black | shaft 30 mm |
'pedestrian symbol' | 240 x 360 mm |
W5-7.13 Pedestrian direction indicators – straight ahead |
Pedestrian detour goes straight ahead. |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 500 mm |
Background | orange (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'arrow pointing up' beside | black | shaft 30 mm |
'pedestrian symbol' | 240 x 360 mm |
W5-8.11 Cycle direction indicators – 90° left (right) turn |
Cycle detour turns left or right. |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 500 mm |
Background | orange (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'arrow pointing left or right (as appropriate)' beside | black | shaft 30 mm |
'cycle symbol' | 420 x 240 mm |
W5-8.12 Cycle direction indicators – left (right) veer |
Cycle detour veers left or right. |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 500 mm |
Background | orange (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'arrow pointing diagonally left or right (as appropriate)' beside | black | shaft 30 mm |
'cycle symbol' | 420 x 240 mm |
W5-8.13 Cycle direction indicators – straight ahead |
Cycle detour goes straight ahead. |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 500 mm |
Background | orange (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'arrow pointing up' beside | black | shaft 30 mm |
'cycle symbol' | 420 x 240 mm |
W6 Incident warning
W6-1 Accident |
Accident ahead (for use by Police only). |
Shape and size | rectangle 850 x 250 mm |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'ACCIDENT' | black | 100/16 |
W6-2 Fire |
Fire ahead (for use by a fire service only). |
Shape and size | rectangle 850 x 250 mm |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'FIRE' | black | 100/16 |
W6-3 Emergency |
An emergency ahead (for use by an emergency service only). |
Shape and size | rectangle 850 x 250 mm |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'EMERGENCY' | black | 100/16 |
W6-4 Warning triangle |
Vehicle disabled, accident or hazard ahead. May be installed by any person (see 4.2(9)). |
Shape and size | triangle with equal sides 325 mm long |
Background | none or white |
Border | red (R) 37 mm |
W7 Other temporary warning signs
W7-1 Vehicle mounted sign – pilot car follow me |
Drivers follow the vehicle. Used to guide and control traffic through road works. |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 400 mm |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'PILOT CAR' | black | 100/17 |
'FOLLOW ME' | 100/14 |
W7-2 Vehicle mounted sign – road work |
The vehicle is involved with work on road – pass with care. |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 400 mm |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'ROAD' | black | 160/40 |
'WORK' |
W7-3 Vehicle mounted sign – road inspection |
The driver of the vehicle is involved in inspection of the road – pass with care. The vehicle may slow or stop. |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 400 mm |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'ROAD' | black | 125/19.5 |
'INSPECTION' | 125/18 |
W7-4 Vehicle mounted sign – pass with care |
Vehicle involved with work on road – pass with care. Normally installed alongside other warning signs. |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 400 mm |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'PASS WITH' | black | 125/19.5 |
'CARE' | 125/21 |
W7-5 Cement splashes wash car today |
Vehicle will be splashed by cement – you should wash your car today. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 800 mm |
Background | orange (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'CEMENT' | black | 150/21 |
'SPLASHES' |
'WASH CAR TODAY' | 100/15.5 |
W7-5.1 Lime splashes wash car today |
Vehicle will be splashed by lime – you should wash your car today. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 800 mm |
Background | orange (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'LIME' | black | 150/21 |
'SPLASHES' |
'WASH CAR TODAY' | 100/15.5 |
W7-6 Dry your brakes |
Used after section of road with flooding (in conjunction with W2-1.1). |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 400 mm |
Background | orange (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'DRY YOUR' | black | 125/18 |
'BRAKES | 160/22.5 |
W7-7 Thank you |
Thank you. |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 300 mm |
Background | orange (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'THANK YOU' | black | 125/18 |
W7-8 General temporary warning |
Drivers should take the appropriate action indicated by the sign. |
Shape and size | rectangle sized to suit message requirements |
Background | orange (RF) or white (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) |
W7-8.1 General temporary warning – variable message |
Drivers should take the appropriate action indicated by the sign. |
Shape and size | rectangle sized to suit message requirements |
Background | black (unlit) |
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 |
Warning – Permanent
W10 Advance warning of traffic control devices
W10-1 Stop ahead |
There is a Stop sign ahead at distance specified. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square [with W10-1.1 supplementary] |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'octagon' | red (R) | 400 mm wide symbol |
with border | white (R) | 15 mm |
W10-1.1 Distance ahead supplementary |
The warning applies the stated distance beyond the sign. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 250 mm |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[distance] m' | black | numeral 100/15.5, 'm' 65/16 |
W10-2 Give-way ahead |
There is a Give-way sign ahead at distance specified. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square [with W10-1.1 supplementary] |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'triangle apex pointing downward' surrounded by | white (R) | 310 x 310 mm |
'band' and | white (R) | 50 mm |
'border' | white (R) | 10 mm |
W10-3 Speed limit ahead |
There is a speed limit ahead at distance specified. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square [with W10-1.1 supplementary] |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| R1-1 sign with appropriate speed limit | red (R), white (R) and black | 450 mm diameter |
with border | white (R) | 10 mm |
W10-4 Traffic signals ahead |
Traffic signals ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 750 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of traffic signals' | black with red (R), yellow (R) green (R) circular inserts | 420 x 615 mm, circles 95 mm diameter |
W10-4.1 Signal operating – variable |
Advises drivers the entry to the roundabout ahead is operating with signal control – alternative message on same sign W10-4.2. |
Shape and size | rectangle 2000 x 600 mm |
Background | black (unlit) |
Border | none |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'SIGNAL' | yellow (lit) or white (lit) | effective 200/31 |
'OPERATING' |
W10-4.2 Roundabout operating – variable |
Advises drivers the entry to the roundabout ahead is operating without signals – alternative message on same sign W10-4.1. |
Shape and size | rectangle 2000 x 600 mm |
Background | black (unlit) |
Border | none |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'ROUNDABOUT' | yellow (lit) or white (lit) | effective 200/31 |
'OPERATING' |
W10-5 Advance warning traffic signals |
A combination sign and signal to warn of the likelihood of the need to stop because of queues or a traffic signal ahead. See 6.5(5) to 6.5(10). |
Shape and size | W10-4 traffic signal ahead sign; OR W11-1, W11-2 or other permanent warning sign depicting the feature generating the queue with a 200 mm diameter yellow circle aspect signal above and below supplemented by a W10-5.1, 5.2 or 5.3 sign as required |
W10-5.1 Prepare to stop |
Supplementary sign used in W10-5 combination. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 400 mm |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'PREPARE' | black | 100/15.5 |
'TO STOP' |
W10-5.2 Hidden queue |
Supplementary sign used in W10-5 combination. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 400 mm |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'HIDDEN' | black | 100/15.5 |
'QUEUE' |
W10-5.3 Queued vehicles |
Supplementary sign used in W10-5 combination. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 400 mm |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'QUEUED' | black | 100/15.5 |
'VEHICLES' |
W10-6.1 Ramp signal ON – variable |
Advises drivers that signals that operate periodically on the ramp they are about to enter, or the ramp they are travelling on, are operating. See 6.4(17). |
Shape and size | rectangle 1900 x 1000 mm |
Background | black (unlit) |
Border | none |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'RAMP' | yellow (lit) or white (lit) | effective 250/43 |
'SIGNALS' |
'ON' |
W10-6.2 Ramp signal OFF – variable |
Advises drivers that signals that operate periodically on the ramp they are about to enter, or the ramp they are travelling on, are not operating. May operate as an alternative to a W10-6.1, 6.3 or R2-10 display. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1900 x 1000 mm |
Background | black (unlit) |
Border | none |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'RAMP' | yellow (lit) or white (lit) |
effective 250/43 |
'SIGNALS' |
'OFF' |
W10-6.3 Prepare to stop – variable |
Advises drivers that signals that operate periodically on the ramp they are travelling on are operating and they may be required to stop for the signals or a queue that has formed. May operate as an alternative to a W10-6.2 display. |
Shape and size | rectangle 2000 x 800 mm |
Background | black (unlit) |
Border | none |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'PREPARE' | yellow (lit) or white (lit) | effective 250/43 |
'TO STOP' |
W11 Intersection
W11-1 Roundabout |
Roundabout ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol three circulating arrows' | black | shaft 60 mm within 440 mm diameter circle |
W11-2 Cross roads junction controlled – priority route ahead |
Cross road ahead – side road controlled by Stop or Give Way. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'up arrow with line forming cross' | black | shaft 100 mm, line 60 mm wide |
W11-2.1 Crossroads junction controlled – priority route turns |
Crossroad ahead – priority route turns and side roads controlled. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'arrow turns left or right, cross formed by lines' | black | shaft 100 mm, lines 60 mm wide |
W11-3 T-junction controlled |
T- junction ahead, priority route turns and side road controlled. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'arrow turns left or right, T formed by line' | black | shaft 100 mm, line 60 mm wide |
W11-3.1 T-junction uncontrolled |
T-junction ahead, no controls. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'T formed by lines' | black | lines 100 mm wide |
W11-3.2 Intersection sign supplementary – concealed |
The intersection ahead is concealed. |
Shape and size | rectangle 800 x 250 [supplements W11 series signs where appropriate] |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'CONCEALED' | black | 100/14 |
W11-4 Side road junction – controlled |
Side road ahead controlled. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'up arrow, with side road indicated by line on appropriate side of shaft' | black | shaft 100 mm, line 60 mm wide |
W11-4.1 Side road junction – uncontrolled |
Side road uncontrolled. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'vertical line with side road indicated by line on appropriate side' | black | lines 100 mm wide |
W11-5 Y-junction – controlled |
Y-junction controlled. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'arrow veering left or right with side road indicated by line on appropriate side of shaft' | black | shaft 100 mm, line 60 mm wide |
W11-5.1 Y-junction – uncontrolled |
Y-junction uncontrolled. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'Y formed by lines' | black | lines 100 mm wide |
W11-6 Merging traffic |
There is traffic merging ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'up arrow joined by line at 45° from left or right' | black | shaft 90 mm, line 90 mm wide |
W11-6.1 Merging traffic |
There is traffic merging ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 1200 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 45 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of an arrow with two shafts merging into one' | black | 450 x 750 mm, shafts 180 mm |
W11-7 Lane gain |
The road ahead has an additional lane so an entering driver does not have to merge at the entry point to the road. |
Shape and size | diamond 900 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 45 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'Two up arrows, one curved' separated by | black | shaft 100 mm |
'a symbolic lane line' | line tapers 30 mm at top to 200 mm at bottom, 1000 mm high |
W12 Alignment
W12-1.1 Sharp curve – approximately 90° |
There is an approximately right angle curve ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'arrow depicting right angle turn' | black | shaft 90 mm |
W12-1.2 Curve 15° to 90° |
There is a 15° to 90° curve ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'arrow depicting 15° to 90° curve' | black | shaft 90 mm |
W12-1.3 Curve 90° to 120° |
There is a 90° to 120° curve ahead |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'arrow depicting 90° to 120° curve' | black | shaft 90 mm |
W12-1.4 Curve greater than 120° |
There is a curve greater than 120° ahead |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'arrow depicting curve greater than 120°' | black | shaft 90 mm |
W12-2.1 Reverse curves – less than 60° |
There is a reverse curve of less than 60° ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'arrow depicting a reverse curve of less than 60°' | black | shaft 90 mm |
W12-2.2 Reverse curves – greater than 60° |
There is a reverse curve of more than 60° ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'arrow depicting a reverse curve of more than 60°' | black | shaft 90 mm |
W12-2.3 Reverse curves – decreasing radii |
There is a reverse curve with decreasing radii ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'arrow depicting a reverse curve with decreasing radii' | black | shaft 90 mm |
W12-2.4 Reverse curves – less than 1 km in extent |
There is a series of reverse curves ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'arrow depicting a series of reverse curves' | black | shaft 90 mm |
W12-3.1 Curve sign supplementary – next '[distance]' km |
There is a distance of winding road ahead specified by the supplementary sign. |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements only W12-2.4] |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'NEXT [distance] km' | black | 'NEXT' 100/14, numeral 150/21, 'km' 75/19 |
W12-3.2 Curve sign supplementary – advisory speed |
The curve ahead has an advisory speed of the value indicated. |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W12-1 or W12-2 series signs] |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'advisory speed in km/h' | black | 200/34 |
W12-3.3 Curve sign supplementary – concealed |
The curve ahead has an entrance/intersection that is concealed. |
Shape and size |
rectangle 800 x 250 mm [supplements W12-1 or W12-2 series signs] |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'CONCEALED' | black | 100/14 |
'arrow of the W12-1 or W12-2 series sign has line added in appropriate position to indicate location of concealed entrance' | line 60 mm wide |
W12-4 Truck advisory speed |
The curve ahead has an advisory speed for heavy motor vehicles of the value indicated in km/h. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1500 x 3000 mm |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 50 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'tilting truck symbol' above | black | 1130 x 1400 mm |
'arrow indicating direction of curve' | shaft 220 mm |
'[speed in km/h] ' | 400/68 |
W12-5 Exit advisory speed |
The motorway or expressway exit has curve with advisory speed of the value indicated. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1400 x 1400 mm |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 40 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'EXIT' | black | 200/31 |
'SPEED' |
'[speed in km/h]' | 300/51 |
W13 Road width or height
W13-1 Road narrows – left or right side |
Road reduces in width from either left or right (as indicated). |
Shape and size | diamond 750 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of road narrowing left or right' | black | 240 x 420 mm |
W13-1.1 Road narrows – both sides |
Road reduces in width, both sides narrow. |
Shape and size | diamond 750 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of road narrowing both sides' | black | 240 x 420 mm |
W13-1.2 Road narrows ahead – supplementary |
The warning applies the stated distance beyond the sign. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 250 mm [supplements W13-1 or 13-2] |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[distance] m' | black | numeral 100/15.5 'm' 65/16 |
W13-2 Narrow bridge |
There is a narrow bridge ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of narrow bridge (left and right facing square brackets)' | black | 340 x 440 mm |
W13-2.1 Caution wide vehicles supplementary |
The bridge ahead is narrow, large vehicles are likely to encroach onto your side. |
Shape and size | rectangle 750 x 600 mm |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'CAUTION' | black | 100/15.5 |
'WIDE' |
'VEHICLES' |
W13-3 Low overhead clearance advance warning |
There is a structure with a height (specified on the sign) restriction ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[vertical clearance] m' between | black | numeral 150/23, 'm' 75/19 |
'two arrow heads' | shaft 80 mm |
W13-4 Low overhead clearance – indication on structure or tunnel |
The vertical clearance for this structure is restricted to the height specified. |
Shape and size | rectangle 900 x 600 mm |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[vertical clearance] m' above | black | numeral 200/31, 'm' 100/25 |
'downward facing arrow' | shaft 60 mm |
W13-5 Overhead electric cable |
The height restriction is due to overhead electric cables. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square [always supplemented by R5-4] |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of a lightning bolt coming from an insulator' | black | 400 x 640 mm |
W13-6 Tunnel |
There is a tunnel (or bridge structure with limited space) ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of a tunnel portal' | black | 360 x 320 mm |
W14 Other road-related hazard
W14-1 Diverge |
The road diverges (both sides of an island or structure). |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'downward diagonal arrows facing left and right' | black | shafts 80 mm |
W14-2 Two-way |
The road is two way. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'parallel up arrow and down arrows' | black | shafts 80 mm |
W14-2.1 Two-way '[distance]' ahead supplementary |
The warning applies the stated distance beyond the sign. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 250 mm [supplements W14-2] |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[distance] m' | black | numeral 100/15.5, 'm' 65/16 |
W14-3 Sudden dip |
There is a sudden dip in the road ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of a dip' | black | 560 x 120 mm |
W14-4 Hump |
There is a hump on the road ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of a hump' | black | 560 x 160 mm |
W14-5 Uneven surface |
The road ahead has an uneven surface. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol with two humps' | black | 560 x 160 mm |
W14-6 Slips/falling debris |
The road ahead is prone to slips or falling debris. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of debris falling from bank' | black | 600 x 450 mm |
W14-7 Slippery surface |
The road may be slippery. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of car skidding' | black | 520 x 480 mm |
W14-7.1 Supplementary when frosty |
The road may be slippery when frosty. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 250 mm [supplements W14-7] |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'WHEN' | black | 100/14 |
'FROSTY' |
W14-7.2 Supplementary when wet |
The road may be slippery when wet. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 250 mm [supplements W14-7] |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'WHEN' | black | 100/14 |
'WET' |
W14-7.3 Supplementary gravel road |
The road may be slippery because it has a gravel surface. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 250 mm [supplements W14-7] |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'GRAVEL' | black | 100/14 |
'ROAD' |
W14-8 Other hazard |
A hazard, described by a supplementary sign, exists beyond the sign. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of an exclamation mark' | black | 180 x 590 mm |
W14-8.1 Other hazard supplementary – ford |
There is a ford ahead. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 250 mm [supplements W14-8] |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'FORD' | black | 100/15.5 |
W14-8.2 Other hazard supplementary – cattle stop |
There is a cattle stop ahead. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 400 mm [supplements W14-8] |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'CATTLE' | black | 100/15.5 |
'STOP' |
W14-8.3 Other hazard supplementary – gate |
There is a gate ahead. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 250 mm [supplements W14-8] |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'GATE' | black | 100/15.5 |
W14-9 Steep grade down – 'percent' symbol |
There is a steep down grade ahead with the slope indicated by percentage. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'right-angle triangle with hypotenuse and '[number] %' top left to bottom right | black | triangle 400 x 250 mm, numeral 150/26, '%' 160/26 |
W14-9.1 Steep grade down – 'car' symbol |
There is a steep down grade ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of right-angle triangle with hypotenuse and car top left to bottom right' | black | 420 x 300 mm |
W14-9.2 Trucks use low gear |
The grade ahead requires trucks to use low gear. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 600 mm [supplements W14-9 or 9.1] |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'TRUCKS' | black | 100/14 |
'USE LOW' |
'GEAR' |
W14-9.3 All vehicles use low gear |
The grade ahead requires all vehicles to use low gear. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 600 mm [supplements W14-9 or 9.1] |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'ALL VEHICLES' | black | 100/15.5 |
'USE' | 100/17 |
'LOW GEAR' |
W14-9.4 Use low gear |
It is recommended all vehicles use low gear for grade ahead. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 600 mm [supplements W14-9 or 9.1] |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'USE' | black | 100/17 |
'LOW' |
'GEAR' |
W14.10 Steep grade up – 'percent' symbol |
There is a steep up grade ahead with the slope indicated by percentage. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'right-angle triangle, hypotenuse and '[number] %' bottom left to top right' | black | 400 x 250 mm, numeral 150/26, '%' 160/26 |
W14-10.1 Steep grade up – 'car' symbol |
There is a steep up grade ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of right-angle triangle with hypotenuse and car bottom left to top right' | black | 420 x 300 mm |
W15 Railway level crossing
W15-1 Railway crossing on side road – controlled junction |
There is a railway level crossing nearby on a controlled side road. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol as for W11-2 or W11-4' with a 'symbolic railway line on the side road' | black | 530 x 500 mm |
W15-1.1 Railway crossing on side road – uncontrolled junction |
There is a railway level crossing nearby on an uncontrolled side road. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol as for W11-4.1' with a 'symbolic railway line on the side road' | black | 380 x 400 mm |
W15-2 Railway crossing at T-junction – controlled junction |
There is a railway level crossing nearby on the intersecting main road ahead (intersection controlled). |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol as for W11-3' with a 'symbolic railway line on the stem of the T' | black | 640 x 440 mm |
W15-2.1 Railway crossing at T-junction – uncontrolled junction |
There is a railway level crossing nearby on the intersecting road ahead (intersection uncontrolled). |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol as for W11-3.1' with a 'symbolic railway line on the stem of the T' | black | 500 x 480 mm |
W15-3 Railway level crossing position indicator (crossbuck) |
There is a railway level crossing at or near where the sign is installed. |
Shape and size | 'Crossbuck' consisting of one board 1000 x 200 mm sloping downwards to the right at 30° in front of 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 |
'RAIL' 'WAY' on rear board |
W15-3.1 'Crossbuck' with optional target board |
There is a railway level crossing at or near where the sign is installed. |
Shape and size | symbol of W15-3 on a rectangular 'target' board 1100 x 850 mm |
Background | red (R) |
Border | white (R) |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of W15-3' | as for W15-3 | as for W15-3 |
W15-4 '[number of]' tracks supplementary |
Describes the number of railway tracks at the level crossing. |
Shape and size |
Panel A: rectangle 100 x 150 mm above |
Panel B: rectangle 350 x 130 mm |
Background | Panel A and Panel B: white (R) |
Border | Panel A and Panel B: none |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[number of tracks]' | black | 100/14 |
'TRACKS' | 75/10.5 |
W15-5 Railway crossing ahead (steam engine) – left or right |
Level crossing ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of steam train (facing right for left side of road, left for right side of road)' | black | 480 x 520 mm |
W15-6 Railway level crossing flashing signal controlled ahead |
Level crossing ahead controlled by flashing signals. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of 'Crossbuck' and pair of flashing signals mounted on a pole' | black | 320 x 440 mm |
W15-7 Look for trains supplementary |
Reminder to look along tracks for trains. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 600 mm |
Background | white |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'LOOK' | black | 100/15.5 |
'FOR' between |
'arrows facing left and right' | shaft 35 mm |
'TRAINS' | 100/15.5 |
W15-8.1 Railway level crossing alignment – substantially at right angles |
Level crossing ahead crosses the road substantially at right angles. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'vertical line crossed by a symbolic railway line at right angles' | black | line 80 mm wide |
railway line 100 mm wide |
W15-8.2 Railway level crossing alignment – at an oblique angle |
Level crossing ahead crosses the road at an oblique angle. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'vertical line crossed by a symbolic railway line at an angle appropriate to the site' | black | line 80 mm wide |
railway line 100 mm wide |
W15-9 Light-rail vehicle crossing ahead |
There is a light-rail vehicle ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of tram' | black | 560 x 90 mm |
W15-10 Exempt |
Vehicles normally required to stop at the level crossing ahead are not required to do so unless required to give way to a rail vehicle. See clauses 9.4 and 9.5 of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 250 mm |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'EXEMPT' | black | 100/14 |
W15-11 Rail tracks – cyclists take care |
The level crossing ahead requires cyclists to take care. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of cyclist falling from cycle caught in rail track' | black | 500 x 90 mm |
W16 Pedestrian, cycle, horse
W16-1 Pedestrians |
There are likely to be pedestrians ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) or yellow-green (RF) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of pedestrian' | black | 250 x 480 mm |
W16-2 Pedestrian crossing |
There is a pedestrian crossing ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) or yellow-green (RF) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of a pedestrian crossing' | black | 600 x 460 mm |
W16-3 Belisha beacon disc |
Installed to mark the end of a pedestrian crossing on a black and white striped pole. |
Shape and size | circle 400 mm diameter |
Background | orange (RF) |
Border | none |
W16-4 Children |
There are likely to be child pedestrians ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) or yellow-green (RF) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of two children' | black | 440 x 360 mm |
W16-4.1 Children flag sign |
There is a school crossing point ahead and a school patrol is operating. The sign detail is applied to a flexible material that allows it to move freely in the manner of a flag. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | orange (F) or red (F) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of two children' | black | 600 x 460 mm |
W16-5.1 School – supplementary |
The pedestrians or crossing is associated with a school. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 250 mm [supplements W16-2 or W16-4] |
Background | yellow (R) or yellow-green (RF) [same colour as the W16-2 or W16-4 sign being supplemented] |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'SCHOOL' | black | 100/14 |
W16-5.2 Kindergarten |
The pedestrians or crossing is associated with a kindergarten. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 250 mm [supplements W16-2 or W16-4] |
Background | yellow (R) or yellow-green (RF) [same colour as the W16-2 or W16-4 sign being supplemented] |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'KINDERGARTEN' | black | 75/9.5 |
W16-5.3 Aged |
The pedestrians are most likely to be older persons. |
Shape and size |
rectangle 600 x 250 mm [supplements W16-1] |
Background | yellow (R) or yellow-green (RF) [same colour as the W16-1 sign supplemented] |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'AGED' | black | 100/17 |
W16-6 School bus symbol |
The road is a school bus route or turning area (W16-6.1 or 6.2 sign describes which). |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background |
yellow (R) or yellow green (RF) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of bus' combined with 'children symbol of W16-4' | black | 550 x 500 mm |
W16-6.1 School bus route |
Defines a school bus route. |
Shape and size | rectangle 750 x 750 mm [supplements W16-6] |
Background | yellow (R) or yellow-green (RF) [same colour as the W16-6 sign being supplemented] |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'SCHOOL' | black | 125/18 |
'BUS' |
'ROUTE' |
W16-6.2 School bus turns |
Defines a school-bus turning point. |
Shape and size | rectangle 750 x 750 mm [supplements W16-6] |
Background | yellow (R) or yellow-green (RF) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'SCHOOL' | black | 125/18 |
'BUS' |
'TURNS' |
W16-7 Cyclists |
There are likely to be cyclists ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) or yellow-green (RF) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of cycle' | black | 500 x 350 mm |
W16-8 Horse riders |
There are likely to be horse riders ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) or yellow-green (RF) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of a rider on a horse' | black | 480 x 440 mm |
W17 Vehicle mounted
W17-1.1 School bus – 'school bus' |
Drivers must slow to 20 km/h if a bus has stopped to pick up or drop off children – clause 5.6 of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1200 x 400 mm |
Background | yellow (F) or yellow-green (RF) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'SCHOOL BUS' | black | 150/21 |
W17-1.2 School bus – 'school' |
Drivers must slow to 20 km/h if a bus has stopped to pick up or drop off children – clause 5.6 of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004. |
Shape and size | rectangle 825 x 300 mm |
Background | yellow (F) or yellow-green (RF) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'SCHOOL' | black | 150/21 |
W17-1.3 School bus – 'children sign' plus flashing lights |
Drivers must slow to 20 km/h if a bus has stopped to pick up or drop off children – clause 5.6 of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004. |
Shape and size | rectangle 570 x 500 mm |
Background | yellow-green (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of children as W16-4' with a | black | 440 x 360 mm |
'light in the top left and right of the sign that flashes only when bus stopped to pick up and drop off children' | yellow (lit) or white (lit) | effective diameter 90 mm |
W17-2 Overdimension vehicles – danger slow down |
Warns the vehicle is overdimension and may occupy more space than normal vehicles. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1100 x 600 mm |
Background | yellow-green (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'DANGER' | black | 200/28 |
'SLOW DOWN' | 150/21 |
W17-3.1 Overdimension vehicles – wide load follows |
There is a vehicle carrying a wide load following this vehicle. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1100 x 520 mm |
Background | yellow-green (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'WIDE LOAD' | black | 150/21 |
'FOLLOWS' |
W17-3.2 Overdimension vehicles – wide load ahead |
There is a vehicle carrying a wide load ahead of this vehicle. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1100 x 520 mm |
Background | yellow-green (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'WIDE LOAD' | black | 150/21 |
'AHEAD' |
W17-4.1 Overdimension vehicles – house follows |
There is a vehicle carrying a house following this vehicle. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1100 x 520 mm |
Background | yellow-green (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'HOUSE' | black | 150/21 |
'FOLLOWS' |
W17-4.2 Overdimension vehicles – house ahead |
There is a vehicle carrying a house ahead of this vehicle. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1100 x 520 mm |
Background | yellow-green (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'HOUSE' | black | 150/21 |
'AHEAD' |
W17-5.1 Overdimension vehicles – long load follows |
There is a vehicle carrying a long load following this vehicle. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1100 x 520 mm |
Background | yellow-green (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'LONG LOAD' | black | 150/21 |
'FOLLOWS' |
W17-5.2 Overdimension vehicles – long load ahead |
There is a vehicle carrying a long load ahead of this vehicle. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1100 x 520 mm |
Background | yellow-green (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'LONG LOAD' | black | 150/21 |
'FOLLOWS' |
W17-6 Overdimension vehicles – pilot vehicle |
The vehicle is a pilot for an oversize load – drivers may be asked to make way or not overtake. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1100 x 520 mm |
Background | yellow-green (RF) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'PILOT' | black | 150/21 |
'VEHICLE' |
In addition to the W17 series of signs the following signs may also be installed on vehicles: R3-13, R3-13.2, W1-1, W1-1.3, W1-1.4, W1-1.5, W2-1.12, W2-1.13, W2-1.14, W2-1.15, W2-1.16, W2-1.17, W2-1.18, W3-4.1, W3-4.2, W4-9, W7-1, W7-2, W7-3, W7-4, W7-8.1
W18 Miscellaneous
W18-1 Wind gusts |
The area ahead is prone to wind gusts. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of a wind sock' | black | 440 x 360 mm |
W18-2 Aircraft |
Aircraft fly low over the road ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of a jet plane' | black | 480 x 480 mm |
W18-3.1 Stock – cattle |
There is likely to be wandering cattle ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of a cow' | black | 440 x 320 mm |
W18-3.2 Stock – sheep |
There are likely to be wandering sheep ahead |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of a sheep' | black | 400 x 280 mm |
W18-4 Trucks operate |
Trucks are likely to be entering, leaving or crossing the road ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of a truck' | black | 450 x 240 mm |
W18-5 Fire station |
There is a fire station ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of a fire engine' | black | 560 x 160 mm |
W18-6 Forklifts operate |
Forklifts are likely to be entering, leaving or crossing the road ahead. |
Shape and size | diamond 600 mm square |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of a fork lift' | black | 480 x 480 mm |
W20 Curves, delineation and hazard markers
W20-1 Chevron sight board – horizontal curve – black on yellow |
Curve with a recommended advisory speed occurs here. Two options. |
Option A (urban) |
Shape and size | rectangle 1650 x 600 mm (2 chevron), 2350 x 600 mm (4 chevron) |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[speed in km/h]' beside | black | numerals 300/51 |
'2 or 4 chevrons in direction of curve' | 175 mm horizontal width and spacing, 500 mm height |
Option B (rural) |
Shape and size | rectangle 2530 x 900 mm (2 chevron), 3700 x 900 mm (4 chevron) |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[speed in km/h]' beside | black | numerals 400/68 |
'2 or 4 chevrons in direction of curve' | 305 mm horizontal width and spacing, 760 mm height |
W20-1.1 Chevron sight board – roundabout, white on black |
Used on central island of roundabout. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1600 x 400 mm |
Background | black |
Border | none |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '4 chevrons pointing to left' | | 200 mm horizontal width and spacing, 400 mm height |
each chevron | | |
central stripe | white | 70 mm wide |
border 35 mm | white (R) | 35 mm wide |
W20-1.2 Chevron sight board – at T-junction |
The road terminates at this point and drivers must turn either left or right. |
Shape and size |
rectangle 2400 x 600 mm (2 panels) 4800 x 600 mm (4 panels) [each panel 1200 x 600 mm] |
Background | black |
Border | none |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 1 or 2 panels in each direction. Each panel comprises 2 chevrons | white (R) | 200 mm horizontal width and 400 mm spacing |
W20-2 Chevron curve indicator – black on yellow |
Placed at intervals around a curve to indicate the direction and extent of the curve. |
Shape and size | rectangle 450 x 600 mm (urban), 750 x 900 mm (rural) |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | black 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 1 chevron | black | horizontal width/height respectively 175 mm/250 mm (urban) 305 mm/380 mm (rural) |
W20-2.1 Chevron curve indicator – white on black |
Placed at intervals around a curve to indicate the direction and extent. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 450 mm (urban), 450 x 600 mm (rural) |
Background | black |
Border | none |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 1 chevron | white (R) | horizontal width and height respectively 150 mm/450 mm (urban) 225 mm/600 mm (rural) |
W20-3.1 Edge marker post – no reflector |
Used to delineate the right side of the road on substantially straight sections. |
Shape and size | post at least 900 mm high and 90 mm wide |
Background | white |
Border | none |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
|
red horizontal band mounted 150 mm below top of post |
red |
width of post x 150 mm |
W20-3.2 Edge marker post – white reflector |
Used to delineate the left side of the road on substantially straight sections. |
Shape and size | post at least 900 mm high and 90 mm wide |
Background | white |
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 |
W20-3.3 Edge marker post – yellow reflector |
Used to delineate the right side of the road around curves. |
Shape and size | post at least 900 mm high and 90 mm wide |
Background | white |
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 |
W20-4 Hazard marker |
Used to mark service poles and other isolated hazards. |
Shape and size | rectangle 150 x 375 mm |
Background | black |
Border | none |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 2 circles mounted 50 mm from each end of the marker | white (R) | 100 mm diameter |
W20-5.1 Bridge end marker post – left side white and black |
Used to mark the left side of bridges and similar end hazards. |
Shape and size | rectangle 150 x 900 mm |
Background | black |
Border | none |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 3 white stripes diagonally at 45° from top left to bottom right at vertical spacing of 150 mm | white (R) | 150 x 900 mm |
W20-5.2 Bridge end marker post – right side yellow and black |
Used to mark the right side of bridges and similar end hazards. |
Shape and size | rectangle 150 x 900 mm |
Background | black |
Border | none |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 3 yellow stripes diagonally at 45° from top right to bottom left at vertical spacing of 150 mm | yellow (R) | 150 x 900 mm |
Advisory signs
A11 Advance direction
A11-1 Advance direction – word message |
Advises road users direction to follow at intersection ahead to reach a specific locality. |
Shape and size | rectangle sized to suit message |
Background | green (R) or blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 40 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[Locality]' (lower case) above | white (R) | 120/30 |
'TURN LEFT' or 'TURN RIGHT' | 100/15.5 |
beside or above '[distance]' m' | numerals 100/15.5, 'm' 65/16 |
A11-2 Advance direction – multiple locality |
Advises road users direction to follow at intersection ahead to reach any one of a number of specific localities. |
Shape and size | rectangle sized to suit message |
Background | green (R) or blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 40 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[Locality 1]' (lower case) beside 'arrow aligned appropriately' above | white (R) | 120/30 shaft 70 mm |
'[Locality 2]' (lower case) beside 'arrow aligned appropriately' | 120/30 shaft 70 mm |
Note: sign may include an A16 series route indicator symbol beside either locality name. |
A11-3 Advance direction – stack |
Advises road users direction to follow at intersection ahead to reach any one of a number of specific localities. |
Shape and size | rectangle sized to suit message |
Background | green (R) or blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 40 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| Sign separated into 2 or 3 panels by white (R) 25 mm lines. | white (R) | |
Each panel contains '[locality]' (lower case) beside | letters 120/30 |
'arrow aligned appropriately or multiple locality as for sign A11.2' | shaft 70 mm |
Note: sign may include an A16 series route indicator symbol beside or above any locality name. |
A11-4 Advance direction – map |
Advises road users direction to follow at intersection ahead to reach any one of a number of specific localities. |
Shape and size | rectangle sized to suit message |
Background | green (R) or blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 40 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[Locality]' or '[multiple locality names]' (lower case) positioned relative to a | white (R) | letters 120/30 |
'symbolic map of the intersection' | map depicted by lines at least 120 mm wide |
Note: sign may include an A16 series route indicator symbol beside or above any locality name. |
A11-5 Cycle route direction |
Advises cyclists direction to follow at intersection ahead to follow a named cycle route. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 600 mm split into three panels approximately 160, 200 and 220 mm high |
Background | top panel white (R), middle panel blue (R), bottom panel white (R) |
Border | blue (R) 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
Top panel | 'arrow aligned appropriately' | blue (R) | shaft 30 mm |
Middle panel | 'cycle symbol' | white (R) | 270 x 175 mm |
Bottom panel | '[name of route]' (capital letters) | blue (R) | 40 Tpt Med |
'CYCLE' | blue (R) | 40 Tpt Med |
'ROUTE' | blue (R) | 40 Tpt Med |
A12 Advance lane designation
A12-1 Advance lane designation – word message |
Advises road users which lane to enter at intersection ahead to reach a specific locality. |
Shape and size | rectangle sized to suit message |
Background | green (R) or blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 40 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[locality]' (lower case) above | white (R) | 120/30 |
'LEFT LANE', 'RIGHT LANE' or other descriptor of the lane | 100/15.5 |
A12-2 Advance lane designation – overhead |
Advises road users which lane to enter at intersection ahead to reach a specific locality. The arrow is erected directly over the lane to which it refers. |
Shape and size | rectangle sized to suit message |
Background | green (R) or blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 40 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[locality]' (lower case) above | white (R) | 120/30 |
'arrow aligned* appropriately' | shaft 65 mm |
* Note straight ahead is depicted by a downward facing arrow. |
A12-3 EXIT ONLY supplementary |
Advises road users the lane does not continue beyond the exit and they should move to an adjacent lane as soon as they may safely do so unless leaving the road by the exit indicated. |
Shape and size | rectangle panel (forming part of the total sign size) width sized to suit the sign being supplemented x 400 mm height |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | white (R) |
Option A Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'EXIT ONLY' | white (R) | 200/31 |
Option B Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'downward-facing arrow' between | white (R) | shaft 160 mm |
'EXIT' and 'ONLY' | 250/39 |
A13 Intersection direction
A13-1 Intersection direction – arrow board |
Advises road users 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 base) pointing in the direction of the locality length sized to suit message x 480 mm height |
Background | green (R) or blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 40 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[locality]' (lower case) beside a | white (R) | 160/40 |
chevron parallel to, and located at, the pointed end of the sign | chevron 320 mm high, stripe width 130 mm. |
Note: sign may include an A16 route indicator symbol beside the locality name. |
A13-1.1 Intersection direction – arrow board with distance |
Advises road users direction to follow at an intersection to reach a specific locality and the distance to that locality. |
Shape and size | rectangle with a pointed end (isosceles triangle, base the height of the rectangle, height approximately 40% of base) pointing in the direction of the locality length sized to suit message x 480 mm height |
Background | green (R) or blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 40 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[Locality]' (lower case) beside a | white (R) | 160/40 |
chevron parallel to, and located at the pointed end of the sign with | chevron 320 mm high, stripe width 130 mm |
'[distance] km' inserted after the locality name | numeral 160/40, 'km' 160/40 |
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 base) pointing in the direction of the locality length sized to suit message x 240 mm |
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 |
| cycle symbol at the square end | white (R) | symbol 270 x 175 mm
|
'[locality]' (lower case) beside a | blue (R) | 160/40 |
chevron parallel to, and located at, the pointed angular end of the sign | blue (R) | chevron 320 mm high, stripe width 130 mm. |
A13-2 Intersection direction – arrow |
Advises road users direction to follow at an intersection to reach a specific locality. Used where the road is not approximately at right angles to the approaching driver. |
Shape and size | rectangle sized to suit message |
Background | green (R) or blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 40 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[locality]' (lower case) beside | white (R) | 160/40 |
an arrow aligned appropriately | shaft 68 mm |
Note: sign may include an A16 series route indicator symbol beside the locality name. |
A13-3 Intersection direction – arrow board two directions |
Advises road users 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 base) at each end pointing in the direction of the localities length sized to suit message x 480 mm height |
Background | green (R) or blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 40 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[locality]' (lower case) beside a | white (R) | 160/40 |
chevron parallel to, and located at the pointed end of the sign separated by a gap 500 mm from the '[locality]' and chevron at the other end of the sign | chevron 320 mm high, stripe width 130 mm |
Note: sign may include an A16 series route indicator symbol beside the locality names. |
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 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) | 160/40 |
chevron parallel to, and located at, the one end of the sign separated by | blue (R) | chevron 320 mm high, stripe width 130 mm. |
a cycle symbol from the | white (R) | symbol 270 x 175 mm |
'[locality]' and | blue (R) | 160/40 |
chevron at the other end of the sign | blue (R) | chevron 320 mm high, stripe width 130 mm. |
A13.4 Intersection direction – 'fingerboard' |
Advises road users direction to follow at an intersection to reach a specific locality and may describe the distance to that locality. |
Shape and size |
rectangle 240 mm high, length to suit, with blunted triangular end |
Background | yellow (R) |
Border | none |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[locality]' (upper case) beside | black | 120/18.7 |
'[distance]' km | numerals 120/18.7, 'km' 105/26 |
A14 Street name
A14-1 Street name |
Advise road users of the name of a street. |
Shape and size |
Rectangle sized to suit message |
Background | retroreflective material: • preferably of the same class as used for the lettering and any symbols on the sign • colour, most commonly blue (R), should provide a contrast ratio with the lettering and any symbols of between 5:1 and 50:1 |
Border | none required |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[name of street]' and may include: a symbol associated with the locality; numbers indicating street addresses; chevron or other form of direction indicator | most commonly white (R), should provide a contrast ratio with the background of between 5:1 and 50:1 | main text: upper case 100/14, lower case 100 mm Tpt Med. street numbers: 50 mm Tpt Med chevrons: formed by a 15 mm stripe or a solid block of colour; symbols: conform with 4.4(4)(a) |
A15 Confirmation direction
A15-1 Confirmation direction |
Located beyond an intersection to reassure road users they are travelling toward the correct destination. |
Shape and size | rectangle sized to suit message |
Background | green (R) or blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 40 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[locality]' (lower case) beside '[distance] km' (sign normally contains no more than 3 localities and distances) | white (R) | upper case 160/32, lower case 120/32 'km' 105/28 |
Note: sign may include an A16 series route indicator symbol above the locality name or names. |
A15-2 Confirmation direction cycle route |
Located beyond an intersection to reassure cyclists they are travelling toward the correct destination. |
Shape and size | rectangle 300 x 350 mm split into two panels approximately 200 and 100 mm high |
Background | top panel blue (R), bottom panel white (R) |
Border | blue (R) 10 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
Top panel | cycle symbol | white (R) | 250 x 160 mm |
Bottom panel | '[locality]' beside '[distance in km]' | blue (R) | 40/5.6 |
A16 Route indicator symbol
A16-1 State highway route indicators |
An aid for road user navigation along state highways. |
Shape and size | shield with flat top and two circular sides meeting at bottom in a cusp 280 x 280 mm on other signs, 390 x 390 mm as an individual sign |
Background | red (R) |
Border | white (R) |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[number]' may also | white (R) | numeral 120/18.7 |
have a letter beside or below | letter 60/9.3 |
A16-2 Urban route indicators |
An aid for road user navigation along urban routes. |
Shape and size | shield with parallel sides and a pointed bottom 200 x 240 mm on other signs, 310 x 360 mm as an individual sign |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[number]' | black | 120/30 |
A16-3 Special heavy vehicle route – symbol |
An aid for road user navigation along a special heavy vehicle route. |
Shape and size | rectangle 280 x 140 mm |
Background | blue (R) |
Border | none |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of heavy motor vehicle (truck)' | white (R) | 280 x 140 mm |
A17 Destination reached
A17-1 Place name |
Indicates to the road user the place reached. |
Shape and size | rectangle length to suit message x 375 mm height |
Option A |
Background | green (R) or blue (R) |
Border | white (R) |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[locality]' (lower case) | white (R) | 75/19 urban 120/30 rural |
Option B |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[locality]' (lower case) | black | 75/19 urban 120/30 rural |
Option C |
Background | black |
Border | white (R) |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[locality]' (lower case) | white (R) | 75/19 urban 120/30 rural |
A20 Motorist service signs
A20-S Motorist service symbols |
Symbols indicating the type of service available to motorists that form part of a motorist service sign. |
Shape and size | as described – dimensions relates to rectangle size used for layout on a sign |
Background | blue |
Border | none |
A20-S1 Rest Area |
Indicates an area is available that allows motorists to rest. |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of a tree and table' | white | 300 x 300 mm |
A20-S2 Accommodation |
Indicates a place where accommodation – hotel, motel, guest house, etc – available. |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of a bed' | white | 360 x 300 mm |
A20-S3 Camping ground |
Indicates a place where camping is provided. |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of a tent' | white | 360 x 300 mm |
A20-S4 Caravan park |
Indicates a place where caravans may park. |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of a caravan' | white | 360 x 300 mm |
A20-S5 Camping ground and caravan park |
Indicates a place where caravans may park and where camping is provided. |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of a tent above a caravan' | white | 240 x 300 mm |
A20-S6 Motor fuel |
Indicates a place where motor fuel – petrol, diesel, LPG, etc – is available. |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of a petrol pump' | white | 300 x 300 mm |
A20-S7 Motor fuel and repairs |
Indicates a place where motor fuel and motor repair service is available. |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of a petrol pump above a spanner' | white | 300 x 300 mm |
A20-S8 Refreshments |
Indicates a place where a cafeteria or other place serving light meals and drink is available. |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of a cup and saucer' | white | 360 x 300 mm |
A20-S9 Meals |
Indicates a place where a restaurant is available. |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of crossed fork and spoon' | white | 240 x 300 mm |
A20-S10 Information centre |
Indicates a place where tourist and other local information – information centre, information bay, information boards, town or district maps, etc – is available. |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| symbol of an italic, lower case 'i' | white | 240 x 300 mm |
A20-S11 Emergency medical services |
Indicates a place where 24-hour emergency medical service is available. |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of a cross' | white | 300 x 300 mm |
A20-S12 Public telephone |
Indicates a place where a telephone is available to members of the public. |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of a telephone hand piece' | white | 240 x 300 mm |
A20-S13 Public toilet |
Indicates a place where a toilet facility is available to members of the public. |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of woman and man separated by vertical line' | white | 300 x 300 mm |
A20-S14 Waste disposal point |
Indicates a place where camp waste may be dumped. |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of camping van with arrow below it pointing to pit' | white | 300 x 300 mm |
A20-S15 Public parking area |
Indicates a place where parking is available to members of the public. |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'P' | white | 300 x 300 mm |
A20-S16 Parking for heavy motor vehicles |
Indicates a place where parking is available for heavy motor vehicles. |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'P' above a 'symbol of an articulated heavy motor vehicle' | white | 360 x 300 mm |
A20-S17 Parking for heavy trailers |
Indicates a place where parking is available for heavy trailers. |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'P' above a 'symbol of a heavy, full trailer' | white | 360 x 300 mm |
A20-S18 Airfield |
Indicates an airfield. |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of a jet aircraft' | white | 300 x 300 mm |
A20-S19 Boat ramp |
Indicates a place where boats can be towed to or from the water. |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of a boat on a trailer on ramp and wavy lines' | white | 360 x 300 mm |
A20-S20 Wheelchair access |
Indicates a place where wheelchair access is provided. |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of person in wheel chair' | white | 240 x 300 mm |
A20-S21 Park and ride |
Indicates a place where motorists park their vehicles to catch public transport (bus, train, tram or ferry). |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'P' alongside a 'symbol of a train, bus, tram or boat as appropriate' | white | 360 x 300 mm |
A21 Advance advisory – motorist service
Note: The A21 and A22 series signs are typical motorist service signs. They are described to provide examples and indicate colour combinations and common design elements of the signs.
A21-1 Single service – adjacent to road |
Indicates a service is available on the side and distance beyond the sign specified. |
Shape and size | rectangle 640 x 1000 mm |
Background | blue |
Border | white 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'A20-S symbol' | white | as for A20-S symbol |
'[distance] m' | numeral 120/18.7, 'm' 80/20 |
'ON' | 120/18.7 |
'LEFT' or 'RIGHT' | 120/18.7 |
A21-2 Two or more services – adjacent to road |
Indicates two or more services are available on the side and distance beyond the sign specified. |
Shape and size | rectangle width to fit numbers of symbols x 830 mm height |
Background | blue |
Border | white |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 2 or more 'A20-S symbols' | white | as for A20-S symbol |
'[distance] m' | numeral 120/18.7, 'm' 80/20 |
'ON LEFT' or 'ON RIGHT' | 120/18.7 |
A21-3 Single service – on a side road |
Indicates a service is available along a side road that is on the side and distance beyond the sign specified. |
Shape and size | rectangle 640 x 1000 mm |
Background | blue |
Border | white 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'A20-S symbol' | white | as for A20-S symbol |
'TURN' | 120/18.7 |
'LEFT' or 'RIGHT' | 120/18.7 |
'[distance] m' | numeral 120/18.7, 'm' 80/20 |
A21-4 Two or more services – on a side road |
Indicates two or more services are available along a side road that is on the side and distance beyond the sign specified. |
Shape and size | rectangle width to fit numbers of symbols x 830 mm height |
Background | blue |
Border | white |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 2 or more 'A20-S symbols' | white | as for A20-S symbol |
'TURN LEFT' or 'TURN RIGHT' | 120/18.7 |
'[distance] m' | numeral 120/18.7, 'm' 80/20 |
A22 Position of motorist services
A22-1 Single service adjacent to road |
Indicates where the service is available |
Option A | Chevron board |
Shape and size | rectangle with a pointed end (isosceles triangle, base the height of the rectangle, height approximately 40% of base) pointing in the direction of the service 900 x 470 mm |
Background | blue |
Border | white 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'A20-S symbol' beside | white | as for A20-S symbol |
a chevron parallel to, and located at, the pointed end of the sign | chevron stripe width 114 mm |
Option B | Arrow format |
Shape and size | rectangle, 470 x 790 mm |
Background | blue |
Border | white 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'A20-S symbol' above | white | as for A20-S |
'arrow pointing in appropriate direction' | symbol shaft width 80 mm |
A22-2 Two or more services adjacent to road |
Indicates where the services are available |
Option A | Chevron board |
Shape and size | rectangle with a pointed end (isosceles triangle, base the height of the rectangle, height approximately 40% of base) pointing in the direction of the service length to fit the number of symbols x 470 mm height |
Background | blue |
Border | white |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 2 or more 'A20-S symbols' beside a | white | as for A20-S symbols |
chevron parallel to, and located at, the pointed end of the sign | chevron stripe width 114 mm |
Option B | Arrow format |
Shape and size | rectangle, width 830 mm x height to fit the number of symbols used |
Background | blue |
Border | white |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 2 or more 'A20-S symbols' in two columns above an | white | as for A20-S symbols |
'arrow pointing in the appropriate direction' | shaft width 80 mm |
A22-3 Service or services on a side road |
Indicates the side road along which the services are available and distance to travel. |
Shape and size | rectangle with a pointed end (isosceles triangle, base the height of the rectangle, height approximately 40% of base) pointing in the direction of the service; length to fit the number of symbols plus distance x 470 mm height |
Background | blue |
Border | white 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| As for A22-1A and A22-2A with | white | symbols and chevron as for A22-1A and A22-2A |
'[distance] km' inserted between chevron and 'A20-S symbol' | numeral 120/18.7 'km' 80/20 |
A30 Tourist signs
Note: The A31 to A36 series of signs are typical tourist and combined tourist/motorist service signs. They are described to provide examples and indicate colour combinations and common design elements of the signs.
A31 Advance advisory for tourist features
A31-1 Tourist feature or features |
Advises road users a feature is on the road side and distance beyond the sign specified. |
Shape and size | rectangle length to suit message x 770 mm (3 lines) or 970 mm (4 lines) height |
Background | brown |
Border | white |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[feature]' (upper case) | white | 120/18.7 |
'[distance] m' | numeral 120/18.7, 'm' 80/20 |
'ON LEFT' or 'ON RIGHT' as appropriate | 120/18.7 |
A31-2 Combined tourist feature and motorist service |
Advises road users directions to follow at intersection ahead to reach specific feature or service. |
Shape and size | rectangle sized to suit message |
Background | two panels – tourist panel at top brown, motorist service panel at bottom blue separated by line, white 10 mm |
Border | white 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| Tourist panel example: | | |
'[feature]' (upper case) | white | letters and numerals 120/18.7 |
'[distance] m ON LEFT' | ''m' 80/20 |
Motorist service: | | |
1 or more 'A20-S symbols' | white | as for A20-S symbol |
A32 Position of tourist features
A32-1 Feature adjacent to road |
Indicates where the feature is located. |
Shape and size |
rectangle with a pointed end (isosceles triangle, base the height of the rectangle, height approximately 40% of base) pointing in the direction of the feature; length to fit the message x 340 mm (single line) or 520 mm (2 lines) height |
Background | brown |
Border | white 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| '[feature]' described in 1 or 2 lines beside | white | letters 120/18.7 |
a chevron parallel to, and located at the pointed end of the sign | chevron stripe width 100 mm |
A32-2 Feature on a side road |
Indicates the side road along which the feature is found and distance to travel. |
Shape and size | rectangle with a pointed end (isosceles triangle, base the height of the rectangle, height approximately 40% of base), at one end pointing in the direction of the feature; length to fit the message height 340 mm (single line) or 520 mm (2 lines) height |
Background | brown |
Border | white 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| as for A32-1 sign with | white | as for A32-1 with |
'[distance] km' inserted between chevron and '[feature]' name | numeral 120/18.7, 'km' 80/20 |
A40 General information
A40-1 No exit |
Indicates the road is a cul de sac. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 600 mm |
Background | black |
Border | white (R) 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'NO' | white (R) | 150/23 |
'EXIT' | 150/23 |
A40-2 Turn left at any time with care |
Used at signalised intersections when a free flow left turn slip lane is provided. |
Shape and size | rectangle 750 x 600 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'TURN' | black | 100/17 |
'LEFT' |
'AT ANY TIME' | 80/11.2 |
'WITH CARE' | 80/12.4 |
A40-3 Bells off (railway level crossing) |
Indicates railway level crossing alarm bells do not operate during specified times. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 750 mm |
Background | black |
Border | white (R) 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'BELLS' | white (R) | 100/14 |
'OFF' | 150/21 |
'[time]'PM TO' | 75/10.5 |
'[time]' AM' |
A40-5 Feeling sleepy? take a break |
Recommends drivers stop if feeling tired. Sign must only be used where a rest area or service centre offering 24-hour provision of rest, comfort and refreshment exists within 1 km beyond sign. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1680 x 535 mm |
Background | blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'Feeling sleepy?' | white (R) | 120/20 |
'TAKE A BREAK' | 140/21.5 |
A41 Road information
A41-1 Motorway |
Advises road users they are on a motorway and rules applying to motorway use apply. The sign may also be used on an on-ramp to a motorway to indicate the motorway begins. Note: A41-1 series motorway signs may include the name of the motorway. Vertical dimensions of the signs must be increased by the amount required to fit the name above the word 'MOTORWAY'. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1180 x 450 mm |
Background | green (R) |
Border | white (R) |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'MOTORWAY' | white (R) | 150/21 |
A41-1.1 Motorway begins |
Advises road users they are about to enter a motorway and rules applying to motorway use apply. |
Shape and size | rectangle 2400 x 1200 mm |
Background | green (R) |
Border | white (R) |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'MOTORWAY' | white (R) | 250/39 |
'BEGINS' |
A41-1.2 Motorway ends advance information |
Advises road users the motorway ends in the specified distance. |
Shape and size | rectangle 2600 x 1200 mm |
Background | green (R) |
Border | white (R) |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'MOTORWAY' 'ENDS [distance] m' | white (R) | letters and numerals 250/39, 'm' 150/23 |
A41-1.3 Motorway ends |
Advises road users the motorway has ended and all normal road rules apply. |
Option A | erected at the point where the motorway ends |
Shape and size | rectangle 2400 x 1200 mm |
Background | green (R) |
Border | white (R) |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'MOTORWAY' | white (R) | 250/39 |
'ENDS' |
Option B | erected on an off-ramp from the motorway where the motorway ends |
Shape and size | rectangle 890 x 600 mm |
Background | green (R) |
Border | white (R) |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'MOTORWAY' | white (R) | 100/14 |
'ENDS' | 150/21 |
A41-2 Expressway |
Advises road users they are on a road often with similar characteristics to, but that is not, a motorway. It may have special conditions applying to its use and these should be clearly signed. The sign may also be used on an on-ramp to an expressway to indicate the expressway begins. Note: A41-2 series expressway signs may include the name of the expressway. Vertical dimensions of the signs must be increased by the amount required to fit the name above the word 'EXPRESSWAY'. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1350 x 450 mm |
Background | green (R) or blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 20mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'EXPRESSWAY' | white (R) | 150/21 |
A41-2.1 Expressway begins |
Advises road users they are about to enter an expressway. |
Shape and size | rectangle 2760 x 1200 mm |
Background | green (R) or blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 20mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'EXPRESSWAY' | white (R) | 250/39 |
'BEGINS' | 250/39 |
A41-2.2 Expressway ends advance information |
Advises road users the expressway ends in the specified distance. |
Shape and size | rectangle 2760 x 1200 mm |
Background | green (R) or blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'EXPRESSWAY'
| white (R) | letters and numerals 250/39, 'm' 150/23 |
'ENDS [distance] m' |
A41-2.3 Expressway ends |
Advises road users the expressway has ended. |
Option A | erected at the point where the expressway ends |
Shape and size | rectangle 2760 x 1200 mm |
Background | green (R) or blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'EXPRESSWAY' | white (R) | 250/39 |
'ENDS' |
Option B | erected on an off-ramp from the expressway where the expressway ends |
Shape and size | rectangle, 990 x 600 mm |
Background | green (R) or blue (R) |
Border | white (R) 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'EXPRESSWAY' | white (R) | 100/14 |
'ENDS' | 150/21 |
A41-3 Construction zone |
Indicates the beginning or end of a construction zone for the purposes of 11.5(4). |
Shape and size | rectangle 450 x 300 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'CONSTRUCTION' | black | 50/6 |
'ZONE' |
'arrow to either left or right' | shaft 15 mm |
A41-4 Railway not in use |
Indicates the railway line is not in use and the normal requirements for road users at level crossings do not apply. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1000 x 450 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black 25 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'RAILWAY' | black | 120/18.7 |
'NOT IN USE' |
A42 Lane information
A42-1 Passing lane 400 m ahead |
Indicates a passing lane exists 400 m beyond the sign to allow vehicles travelling in the same direction to pass. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1125 x 1000 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'PASSING' | black | 120/30 |
'LANE' |
'400 m' | numerals 150/37.5, 'm' 100/25 |
'AHEAD' | 120/30 |
A42-1.1 Passing lane ' km' ahead |
Indicates a passing lane exists a specified distance beyond the sign to allow vehicles travelling in the same direction to pass. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1500 x 1350 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'PASSING' | black | 160/40 |
'LANE' |
'[distance] km' | numerals 200/50, 'km' 135/34 |
'AHEAD' | 160/40 |
A42-2 Passing bay '[distance] m' |
Indicates a passing bay exists at specified distance beyond the sign to allow vehicles travelling in opposite directions to pass. |
Shape and size | rectangle 975 x 825 mm |
Background | black |
Border | white (R), 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'PASSING' | white (R) | 150/21 |
'BAY' | 150/21 |
'[distance] m' | numeral 150/21, 'm' 100/25 |
A42-3 Slow vehicle bays next '[distance] km' |
Indicates that there are a number of passing bays over a specified distance beyond the sign to allow vehicles travelling in opposite directions to pass |
Shape and size | rectangle 950 x 1100 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'SLOW' | black | 120/20.1 |
'VEHICLE' | 120/18.7 |
'BAYS' | 120/20.1 |
'NEXT' |
'[distance] km' | 120/30 |
A42-4 Slow vehicle bay '[distance] m' |
Indicates a passing bay exists at a specified distance beyond the sign to allow slow vehicles to pull over to allow vehicles travelling in the same direction to pass |
Shape and size | rectangle 900 x 900 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'SLOW' | black | 120/20.1 |
'VEHICLE' | 120/18.7 |
'BAY' | 120/20.1 |
'[distance] m' | 120/30 |
A42-5 Slow vehicle bay indicator |
Indicates start of a passing bay for slow vehicles to pull over to allow vehicles travelling in the same direction to pass. |
Shape and size | rectangle 900 x 900 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black 15 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'diagonal upward arrow' | black | arrow head 250 mm |
'SLOW' |
120/20.1 |
'VEHICLE' | 120/18.7 |
'BAY' | 120/20.1 |
A43 Cyclist information
A43-1 Cyclists use left shoulder |
Recommends cyclists use the shoulder rather than the motor vehicle lane. |
Shape and size | rectangle 750 x 600 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of cycle' | black | 184 mm high |
'USE LEFT' | 80/13.5 |
'SHOULDER' |
A43-2 Cyclists use ramp |
Recommends cyclists use a ramp to avoid conflicts with high-speed following motor vehicles leaving at the ramp. |
Shape and size | rectangle 600 x 1200 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of cycle' | black | 300 mm high |
'USE' | 140/21.5 |
'RAMP' |
'diagonal upward to the left arrow' | shaft 50 mm |
A43-3 Cyclists cross here with care |
Recommends cyclists cross at this point (commonly on off-ramp away from diverging entry point). |
Shape and size | rectangle 900 x 900 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black 30 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'symbol of cycle' | black | 265 mm high |
'CROSS HERE' | 80/13.5 |
'WITH CARE' |
'arrow' | shaft 25 mm |
A45 Heavy-vehicle information
A45-1 Heavy traffic by pass '[distance]' m |
Indicates heavy traffic have a by pass at specified distance beyond the sign. |
Shape and size | rectangle 900 x 975 mm |
Background | black |
Border | white (R) 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'HEAVY' | white (R) | 150/21 |
'TRAFFIC' |
'BY PASS' |
'[distance] m' | numeral 150/21, 'm' 100/25 |
A45-2 Heavy traffic by pass |
Indicates direction of heavy traffic bypass at an intersection. |
Shape and size | rectangle 900 x 975 mm |
Background | black |
Border | white (R) 20 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'HEAVY' | white (R) | 150/21 |
'TRAFFIC' | 150/21 |
'BY PASS' | 150/21 |
'arrow pointing left or right' | shaft 55 mm |
A45-3 Stock effluent dump site advisory |
Advises stock vehicle drivers of the presence of a site beyond the sign where they may dispose effluent. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1140 x 1170 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black 30 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'STOCK' | black | 120/30 |
'EFFLUENT' |
'DISPOSAL' | 120/20.1 |
'[distance] m' | numeral 120/20.1, 'm' 80/20 |
'ON RIGHT [LEFT]' | 120/20.1 |
A45-4 Stock effluent direction |
Indicates to stock vehicle drivers the location of a site where they may dispose effluent. |
Shape and size | rectangle 1140 x 1170 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black 30 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'STOCK' | black | 120/30 |
'EFFLUENT' | 120/20.1 |
'DISPOSAL' | 120/30 |
'diagonal up arrow' | arrow head 250 mm |
A45-5 Heavy vehicles please no engine braking next '[distance]' km |
Requests heavy vehicles not use engine brakes to reduce noise through a township. |
Shape and size |
rectangle 1600 x 960 mm |
Background | white (R) |
Border | black 30 mm |
Legend | Description | Colour | Size |
| 'HEAVY VEHICLES' | black | 100/25 |
'PLEASE NO' |
'ENGINE BRAKES' |
'NEXT [distance] km' |
Schedule 2 Markings
- • All measurements are shown in millimetres, unless otherwise indicated.
M1-1 Pedestrian crossing
M1-2 Diamond advance warning symbol
M1-3 School crossing point
Unless otherwise stated all dimensions are minimum
Key
- A Support R2-4 school patrol sign (within 300 mm of crossing point definition lines and kerb face or edge of road).
- B Support and W16-4.1 children flag within 300 mm of kerb face and end of vehicle hold line. The W16-4.1 children flag on each approach should be mounted so it is clearly visible to approaching drivers from at least 60 m, but does not obscure the school patrol's view of approaching traffic.
Note: The length of the no stopping restriction on the approach side may be reduced to a minimum of 6 m where bulbous kerbs, at least 1.8 m wide, or inset parking are provided to ensure adequate visibility. On the departure side, the length of the no stopping restriction must be a minimum of 6 m.
M2-1 Transit lane – T2
Letter heights: 2400 mm (urban), 3600 mm (rural)
M2-1.1 Transit lane – T3
Letter heights: 2400 mm (urban), 3600 mm (rural)
M2-2 Bus lane
Letter heights: 2400 mm (urban), 3600 mm (rural)
M2-2.1 Bus only
Letter heights: 2400 mm (urban), 3600 mm (rural)
M2-3 Cycle lane symbol
x.dimension of square grid, 20 mm minimum
M2-3A Cycle lane (pre-2004 form)
All new cycle lane symbol markings should, by 30 June 2009, be in the form of M2-3 cycle lane symbol.
M3-1 Taxi stand
M3-2 Bus stop
M3-3 Loading zone
M3-4 Motorcycle and cycle stand
M3-5 Disabled parking symbol
M4-1 Keep clear word message
Letter height: 2400 mm
M4-2 Keep clear cross-hatching
Size of diamond to be half the lane width (W). Width of lines to be 100 mm.
M5-1 Advance warning 'RAIL X' markings
M6-1 'Stop' word message
M6-2 'Give way' triangle symbol
M6-2.1 'Give way' word message
Existing markings in this form may be maintained.
All new give way markings should be in the form of M6-2 'Give way' triangle symbol, see 9.4(6).
Schedule 3 Traffic signals
- • All measurements are shown in millimetres, unless otherwise indicated.
S1 Disc and arrow displays
S1-1 Disc
S1-2 Arrow
S1-2.1 Left turn 90° or more
S1-2.2 Left turn less than 90°
S1-2.3 Straight through
S1-2.4 Right turn less than 90°
S1-2.5 Right turn 90° or more
S2 Special vehicle displays
S2-1 Bus ‘B’ symbol
S2-2 Light-rail vehicle ‘T’ symbol
S2-3 Cycle symbol
S3 Pedestrian displays
S3-1 Pedestrian ‘standing human’ symbol
S3-1.1 Pedestrian ‘standing human’ symbol LED version
S3-2 Pedestrian ‘walking human’ symbol
S3-2.1 Pedestrian ‘walking human’ symbol LED version
S4 Permitted steady signal displays
S4-3 Single-column 3-aspect
S4-4 Single-column 4-aspect
S4-5 Two-column 5-aspect
S4-5 Two-column 5-aspect
S4-5 Three-column 5-aspect
S4-6 Two-column 6-aspect
S4-6 Three-column 6-aspect
S4-7 Three-column 7-aspect
S4-8 Three-column 8-aspect
S4-9 Three-column 9-aspect
S4-10 Special vehicle displays
Special vehicle displays are installed alongside one of the displays depicted as numbers 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
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