10Project roadside signs#

10.1Location#

The following applies when locating project roadside signs:

  • a) signs shall be installed in accordance with the Queensland Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (Queensland MUTCD) Part 1 Clause 1.12
  • b) signs shall be conspicuous
  • c) signs shall be positioned so they are not a hazard to road users, including cyclists and pedestrians
  • d) signs shall not interfere with maintenance activities, and
  • e) signs shall not be distracting to road users.

10.2Project sign layout and templates#

Project signs shall comply with requirements set out in Appendix A1 of this document, which details the summary of options for project signs. They shall also follow the Australian Government Building Australia Guidelines. Users internal to the Department of Transport and Main Roads can also seek guidance on the Communications Hub intranet site (government network access required). All users, both internal and external to the department, may contact the Traffic Engineering Support team at trafficengineering.support@tmr.qld.gov.au.

10.3Design#

In addition to Section 10.2, signs shall:

  • a) meet the requirements of the department's Traffic and Road Use Management (TRUM) manual Volume 3 Part 5 Design Guide for Roadside Signs
  • b) use supports which are considered frangible for the road environment, be located outside the relevant clear zone, or be protected by an existing roadside safety barrier
  • c) use fonts as per the appropriate Traffic Control (TC) sign template
  • d) comprise either:
  • i. for signs in use more than 3 years: Class 400 retroreflective material affixed to an aluminium substrate, or
  • ii. for signs in use less than or up to 3 years: Class 400T retroreflective material affixed to an aluminium substrate.
  • e) have messages as short as practicable, and
  • f) the Queensland Government Coat of Arms and 'Delivering for Queensland' wordmark shall be as specified on the Department of Transport and Main Roads Communications Hub intranet site (government network access required).

10.4Installation, maintenance, and removal of signs#

Refer to MRTS14 Road Furniture for installation, maintenance, and removal of project roadside signs.

Source: Project Recognition Signs Guideline · pages 11–12 Open PDF at this page Search this document