4Definitions#
4.4May#
Indicates the existence of an option. Where the word 'may' is used, it indicates that use of the device is conditional, or optional. Usually, no specific requirement for design or application is intended.
4.5Road Rules#
Transport Operations (Road Use Management – Road Rules) Regulation 2009 as applicable in Queensland.
4.6Shall#
Indicates that a statement is mandatory. Where certain requirements in the design or application of the device are described with the 'shall' stipulation, it is mandatory that, when an installation is made, these requirements be met.
4.7Should#
Indicates a recommendation. Where the word ‘should’ is used, it is considered to be recommended usage, but not mandatory. Any recommendation that is not applied must be based on sound traffic engineering judgement and documented.
4.8Traffic control device#
Any sign, signal, pavement marking or other installation placed or erected under authority of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 for the purpose of regulating or guiding road users.
4.13Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ)#
A person who is registered as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ), under the Professional Engineers Act 2002 (Qld) with the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland.
4.14Innovative treatments#
Innovative treatments that provide improved safety, efficiency, and/or value-for-money outcomes are encouraged. Such treatments may include:
- a) innovative use of current devices
- b) alternative device layouts using existing and/or improved devices, and/or
- c) new devices or practices.
New or improved devices, treatments, or practices require approval by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (see Section 8 for guidance about variations to optimal treatments) prior to their use or adoption. For trials of new or innovative traffic control devices, treatments, or practices, a submission in accordance with the requirements of the Queensland Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Part 1 Clause 1.13 shall be submitted to TrafficEngineering.Support@tmr.qld.gov.au.