May 2017#

PartSupplementChange typeDescription of change
1Not ApplicableAmendment• Addition of new signs: − GE2-3-Q01 Freeway exit number − S14-Q03 – Parking area – Ferry − S14-Q04 Parking Area – Light Rail − SQ04 – Visitor information centre − SQ06 – Unsuitable for caravans − SQ07 – Electric vehicle charging station − SQ08 – Light rail
34.11-1Amendment• Amended implementation timeframes for the rollout of portable traffic control devices. • Amended the guidelines to allow type-1 portable traffic signal systems (PTSS) to be operated independently to align with stop/slow control. • Amended clause around visibility to device with regard to the background environment to make it clearer that a target board should be used if necessary. • Clarified the role and obligations of the Traffic Management Designer. • Recognised the use of alternative devices that fulfil the same function
4Not applicableAmendment• Amendment on signage requirements of VSLs installed for the purpose of managing congestion and safety. • Reference to Australian Standards requirements for VSL signs. • Clarifying the application of repeater as well as regular speed restriction signs and their size including the location of repeater (or regular speed restriction) signs. • References to new editions of Guide to Road Safety, Traffic Managements and their Queensland Supplements • Addressing some of the minor inconsistencies resulting from proof reading oversights in earlier versions • Introduction of truck speed limit sign
6Not ApplicableAmendment• Update Sign G7-5-2 • Delete Clause 3.7 Reassurance tourist signs: now adopting Standard • Move information from Clause 3.8.1.2 to Clause 3.8.1.3 • Add Clause 3.10.4 Special tourist area sign and Figure 3.10.4 • Add new Figure 3.11 to replace Figure 3.7 in the Standard • Sign G8.9.11 removed • Add new Figure 4.7 to replace Figure 4.3 in the Standard • Add information to Clause 5.3.2 and Figure 5.3.2 • Add Sign S14-Q04 to Figure 5.5.2 • Add Clauses 5.7.2 and 5.7.3 • Split Figure 6.3.2.2 into Figures 6.3.2.1 and 6.3.2.2 • Add Signs SQ06, SQ07 and SQ08 to Appendix B
7Not applicableHarmonisation• Part 7 Railway crossings harmonised to Australian Standard AS1742.7
10Not applicableAmendment• Figures 7.2(a) and 7.2(b) have been amended to show the use of the red/orange target board with signs at schools.
11Not applicableHarmonisation• Part 11 Parking controls harmonised to Australian Standard AS1742.11
14Not applicableHarmonisation• Part 14 Traffic signals harmonised to Australian Standard AS1742.14
Source: MUTCD Amendment Register · page 49 Open PDF at this page Search this document