7.3Determining signage type, access arrangements and assurance requirements#

A variety of signage is available to support temporary restrictions on SCRs due to unplanned events. They include regulatory, warning, and advisory signage:

7.3.1Type#

The application of signing is to be consistent with Queensland Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and Queensland Guide to Temporary Traffic Management. Districts should refer to Traffic Control and MUTCD Q-series signs available on Transport and Main Roads Technical Publications for the most current and correct signage. The following signs represent a selection of examples that can be used to assist with apply and access activities. Note, the list is not exhaustive:

Table 7.3.1(a) – Official temporary restrictions due to unplanned events

Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 (Qld)
The Restricted Road Use Notice (RRUN) consists of multi-message panel arrangement: 1. It must state: a) how the SCR is temporarily restricted;38 and b) the maximum penalty units for driving past the RRUN.39
Signage construction examples (not exhaustive)
The SCR is temporarily restricted by being closed to all vehicles due to flooding: • Road Closed • Due to Flooding The maximum penalty unit for driving past the RRUN: • Maximum Penalty 200 Penalty Units
The SCR is temporarily restricted through a gross load limit: • Gross Load Limit • Gross Load Limit of 5t Max The maximum penalty unit for driving past the RRUN: • Maximum Penalty 200 Penalty Units

38 Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 (Qld) s 46(2)(c). 39 Ibid s 46(2)(d).

Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 (Qld)
The official traffic sign can be used on its own or in a or multi-message panel arrangement:
Signage construction examples (not exhaustive)
The SCR is temporarily restricted by permitting no-entry to any class of vehicle: • NO ENTRY.
The SCR is temporarily restricted by permitting no entry to any class of vehicle: • NO ENTRY • ROAD CLOSED • DUE TO FLOODING
The SCR is temporarily restricted by permitting no entry to any class of vehicle using an LED ROAD CLOSED and NO ENTRY sign.
The SCR is temporarily restricted by permitting no entry to any class of vehicle using an LED NO ENTRY sign.
The SCR is temporarily restricted by being closed to all vehicles, but allows for local access permits (such as approvals to drive past restricted road use notice): • Road Closed • Local Access Permits Excepted The maximum penalty unit for driving past the RRUN: • Maximum Penalty 200 Penalty Units

Table 7.3.1(b) – Supporting measures

Sign	Description
ROAD CLOSED X KM AHEAD	The ROAD CLOSED X KM AHEAD sign provides road users with advice that there is a temporary restriction of a SCR ahead and are placed in a location where road users are provided with an opportunity to turn around prior to reaching the temporary restriction on the SCR. Signs can also be hinged permanently where known flood locations exist: The sign consists of: • ROAD CLOSED X KM AHEAD
	The sign consists of: • ROAD CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING X KM AHEAD
GRAVEL ROAD IMPASSABLE IN WET WEATHER STARTS IN X KM	The sign consists of: • GRAVEL ROAD IMPASSABLE IN WET WEATHER STARTS IN X KM
BARRIER BOARDS	The sign consists of: BARRIER BOARDS. The example provides an example of barrier boards in use with multi-message panel arrangement.

Table in words

The ROAD CLOSED X KM AHEAD sign provides road users with advice that there is a temporary restriction of a SCR ahead and are placed in a location where road users are provided with an opportunity to turn around prior to reaching the temporary restriction on the SCR.
Signs can also be hinged permanently where known flood locations exist: The sign consists of: • ROAD CLOSED X KM AHEAD.
The sign consists of: • ROAD CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING X KM AHEAD.
The GRAVEL ROAD IMPASSABLE IN WET WEATHER STARTS IN X KM sign consists of: • GRAVEL ROAD IMPASSABLE IN WET WEATHER STARTS IN X KM.
The BARRIER BOARDS sign consists of: BARRIER BOARDS.
The example provides an example of barrier boards in use with multi-message panel arrangement.

Sign	Description
ROAD CONDITION INFORMATION SIGN	The sign consists of: • Road condition information that contains a SCR name and status, along with contact details (typically 13 19 40 telephone service)
SMOKE HAZARD	The sign consists of: • SMOKE HAZARD and symbol PREPARE TO STOP

7.3.2Access and assurance#

Signage stocks are to be accessible at the right time, in the right location and by the right personnel through balancing need and resource availability. Considerations should include, but are not limited to:

1.Ensuring an agreed localised approach is determined and communicated to personnel, for example, the official temporary restriction type and relevant supporting measures. It may be beneficial to consider drafting official road restriction templates for Transport and Main Roads' hotspots.
2.Ensuring signage stock, based on localised approach, is subject to regular stocktakes to check for damage, need for repair, account for loss due to damage or otherwise, storage location is appropriate and in accordance with departmental requirements, and is accessible, particularly in preparation for specific weather seasons.
3.Ensuring personnel undergo relevant initial and refresher training in construction of signage, including supporting measures according to localised approach, for example, the official temporary restriction type of restricted road use notice.
4.Ensuring appropriate processes and training are implemented locally to ensure personnel are capturing photographic evidence of signage installation in-field of which is provided to support Transport and Main Roads' legal delegates in exercising relevant delegation. It is strongly recommended that photographic evidence is captured.

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