6.2Traffic guidance scheme submission and consideration#
All TGS shall be prepared by suitably qualified and experienced persons and submitted by the Contractor to the Administrator for the Principal's consideration. Aspects of the TGS require approval in the following circumstances: Hold Point 2
- Proposed speed limits: TGS implemented for three days duration or longer (works need not be continuous over this period) shall be submitted for approval or rejection only for proposed speed limits, by the Principal. The Principal's review will consider the appropriateness of the posted speed limits when workers are present and when they are not present.
- Improving compliance with speed limits: as outlined in Clause 1.3, the Principal wishes to improve compliance with posted speed limits at roadworks. Together with improved speed limit choices, it is intended to improve opportunities for enforcement of roadwork speed limits. Appendices A (Speed Management Plan) and B (Enforcement Request Procedure), outline remedial actions in response to non-compliance with the posted speed limit and the enforcement procedure within roadworks sites.
- Specific circumstances: where specified in Clause 4 of Annexure MRTS02.1.
The Principal may provide comments on other matters in the TGS.
TGS that require approval, shall be clearly marked 'For Approval' and be submitted at least 14 days prior to the date of the proposed traffic rearrangement, or as nominated in Clause 4 of Annexure MRTS02.1. Failure to comply with this requirement, may result in the Principal deferring the date for traffic rearrangement. Such deferment shall not be a cause for an extension of time under the Contract.
TGS that do not require approval as outlined above, shall be clearly marked 'For Information' and be submitted to the Administrator at least three days prior to implementation.
Transport and Main Roads has made a policy decision to progressively remove itself from TGS approval. As a result, 'NO' should generally be chosen when completing Clause 4 of Annexure MTRS02.1. 'YES' can be nominated during the transition in those Regions where it is evident that industry capability is lacking.
