July 2022#
| Part | Section | Change type | Description of change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Various | Administrative | Converted Traffic Control (TC) signs to Q-series format (refer to TC Signs amendment register for details) |
| 1 | Various | Amended | Removed following Q-series TC signs that do not have associated guidance for use within a departmental publication, or have been previously deleted / superseded: R4-Q03, R5-40-Q01 2, R5-40-Q01 3, R5-40-Q01 4, R6-Q03A, R6-13-Q01, R6-19-Q01, R6-20-Q01, R6-21-Q01, W4-Q01, W5-Q09, W8-5-Q01, W8-Q09, G9-11, T1-Q02, T1-Q05, T1-Q11, T1-Q15, T2-21-Q01, T4-6-Q01, T6-Q02, T6-Q06, T6-Q07, T5-3-Q01, T5-Q01 |
| 1 | Various | Amended | Included principal reference document(s) for each Q-series sign approved for use in Queensland, where available. |
| 1 | 1.12.1 | Amended | Updated guidance on the duplication of signs on the right side of the roadway. |
| 1 | Appendix D | Amended | Converted TC signs to Q-series format (refer to TC Signs amendment register for details). |
| Part | Section | Change type | Description of change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Definitions | Amended | Added definitions for QGTM and QGTTM. |
| 3 | 4.6.2 | Amended | Updated the location requirements for the ROADWORK X km AHEAD sign. |
| 3 | 4.6.10 | Amended | Added the option of using an END ROADWORK sign with the ROAD PLANT AHEAD or GRADER AHEAD signs. |
| 3 | 4.9.1 | Amended | Added a recommended maximum spacing for repeater road condition signs and included the option of combining with a Speed Restriction sign. |
| 3 | 4.10.1 | Amended | Added advance warning options for a road closure. |
| 3 | 4.12.3 | Amended | Added requirement for road safety barrier systems used in Queensland to be on the current list of products accepted by Transport and Main Roads. |
| 3 | 4.14.1 | Amended | Modified requirements for vehicle-mounted warning devices. |
| 3 | 4.24 Figure 4.24 | Administrative | Converted sign numbers for Electronic series TC signs to Q-series format. |
| 3 | Appendix A, Table A.2. | Administrative | Converted sign numbers and notes for Multi-message series TC signs to Q-series format. Deleted the X m AHEAD multi-message panels as it is included in AS 1742.3. Deleted references to END BRIDGEWORK signs and added END EVENT signs in note for DRIVE SAFELY multi-message panel. Deleted notes for KEEP INTERSECTION CLEAR multi-message panel. |
| 3 | Appendix C, Table C.1. | Administrative | Converted sign numbers for Special Roadwork series TC signs to Q-series format. |
| 6 | 2.2.2, Figure 2.2.2( c) | Administrative | Changed reference to TC1345 to G11-Q03. Changed reference to TC2004 to G11-Q04. |
| 6 | 2.4, Figure 2.4 | Administrative | Removed reference to TC1285 (deleted 11/17). |
| 6 | 3.10.4, Figure 3.10 | Administrative | Added caption to G11-Q02 and G11-Q01 2. |
| 6 | 3.11, Figure 3.11 | Administrative | Amended caption to G11-Q04 series. |
| 4.4, Figure 4.4 | Administrative | • Added caption to G8-9-9. | |
| 4.7, Figure 4.7 | Administrative | • Amended caption from TC2029 to GE1-15-Q01 1. _ | | |
| 5.3.2, Figure 5.3.2 | Administrative | • Amended figures to align with correct caption. | |
| Appendix F | Amended | • Clarified and presented electric vehicle signing guidance. • Reinforced use of SQ07 on service signs in accordance with Section 5. • Deleted R5-40-Q01 2 to R5-40-Q01 4. _ _ • Removed Figure F2.1.5(a), F2.1.5(b) and F2.1.5(c). | |
| 7 | 7.2.4 | Amended | • Added guidance for the use of CANE RAILWAY (W8-Q01) supplementary plate. |
| 9 | Various | Administrative | • Converted TC signs to Q-series format (refer to TC Signs amendment register for details) (W series). |
| 2.2.1, 2.3.3, 2.4.1, 2.4.4 | Amended | • Changed name of reference document | |
| 3.2 | Amended | • Added guidance on Queensland road rules. | |
| 14 | 6.1.1, Table 6.1.1 | Amended | • Added the following existing Q-series signs: GE9-Q02, GE9-Q03, GE9-Q04 and W3-Q01. |
| 6.1.2 | Amended | • Added heading Application to Clause 6.1.2. • Added Item (j): guidance for the use of GE9-Q02, GE9-Q03 and GE9-Q04. | |
| 7.1 | Amended | • Added guidance for use of W3-Q01 to Item (a). |
| Part | Section | Change type | Description of change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4.2.2 | Amendment | • Varied the requirement in 4.2.2 c) for regulatory panels when using the NO LEFT or NO RIGHT turn prohibition panels. • Varied the requirement in 4.2.2 d) for text-only panels when using multimessage signs in specific circumstances. • Varied the requirements in 4.2.2 a) and g) when using the 1200 x 300 DETOUR + arrow panel. • Added options and requirements for using multimessage signs at the same location for opposing directions of travel. |
| 4.6.7 | Amendment | • Added 1200 x 600 version of ROAD WORK AHEAD. | |
| 4.6.10 | Amendment | • Added requirement for END ROADWORK sign when BRIDGEWORK AHEAD or BRIDGEWORK NEXT X km sign is used. | |
| 4.11.3 | Amendment | • Clarified mounting height requirements for the different types of temporary hazard marker. • Added option to substitute the KEEP LEFT narrow sign for a T5-7 temporary hazard marker. | |
| 4.25 | New | • Added requirements for changeable message signs. | |
| Appendix A. 3, Table A.1 | New | • New Table A.1 added. • Added notes to the following multimessage sign panels listed in Table A.1 of the Standard. | |
| • TM1-37C | • SURVEYORS AHEAD | ||
| • TM2-35B | • SURVEYORS | ||
| • TM5-9A and TM5-9B | • ON SIDE ROAD | ||
| • TM9-5B | • ON SIDE ROAD + small arrow (for events) | ||
| Appendix A. 3, Table A.3 | Amendment | • Table A.3 renamed Table A.2. • Adjusted note to TM1-37-Q01 SURVEYORS AHEAD sign. | |
| Appendix C, Table C.1 | Amendment | • Added the vertical KEEP LEFT sign (R2-3-Q01) that uses the same rubber weighted base as the T5-7 temporary hazard marker. |
| Part | Section | Change type | Description of change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Various | Administrative | • Updated and added references to other documents, including legislation and technical documents. Hyperlinks added where available. • Revised language related to cyclists, changed to people who ride bikes. • Updated use of acronyms. |
| 2.6, Table 2.6 | • Updated glossary of terms | ||
| 3.2 | Amendment | • Corrected incomplete text, responsibilities of the Responsible Officer. • Clarified responsibilities of Speed Management Committee. | |
| 3.4, Table 3.4 | Amendment | • Rationalised guidance for minimum length of speed zones, removed 'absolute minimum lengths' guidance from Section 3.4, and provide guidance for minimum lengths for all speed zones in Table 3.4. | |
| 3.5.1 | Amendment | • In line with Section 3.4 amendment, removed reference to 'absolute minimum lengths'. • Added qualification that Item (d) may also include pre-existing buffer zones. | |
| 3.5.6 | Amendment | • Added clarification that Stage 6 Engineer Recommendation is inclusive of Section 7.2 Other considerations. | |
| 4.2 | Amendment | • Included identification of Step 3 in Criteria Based Speed Limit process. | |
| 4.3.1 | Amendment | • Clarified applicable speed limits for a criteria based foreshore speed zone. | |
| 4.3.4 | Amendment | • Corrected upper limit of 15 km/h pace, that it is inclusive of 39 km/h, for selection of a 30 km/h speed limit. | |
| 4.3.5 | Amendment | • Inclusion of criteria for selection of a 30 km/h speed limit. • Definition of 'additional controls' clarified, may include a combination of controls. | |
| 5.2.3, Table 5.2.3 | Amendment | • Inclusion of thresholds for selection of 30 km/h and 40 km/h speed limits. | |
| 6, Figure 6 | Administrative | • Correction of figure formatting. |
| Part | Section | Change type | Description of change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment | • Clarity on speed management activities that can be considered, includes engineering, enforcement and education, to support a risk-based speed limit. | ||
| 7 | Amendment | • Engineer Recommendation includes a correlated speed limit from Stage 5. • Corrected reference to the Infrastructure Risk Rating score calculation. | |
| 7.2.3 | Amendment | • Speed limits lower than 50 km/h may be selected. • Removed major traffic route restriction for foreshore esplanades. | |
| 7.2.4 | Amendment | • Removed state-controlled designation from this consideration, updated to allow use on all arterial roads. • Included provision for all speed limits less than 60 km/h. • Included prompt to consider pedestrian movements and modification of road. | |
| 7.2.5 | Amendment | • Revised threshold for Crash Risk Rating criteria and removed requirement for both criteria to be met. • Updated requirement for a new speed limit to be determined by a Speed Limit Review, a 'shall' (mandatory) condition. | |
| 7.2.10 | New | • Included reference to guidance for speed limits associated with roundabouts with a raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing. | |
| 8.1.1 | Amendment | • Clarified role of the Speed Management Committee. | |
| 8.1.3 | Amendment | • Confirmed that school zones (speed limits) are to be considered at meetings of the Speed Management Committee. • Confirmed road authority which is responsible for documentation of Speed Management Committee meetings. | |
| 8.2 | Amendment | • Clarified how a Speed Limit Review is referred to the Speed Limit Review Panel. | |
| 8.3.1 | Amendment | • Updated membership of the Speed Limit Review Panel. | |
| 8.5 | Amendment | • Emphasised requirement for implementation of an approved Speed Limit Review once approved, 'may' condition changed to 'must' (mandatory). | |
| 10.1, Figure 10.1 | Amendment | • Figure added to relevant section of document. | |
| 10.1.5 | Amendment | • Clarified 'shall' (mandatory) and 'should' (recommended) conditions, removal of 'shall generally'. | |
| 10.1.6 | Amendment | • Clarified requirements for repeater signs in signed linear speed zones. | |
| 10.4 | Amendment | • Item (d), removed erroneous reference to speed zone lengths. • Figure relocated to relevant section of document (Section 10.1, Figure 10.1). | |
| 10.5 | Amendment | • Item (b), allowance of offset speed limit on undivided roads removed, including allowance for offset of Speed Limit AHEAD (G9-79) signs as these are not speed restriction signs. | |
| 11.1 | Amendment | • Provided additional circumstances for pavement markings. | |
| 12.4, 12.4.1 | Amendment | • Added references to applicable signage of speed reduction for approaches to controlled high-speed rural intersections. • Updated guidance for adjacent short speed zones, with reference to amended Section 3.4. | |
| 12.5, 12.5.1, 12.5.2, 12.5.3, Figure 12.5. 3 | Amendment | • Removed state-controlled designation from guidance, and allowance for all speed limits less than 60 km/h. Updated to align with change to Section 7.2.4. • Included reference to other guidance on Township Entry Treatments. • Revised minimum length of lower speed zone and aligned to change in terminology in Section 3.4. • Figure 12.5.3 updated to reflect change to minimum length of lower speed zone. | |
| 12.11 | New | • Included reference to guidance of speed limits associated with roundabouts with a raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing. |
| Part | Section | Change type | Description of change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.12 | New | • Provided new guidance for the use of temporary 'NEW LIMIT' supplementary sign TC2352 and 'NEW SPEED LIMIT AHEAD' sign TC2353. | |
| Appendix A | Amendment | • Updated to allow more representative data collection, including non-intrusive data collection, expected conditions, lower speed limits, and guidance on including vulnerable road users. | |
| Appendix C | Amendment | • Corrected DCA Codes applicable to DCA Groups 15, 19 and 20. • Clarified definition of Crash Risk Rating bands for roads with a semi-urban environmental context classification. | |
| Speed Limit Review Checklist | Amendment | • Updated to include fillable form features. • Corrected DCA Group 18 Description. • Updated Stage 7 section, to include Speed Management Committee justification of non-endorsement, and include Responsible Officer approval signature. | |
| Speed Limit Review Case Study 1, 2 and 3 | Amendment | • Updated to reflect changes to Speed Limit Review Checklist. |