6Signs, pavement markings and geometric requirements#

6.1Signs#

6.1.1General#

Difference

The following replaces Table 6.1:

Table 6.1.1 – Signs used at traffic signals
SignSign numberSize mm
No entryR2-4AA R2-4A R2-4B R2-4C R2-4D300 x 300 450 x 450 600 x 600 750 x 750 900 x 900
No U turnR2-5Not to be used at signalised intersections in Queensland
Left / right lane must turn left / rightR2-9L/R(A) R2-9L/R(B)450 x 750 600 x 1000
All traffic turn left / rightR2-14L/R(A) R2-14L/R(A)600 x 800 900 x 1200
Left turn on red permitted after stoppingR2-20Not used in Queensland
Hook turn onlyR2-21Not used in Queensland
No Left (Right) Turn (Note 1)R2-6B (L or R) R2-6C (L or R) R2-6D (L or R)600 x 600 750 x 750 900 x 900
No TurnsR2-7A R2-7B450 x 600 600 x 800
GIVE WAY TO PEDESTRIANSR2-10600 x 600
U-TURN PERMITTEDR2-15A R2-15B450 x 600 600 x 800
Pedestrians may cross diagonally (Scramble crossing)R3-5A (L or R) R3-5B (L or R)90 x 110 300 x 400
STOP HERE ON RED SIGNALR6-6A R6-6B450 x 750 675 x 1125
STOP HERE ON RED ARROWR6-14A R6-14B450 x 750 675 x 1125
Times of operation supplementary plates (Note 2)R9-1-1B R9-1-1C R9-1-1D R9-1-2B R9-1-2C R9-1-2D600 x 400 900 x 600 1200 x 800 600 x 600 900 x 900 1200 x 1200
Signals AheadW3-3A W3-3B W3-3C600 x 600 750 x 750 900 x 900
PREPARE TO STOP (Note 3)W8-27B W8-27C W8-27D750 x 375 900 x 450 1200 x 600
FREEWAY / MOTORWAY ENTRY RESTRICTED WHEN FLASHINGGE9-Q02900 x 900
ONE VEHICLE ONLY ON GREEN SIGNALGE9-Q03750 x 750
ONE VEHICLE ONLY ON GREEN SIGNALGE9-Q04750 x 750
CROSS WITH CAREG9-Q1090 x 300
LANE UNDER ‘X’ CLOSEDG9-Q12900 x 1500
SIGNALS AHEADWC-Q01A W3-Q01B600 x 600 750 x 750

6.1.2Application#

Difference

Delete paragraph (d). Hook turns are not used in Queensland.

Addition

Add the following to paragraph (f): The STOP HERE ON RED SIGNAL and STOP HERE ON RED ARROW signs may be used where vehicles are required to stop at traffic signals at a point at which drivers would normally not expect to have to stop, for example, within a wide median. These signs are not intended for routine use at signalised intersections. The STOP HERE ON RED SIGNAL sign shall be provided on the primary signal post(s) at midblock emergency service facilities and at roundabout metering signals (refer to Clause 7.4).

Addition

Add the following paragraph:

  • (h) Cross with care (G9-Q10)

The CROSS WITH CARE (G9-Q10) adhesive label is positioned facing the standing pedestrian waiting to cross at the signals, 50 mm above the top level of the pedestrian push-button.

Addition

Add the following paragraph:

  • (i) Lane under ‘X’ closed (G9-Q12)

The LANE UNDER ‘X’ CLOSED (G9-Q12) sign should be erected in conjunction with each set of overhead lane control signals.

Addition

Add the following paragraph:

  • (j) Freeway / Motorway entry restricted when flashing (GE9-Q02). One vehicle only on green signal (GE9-Q03). One vehicle per lane on green signal (GE9-Q04).

The above signs for use in Queensland shall be used in accordance with the provisions of QGTM Part 9 Design guidelines for the provision of managed motorway ramp signalling.

Source: MUTCD Part 14 · pages 12–14 Open PDF at this page Search this document