Relationship table#

SectionClauseDescriptionApplicability
11Scope and general
1.1ScopeAccepted
1.2ApplicationAccepted
1.3Normative referencesAccepted, with amendments
1.4Terms and definitionsAccepted
1.4.185th percentile speed V 85Accepted
1.4.2annual average daily traffic AADTAccepted
1.4.3expressway type road expresswayAccepted
1.4.4major roadAccepted
1.4.5mayAccepted
1.4.6mergeAccepted
1.4.7minor roadAccepted
1.4.8relevant authorityAccepted
1.4.9shallAccepted
1.4.10shouldAccepted
1.4.11stopping sight distance SSDAccepted
1.4.12traffic control deviceAccepted
1.4.13travelled wayAccepted
1.4.14zip mergeAccepted
1.4.15Innovative treatmentsNew
1.5Specification of signs, markings and delineatorsAccepted
1.6Responsibility and authority for installationAccepted
1.7General principles
1.7.1Basic principles for all traffic control devicesAccepted
1.7.2Specific principles for signs
1.7.2.1GeneralAccepted
Table in words
  • Section 1.1 Scope is Accepted.
  • Section 1.2 Application is Accepted.
  • Section 1.3 Normative references is Accepted, with amendments.
  • Section 1.4 Terms and definitions is Accepted.
  • Section 1.4.1 85th percentile speed V 85 is Accepted.
  • Section 1.4.2 annual average daily traffic AADT is Accepted.
  • Section 1.4.3 expressway type road expressway is Accepted.
  • Section 1.4.4 major road is Accepted.
  • Section 1.4.5 may is Accepted.
  • Section 1.4.6 merge is Accepted.
  • Section 1.4.7 minor road is Accepted.
  • Section 1.4.8 relevant authority is Accepted.
  • Section 1.4.9 shall is Accepted.
  • Section 1.4.10 should is Accepted.
  • Section 1.4.11 stopping sight distance SSD is Accepted.
  • Section 1.4.12 traffic control device is Accepted.
  • Section 1.4.13 travelled way is Accepted.
  • Section 1.4.14 zip merge is Accepted.
  • Section 1.4.15 Innovative treatments is New.
  • Section 1.5 Specification of signs, markings and delineators is Accepted.
  • Section 1.6 Responsibility and authority for installation is Accepted.
  • Section 1.7 General principles has no applicability listed.
  • Section 1.7.1 Basic principles for all traffic control devices is Accepted.
  • Section 1.7.2 Specific principles for signs has no applicability listed.
  • Section 1.7.2.1 General is Accepted.
SectionClauseDescriptionApplicability
1.7.2.2Reflectorization and illuminationAccepted
1.7.2.3Installation and location of signsAccepted
1.7.2.4Non-standard signs and devicesAccepted, with amendments
1.7.2.5Excessive useAccepted
1.7.2.6Safety aspectsAccepted
1.7.2.7Electronic signsAccepted
2Treatment at intersections
2.1Scope of sectionAccepted
2.2Devices usedAccepted
2.3Movement control, direction control and advance warningAccepted
2.4Application of devicesAccepted
2.5GIVE WAY sign and STOP sign control
2.5.1GeneralAccepted
2.5.2ApplicationAccepted
2.5.3Requirements for installation of STOP signsAccepted
2.5.4Signs for give way and stop controlAccepted
2.5.5Advance warning signs for give way and stop controlAccepted
2.6Roundabout control
2.6.1GeneralAccepted
2.6.2ApplicationAccepted
2.6.3Signs for roundabout controlAccepted
2.6.4Advance warning signs and hazard marker signs for roundaboutsAccepted
2.7Control by traffic signalsAccepted
2.8Direction control at intersections
2.8.1GeneralAccepted
2.8.2Signs for the restriction of travel directionAccepted, with amendments
2.8.3Application of turn prohibition signsAccepted
2.8.4Signs for the prohibition of turnsAccepted
SectionClauseDescriptionApplicability
2.8.5Signs for specific turn controlAccepted, with amendments
2.8.6Supplementary signsAccepted, with amendments
2.8.7Signs for other direction instructionAccepted, with amendments
2.9Advance warning of intersections
2.9.1GeneralAccepted
2.9.2ApplicationAccepted
2.9.3Signs (on the major road) for warning of a cross road intersectionAccepted
2.9.4Signs (on the minor road) for warning of a T-intersectionAccepted
2.9.5Signs (on the major road) for warning of a side road intersectionAccepted, with amendments
2.9.6Signs (on the major road) for warning of staggered and successive side road intersectionsAccepted
2.9.7Signs (on the major road) for warning of a modified intersectionAccepted
2.9.8Signs for warning of merges and added lanes from intersectionsAccepted
2.9.9Signs for warning of private drivewaysAccepted, with amendments
2.10Advance warning of intersection traffic control devices
2.10.1GeneralAccepted
2.10.2ApplicationAccepted
2.10.3Signs for advance warning of intersection traffic control devicesAccepted
2.11Pavement markings at intersectionsAccepted
2.12Hazard marker signs and other devices
2.12.1Hazard marker signsAccepted
2.12.2Sight boardsAccepted
2.12.3Kerb markingsAccepted
2.12.4Pavement bars and markingsAccepted
SectionClauseDescriptionApplicability
2.13Typical arrangement diagrams for intersectionsAccepted
2.14Typical arrangement diagramsAccepted
3Treatments at expressway interchanges and terminals
3.1Scope of sectionAccepted
3.2GeneralAccepted
3.3Intersection control at ramp terminalsAccepted
3.4Control of movement and traffic access at ramp terminals
3.4.1GeneralAccepted
3.4.2Signs for wrong way movement controlAccepted
3.4.3Signs for the regulatory control of expressway use and accessAccepted, with amendments
3.5Direction control and guidance of traffic on expressways at and near interchanges
3.5.1GeneralAccepted
3.5.2Signs for control of traffic entering or leaving the expresswayAccepted, with amendments
3.5.3Signs for the guidance of traffic entering or leaving the expresswayAccepted
3.6Advance warning of expressway terminals
3.6.1GeneralAccepted
3.6.2Signs for the advance warning of expressway terminalsAccepted
3.7Pavement markings on expressways and at entrance and exit rampsAccepted
3.8Signs and pavement markings at interchanges and terminals
3.8.1GeneralAccepted
3.8.2Typical arrangement diagramsAccepted
4Treatments between intersections
4.1Scope of sectionAccepted
4.2Pavement markings and delineation
4.2.1GeneralAccepted
4.2.2General treatment
4.2.2.1Rural road – undividedAccepted
4.2.2.2Rural roads – divided, including rural expresswaysAccepted
4.2.2.3Urban roads – undividedAccepted
4.2.2.4Urban roads – divided and one-way roadwaysAccepted
4.2.3No overtaking zones (Barrier lines)Accepted
4.2.4Guide posts
4.2.4.1GeneralAccepted
4.2.4.2Design and constructionAccepted, with amendments
4.2.4.3Siting and alignmentAccepted
4.2.4.4Longitudinal spacingAccepted, with amendments
4.2.5Delineators
4.2.5.1GeneralAccepted
4.2.5.2ColourAccepted
4.2.5.3Performance requirementsAccepted
4.2.5.4Mounting locationsAccepted
4.2.6Snow polesAccepted
4.2.7Maintenance marker postsNew
4.3Treatment of substandard horizontal curves
4.3.1GeneralAccepted
4.3.2Horizontal curves which are not substandardAccepted
4.3.3Determination of warning signs on curvesAccepted
4.3.4Determination of advisory speed and associated signs
4.3.4.1GeneralAccepted
4.3.4.2Determination of advisory speeds on horizontal curvesAccepted
4.3.4.3Application of Advisory Speed signs on horizontal curvesAccepted
SectionClauseDescriptionApplicability
4.3.5Signs for substandard horizontal curvesAccepted, with amendments
4.3.6Determination for the use of Curve Alignment Marker signs
4.3.6.1GeneralAccepted
4.3.6.2Curve Alignment Marker signsAccepted, with amendments
4.3.6.3Typical arrangement diagramsAccepted
4.4Treatment of substandard vertical curves
4.4.1GeneralAccepted
4.4.2Substandard stopping sight distanceAccepted
4.4.3Crests, dips and humpsAccepted
4.4.4Advisory speeds on substandard vertical curves
4.4.4.1GeneralAccepted
4.4.4.2Determination of advisory speeds on vertical curvesAccepted
4.4.4.3Application of Advisory speed signs on vertical curvesAccepted
4.4.5Signs for substandard vertical curvesAccepted
4.5Treatment of approaches to structures and obstructions
4.5.1GeneralAccepted
4.5.2Bridges
4.5.2.1Bridges with more than one laneAccepted
4.5.2.2One-lane bridges on two-way roadwaysAccepted
4.5.2.3Signalization of one-lane bridgesAccepted
4.5.2.4Load and vehicle dimension limitationsAccepted
4.5.2.5Speed limits on bridgesAccepted
4.5.3Subways and underpasses
4.5.3.1GeneralAccepted
4.5.3.2Height restrictionsAccepted
4.5.4Gates, grids and culverts
4.5.4.1GatesAccepted
SectionClauseDescriptionApplicability
4.5.4.2GridsAccepted
4.5.4.3CulvertsAccepted
4.5.4.4Isolated pavement width restrictionsAccepted
4.5.5Obstructions within the roadwayAccepted
4.5.6Signs for approaches to structures and obstructions
4.5.6.1Regulatory signsAccepted, with amendments
4.5.6.2Detour signsAccepted, with amendments
4.5.6.3Warning signsAccepted, with amendments
4.5.6.4Speed limit signs on bridgesAccepted
4.5.7Hazard marker signs
4.5.7.1GeneralAccepted
4.5.7.2Types of hazard marker signsAccepted
4.6Changes in pavement width
4.6.1GeneralAccepted
4.6.2General treatments at lane reductions (merges)Accepted
4.6.3Narrowing of a roadway
4.6.3.1Narrowing of two-lane roadAccepted
4.6.3.2Transition from four-lane road to two-lane road (both undivided)Accepted
4.6.4Transition of divided road to undivided road
4.6.4.1GeneralAccepted
4.6.4.2Typical arrangement diagramsAccepted
4.6.5Signs for lane reductions (merges) and approaches to changes in pavement width
4.6.5.1Signs for zip mergesAccepted
4.6.5.2Signs for lane changesAccepted, with amendments
4.6.5.3Signs for approaches to changes in pavement widthAccepted
4.6.5.4Signs at the beginning and end of divided roadsAccepted
SectionClauseDescriptionApplicability
4.7Overtaking lanes, climbing lanes and turnouts
4.7.1GeneralAccepted
4.7.2Signs for overtaking lanes, climbing lanes and turnoutsAccepted
4.7.3Typical arrangement diagramsAccepted
4.8Steep grades and safety ramps
4.8.1GeneralAccepted
4.8.2Signs for steep descentsAccepted
4.8.3Signs for steep climbsAccepted
4.8.4Signs for safety rampsAccepted
4.9Water crossings
4.9.1GeneralAccepted
4.9.2Ferries and opening bridgesAccepted
4.9.3FordsAccepted
4.9.4FloodwaysAccepted
4.9.5Low level bridgesAccepted
4.9.6Signs for water crossingsAccepted, with amendments
4.10Road block barriers
4.10.1ApplicationAccepted
4.10.2Construction and locationAccepted
4.10.3Associated device and markingAccepted, with amendments
4.11Physical obstructions, road conditions and other hazards
4.11.1GeneralAccepted
4.11.2Signs for warning of physical obstructionsAccepted
4.11.3Signs for warning of hazardous road conditionsAccepted, with amendments
4.11.4Signs for warning of unexpected vehiclesAccepted, with amendments
4.11.5Signs for warning of wandering stockAccepted, with amendments
4.11.6Signs for warning of hazardous wildlifeAccepted, with amendments
4.11.6.1Wildlife warning signsNew
4.11.6.2Temporary wildlife warning signsNew
4.11.6.3High-impact wildlife warning signsNew
4.11.6.5Wildlife threshold pavement markingNew
4.11.6.5Significant Wildlife Conservation Area (WCA) signingNew
4.11.6.6RRPMsNew
4.11.6.7Vehicle-activated devicesNew
4.11.7Signs for warning of temporary or part time hazardsAccepted, with amendments
4.11.8Vehicle mounted signsAccepted, with amendments
4.11.9Signs to supplement standard warning signsAccepted
4.12Miscellaneous signs
4.12.1GeneralAccepted
4.12.2Miscellaneous regulatory signsAccepted, with amendments
4.12.3Heavy vehicle control and information signsAccepted, with amendments
4.12.4Emergency access location signsAccepted, with amendments
4.12.5Signs for warning of cane vehiclesNew
4.13Variable use lane signsAccepted
5Pavement markings
5.1Scope of sectionAccepted
5.2General principles
5.2.1PurposeAccepted
5.2.2Removal of markingsAccepted
5.2.3LimitationsAccepted
5.2.4Types of markingsAccepted
5.2.5Pavement marking materials and reflectorizationAccepted
SectionClauseDescriptionApplicability
5.2.6ColoursAccepted
5.2.7Size of markingsAccepted
5.2.8Audio-tactile line markingAccepted
5.3Longitudinal lines
5.3.1GeneralAccepted
5.3.2Dividing lines
5.3.2.1GeneralAccepted
5.3.2.2Application of dividing linesAccepted
5.3.3Barrier lines
5.3.3.1GeneralAccepted
5.3.3.2Application of barrier linesAccepted
5.3.3.3Location and setting outAccepted
5.3.3.4Modification of barrier line requirementsAccepted
5.3.3.5Checking marked barrier linesAccepted
5.3.4Lane linesAccepted
5.3.5Edge linesAccepted
5.3.6Continuity linesAccepted
5.3.7Turn linesAccepted
5.3.8Outline markingsAccepted
5.3.9Longitudinal lines at intersections and roundaboutsAccepted
5.3.10Audio-tactile line marking
5.3.10.1GeneralAccepted, with amendments
5.3.10.2Noise considerationsAccepted
5.3.10.3Audio-tactile edge lineAccepted
5.3.10.4Audio-tactile dividing lineAccepted
5.4Wide centre line treatment
5.4.1GeneralAccepted
5.4.2Application
5.4.2.1GeneralAccepted, with amendments
SectionClauseDescriptionApplicability
5.4.2.2WidthAccepted, with amendments
5.4.2.3Start and end transitionsAccepted, with amendments
5.4.2.4Between intersectionsAccepted
5.4.2.5At intersections and drivewaysAccepted
5.4.2.6Transitions at narrow structures and overtaking lanesAccepted, with amendments
5.4.2.7Sign requirementsAccepted, with amendments
5.5Transverse lines
5.5.1GeneralAccepted
5.5.2Give way linesAccepted, with amendments
5.5.3Stop linesAccepted
5.5.4Positioning of lines at GIVE WAY and STOP signsAccepted
5.5.5Pedestrian control and protection markings
5.5.5.1Pedestrian guide linesAccepted
5.5.5.2Pedestrian crossing (zebra)Accepted
5.5.6Road hump markingsAccepted
5.5.7Kerb markingsAccepted
5.6Diagonal and chevron markings
5.6.1GeneralAccepted
5.6.2Markings on splayed approachesAccepted
5.6.3Diagonal markings on shouldersAccepted
5.6.4Painted islands and mediansAccepted
5.6.5Bicycle lane safety stripAccepted
5.6.6Yellow box markingAccepted
5.7Pavement arrows
5.7.1GeneralAccepted
5.7.2Intersection arrowsAccepted
5.7.3Lane change arrowsAccepted
SectionClauseDescriptionApplicability
5.7.4Pavement arrows approaching and on expressway exit rampsAccepted
5.8Messages on pavements
5.8.1GeneralAccepted
5.8.2Words and numeralsAccepted
5.8.3Word messagesAccepted
5.8.4SymbolsAccepted
5.8.5KEEP CLEAR markingAccepted, with amendments
5.9Raised pavement markers
5.9.1GeneralAccepted
5.9.2Retroreflective raised pavement markers (RRPMs)Accepted
5.9.3Non retroreflective raised pavement markers (NRPMs)Accepted
5.9.4Internally illuminated pavement markers (IIPMs)Accepted
5.9.5Application of raised pavement markers
5.9.5.1Positioning and spacing of markersAccepted
5.9.5.2Augmenting painted linesAccepted with amendments
5.9.5.3Lane guidance through intersectionsAccepted
5.10Pavement bars
5.10.1GeneralAccepted
5.10.2Design and installationAccepted
5.10.3Typical usesAccepted
5.11Pavement markings at entrance and exit ramps
5.11.1Entrance and exit ramp layoutsAccepted
5.11.2Exit ramp nose markingAccepted
5.11.3Entrance ramp nose markingAccepted
5.11.4Expressway exit lane arrowsAccepted
5.11.5Pavement arrows on exit rampsAccepted
5.11.6Step-out markingAccepted
5.11.7Exit ramp markingNew
Appendices
A (informative)A.1Guide to the determination of 85th percentile speed
A.1GeneralAccepted
A.2Data collection
A.2.1Conditions for data collectionAccepted
A.2.2Sample sizeAccepted
A.3Data recordingAccepted
A.4Data analysis
A.4.185th percentile speedAccepted
A.4.215 km/h paceAccepted
B (informative)B.1Sign size selection
B.1ScopeAccepted
B.2Size of signsAccepted
B.3General principles for size selectionAccepted
C (normative)C.1Reflectorization and illumination of signs
C.1ScopeAccepted
C.2GeneralAccepted
C.3Means of reflectorizationAccepted
C.4Means of illuminationAccepted
D (normative)D.1Installation and location of signs
D.1ScopeAccepted
D.2Sign location
D.2.1GeneralAccepted
D.2.2Longitudinal placementAccepted
D.2.3Lateral placement and height
D.2.3.1GeneralAccepted
D.2.3.2Lateral placement – ruralAccepted
D.2.3.3Lateral placement – urbanAccepted
D.2.3.4Height – ruralAccepted
D.2.3.5Height – urbanAccepted
D.2.3.6Overhead mountingAccepted
Table in words
  • Section 5.7.4 Pavement arrows approaching and on expressway exit ramps is Accepted.
  • Section 5.8 Messages on pavements has no applicability listed.
  • Section 5.8.1 General is Accepted.
  • Section 5.8.2 Words and numerals is Accepted.
  • Section 5.8.3 Word messages is Accepted.
  • Section 5.8.4 Symbols is Accepted.
  • Section 5.8.5 KEEP CLEAR marking is Accepted, with amendments.
  • Section 5.9 Raised pavement markers has no applicability listed.
  • Section 5.9.1 General is Accepted.
  • Section 5.9.2 Retroreflective raised pavement markers (RRPMs) is Accepted.
  • Section 5.9.3 Non retroreflective raised pavement markers (NRPMs) is Accepted.
  • Section 5.9.4 Internally illuminated pavement markers (IIPMs) is Accepted.
  • Section 5.9.5 Application of raised pavement markers has no applicability listed.
  • Section 5.9.5.1 Positioning and spacing of markers is Accepted.
  • Section 5.9.5.2 Augmenting painted lines is Accepted with amendments.
  • Section 5.9.5.3 Lane guidance through intersections is Accepted.
  • Section 5.10 Pavement bars has no applicability listed.
  • Section 5.10.1 General is Accepted.
  • Section 5.10.2 Design and installation is Accepted.
  • Section 5.10.3 Typical uses is Accepted.
  • Section 5.11 Pavement markings at entrance and exit ramps has no applicability listed.
  • Section 5.11.1 Entrance and exit ramp layouts is Accepted.
  • Section 5.11.2 Exit ramp nose marking is Accepted.
  • Section 5.11.3 Entrance ramp nose marking is Accepted.
  • Section 5.11.4 Expressway exit lane arrows is Accepted.
  • Section 5.11.5 Pavement arrows on exit ramps is Accepted.
  • Section 5.11.6 Step-out marking is Accepted.
  • Section 5.11.7 Exit ramp marking is New.
  • Appendix A (informative) covers the guide to the determination of 85th percentile speed.
  • Clause A.1 General is Accepted.
  • Clause A.2 Data collection is listed.
  • Clause A.2.1 Conditions for data collection is Accepted.
  • Clause A.2.2 Sample size is Accepted.
  • Clause A.3 Data recording is Accepted.
  • Clause A.4 Data analysis is listed.
  • Clause A.4.1 85th percentile speed is Accepted.
  • Clause A.4.2 15 km/h pace is Accepted.
  • Appendix B (informative) covers sign size selection.
  • Clause B.1 Scope is Accepted.
  • Clause B.2 Size of signs is Accepted.
  • Clause B.3 General principles for size selection is Accepted.
  • Appendix C (normative) covers reflectorization and illumination of signs.
  • Clause C.1 Scope is Accepted.
  • Clause C.2 General is Accepted.
  • Clause C.3 Means of reflectorization is Accepted.
  • Clause C.4 Means of illumination is Accepted.
  • Appendix D (normative) covers installation and location of signs.
  • Clause D.1 Scope is Accepted.
  • Clause D.2 Sign location is listed.
  • Clause D.2.1 General is Accepted.
  • Clause D.2.2 Longitudinal placement is Accepted.
  • Clause D.2.3 Lateral placement and height is listed.
  • Clause D.2.3.1 General is Accepted.
  • Clause D.2.3.2 Lateral placement – rural is Accepted.
  • Clause D.2.3.3 Lateral placement – urban is Accepted.
  • Clause D.2.3.4 Height – rural is Accepted.
  • Clause D.2.3.5 Height – urban is Accepted.
  • Clause D.2.3.6 Overhead mounting is Accepted.
SectionClauseDescriptionApplicability
D.2.3.7Typical arrangement diagramsAccepted
D.2.4Overhead signsAccepted
D.3Sign orientationAccepted
D.4Signpost selection
D.4.1GeneralAccepted
D.4.2Small size postsAccepted
D.4.3Large non-frangible postsAccepted
D.4.4Large frangible postsAccepted
D.4.5Sign post selection guideAccepted
E (informative)Use of enhancement treatments for warning signsAccepted
F (normative)Determination of advisory speeds on horizontal curves
F.1ScopeAccepted
F.2PrincipleAccepted
F.3Equipment
F.3.1Ball bank indicatorAccepted
F.3.2Other devicesAccepted
F.4ProcedureAccepted
F.5Advisory speed adjustmentAccepted
F.6ReportAccepted
G (informative)Determination of advisory speeds on vertical curves
G.1ScopeAccepted
G.2PrincipleAccepted
G.3MethodAccepted
H (informative)Signs for wildlife awarenessAccepted, with amendments
SectionClauseDescriptionApplicability
I (normative)Signs and markings where a major road turns or curves left
I.1General and scopeAccepted
I.2PurposeAccepted
I.3PrinciplesAccepted
I.4Application
I.4.1GeneralAccepted
I.4.2CrossroadsAccepted
I.4.3T intersectionsAccepted
I.4.4Curved road intersections with a straight roadAccepted
I.4.5Typical arrangement diagramsAccepted
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