1Background#
This fact sheet has been developed to inform Traffic Management Designers (TMDs) about the requirements when planning and designing traffic management arrangements for Special Events where Event Traffic Marshals (ETMs) will be engaged.
- ETMs are event volunteers who are authorised to undertake basic STOP / SLOW traffic control duties in simple, low-risk traffic environments for the duration of a permitted Special Event.
- ETMs may install official traffic signs if specified on the event Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS). Generally, this should be limited to the 'Traffic Controller Ahead / PREPARE TO STOP' sign.
- An accredited Traffic Controller may substitute for an ETM at any ETM traffic control stations denoted on the TGS, but not vice versa.
- ETMs shall not control reversible flow arrangements (commonly known as shuttle flow).
- ETMs shall not be used for roadworks or workplaces.
