3Linear parking control signs#

3.3Panel components#

3.3.2Type of control#

Addition

Where it is required to indicate a 'tow-away' zone on No Stopping or No Parking signs, the words 'TOW AWAY' shall be placed on the relevant panel immediately above the directional arrow on a narrow panel or beside it on a wide panel as shown in Figure 3.3.2.

Figure 3.3.2 – Examples of signs indicating tow-away zones
Figure 3.3.2 – Examples of signs indicating tow-away zonesp. 14

Alternatively, where it is desired to provide drivers of towed vehicles with contact information for recovery of their vehicles, the TOW AWAY ZONE sign (R5-Q01) may be used in lieu. This sign is mounted immediately below the relevant linear parking control sign as shown in Figure 3.3.2.

3.3.4User limitations#

Difference

Replace Figure 3.5 with the following Figure 3.3.4(a).

Figure 3.3.4(a) – Examples of user limitations on parking panels
Figure 3.3.4(a) – Examples of user limitations on parking panelsp. 15
Addition

Add the following paragraph to Clause 3.3.4(a)(ii):

Where parking is required to take place partially clear of the roadway on a verge, nature strip or wide footpath but not in a marked parking bay, the words ON VERGE with the symbol indicating the method of parking shall be placed on the parking panel, as shown in Figure 3.3.4(b).

Figure 3.3.4(b) – Use of ON VERGE text for parking partially on verge, nature strip or wide footpath (not in a marked parking bay)
Figure 3.3.4(b) – Use of ON VERGE text for parking partially on verge, nature strip or wide footpath (not in a marked parking bay)p. 15
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