Some vehicle accessways to a land use can be designed as an intersection if certain criteria are met, namely:
If these criteria are not met, then the vehicle access should be designed as a driveway where it is obvious that drivers are required to give way to all other users when entering or leaving the driveway.
Refer to guidance on the differences between driveway and intersection styles of property access and how these impact on pedestrian access and footpaths.
Access intersection, Champion Road, Richmond. (Photo: Mark Edwards)
Refer to relevant legal considerations relating to intersection control type, including uncontrolled/priority controlled intersections, signalised intersections, and roundabouts.
PNG: Uncontrolled and priority controlled intersections
As with any intersection, access intersections must be designed to provide clear cues to pedestrians and drivers who has the right of way.
Refer to the applicable design elements relating to each intersection type for further detailed guidance.
