Appendix HSigns for wildlife awareness (normative)#

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Wildlife awareness signs shall indicate only one animal species that is likely to be present. If there are different types of animals encroaching on the roadside within an area and wildlife awareness signs are required for multiple animal species, only the animal most at risk from traffic strikes shall be installed.

The sizes of wildlife awareness signs shall be:

Size A: 750 x 600 mm, where the speed limit is posted ≤ 80 km/h.
Size B: 900 x 720 mm, where the speed limit is posted > 80 km/h.

The following conditions apply to wildlife awareness signs:

Signs should not be provided for migratory animals.
Signs should only be provided where the presence of animals on the road is expected.
Signs shall be continually assessed for their need and relevance.
Signs that are no longer applicable shall be removed.

Wildlife awareness signs should not be erected on the same post as wildlife warning signs (with the exception of W8-Q18). Wildlife warning signs take precedence over wildlife awareness signs. Signs should be located where the animals are likely to be encountered and not too far in advance.

The 1300 ANIMAL sign (W8-Q18) may be used to supplement wildlife awareness signs to provide motorists with a single point of contact to report injured animals. No other phone numbers shall be included on the sign. The RSPCA shall first be contacted prior to installation of a sign bearing the 1300 ANIMAL number to ensure adequate services operate in the area the sign is to be installed.

The following wildlife awareness signs may be used in Queensland: