Land Transport Rule

Traffic Control Devices 2004 - Schedules

Rule 54002

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Part 3     Schedules

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Regulatory signs

R1 Speed limit signs
R1-1Standard
Highest speed limit is the number of km/h shown on the sign.
Shape and sizecircle 600 mm diameter
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 100 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[speed limit in km/h]'black200/31

R1-1.1100 km/h
Highest speed limit is 100 km/h.
Shape and sizecircle 600 mm diameter
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 100 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '100'black200/28

R1-2Variable speed
Highest speed limit is the number of km/h shown on the sign.
Shape and sizerectangle 800 x 800 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
- signR1-1 sign with a changeable speed valuered (R), white (R) and blackcircle 600 mm diameter
- optionoptional lights in each corner, which may flash in alternate diagonal pairsyellow or white when liteffective 90 mm diameter circles

R1-2.1Variable speed
Highest speed limit is the number of km/h shown on the sign.
Shape and size
rectangle 800 x 800 mm
Backgroundblack (unlit)
Borderred, effective width 75 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
- 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
- optionoptional lights in each corner, which may flash in alternate diagonal pairsyellow or white when liteffective 90 mm diameter circles

R1-3Derestriction
Highest speed limit is 100 km/h.
Shape and sizecircle 600 mm diameter
Backgroundwhite (R)
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 bar sloping from top right to bottom leftblack150 mm wide

R1-4Limited speed zone
Speed limit that is a Limited Speed Zone [Traffic Regulation 21(4)].
Shape and sizecircle 600 mm diameter
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 100 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'LSZ'black150/21

R1-5Speed limit with locality
Highest speed limit is the number of km/h shown on the sign; combined with name of locality reached.
Shape and sizeR1-1 speed limit sign above an A17-1 locality sign

R1-5.1Urban/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 sizerectangle 900 x 1200 mm
Option A
Backgroundgreen (R) or blue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 30 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 R1-1 aboveblack, red (R) and white (R)as for R1-1
'[locality]'white (R)75/19
Option B
Backgroundwhite
Borderblack
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 R1-1 aboveblack, red (R) and white (R)as for R1-1
'[locality]'black75/19
Option C
Backgroundblack
Borderwhite (R) 30 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 R1-1 aboveblack, red (R) and white (R)as for R1-1
'[locality]'white (R)75/19

R1-5.2Rural/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 sizerectangle 1900 x 2700 mm
Option A
Backgroundgreen (R) or blue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 30 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 R1-1 above optionalblack, red (R) and white (R)as for R1-1
'WELCOME'white (R)100/15.5
'TO' above
'[locality]'160/40
Option B
Backgroundwhite
Borderblack
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 R1-1 above optionalblack, red (R) and white (R)as for R1-1
'WELCOME'black100/15.5
'TO' above
'[locality]'160/40
Option C
Backgroundblack
Borderwhite (R) 30 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 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

R1-6School zone variable
Highest speed limit is the number of km/h shown on the sign that applies to a school zone.
Shape and sizeR1-2 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 sizerectangle 750 x 550 mm
Backgroundyellow-green (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'SCHOOL'black125/19.5
'ZONE'

R1-6.1School 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 sizerectangle 860 x 1500 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 30 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'SCHOOL'black100/15.5
'ZONE'
R1-1 above, black, red (R) and white (R)as for R1-1
for example,  
'8:25 - 9 AM'black80/12.4
'2:55 - 3:15 PM'
'SCHOOL DAYS'

R1-7School zone ends
School zone speed limit ends and limit reverts to the permanent speed limit.
Shape and sizerectangle 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 sizerectangle 800 x 800 mm
Backgroundyellow-green (RF)
Borderblack 30 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'SCHOOL'black125/19.5
'ZONE'
'ENDS'

R1-8Temporary speed limit
Highest speed limit is the number of km/h shown on the sign.
Shape and sizeR1-1, 600 mm diameter sign (background, border and legend as for R1-1) above a 'Temporary' supplementary sign
'Temporary' supplementary sign
Shape and sizerectangle 800 x 250 mm
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'TEMPORARY'black100/14

R1-8.1Temporary speed limit
Highest speed limit is the number of km/h shown on the sign.
Shape and sizerectangle 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 sizerectangle 1200 x 400 mm
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'TEMPORARY'black175/24.5

R2 Stop and give way
R2-1Stop
Meaning set out in clauses 4.1 and 4.2 of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004.
Shape and sizeoctagon 675 mm wide
Backgroundred (R)
Borderwhite (R) 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'STOP'white (R)200/28

R2-2Give way
Meaning set out in clauses 4.1, 4.2 and 4.6 of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004.
Shape and sizeequilateral triangle, sides 865 mm long
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 65 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'GIVE'red (R)125/18
'WAY'100/12.5

R2-2.1Give way – supplementary – 'locality' traffic
Supplementary sign to R2-2 Give way applies to traffic travelling toward the specified locality.
Shape and sizerectangle 900 x 600 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[locality]'red (R)150/21
'TRAFFIC'

R2-2.2Give way – supplementary – straight-ahead traffic
Supplementary sign to R2-2 Give way applies to traffic travelling straight ahead.
Shape and sizerectangle 900 x 600 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'STRAIGHT'red (R)150/19
'AHEAD'150/21
'TRAFFIC'

R2-2.3Give way – supplementary – right-turning traffic
Supplementary sign to R2-2 Give way applies to traffic making a right turn.
Shape and sizerectangle 900 x 600 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'RIGHT'red (R)150/21
'TURNING'
'TRAFFIC'

R2-3Give-way roundabout
Meaning set out in clause 4.6 of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004.
Shape and sizeequilateral triangle, sides 865 mm long
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 65 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of 3 circulating arrows'blackshaft 37 mm

R2-3.1Give-way roundabout variable
Meaning set out in clause 4.6 of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004.
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 1000 mm
Backgroundblack (unlit)
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 form of R2-3 signedge-line of triangle red (lit)effective 65 mm wide
arrows white or yellow (lit)effective shaft
37 mm

R2-4 R2-4School patrol stop
Meaning set out in clause 3.9 of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004.
Shape and sizecircle 750 mm diameter
Backgroundred (F)
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '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

R2-5Hand-held stop
Meaning set out in clause. 3.8 of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004.
Shape and sizecircle (top 60 mm removed) 450 mm diameter
Backgroundred (R)
Borderwhite (R) 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'STOP'white (R)200/19

R2-5.1Hand-held go
Meaning set out in clause 3.8 of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004.
Shape and sizecircle (top 60 mm removed) 450 mm diameter
Backgroundgreen (R)
Borderwhite (R) 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'GO'white (R)200/31

R2-5.2Hand-held slow
Meaning set out in clause 3.8 of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004.
Shape and sizecircle (top 60 mm removed) 450 mm diameter
Backgroundgreen (R)
Borderwhite (R) 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'SLOW'white (R)200/19

R2-6Stop on red signal
Used to reinforce requirement to stop at temporary or part-time signals.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 600 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'STOP'black100/23
'ON RED'100/14
'SIGNAL'

R2-6.1Stop on red signal – variable
Drivers must comply with red signal - used as an alternative message to R2-3.1.
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 1000 mm
Backgroundblack (unlit)
Borderred, effective width 30 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'STOP'white or yellow (lit)effective 200/31
'ON RED'
'SIGNAL'

R2-7Single lane give way
Give way to vehicles approaching from opposite direction.
Shape and sizecircle 600 mm diameter
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 75 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'upward arrow' left ofred (R)shaft 40 mm wide
'downward arrow'blackshaft 60 mm wide

R2-7.1Single lane supplementary Give way
Supplementary to R2-7 reinforcing requirement to give way.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 250 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'GIVE WAY'red (R)100/12.5

R2-8Single lane priority
Traffic travelling in opposite direction should give way.
Shape and sizerectangle 450 x 500 mm
Backgroundblue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'upward arrow' left ofwhite (R)shaft 60 mm wide
'downward arrow'red (R)shaft 40 mm wide

R2-9Turning 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 sizerectangle 375 x 475 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R)
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'TURNING'black50/7
'TRAFFIC'
'GIVE WAY'
'TO'
'PEDESTRIANS'

R2-10Ramp 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 sizerectangle 2000 x 900 mm, installed with traffic signals where ramp signals operate periodically (subclause 6.4(20))
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 40 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'ONE VEHICLE'black200/31
'PER GREEN'
'EACH LANE'

R2-11.1Railway crossing flashing signal combination
Meaning set out in subclause 9.2(3) of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004.
Shape and sizeW15-3 above W15-4 (if used) above flashing signal head above R2-6

R2-11.2Railway crossing Stop sign combination
Meaning set out in subclause 9.2(1) of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004.
Shape and sizeW15-3 above W15-4 (if used) above R2-1 above W15-7 (if used)

R2-11.3Railway crossing Give-way sign combination
Meaning set out in subclause 9.2(2) of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004.
Shape and sizeW15-3 above R2-2 above W15-4 (if used)
R3 Direction and placement
R3-1No left turn
No left turn.
Shape and sizecircle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 50 mm (urban), 75 mm (rural)
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'diagonal bar'
superimposed on
redbar 35 mm (urban), 50 mm (rural)
'left-turning arrow'blackshaft 40 mm (urban), 60 mm (rural)

R3-2No right turn
No right turn.
Shape and sizecircle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 50 mm (urban), 75 mm (rural)
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'diagonal bar'
superimposed on
redbar 35 mm (urban), 50 mm (rural)
'right-turning arrow'blackshaft 40 mm (urban), 60 mm (rural)

R3-3No U-turn
No U-turn.
Shape and sizecircle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 50 mm (urban), 75 mm (rural)
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'diagonal bar'
superimposed on
redbar 35 mm (urban), 50 mm (rural)
'upside down U arrow'blackshaft 40 mm (urban), 60 mm (rural)

R3-4No entry
No entry.
Shape and sizecircle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 50 mm (urban), 75 mm (rural)
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'bar'white (R)320 x 80 mm (urban), 480 x 120 mm (rural)
'NO ENTRY' central within barred (R)50/6 (urban), 75/9.5 (rural)

R3-5.1Supplementary – 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 sizerectangle 600 x 400 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'EXCEPT'black100/15.5
'BUSES'

R3-5.2Supplementary – 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 sizerectangle 600 x 400 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'EXCEPT'black100/15.5
'CYCLES'

R3-5.3Supplementary – 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 sizerectangle 600 x 600 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'EXCEPT'black100/15.5
'AUTHORISED'
'VEHICLES'

R3-6Road closed
Road closed – entry beyond the sign prohibited.
Shape and sizecircle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 40 mm (urban), 75 mm (rural)
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'ROAD'
black75/9.5 (urban),
100/12.5 (rural)
'CLOSED'

R3-7Wrong way
Drivers must not proceed beyond the sign.
Shape and sizerectangle 900 x 600 mm
Backgroundred (R)
Borderwhite (R) 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'WRONG'white (R)150/23
'WAY'

R3-8Turn left
Turn left.
Shape and sizecircle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter
Backgroundblue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 15 mm (urban), 20 mm (rural)
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'left-turning arrow'white (R)shaft 50 mm (urban), 80 mm (rural)

R3-9No turns
Travel straight ahead – no turns.
Shape and sizecircle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter
Backgroundblue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 15 mm (urban), 20 mm (rural)
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'arrow pointing upward'white (R)shaft 50 mm (urban), 80 mm (rural)

R3-10Turn right
Turn right.
Shape and sizecircle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter
Backgroundblue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 15 mm (urban), 20 mm (rural)
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'right-turning arrow'white (R)shaft 50 mm (urban), 80 mm (rural)

R3-11Turn
Must turn either left or right.
Shape and sizecircle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter
Backgroundblue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 15 mm (urban), 20 mm (rural)
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol with a left- and right-turning arrow head on common shaft'white (R)shaft 40 mm (urban), 60 mm (rural)

R3-12One way
Traffic may travel only in the direction shown by the arrow.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 250 mm
Backgroundblue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'horizontal arrow showing direction of travel',white (R)shaft 75 mm
'ONE WAY' central within arrowblue (R)50/7

R3-13Keep left – single disc
Keep left.
Shape and sizecircle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter
Backgroundblue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 15 mm (urban), 20 mm (rural)
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'arrow pointing downward to the left at 45° to vertical'white (R)shaft 50 mm (urban), 80 mm (rural)

R3-13.1Keep left – twin disc
Keep left.
Shape and sizetwo circles in a vertical pair, each 300 mm diameter
Backgroundblue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'arrow pointing downward to the left at 45° to vertical'white (R)shaft 40 mm

R3-13.2Keep right
Keep right.
Shape and sizecircle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter
Backgroundblue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 15 mm (urban), 20 mm (rural)
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'arrow pointing downward to the right at 45° to vertical'white (R)shaft 50 mm (urban), 80 mm (rural)

R3-14Barrier arm
When in place across a roadway, road traffic movement beyond the barrier arm is prohibited.
Shape and sizerectangle width varied to suit roadway being controlled x 50 mm height
Front of barrier arm
Backgroundany area of the barrier not forming part of the reflectorised area must be white
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'alternating vertical bands'red (R) and 280 mm
white (R)180 mm
Reverse of barrier arm
Backgroundany area of the barrier not forming part of the reflectorised area must be white
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 pattern of at least 3 rectangles equally spaced across the armred (R)280 x 50 mm
R4 Lane use
R4-1Overhead lane use arrows – left/right turn
Driver in lane must turn left or right (as appropriate) at next intersection.
Shape and sizerectangle 750 x 900 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'arrow pointing upward to the left or right (as appropriate)'blackshaft 100 mm

R4-2Overhead lane use arrows – straight ahead
Driver in lane must travel straight ahead at next intersection.
Shape and sizerectangle 750 x 900 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'arrow pointing up'blackshaft 100 mm

R4-3Overhead lane use arrows – combination
Driver in lane must turn left or right (as appropriate) or straight ahead at next intersection
Shape and sizerectangle 750 x 900 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'arrow pointing upward to the left or right (as appropriate) with arrow pointing up'blackshaft 100 mm

R4-4Lane control signs – downward-facing arrow
Driver may proceed in lane.
Shape and sizerectangle 300 x 300 mm
Backgroundblack (unlit)
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'downward facing arrow'green (lit)shaft effective width 40 mm

R4-5Lane control sign – diagonal arrow – change lanes now
Driver must move to adjacent lane in direction indicated as soon as possible.
Shape and sizerectangle 300 x 300 mm
Backgroundblack (unlit)
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'left or right (as appropriate) diagonally downward arrow'yellow or white (lit)shaft effective width 40 mm

R4-6Lane control sign – diagonal cross – lane closed
Driver must not use lane.
Shape and sizerectangle 300 x 300 mm
Backgroundblack (unlit)
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'diagonal cross'red (lit)strokes effective width 40 mm

R4-7Bus lane
Adjacent lane is a bus lane available to buses, cycles and motorcycles.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 800 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of bus
(side-on)' above
black500 x 180 mm
 'LANE' 160/22.5

R4-7.1Bus only
Adjacent lane is available only to buses.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 800 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of bus
(side-on)' above
black500 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 sizerectangle 600 x 700 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 30 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'TRANSIT'black80/13.6
'LANE'
'T2' (or 'T3') withinwhite (R)90/14
'barrel-like shape'red (R)195 x 130 mm
to left of  
'symbol of car with 2 (or 3) passengers'black175 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

R4-8.1Transit 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 sizerectangle 600 x 775 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 30 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'TRANSIT'black80/13.6
'LANE'
'T2' (or 'T3') withinwhite (R)90/14
'barrel-like shape'red (R)195 x 130 mm
to left of  
'symbol of car with 2 (or 3) passengers'black175 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

R4-8.2Transit 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 sizerectangle 750 x 600 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'TRANSIT LANE'black75/12.7
'T2' (or 'T3') withinwhite (R)90/14
barrel-like shapered (R)195 x 130 mm
to left of  
symbol of car with 2 (or 3) passengersblack175 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  

R4-8.3Transit 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 sizerectangle 600 x 850 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 30 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'TRANSIT'black75/12.7
'LANE'
'T2' (or 'T3') withinwhite (R)90/14
'barrel-like shape' to left ofred (R)195 x 130 mm
'symbol of car with 2 (or 3) passengers'black175 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

R4-8.4Transit lane - ends
Transit lane ends.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 600 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 30 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'TRANSIT LANE'black75/12.7
'T2' (or 'T3') withinwhite (R)90/14
'barrel-like shape'red (R)345 x 230 mm
'ENDS'black100/17

R4-9Cycle lane
Adjacent lane is available to cycles.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 800 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of cycle' aboveblack460 x 305 mm
'LANE'160/22.5

R4-9.1Cycles only
Adjacent lane or path is available only to cycles.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 800 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of cycle' aboveblack460 x 305 mm
'ONLY'160/22.5

R4-11Shared path
Adjacent path is available to pedestrians and cycles.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 800 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of pedestrian' aboveblack200 x 350 mm
'symbol of cycle'350 x 245 mm

R4-11.1Shared path – defined positions for users
Adjacent shared path has defined positions for pedestrians and cycles.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 600 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of pedestrian' aboveblack145 x 260 mm
'ONLY'80/11.2
separated by line from10 mm wide
'symbol of cycle' above230 x 150 mm
'ONLY'80/11.2

R4-12Emergency stopping lane
Adjacent lane is available only for the purposes of avoiding a collision or stopping in an emergency.
Shape and sizerectangle 1500 x 850 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'EMERGENCY'black160/24.5
'STOPPING'
'LANE ONLY'

R4-12.1Emergency 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 sizerectangle 1500 x 1100 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'EMERGENCY'black160/24.5
'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 sizecircle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 40 mm (urban), 60 mm (rural)
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '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 sizecircle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 40 mm (urban), 60 mm (rural)
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'diagonal bar'
superimposed on
red (R)bar 40 mm (urban), 60 mm (rural)
'symbol of pedestrian'black160 x 280 mm (urban), 240 x 420 mm (rural)

R5-3 No heavy motor vehicles
No heavy motor vehicles beyond the sign.
Shape and sizecircle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 40 mm (urban), 60 mm (rural)
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'diagonal bar'
superimposed on
red (R)bar 40 mm (urban), 60 mm (rural)
'symbol of truck'black280 x 140 mm (urban), 420 x 210 mm (rural)

R5-4 Height restriction
Vehicles over height shown in metres not permitted.
Shape and sizecircle 600 mm diameter
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 60 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[vertical distance] m'
between
blacknumeral 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 sizecircle 400 mm (urban), 600 mm (rural) diameter
Backgroundblue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 15 mm (urban), 20 mm (rural)
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '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 sizerectangle 600 x 800 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'arrow pointing in direction to follow'blackshaft 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 sizecircle 250 mm diameter
Backgroundblack
Borderred (R) 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '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 sizecircle 250 mm diameter
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'CLASS'black50/5
'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 sizerectangle 275 x 512 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'R5-7.1', abovewhite (R), red (R) and blackcircle 250 mm diameter
'UNTIL'black50/5
'[day] [month]'
'[year]'

R5-8 Heavy vehicles – maximum length
Maximum length of vehicles permitted beyond sign.
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 975 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'HEAVY VEHICLES'black100/12.5
'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 sizerectangle 1000 x 650 mm (one panel) 1000 x 775 mm (two panels) 1000 x 900 mm (three panels)
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'HEAVY VEHICLE'black100/12.5
'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 sizerectangle 750 x 300 mm
Backgroundblack
Borderred (R) 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[distance] m'white (R)numerals 150/21,
'm' 75/15

R5-10 Heavy vehicle – axle limits
Maximum axle weight permitted beyond sign.
Shape and sizerectangle 1000 x 750 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'HEAVY VEHICLE'black100/12.5
'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 sizecircle 120 mm diameter
Backgroundblue
Borderred 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 diagonal crossredwidth 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 size600 mm diameter circle with supplementary arrow sign
Backgroundblue (R)
Borderred (R) 75 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 as for R6-10red (R)width of bars 60 mm
Supplementary
Shape and sizerectangle 400 x 150 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'arrow pointing left and/or right'red (R)shaft 20 mm
Option B
Shape and sizerectangle 350 x 500 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '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 sizerectangle 900 x 300 mm [supplements R6-10, 600 mm diameter]
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '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 sizerectangle 600 x 300 mm [supplements R6-10, 600 mm diameter]
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'ENDS'red (R)100/15.5

R6-11 No stopping specified period
Indicates no stopping restriction applies for specified period.
Shape and sizerectangle 300 x 360 mm
Backgroundwhite
Borderred 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'R6-10 symbol'
red and blue120 mm diameter,
width of bars 12 mm
above, for example  
'8 am - 6 pm'red25 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 sizerectangle 300 x 200 mm [supplements R6-11]
Backgroundwhite
Borderred 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'Includes' above, for example,red25 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 sizerectangle 675 x 455 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'CLEARWAY' aboveblack75/11.5
'R6-10 symbol'red (R) and blue (R)250 mm diameter,
width of bars 25 mm
beside, for example
  
'7 - 9 AM'blacknumerals 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 sizerectangle 675 x 580 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'CLEARWAY' aboveblack75/11.5
'R6-10 symbol'red (R) and blue (R)250 mm diameter,
width of bars 25 mm
beside, for example
  
'7 - 9 AM 'blacknumerals 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 sizerectangle 300 x 360 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'R6-10 symbol'red (R) and blue (R)120 mm diameter,
width of bars 12 mm
above, for example
  
'CLEARWAY'black20 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 sizerectangle 600 x 250 mm [supplements R12-1 or R12-2]
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'BEGINS'black100/15.5

R6-12.5 Clearway ends supplementary
Indicates the point at which the clearway ends.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 250 mm [supplements R12-1 or R12-2]
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'ENDS'black100/15.5
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
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'P'white100/17
'[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 sizerectangle 300 x 200 mm
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'Includes'white25 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 sizerectangle 300 x 360 mm
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'P'white100/17
'[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 sizerectangle 300 x 360 mm
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'P'white100/17
'[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 sizerectangle 300 x 300 mm
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'P'white100/17
'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 sizerectangle 300 x 125 mm [supplements R6-50 or R6-50.1]
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 for example  
'Goods Vehicles'white20 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 sizerectangle 300 x 125 mm
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 for example  
'10 min MAXIMUM'
white20 mm Tpt Med
Goods Vehicles Only'

R6-51 Motorcycle parking
A parking area is reserved for motorcycles only.
Shape and sizerectangle 300 x 300 mm
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'P'white100/17
'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 sizerectangle 300 x 360 mm
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 R6-51 legend aboveblue and white100/17
'arrow pointing left and/or right'whiteshaft 10 mm

R6-52 Cycle stand
A parking area is reserved for cycles only.
Shape and sizerectangle 300 x 300 mm
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'P'white100/17
'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 sizerectangle 300 x 360 mm
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 R6-52 legend abovewhite100/17
'arrow pointing left and/or right'shaft 10 mm

R6-53 Bus parking
A parking area is reserved for buses only.
Shape and sizerectangle 300 x 300 mm
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'P'white100/17
'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 sizerectangle 300 x 360 mm
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 R6-53 legend abovewhiteas 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 sizerectangle 300 x 450 mm
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'P'white100/17
'[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 sizerectangle 300 x 125 mm [supplements R6-53, 53.1 or 53.2]
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 for example
  
'Tour Coaches'
'Only'
white20 mm Tpt Med

R6-54 Shuttle bus parking
A parking area is reserved for shuttle buses only.
Shape and sizerectangle 300 x 300 mm
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'P' abovewhite100/17
'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 sizerectangle 300 x 360 mm
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 R6-54 legend abovewhiteas 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 sizerectangle 300 x 400 mm
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'P'white100/17
'[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 sizerectangle 300 x 300 mm
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'P' abovewhite100/17
'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 sizerectangle 750 x 840 mm
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'P' above words defining the zone, for examplewhite200/34
'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 sizerectangle 300 x 360 mm
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'P' above words defining the zone, for examplewhite200/34
'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 sizerectangle 300 x 200 mm
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'Except Vehicles'white20 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 sizerectangle sized to fit text, which will vary depending on the form of vending machine, any restrictions on time, class of vehicle, etc.
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 For example:
   
'Pay and Display'white20 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 sizerectangle 300 x 360 mm
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'P'white100/17
'[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 sizecircle diameter 600 mm
Backgroundwhite
Borderred 60 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'diagonal bar' red50 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 sizecircle diameter 120 mm
Backgroundwhite
Borderred 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'diagonal bar'red10 mm wide
superimposed on 'P'black70/10.8

R6-71 Bus stop
The space is reserved for buses to load or unload passengers.
Shape and sizerectangle 300 x 440 mm
Backgroundwhite
Borderred 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 R6-70 legend aboveblack, white and redas for R6-70
120 mm diameter circle
'symbol of bus
(front-on)'
red150 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 sizerectangle 300 x 500 mm
Backgroundwhite
Borderred 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 R6-71 legend aboveblack, white and redas for R6-71
'arrow pointing left and/or right'redshaft 10 mm

R6-71.2 Coach stop
The space is reserved for tour coaches to load or unload passengers.
Shape and sizerectangle 300 x 440 mm or 300 x 500 mm with arrows
Backgroundwhite
Borderred 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 R6-71 or R6-71.1 legend
with words 'Bus Stop'
replaced by 'Coach Stop'
black, white and redas 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 sizerectangle 300 x 300 mm
Backgroundwhite
Borderred 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 R6-70.1 legend aboveblack, white and redas for R6-70.1
120 mm diameter circle
'Taxi Stand'red35 mm Tpt Med

R6-72.1 Taxi stand – with arrow
The taxi stand restriction applies in the direction indicated.
Shape and sizerectangle 300 x 300 mm
Backgroundwhite
Borderred 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 R6-72 legend aboveblack, white and redas for R6-72
'arrow pointing left and/or right'redshaft 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 sizerectangle 300 x 440 mm
Backgroundwhite
Borderred 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 R6-70.1 legend aboveblack, white and redas for R6-70.1
120 mm diameter circle
'symbol of shuttle bus'red240 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 sizerectangle 300 x 440 mm
Backgroundwhite
Borderred 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 R6-73 legend aboveblack, white and redas for R6-73
'arrow pointing left and/or right'redshaft 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 sizerectangle 300 x 440 mm
Backgroundwhite
Borderred 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 R6-70.1 legend aboveblack, white and redas for R6-70.1
120 mm diameter circle
'symbol of tram'red225 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 sizerectangle 300 x 440 mm
Backgroundwhite
Borderred 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 R6-74 legend aboveblack, white and redas for R6-74
'arrow pointing left and/or right'redshaft 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 sizerectangle 300 x 360 mm
Backgroundwhite
Borderred 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 R6-70.1 legend aboveblack, white and redas for R6-70.1
120 mm diameter circle
'[words to describe the class or classes of vehicles permitted]'red25 mm Tpt Med

R7 General regulatory

R7-1 Keep left unless passing
Drivers must use left lane unless passing.
Shape and sizerectangle 1350 x 750 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 35 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'KEEP LEFT'black120/24
'UNLESS'
'PASSING'

R7-1.1 Use left lane unless passing
Drivers must use left lane unless passing.
Shape and sizerectangle 750 x 700 mm
Backgroundblack
Borderred (R) 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '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 sizerectangle at least 600 x 600 mm and sufficient to comfortably accommodate the legend
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderred (R) 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[such words as are necessary to convey the restriction, prohibition or direction to traffic]'black100/14

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 sizerectangle sized to suit message requirements
Backgroundblack (unlit)
Borderred (lit) effective width 25 mm, OR, where the variable message sign conveys only regulatory messages, may be red (R) 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[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 sizediamond 750 mm square
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of person digging'black500 x 600 mm

W1-1B Road works symbol (alternative form)
There are road works ahead.
Shape and sizesquare 1200 x 1200 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack 30 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 W1-1 signorange (RF) and blackdiamond 850 mm square

W1-1.1 Road works supplementary – next '[distance] km'
Road works next '[distance] km' ahead. Two options.
Option A  
Shape and sizerectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W1-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'NEXT [distance] km'black'NEXT' 100/14,
numeral 150/23
'km' 100/25
Option B  
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W1-1B]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '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 sizerectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W1-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'NEW SEAL'black125/18
Option B 
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W1-1B]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'NEW SEAL'black175/27

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 sizerectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W1-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 for example:
  
'GRADER'black125/18
Option B 
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W1-1B]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 for example:
  
'GRADER'black175/27

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 sizerectangle 950 x 500 mm [supplements W1-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 for example:
  
'WEED'black125/18
'SPRAYER'
Option B  
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 600 mm [supplements W1-1B]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 for example:
   
'WEED'black160/24.5
'SPRAYER'

W1-1.5 Road works supplementary – road marking
Road marker operating beyond sign. Two options.
Option A  
Shape and sizerectangle 950 x 500 mm [supplements W1-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'ROAD'black125/18
'MARKING'
Option B 
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 600 mm [supplements W1-1B]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'ROAD'black160/24.5
'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 sizerectangle 950 x 500 mm [supplements W1-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'ON SIDE'black125/18
'ROAD'
Option B  
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 600 mm [supplements W1-1B]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'ON SIDE'black160/24.5
'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 sizerectangle 950 x 500 mm [supplements W1-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'SHOULDER'black125/18
'CLOSED'
Option B 
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 600 mm [supplements W1-1B]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'SHOULDER'black160/24.5
'CLOSED'

W1-1.8 Road works supplementary – surveying
Surveyors are operating beyond the sign. Two options.
Option A 
Shape and sizerectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W1-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'SURVEYING'black125/18
Option B 
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W1-1B]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'SURVEYING'black160/24.5

W1-1.9 Road works supplementary – works end
Advising the area of road work has ended. Two options.
Option A  
Shape and sizerectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W1-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'WORKS END'black125/18
Option B 
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W1-1B]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'WORKS END'black160/24.5

W1-2 Road works 1 or 2 km
There are road works 1 or 2 km ahead.
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 1800 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack 30 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 W1-1B sign abovewhite (R), orange (R) and blackas 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 sizerectangle 300 x 1200 mm (supplements W1-1B)
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack 30 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '1 km' or '2 km'blacknumeral 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 sizerectangle 2400 x 1800 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack 30 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 W1-1 to left of wordsas for W1-1as for W1-1
'DELAYS'black200/28
'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 sizerectangle 1200 x 600 mm [supplements W1-1B]
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[speed]' 'km/h'blacknumeral 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 sizediamond 750 mm square
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of an explanation mark'black225 x 740 mm
Option B 
Shape and sizesquare 1200 x 1200 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack 30 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 W2-1 sign, diamond 850 mm squareblack 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 sizerectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W2-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'FLOODING'black125/18
Option B 
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1B]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'FLOODING'black160/24.5

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 sizerectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W2-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'WASHOUT'black125/18
Option B  
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1B]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'WASHOUT'black160/24.5

W2-1.3 Hazard warning supplementary – linemen
Linemen are working ahead. Two options.
Option A  
Shape and sizerectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W2-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'LINEMEN'black125/18
Option B  
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1B]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'LINEMEN'black160/24.5

W2-1.4 Hazard warning supplementary – blasting
There is blasting programmed – expect explosions or being required to stop. Two options.
Option A 
Shape and sizerectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W2-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'BLASTING'black125/18
Option B 
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1B]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'BLASTING'black160/24.5

W2-1.5 Hazard warning supplementary – tree felling
Trees are being felled beside the road. Two options.
Option A 
Shape and sizerectangle 950 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'TREE'black125/18
'FELLING'
Option B  
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 600 mm [supplements W2-1B]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'TREE'black160/24.5
'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 sizerectangle 950 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'TRUCKS'black125/18
'CROSSING'
Option B 
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 600 mm [supplements W2-1B]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'TRUCKS'black160/24.5
'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 sizerectangle 950 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'LOGGING'black125/18
'TRUCKS'
Option B
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 600 mm [supplements W2-1B]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'LOGGING'black160/24.5
'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 sizerectangle 950 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'NO ROAD'black125/18
'MARKING'
Option B
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 600 mm [supplements W2-1B]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'NO ROAD'black160/24.5
'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 sizerectangle 950 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'SIGNALS'black125/18
'CHANGED'
Option B
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 600 mm [supplements W2-1B]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'SIGNALS'black160/24.5
'CHANGED'

W2-1.10 Hazard warning supplementary – signals not working
Traffic signals are not operating. Two options.
Option A
Shape and sizerectangle 950 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'SIGNALS NOT'black100/14
'WORKING'100/15.5
Option B
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 600 mm [supplements W2-1B]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'SIGNALS NOT'black125/18
'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 sizerectangle 950 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'NEW ROAD'black125/18
'LAYOUT'125/19.5
Option B
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 600 mm [supplements W2-1B]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'NEW ROAD'black160/22.4
'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 sizerectangle 950 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'TRAFFIC'black125/19.5
'SURVEY'
Option B 
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 600 mm [supplements W2-1B]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'TRAFFIC'black160/24.5
'SURVEY'

W2-1.13 Hazard warning supplementary – cycle race
There is a cycle race ahead – expect cyclists. Two options.
Option A 
Shape and sizerectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W2-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'CYCLE RACE'black100/15.5
Option B  
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1B]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'CYCLE RACE'black150/21

W2-1.14 Hazard warning supplementary – runners
There is a running event ahead – expect runners. Two options.
Option A  
Shape and sizerectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W2-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'RUNNERS'black125/19.5
Option B  
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1B]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'RUNNERS'black160/24.5

W2-1.15 Hazard warning supplementary – walkers
There is a walking event ahead – expect walkers. Two options.
Option A  
Shape and sizerectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W2-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
'WALKERS'black125/19.5
Option B  
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1B]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'WALKERS'black160/24.5

W2-1.16 Hazard warning supplementary – cyclists ahead
There is a cycling event ahead – expect cyclists.
Shape and sizerectangle 950 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'CYCLISTS'black125/19.5
'AHEAD'125/21

W2-1.17 Hazard warning supplementary – runners ahead
There is a running event ahead – expect runners.
Shape and sizerectangle 950 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'RUNNERS'black125/19.5
'AHEAD'125/21

W2-1.18 Hazard warning supplementary – walkers ahead
There is a walking event ahead – expect walkers.
Shape and sizerectangle 950 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'WALKERS'black125/19.5
'AHEAD'125/21

W2-1.19 Hazard warning supplementary – accident
There has been an accident ahead. Two options.
Option A  
Shape and sizerectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W2-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'ACCIDENT'black125/19.5
Option B  
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1B]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'ACCIDENT'black160/24.5

W2-1.20 Hazard warning supplementary – fire
There is a fire ahead. Two options.
Option A  
Shape and sizerectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W2-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'FIRE'black150/37.5
Option B  
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1B]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'FIRE'black200/50

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 sizerectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W2-1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'FUNERAL'black125/19.5
Option B  
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 400 mm [supplements W2-1B]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'FUNERAL'black160/24.5
W3 Specific warning
W3-1 Slips
Slips or fallen debris on the road ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 750 mm square
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of debris falling from bank'black700 x 550 mm

W3-2 Slippery surface
Danger of skidding ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 750 mm square
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of car skidding'black600 x 550 mm

W3-2.1 Slippery surface supplementary – ice/grit
Danger of skidding ahead due to ice or grit.
Shape and sizerectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W3-2]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'ICE / GRIT'black125/18

W3-3 Gravel surface
Loose stones or chips – metal surface or new seal ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 750 mm square
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of car throwing up stones at oncoming car with broken window'black620 x 320 mm

W3-3.1 Gravel surface supplementary – new seal
Loose stones or chips – new seal ahead.
Shape and sizerectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W3-3]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'NEW SEAL'black125/18

W3-3.2 Gravel surface supplementary – seal repairs
Loose stones or chips – patches of new seal ahead.
Shape and sizerectangle 950 x 400 mm [supplements W3-3]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'SEAL'
'REPAIRS'
black125/19.5

W3-4.1 Stock – cattle
Cattle ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 750 mm square
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of a cow'black550 x 400 mm

W3-4.2 Stock – sheep
Sheep ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 750 mm square
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of a sheep'black500 x 400 mm

W3-5 Traffic signals ahead
Temporary traffic signals ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 750 mm square
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of traffic signals'black with red (R), yellow (R) and green (R) circular inserts420 x 615 mm
circles 95 mm diameter

W3-6 Manual traffic control
Manual traffic control ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 750 mm square
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of person holding flag'black600 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 sizerectangle 950 x 400 mm
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'PLEASE STOP'black100/14
'ON REQUEST'

W3-7 Site access distance ahead
Access to the work site is the specified distance and road side indicated.
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 1200 mm
Backgroundorange (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'SITE'black125/19.5
'ACCESS'
'[distance] m' all besidenumerals 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 sizerectangle 1200 x 1200 mm
Backgroundorange (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'SITE'black160/24.5
'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 sizerectangle 750 x 750 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
  'up arrow and a left-or-right turning arrow' below blackshafts 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 sizerectangle 750 x 750 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '2 up arrows and a left-or-right turning arrow' belowblackshafts 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 sizerectangle 1500 x 1200 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '3 up arrows and a left- or right- turning arrow' belowblackshafts 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 sizerectangle 750 x 750 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '2 arrows with parallel shafts moving from left to right or right to left' betweenblackshafts 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 sizerectangle 1500 x 1200 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '3 arrows with parallel shafts moving from left to right or right to left' betweenblackshafts 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 sizerectangle 750 x 750 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '2 parallel up arrows with third arrow at 45° joining betweenblackshafts 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 sizerectangle 750 x 750 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '2 parallel arrows at 45° with third up arrow joining betweenblackshaft 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 sizerectangle 750 x 750 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '2 parallel up arrows with third arrow at 45° upwards left or right (as appropriate)' betweenblackshafts 100 mm
'2 triangular shapes indicating road shape'orange (RF)380 x 380 mm

W4-6 Exit direction
Indicates location of exit.
Shape and sizerectangle 750 x 750 mm
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'EXIT'black250/62
'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 sizediamond 750 mm square [must be supplemented by W4-7.1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of road narrowing left or right'black240 x 420 mm

W4-7.1 One lane – supplementary sign
Supplements W4-7 or W4-8
Shape and sizerectangle 950 x 300 mm
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'ONE LANE'black125/18

W4-8 One lane – both sides narrowing
Road reduces to one lane, both sides narrow.
Shape and sizediamond 750 mm square [must be supplemented by W4-7.1]
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of road narrowing both sides'black240 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 sizerectangle 1200 x 600 mm
Backgroundblack or black (unlit)
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '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 sizerectangle 1200 x 400 mm
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[distance] m'black200/34,'m'
140/35
W5 Closure/detour
W5-1 Road closed ahead
Road closed ahead.
Shape and sizerectangle 1000 x 750 mm
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'ROAD'black125/21
'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 sizerectangle 1000 x 750 mm
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'DETOUR'black125/21
'AHEAD'
'FOLLOW' beside100/15.5
'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 sizesquare 150 x 150 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack 10 mm

W5-2.12 Detour symbol – circle
Symbol used on W5-2 sign to describe a detour route.
Shape and sizecircle 225 mm diameter
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack 10 mm

W5-2.13 Detour symbol – diamond
Symbol used on W5-2 sign to describe a detour route.
Shape and sizediamond 150 mm square
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack 10 mm

W5-2.14 Detour symbol – State Highway
Symbol used on W5-3 sign to describe a State Highway detour route.
Shape and sizeState Highway shield 160 x 160 mm
Backgroundred (R)
Borderwhite (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 sizerectangle 950 x 400 mm
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol W5-2.11, 2.12 or 2.13' besideblack and white (R)as for W5-2.11, 2.12 or 2.13
'arrow diagonally left or right'blackshaft 30 mm

W5-2.23 Detour direction indicators – straight ahead
Indicates detour goes straight ahead.
Shape and sizerectangle 950 x 400 mm
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol W5-2.11, 2.12 or 2.13' besideblack and white (R)as for W5-2.11, 2.12 or 2.13
'arrow pointing up'blackshaft 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 sizerectangle 1000 x 1000 mm
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'STATE'black125/21
'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 sizerectangle 950 x 400 mm
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol W5-2.14' besidewhite (R) and red (R)as for W5-2.14
'arrow oriented up, diagonally or sideways'blackshaft 30 mm

W5-4 Detour ends
Detour ends – normal route continues.
Shape and sizerectangle 950 x 400 mm
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'DETOUR'black160/27.5
'ENDS'

W5-5 Crossing closed please use alternative crossing
Pedestrian crossing point closed use alternative crossing.
Shape and sizerectangle 950 x 400 mm
Backgroundorange (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'CROSSING CLOSED'black75/10.5
'PLEASE USE'
'ALTERNATIVE CROSSING'75/9.5

W5-6 Footpath closed please use other side
Footpath closed use other side of roadway.
Shape and sizerectangle 950 x 400 mm
Backgroundorange (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'FOOTPATH CLOSED'black75/10.5
'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 sizerectangle 950 x 500 mm
Backgroundorange (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'arrow pointing left or right (as appropriate)' besideblackshaft 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 sizerectangle 950 x 500 mm
Backgroundorange (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'arrow pointing diagonally left or right (as appropriate)' besideblackshaft 30 mm
'pedestrian symbol'240 x 360 mm

W5-7.13 Pedestrian direction indicators – straight ahead
Pedestrian detour goes straight ahead.
Shape and sizerectangle 950 x 500 mm
Backgroundorange (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'arrow pointing up' besideblackshaft 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 sizerectangle 950 x 500 mm
Backgroundorange (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'arrow pointing left or right (as appropriate)' besideblackshaft 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 sizerectangle 950 x 500 mm
Backgroundorange (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'arrow pointing diagonally left or right (as appropriate)' besideblackshaft 30 mm
'cycle symbol'420 x 240 mm

W5-8.13 Cycle direction indicators – straight ahead
Cycle detour goes straight ahead.
Shape and sizerectangle 950 x 500 mm
Backgroundorange (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'arrow pointing up' besideblackshaft 30 mm
'cycle symbol'420 x 240 mm
W6 Incident warning
W6-1 Accident
Accident ahead (for use by Police only).
Shape and sizerectangle 850 x 250 mm
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'ACCIDENT'black100/16

W6-2 Fire
Fire ahead (for use by a fire service only).
Shape and sizerectangle 850 x 250 mm
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'FIRE'black100/16

W6-3 Emergency
An emergency ahead (for use by an emergency service only).
Shape and sizerectangle 850 x 250 mm
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'EMERGENCY'black100/16

W6-4 Warning triangle
Vehicle disabled, accident or hazard ahead. May be installed by any person (see 4.2(9)).
Shape and sizetriangle with equal sides 325 mm long
Backgroundnone or white
Borderred (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 sizerectangle 950 x 400 mm
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'PILOT CAR'black100/17
'FOLLOW ME'100/14

W7-2 Vehicle mounted sign – road work
The vehicle is involved with work on road – pass with care.
Shape and sizerectangle 950 x 400 mm
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'ROAD'black160/40
'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 sizerectangle 950 x 400 mm
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'ROAD'black125/19.5
'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 sizerectangle 950 x 400 mm
Backgroundorange (RF)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'PASS WITH'black125/19.5
'CARE'125/21

W7-5 Cement splashes wash car today
Vehicle will be splashed by cement – you should wash your car today.
Shape and sizerectangle 1200 x 800 mm
Backgroundorange (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'CEMENT'black150/21
'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 sizerectangle 1200 x 800 mm
Backgroundorange (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'LIME'black150/21
'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 sizerectangle 950 x 400 mm
Backgroundorange (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'DRY YOUR'black125/18
'BRAKES160/22.5

W7-7 Thank you
Thank you.
Shape and sizerectangle 950 x 300 mm
Backgroundorange (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'THANK YOU'black125/18

W7-8 General temporary warning
Drivers should take the appropriate action indicated by the sign.
Shape and sizerectangle sized to suit message requirements
Backgroundorange (RF) or white (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[such words as are necessary to convey the information to traffic in the least number of lines of text]'black120/18.7 (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 sizerectangle sized to suit message requirements
Backgroundblack (unlit)
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[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 sizediamond 600 mm square [with W10-1.1 supplementary]
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'octagon'red (R)400 mm wide symbol
with borderwhite (R)15 mm

W10-1.1 Distance ahead supplementary
The warning applies the stated distance beyond the sign.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 250 mm
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[distance] m'blacknumeral 100/15.5,
'm' 65/16

W10-2 Give-way ahead
There is a Give-way sign ahead at distance specified.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square [with W10-1.1 supplementary]
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'triangle apex pointing downward'
surrounded by
white (R)310 x 310 mm
'band' andwhite (R)50 mm
'border'white (R)10 mm

W10-3 Speed limit ahead
There is a speed limit ahead at distance specified.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square [with W10-1.1 supplementary]
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 R1-1 sign with appropriate speed limitred (R), white (R) and black450 mm diameter
with borderwhite (R)10 mm

W10-4 Traffic signals ahead
Traffic signals ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 750 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of traffic signals'black with red (R), yellow (R) green (R) circular inserts420 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 sizerectangle 2000 x 600 mm
Backgroundblack (unlit)
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '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 sizerectangle 2000 x 600 mm
Backgroundblack (unlit)
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '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 sizeW10-4 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 sizerectangle 600 x 400 mm
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'PREPARE'black100/15.5
'TO STOP'

W10-5.2 Hidden queue
Supplementary sign used in W10-5 combination.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 400 mm
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'HIDDEN'black100/15.5
'QUEUE'

W10-5.3 Queued vehicles
Supplementary sign used in W10-5 combination.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 400 mm
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'QUEUED'black100/15.5
'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 sizerectangle 1900 x 1000 mm
Backgroundblack (unlit)
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '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 sizerectangle 1900 x 1000 mm
Backgroundblack (unlit)
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '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 sizerectangle 2000 x 800 mm
Backgroundblack (unlit)
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'PREPARE'yellow (lit) or white (lit)effective 250/43
'TO STOP'
W11 Intersection
W11-1 Roundabout
Roundabout ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol three circulating arrows'blackshaft 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 sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'up arrow with line forming cross'blackshaft 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 sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'arrow turns left or right,
cross formed by lines'
blackshaft 100 mm,
lines 60 mm wide

W11-3 T-junction controlled
T- junction ahead, priority route turns and side road controlled.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'arrow turns left or right,
T formed by line'
blackshaft 100 mm,
line 60 mm wide

W11-3.1 T-junction uncontrolled
T-junction ahead, no controls.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'T formed by lines'blacklines 100 mm wide

W11-3.2 Intersection sign supplementary – concealed
The intersection ahead is concealed.
Shape and sizerectangle 800 x 250 [supplements W11 series signs where appropriate]
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'CONCEALED'black100/14

W11-4 Side road junction – controlled
Side road ahead controlled.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'up arrow, with
side road indicated by line
on appropriate side of shaft'
blackshaft 100 mm,
line 60 mm wide

W11-4.1 Side road junction – uncontrolled
Side road uncontrolled.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'vertical line with side road indicated by line on appropriate side'blacklines 100 mm wide

W11-5 Y-junction – controlled
Y-junction controlled.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'arrow veering left or right with
side road indicated by
line on appropriate side of shaft'
blackshaft 100 mm,
line 60 mm wide

W11-5.1 Y-junction – uncontrolled
Y-junction uncontrolled.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'Y formed by lines'blacklines 100 mm wide

W11-6 Merging traffic
There is traffic merging ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'up arrow joined by line at 45° from left or right'blackshaft 90 mm, line 90 mm wide

W11-6.1 Merging traffic
There is traffic merging ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 1200 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 45 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of an arrow with
two shafts merging into one'
black450 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 sizediamond 900 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 45 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'Two up arrows, one curved'
separated by
blackshaft 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 sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'arrow depicting right angle turn'blackshaft 90 mm

W12-1.2 Curve 15° to 90°
There is a 15° to 90° curve ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'arrow depicting 15° to 90° curve'blackshaft 90 mm

W12-1.3 Curve 90° to 120°
There is a 90° to 120° curve ahead
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'arrow depicting 90° to 120° curve'blackshaft 90 mm

W12-1.4 Curve greater than 120°
There is a curve greater than 120° ahead
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'arrow depicting curve greater than 120°'blackshaft 90 mm

W12-2.1 Reverse curves – less than 60°
There is a reverse curve of less than 60° ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'arrow depicting a reverse curve of less than 60°'blackshaft 90 mm

W12-2.2 Reverse curves – greater than 60°
There is a reverse curve of more than 60° ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'arrow depicting a reverse curve of more than 60°'blackshaft 90 mm

W12-2.3 Reverse curves – decreasing radii
There is a reverse curve with decreasing radii ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'arrow depicting a reverse curve with decreasing radii'blackshaft 90 mm

W12-2.4 Reverse curves – less than 1 km in extent
There is a series of reverse curves ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'arrow depicting a series of reverse curves'blackshaft 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 sizerectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements only W12-2.4]
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '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 sizerectangle 950 x 300 mm [supplements W12-1 or W12-2 series signs]
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'advisory speed in km/h'black200/34

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]
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'CONCEALED'black100/14
'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 sizerectangle 1500 x 3000 mm
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 50 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'tilting truck symbol' aboveblack1130 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 sizerectangle 1400 x 1400 mm
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 40 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'EXIT'black200/31
'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 sizediamond 750 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of road narrowing left or right'black240 x 420 mm

W13-1.1 Road narrows – both sides
Road reduces in width, both sides narrow.
Shape and sizediamond 750 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of road narrowing both sides'black240 x 420 mm

W13-1.2 Road narrows ahead – supplementary
The warning applies the stated distance beyond the sign.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 250 mm [supplements W13-1 or 13-2]
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[distance] m'blacknumeral 100/15.5
'm' 65/16

W13-2 Narrow bridge
There is a narrow bridge ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of narrow bridge
(left and right facing square brackets)'
black340 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 sizerectangle 750 x 600 mm
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'CAUTION'black100/15.5
'WIDE'
'VEHICLES'

W13-3 Low overhead clearance advance warning
There is a structure with a height (specified on the sign) restriction ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[vertical clearance] m' betweenblacknumeral 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 sizerectangle 900 x 600 mm
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[vertical clearance] m' aboveblacknumeral 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 sizediamond 600 mm square [always supplemented by R5-4]
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of a lightning bolt coming from an insulator'black400 x 640 mm

W13-6 Tunnel
There is a tunnel (or bridge structure with limited space) ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of a tunnel portal'black360 x 320 mm
W14 Other road-related hazard
W14-1 Diverge
The road diverges (both sides of an island or structure).
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'downward diagonal arrows facing left and right'blackshafts 80 mm

W14-2 Two-way
The road is two way.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'parallel up arrow and down arrows'blackshafts 80 mm

W14-2.1 Two-way '[distance]' ahead supplementary
The warning applies the stated distance beyond the sign.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 250 mm [supplements W14-2]
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[distance] m'blacknumeral 100/15.5,
'm' 65/16

W14-3 Sudden dip
There is a sudden dip in the road ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of a dip'black560 x 120 mm

W14-4 Hump
There is a hump on the road ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of a hump'black560 x 160 mm

W14-5 Uneven surface
The road ahead has an uneven surface.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol with two humps'black560 x 160 mm

W14-6 Slips/falling debris
The road ahead is prone to slips or falling debris.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of debris falling from bank'black600 x 450 mm

W14-7 Slippery surface
The road may be slippery.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of car skidding'black520 x 480 mm

W14-7.1 Supplementary when frosty
The road may be slippery when frosty.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 250 mm [supplements W14-7]
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'WHEN'black100/14
'FROSTY'

W14-7.2 Supplementary when wet
The road may be slippery when wet.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 250 mm [supplements W14-7]
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'WHEN'black100/14
'WET'

W14-7.3 Supplementary gravel road
The road may be slippery because it has a gravel surface.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 250 mm [supplements W14-7]
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'GRAVEL'black100/14
'ROAD'

W14-8 Other hazard
A hazard, described by a supplementary sign, exists beyond the sign.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of an exclamation mark'black180 x 590 mm

W14-8.1 Other hazard supplementary – ford
There is a ford ahead.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 250 mm [supplements W14-8]
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'FORD'black100/15.5

W14-8.2 Other hazard supplementary – cattle stop
There is a cattle stop ahead.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 400 mm [supplements W14-8]
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'CATTLE'black100/15.5
'STOP'

W14-8.3 Other hazard supplementary – gate
There is a gate ahead.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 250 mm [supplements W14-8]
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'GATE'black100/15.5

W14-9 Steep grade down – 'percent' symbol
There is a steep down grade ahead with the slope indicated by percentage.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'right-angle triangle with hypotenuse and
'[number] %' top left to bottom right
blacktriangle 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 sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of right-angle triangle with hypotenuse and car top left to bottom right'black420 x 300 mm

W14-9.2 Trucks use low gear
The grade ahead requires trucks to use low gear.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 600 mm [supplements W14-9 or 9.1]
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'TRUCKS'black100/14
'USE LOW'
'GEAR'

W14-9.3 All vehicles use low gear
The grade ahead requires all vehicles to use low gear.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 600 mm [supplements W14-9 or 9.1]
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'ALL VEHICLES'black100/15.5
'USE'100/17
'LOW GEAR'

W14-9.4 Use low gear
It is recommended all vehicles use low gear for grade ahead.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 600 mm [supplements W14-9 or 9.1]
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'USE'black100/17
'LOW'
'GEAR'

W14.10 Steep grade up – 'percent' symbol
There is a steep up grade ahead with the slope indicated by percentage.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'right-angle triangle, hypotenuse and
'[number] %' bottom left to top right'
black400 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 sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of right-angle triangle with hypotenuse and car bottom left to top right'black420 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 sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol as for W11-2 or W11-4' with a
'symbolic railway line on the side road'
black530 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 sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol as for W11-4.1' with a
'symbolic railway line on the side road'
black380 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 sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol as for W11-3' with a
'symbolic railway line on the stem of the T'
black640 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 sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol as for W11-3.1' with a
'symbolic railway line on the stem of the T'
black500 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°
Backgroundwhite (R)
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'CROSSING' on front boardblack135/21
'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 sizesymbol of W15-3 on a rectangular 'target' board 1100 x 850 mm
Backgroundred (R)
Borderwhite (R)
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of W15-3'as for W15-3as 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
BackgroundPanel A and Panel B: white (R)
BorderPanel A and Panel B: none
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[number of tracks]'black100/14
'TRACKS'75/10.5

W15-5 Railway crossing ahead (steam engine) – left or right
Level crossing ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of steam train
(facing right for left side of road,
left for right side of road)'
black480 x 520 mm

W15-6 Railway level crossing flashing signal controlled ahead
Level crossing ahead controlled by flashing signals.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of 'Crossbuck' and
pair of flashing signals mounted on a pole'
black320 x 440 mm

W15-7 Look for trains supplementary
Reminder to look along tracks for trains.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 600 mm
Backgroundwhite
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'LOOK'black100/15.5
'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 sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'vertical line crossed by a
symbolic railway line at right angles'
blackline 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 sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'vertical line crossed by a
symbolic railway line at an angle appropriate to the site'
blackline 80 mm wide
railway line 100 mm wide

W15-9 Light-rail vehicle crossing ahead
There is a light-rail vehicle ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of tram'black560 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 sizerectangle 600 x 250 mm
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'EXEMPT'black100/14

W15-11 Rail tracks – cyclists take care
The level crossing ahead requires cyclists to take care.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of cyclist falling from cycle caught in rail track'black500 x 90 mm
W16 Pedestrian, cycle, horse
W16-1 Pedestrians
There are likely to be pedestrians ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R) or yellow-green (RF)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of pedestrian'black250 x 480 mm

W16-2 Pedestrian crossing
There is a pedestrian crossing ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R) or yellow-green (RF)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of a pedestrian crossing'black600 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 sizecircle 400 mm diameter
Backgroundorange (RF)
Bordernone

W16-4 Children
There are likely to be child pedestrians ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R) or yellow-green (RF)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of two children'black440 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 sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundorange (F) or red (F)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of two children'black600 x 460 mm

W16-5.1 School – supplementary
The pedestrians or crossing is associated with a school.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 250 mm [supplements W16-2 or W16-4]
Backgroundyellow (R) or yellow-green (RF)
[same colour as the W16-2 or W16-4 sign being supplemented]
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'SCHOOL'black100/14

W16-5.2 Kindergarten
The pedestrians or crossing is associated with a kindergarten.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 250 mm [supplements W16-2 or W16-4]
Backgroundyellow (R) or yellow-green (RF)
[same colour as the W16-2 or W16-4 sign being supplemented]
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'KINDERGARTEN'black75/9.5

W16-5.3 Aged
The pedestrians are most likely to be older persons.
Shape and size rectangle 600 x 250 mm [supplements W16-1]
Backgroundyellow (R) or yellow-green (RF)
[same colour as the W16-1 sign supplemented]
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'AGED'black100/17

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 sizediamond 600 mm square
Background yellow (R) or yellow green (RF)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of bus' combined with
'children symbol of W16-4'
black550 x 500 mm

W16-6.1 School bus route
Defines a school bus route.
Shape and sizerectangle 750 x 750 mm [supplements W16-6]
Backgroundyellow (R) or yellow-green (RF)
[same colour as the W16-6 sign being supplemented]
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'SCHOOL'black125/18
'BUS'
'ROUTE'

W16-6.2 School bus turns
Defines a school-bus turning point.
Shape and sizerectangle 750 x 750 mm [supplements W16-6]
Backgroundyellow (R) or yellow-green (RF)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'SCHOOL'black125/18
'BUS'
'TURNS'

W16-7 Cyclists
There are likely to be cyclists ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R) or yellow-green (RF)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of cycle'black500 x 350 mm

W16-8 Horse riders
There are likely to be horse riders ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R) or yellow-green (RF)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of a rider on a horse'black480 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 sizerectangle 1200 x 400 mm
Backgroundyellow (F) or yellow-green (RF)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'SCHOOL BUS'black150/21

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 sizerectangle 825 x 300 mm
Backgroundyellow (F) or yellow-green (RF)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'SCHOOL'black150/21

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 sizerectangle 570 x 500 mm
Backgroundyellow-green (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of children as W16-4' with ablack440 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 sizerectangle 1100 x 600 mm
Backgroundyellow-green (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'DANGER'black200/28
'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 sizerectangle 1100 x 520 mm
Backgroundyellow-green (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'WIDE LOAD'black150/21
'FOLLOWS'

W17-3.2 Overdimension vehicles – wide load ahead
There is a vehicle carrying a wide load ahead of this vehicle.
Shape and sizerectangle 1100 x 520 mm
Backgroundyellow-green (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'WIDE LOAD'black150/21
'AHEAD'

W17-4.1 Overdimension vehicles – house follows
There is a vehicle carrying a house following this vehicle.
Shape and sizerectangle 1100 x 520 mm
Backgroundyellow-green (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'HOUSE'black150/21
'FOLLOWS'

W17-4.2 Overdimension vehicles – house ahead
There is a vehicle carrying a house ahead of this vehicle.
Shape and sizerectangle 1100 x 520 mm
Backgroundyellow-green (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'HOUSE'black150/21
'AHEAD'

W17-5.1 Overdimension vehicles – long load follows
There is a vehicle carrying a long load following this vehicle.
Shape and sizerectangle 1100 x 520 mm
Backgroundyellow-green (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'LONG LOAD'black150/21
'FOLLOWS'

W17-5.2 Overdimension vehicles – long load ahead
There is a vehicle carrying a long load ahead of this vehicle.
Shape and sizerectangle 1100 x 520 mm
Backgroundyellow-green (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'LONG LOAD'black150/21
'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 sizerectangle 1100 x 520 mm
Backgroundyellow-green (RF)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'PILOT'black150/21
'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 sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of a wind sock'black440 x 360 mm

W18-2 Aircraft
Aircraft fly low over the road ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of a jet plane'black480 x 480 mm

W18-3.1 Stock – cattle
There is likely to be wandering cattle ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of a cow'black440 x 320 mm

W18-3.2 Stock – sheep
There are likely to be wandering sheep ahead
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of a sheep'black400 x 280 mm

W18-4 Trucks operate
Trucks are likely to be entering, leaving or crossing the road ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of a truck'black450 x 240 mm

W18-5 Fire station
There is a fire station ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of a fire engine'black560 x 160 mm

W18-6 Forklifts operate
Forklifts are likely to be entering, leaving or crossing the road ahead.
Shape and sizediamond 600 mm square
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of a fork lift'black480 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 sizerectangle 1650 x 600 mm (2 chevron),
2350 x 600 mm (4 chevron)
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[speed in km/h]' besideblacknumerals 300/51
'2 or 4 chevrons in direction of curve'175 mm horizontal width and spacing,
500 mm height
Option B (rural)
Shape and sizerectangle 2530 x 900 mm (2 chevron),
3700 x 900 mm (4 chevron)
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[speed in km/h]' besideblacknumerals 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 sizerectangle 1600 x 400 mm
Backgroundblack
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '4 chevrons pointing to left' 200 mm horizontal width and spacing, 400 mm height
each chevron  
central stripewhite70 mm wide
border 35 mmwhite (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]
Backgroundblack
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 1 or 2 panels in each direction. Each panel comprises 2 chevronswhite (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 sizerectangle 450 x 600 mm (urban), 750 x 900 mm (rural)
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderblack 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 1 chevronblackhorizontal 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 sizerectangle 300 x 450 mm (urban), 450 x 600 mm (rural)
Backgroundblack
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 1 chevronwhite (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 sizepost at least 900 mm high and 90 mm wide
Backgroundwhite
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
  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 sizepost at least 900 mm high and 90 mm wide
Backgroundwhite
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 White vertical strip centralised on post and over red horizontal band of a W20-3.1 postwhite (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 sizepost at least 900 mm high and 90 mm wide
Backgroundwhite
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 yellow vertical strip mounted above and below red horizontal band of a W20-3.1 postyellow (R)40 mm x 130 mm

W20-4 Hazard marker
Used to mark service poles and other isolated hazards.
Shape and sizerectangle 150 x 375 mm
Backgroundblack
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 2 circles mounted 50 mm from each end of the markerwhite (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 sizerectangle 150 x 900 mm
Backgroundblack
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 3 white stripes diagonally at 45° from top left to bottom right at vertical spacing of 150 mmwhite (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 sizerectangle 150 x 900 mm
Backgroundblack
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 3 yellow stripes diagonally at 45° from top right to bottom left at vertical spacing of 150 mmyellow (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 sizerectangle sized to suit message
Backgroundgreen (R) or blue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 40 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[Locality]' (lower case) abovewhite (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 sizerectangle sized to suit message
Backgroundgreen (R) or blue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 40 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[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 sizerectangle sized to suit message
Backgroundgreen (R) or blue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 40 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 Sign separated into 2 or 3 panels by white (R) 25 mm lines.white (R) 
Each panel contains '[locality]' (lower case) besideletters 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 sizerectangle sized to suit message
Backgroundgreen (R) or blue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 40 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[Locality]' or '[multiple locality names]' (lower case) positioned relative to awhite (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 sizerectangle 300 x 600 mm split into three panels approximately 160, 200 and 220 mm high
Backgroundtop panel white (R), middle panel blue (R), bottom panel white (R)
Borderblue (R) 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
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 sizerectangle sized to suit message
Backgroundgreen (R) or blue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 40 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[locality]' (lower case) abovewhite (R)120/30
'LEFT LANE', 'RIGHT LANE' or other descriptor of the lane100/15.5

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 sizerectangle sized to suit message
Backgroundgreen (R) or blue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 40 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[locality]' (lower case) abovewhite (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 sizerectangle panel (forming part of the total sign size) width sized to suit the sign being supplemented x 400 mm height
Backgroundyellow (R)
Borderwhite (R)
Option A LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'EXIT ONLY'white (R)200/31
Option B LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'downward-facing arrow' betweenwhite (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 sizerectangle 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
Backgroundgreen (R) or blue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 40 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[locality]' (lower case) beside awhite (R)160/40
chevron parallel to, and located at, the pointed end of the signchevron 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 sizerectangle 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
Backgroundgreen (R) or blue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 40 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[Locality]' (lower case) beside awhite (R)160/40
chevron parallel to, and located at the pointed end of the sign withchevron 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 sizerectangle 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
Backgroundwhite (R) for locality and chevron; blue (R) rectangle 330 mm x full height of sign for cycle symbol
Borderblue (R) 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 cycle symbol at the square endwhite (R)symbol 270 x 175 mm
'[locality]' (lower case) beside ablue (R)160/40
chevron parallel to, and located at, the pointed angular end of the signblue (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 sizerectangle sized to suit message
Backgroundgreen (R) or blue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 40 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[locality]' (lower case) besidewhite (R)160/40
an arrow aligned appropriatelyshaft 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 sizerectangle 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
Backgroundgreen (R) or blue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 40 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[locality]' (lower case) beside awhite (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 signchevron 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
Backgroundwhite (R) for locality and chevron; blue (R) rectangle 330 mm x full height of sign for cycle symbol
Borderblue (R) 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[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 thewhite (R)symbol 270 x 175 mm
'[locality]' and blue (R) 160/40
chevron at the other end of the signblue (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
Backgroundyellow (R)
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[locality]' (upper case) besideblack120/18.7
'[distance]' kmnumerals 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
Backgroundretroreflective 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
Bordernone required
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[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 sizerectangle sized to suit message
Backgroundgreen (R) or blue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 40 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[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 sizerectangle 300 x 350 mm split into two panels approximately 200 and 100 mm high
Backgroundtop panel blue (R), bottom panel white (R)
Borderblue (R) 10 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
Top panelcycle symbolwhite (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 sizeshield 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
Backgroundred (R)
Borderwhite (R)
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[number]' may alsowhite (R)numeral 120/18.7
have a letter beside or belowletter 60/9.3

A16-2 Urban route indicators
An aid for road user navigation along urban routes.
Shape and sizeshield with parallel sides and a pointed bottom 200 x 240 mm on other signs, 310 x 360 mm as an individual sign
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[number]'black120/30

A16-3 Special heavy vehicle route – symbol
An aid for road user navigation along a special heavy vehicle route.
Shape and sizerectangle 280 x 140 mm
Backgroundblue (R)
Bordernone
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '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 sizerectangle length to suit message x 375 mm height
Option A
Backgroundgreen (R) or blue (R)
Borderwhite (R)
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[locality]' (lower case)white (R)75/19 urban
120/30 rural
Option B
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[locality]' (lower case)black75/19 urban
120/30 rural
Option C
Backgroundblack
Borderwhite (R)
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[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 sizeas described – dimensions relates to rectangle size used for layout on a sign
Backgroundblue
Bordernone

A20-S1 Rest Area
Indicates an area is available that allows motorists to rest.
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of a tree and table'white300 x 300 mm

A20-S2 Accommodation
Indicates a place where accommodation – hotel, motel, guest house, etc – available.
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of a bed'white360 x 300 mm

A20-S3 Camping ground
Indicates a place where camping is provided.
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of a tent'white360 x 300 mm

A20-S4 Caravan park
Indicates a place where caravans may park.
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of a caravan'white360 x 300 mm

A20-S5 Camping ground and caravan park
Indicates a place where caravans may park and where camping is provided.
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of a tent above a caravan'white240 x 300 mm

A20-S6 Motor fuel
Indicates a place where motor fuel – petrol, diesel, LPG, etc – is available.
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of a petrol pump'white300 x 300 mm

A20-S7 Motor fuel and repairs
Indicates a place where motor fuel and motor repair service is available.
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of a petrol pump above a spanner'white300 x 300 mm

A20-S8 Refreshments
Indicates a place where a cafeteria or other place serving light meals and drink is available.
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of a cup and saucer'white360 x 300 mm

A20-S9 Meals
Indicates a place where a restaurant is available.
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of crossed fork and spoon'white240 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.
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 symbol of an italic, lower case 'i'white240 x 300 mm

A20-S11 Emergency medical services
Indicates a place where 24-hour emergency medical service is available.
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of a cross'white300 x 300 mm

A20-S12 Public telephone
Indicates a place where a telephone is available to members of the public.
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of a telephone hand piece'white240 x 300 mm

A20-S13 Public toilet
Indicates a place where a toilet facility is available to members of the public.
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of woman and man separated by vertical line'white300 x 300 mm

A20-S14 Waste disposal point
Indicates a place where camp waste may be dumped.
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of camping van with arrow below it pointing to pit'white300 x 300 mm

A20-S15 Public parking area
Indicates a place where parking is available to members of the public.
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'P'white300 x 300 mm

A20-S16 Parking for heavy motor vehicles
Indicates a place where parking is available for heavy motor vehicles.
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'P' above a 'symbol of an articulated heavy motor vehicle'white360 x 300 mm

A20-S17 Parking for heavy trailers
Indicates a place where parking is available for heavy trailers.
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'P' above a 'symbol of a heavy, full trailer'white360 x 300 mm

A20-S18 Airfield
Indicates an airfield.
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of a jet aircraft'white300 x 300 mm

A20-S19 Boat ramp
Indicates a place where boats can be towed to or from the water.
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of a boat on a trailer on ramp and wavy lines'white360 x 300 mm

A20-S20 Wheelchair access
Indicates a place where wheelchair access is provided.
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of person in wheel chair'white240 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).
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'P' alongside a 'symbol of a train, bus, tram or boat as appropriate'white360 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 sizerectangle 640 x 1000 mm
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'A20-S symbol'whiteas 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 sizerectangle width to fit numbers of symbols x 830 mm height
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 2 or more 'A20-S symbols'whiteas 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 sizerectangle 640 x 1000 mm
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'A20-S symbol'whiteas 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 sizerectangle width to fit numbers of symbols x 830 mm height
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 2 or more 'A20-S symbols'whiteas 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 AChevron 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
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'A20-S symbol' besidewhiteas for A20-S symbol
a chevron parallel to, and located at, the pointed end of the signchevron stripe width 114 mm
Option B Arrow format
Shape and size rectangle, 470 x 790 mm
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'A20-S symbol' abovewhiteas 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 sizerectangle 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
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 2 or more 'A20-S symbols' beside awhiteas for A20-S symbols
chevron parallel to, and located at, the pointed end of the signchevron stripe width 114 mm
Option BArrow format
Shape and size rectangle, width 830 mm x height to fit the number of symbols used
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 2 or more 'A20-S symbols' in two columns above anwhiteas 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 sizerectangle 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
Backgroundblue
Borderwhite 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 As for A22-1A and A22-2A withwhitesymbols 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 sizerectangle length to suit message x 770 mm (3 lines) or 970 mm (4 lines) height
Backgroundbrown
Borderwhite
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[feature]' (upper case)white120/18.7
'[distance] m'numeral 120/18.7,
'm' 80/20
'ON LEFT' or 'ON RIGHT' as appropriate120/18.7

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 sizerectangle sized to suit message
Backgroundtwo panels – tourist panel at top brown, motorist service panel at bottom blue separated by line, white 10 mm
Borderwhite 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 Tourist panel example:  
'[feature]' (upper case)whiteletters and numerals 120/18.7
'[distance] m ON LEFT'''m' 80/20
Motorist service:  
1 or more 'A20-S symbols'whiteas 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
Backgroundbrown
Borderwhite 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '[feature]' described in 1 or 2 lines beside whiteletters 120/18.7
a chevron parallel to, and located at the pointed end of the signchevron 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 sizerectangle 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
Backgroundbrown
Borderwhite 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 as for A32-1 sign withwhiteas for A32-1 with
'[distance] km' inserted between chevron and '[feature]' namenumeral 120/18.7,
'km' 80/20
A40 General information
A40-1 No exit
Indicates the road is a cul de sac.
Shape and sizerectangle 600 x 600 mm
Backgroundblack
Borderwhite (R) 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '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 sizerectangle 750 x 600 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'TURN'black100/17
'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 sizerectangle 600 x 750 mm
Backgroundblack
Borderwhite (R) 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '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 sizerectangle 1680 x 535 mm
Backgroundblue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '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 sizerectangle 1180 x 450 mm
Backgroundgreen (R)
Borderwhite (R)
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '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 sizerectangle 2400 x 1200 mm
Backgroundgreen (R)
Borderwhite (R)
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '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 sizerectangle 2600 x 1200 mm
Backgroundgreen (R)
Borderwhite (R)
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '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 sizerectangle 2400 x 1200 mm
Backgroundgreen (R)
Borderwhite (R)
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'MOTORWAY'white (R)250/39
'ENDS'
Option B erected on an off-ramp from the motorway where the motorway ends
Shape and sizerectangle 890 x 600 mm
Backgroundgreen (R)
Borderwhite (R)
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '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 sizerectangle 1350 x 450 mm
Backgroundgreen (R) or blue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 20mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'EXPRESSWAY'white (R)150/21

A41-2.1 Expressway begins
Advises road users they are about to enter an expressway.
Shape and sizerectangle 2760 x 1200 mm
Backgroundgreen (R) or blue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 20mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '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 sizerectangle 2760 x 1200 mm
Backgroundgreen (R) or blue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '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 sizerectangle 2760 x 1200 mm
Backgroundgreen (R) or blue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'EXPRESSWAY'white (R)250/39
'ENDS'
Option B   erected on an off-ramp from the expressway where the expressway ends
Shape and sizerectangle, 990 x 600 mm
Backgroundgreen (R) or blue (R)
Borderwhite (R) 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '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 sizerectangle 450 x 300 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'CONSTRUCTION'black50/6
'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 sizerectangle 1000 x 450 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack 25 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'RAILWAY'black120/18.7
'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 sizerectangle 1125 x 1000 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'PASSING'black120/30
'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 sizerectangle 1500 x 1350 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'PASSING'black160/40
'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 sizerectangle 975 x 825 mm
Backgroundblack
Borderwhite (R), 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '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 sizerectangle 950 x 1100 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'SLOW'black120/20.1
'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 sizerectangle 900 x 900 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'SLOW'black120/20.1
'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 sizerectangle 900 x 900 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack 15 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'diagonal upward arrow'blackarrow 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 sizerectangle 750 x 600 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of cycle'black184 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 sizerectangle 600 x 1200 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of cycle'black300 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 sizerectangle 900 x 900 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack 30 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'symbol of cycle'black265 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 sizerectangle 900 x 975 mm
Backgroundblack
Borderwhite (R) 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '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 sizerectangle 900 x 975 mm
Backgroundblack
Borderwhite (R) 20 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 '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 sizerectangle 1140 x 1170 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack 30 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'STOCK'black120/30
'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 sizerectangle 1140 x 1170 mm
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack 30 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'STOCK'black120/30
'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
Backgroundwhite (R)
Borderblack 30 mm
LegendDescriptionColourSize
 'HEAVY VEHICLES'black100/25
'PLEASE NO'
'ENGINE BRAKES'
'NEXT [distance] km'

 

Schedule 2     Markings

 

M1-1     Pedestrian crossing

Pedestrian crossing.

 

M1-2     Diamond advance warning symbol

Diamond advance warning symbol.

 

M1-3     School crossing point

Unless otherwise stated all dimensions are minimum

Key

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)

Transit lane - T2.

 

M2-1.1     Transit lane – T3

Letter heights: 2400 mm (urban), 3600 mm (rural)

Transit lane - T3.

 

M2-2     Bus lane

Letter heights: 2400 mm (urban), 3600 mm (rural)

Bus lane.

 

M2-2.1     Bus only

Letter heights: 2400 mm (urban), 3600 mm (rural)

Bus only.

 

M2-3     Cycle lane symbol

Cycle lane symbol.

x.dimension of square grid, 20 mm minimum

M2-3A     Cycle lane (pre-2004 form)

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

Taxi stand.

 

M3-2     Bus stop

Bus stop.

 

M3-3     Loading zone

Loading zone.

 

M3-4     Motorcycle and cycle stand

Motorcycle and cycle stand.

 

M3-5     Disabled parking symbol

Disabled parking symbol.

 

M4-1     Keep clear word message

Letter height: 2400 mm

Keep clear word message.

 

M4-2     Keep clear cross-hatching

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

Advance warning RAIL X markings.

 

M6-1     'Stop' word message

Stop word message.

 

M6-2     'Give way' triangle symbol

Give way triangle symbol.

 

M6-2.1     'Give way' word message

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

S1     Disc and arrow displays

S1-1     Disc

Disc.

 

S1-2     Arrow

Arrow.

 

S1-2.1     Left turn 90° or more

Left turn 90 degrees or more.

 

S1-2.2     Left turn less than 90°

Left turn leass than 90 degrees.

 

S1-2.3     Straight through

Straight through.

 

S1-2.4     Right turn less than 90°

Right turn less than 90 degrees.

 

S1-2.5     Right turn 90° or more

Right turn 90 degrees or more.

 

S2     Special vehicle displays

S2-1     Bus ‘B’ symbol

Bus B symbol.

 

S2-2     Light-rail vehicle ‘T’ symbol

Light-rail vehicle T symbol.

 

S2-3     Cycle symbol

Cycle symbol.

 

S3     Pedestrian displays

S3-1     Pedestrian ‘standing human’ symbol

Pedestrian standing human symbol.

 

S3-1.1     Pedestrian ‘standing human’ symbol LED version

Pedestrian standing human symbol LED version.

 

S3-2     Pedestrian ‘walking human’ symbol

Pedestrian walking human symbol.

 

S3-2.1     Pedestrian ‘walking human’ symbol LED version

Pedestrian walking human symbol LED version.

 

S4     Permitted steady signal displays

S4-3     Single-column 3-aspect

Single-column 3-aspect.

 

S4-4     Single-column 4-aspect

Single-column 4-aspect.

 

S4-5     Two-column 5-aspect

Two-column 5-aspect.

 

S4-5     Two-column 5-aspect

Two-column 5-aspect.

 

S4-5     Three-column 5-aspect

Three-column 6-aspect.

 

S4-6     Two-column 6-aspect

Two-column 6-aspect.

 

S4-6     Three-column 6-aspect

Three-column 6-aspect.

 

S4-7     Three-column 7-aspect

Three-column 7-aspect.

 

S4-8     Three-column 8-aspect

Three-column 8-aspect.

 

S4-9     Three-column 9-aspect

Three-column 9-aspect.

 

S4-10     Special vehicle displays

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:

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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Land Transport Rule - Traffic Control Devices 2004 - Rule 54002
Land Transport Safety Authority of New Zealand, Te Mana Marutau Waka Whenua o Aotearoa