5Definitions and acronyms#
Unless otherwise stated, terms used within this Approved Procedure are as defined in Table 5.
Table 5 – Definitions and acronyms
| Reference | Definition |
|---|---|
| Act | Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 |
| Authorised Officer | A person who holds an appointment as an authorised officer under Section 20 of the Act (these include Police officers and Transport and Main Roads Transport Inspectors) |
| Event | An event is an organised community activity that may impact on road operations. The authorising officer that issues the Special Event Permit is responsible for determining if the activity is classified as an event. Typically, Special Events Permits are issued for: athletic and sporting competitions local fetes parades and marches fundraising, social and recreational events, and political, religious and cultural parades / rallies. |
| Event Organiser | As defined in this Approved Procedure (see Section 2.1) |
| Event Traffic Marshal (ETM) | As defined in this Approved Procedure (see Section 2.3) |
| Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) | A document administered by the Department of Transport and Main Roads which contains the designs, methods, standards and procedures for official traffic signs installed on roads; Part 3 Works on Roads of the MUTCD outlines principles for temporarily signing activities which cause interference or obstruction to the normal use of a road by any road user |
| Multi-lane road | A road that has more than one lane in one or both directions of travel |
| Official traffic sign | As defined in the Act |
| Queensland Police Service Police officer | Police officer – A person so defined under the Police Service Administration Act 1990 |
| Regulation (Accreditation Regulation) | Transport Operations (Road Use Management– Accreditation and Other Provisions) Regulation 2015 |
| Road | An area that is: 1. open to or used by the public and is developed for or has as one of its uses, the driving or riding of motor vehicles, whether on the payment of a fee or otherwise, or 2. dedicated to public use as a road (but does not include an area declared under a regulation not to be a road) |
| Road user | A driver, rider, passenger or pedestrian and includes a person in or on a wheelchair or a personal mobility device |
| Shuttle flow traffic control (Single lane reversible flow) | A method of traffic control where a portion of the roadway is closed and a single lane must be used alternatively by traffic from opposite directions. An accredited traffic controller may control traffic using the shuttle flow method; however, an ETM must not control traffic using that method, as an ETM may only control traffic moving from one direction. |
| Traffic control station | The location where the ETM or accredited Traffic Controller has been directed to operate |
| Traffic Controller Accreditation Scheme Approved Procedure (TCASAP) | A document administered by Transport and Main Roads that outlines the operational procedures for accredited Traffic Controllers |
| Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) | A TGS is a plan that indicates the traffic control arrangements to be put in place during the event |
| Traffic Management Designer (TMD) | A person who is qualified in Traffic Management Design, having undertaken an approved Transport and Main Roads course |
| Traffic Management Plan (TMP) | A TMP is a document that outlines various aspects related to event traffic control (such as responsibilities and risk management) |
Table in words
- The Act is the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995.
- An Authorised Officer is a person who holds an appointment as an authorised officer under Section 20 of the Act (these include Police officers and Transport and Main Roads Transport Inspectors).
- An Event is an organised community activity that may impact on road operations.
- The authorising officer that issues the Special Event Permit is responsible for determining if the activity is classified as an event.
- Typically, Special Events Permits are issued for: athletic and sporting competitions local fetes parades and marches fundraising, social and recreational events, and political, religious and cultural parades / rallies.
- Event Organiser is as defined in this Approved Procedure (see Section 2.1).
- Event Traffic Marshal (ETM) is as defined in this Approved Procedure (see Section 2.3).
- Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is a document administered by the Department of Transport and Main Roads which contains the designs, methods, standards and procedures for official traffic signs installed on roads; Part 3 Works on Roads of the MUTCD outlines principles for temporarily signing activities which cause interference or obstruction to the normal use of a road by any road user.
- Multi-lane road is a road that has more than one lane in one or both directions of travel.
- Official traffic sign is as defined in the Act.
- Queensland Police Service Police officer is a Police officer – A person so defined under the Police Service Administration Act 1990.
- Regulation (Accreditation Regulation) is the Transport Operations (Road Use Management– Accreditation and Other Provisions) Regulation 2015.
- Road is an area that is: 1. open to or used by the public and is developed for or has as one of its uses, the driving or riding of motor vehicles, whether on the payment of a fee or otherwise, or 2. dedicated to public use as a road (but does not include an area declared under a regulation not to be a road).
- Road user is a driver, rider, passenger or pedestrian and includes a person in or on a wheelchair or a personal mobility device.
- Shuttle flow traffic control (Single lane reversible flow) is a method of traffic control where a portion of the roadway is closed and a single lane must be used alternatively by traffic from opposite directions.
- An accredited traffic controller may control traffic using the shuttle flow method; however, an ETM must not control traffic using that method, as an ETM may only control traffic moving from one direction.
- Traffic control station is the location where the ETM or accredited Traffic Controller has been directed to operate.
- Traffic Controller Accreditation Scheme Approved Procedure (TCASAP) is a document administered by Transport and Main Roads that outlines the operational procedures for accredited Traffic Controllers.
- Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) is a TGS is a plan that indicates the traffic control arrangements to be put in place during the event.
- Traffic Management Designer (TMD) is a person who is qualified in Traffic Management Design, having undertaken an approved Transport and Main Roads course.
- Traffic Management Plan (TMP) is a TMP is a document that outlines various aspects related to event traffic control (such as responsibilities and risk management).