Cane haulage signs#
This section outlines the recommended signing practice for erection of cane haulage signs on all roads in the vicinity of cane haulage operations during the cane haulage and crushing season. The G9-Q03 sign illustrated in Figure 6.2(a) is used as an area-wide advisory sign, to be displayed during harvest seasons at entrances to sugar cane growing areas, to advise motorists of possible cane hauling activities. It should incorporate hinges for folding the sign during the non-harvest season. Repeater signs may be erected within the larger cane growing areas at intervals of approximately 1 km.
G9-Q03
W5-Q07 CANE HAULING AHEAD is a temporary warning sign, with black letters on yellow fabric background. An alternative is a hinged sign, TC9757 CANE HAULING NEXT … km, which has a black legend and border on yellow reflectorized background. These signs are illustrated in Figure 6.2(b).
W5-Q07 · TC9757
W5-Q07 is a temporary flag type sign made of PVC-coated nylon, with wooden handles at the top and bottom. These are used to warn motorists of actual cane hauling in progress. These signs are only displayed immediately in advance of cane hauling activities and are to be removed when no hauling activities are in progress.
TC9757 is a fixed warning sign that can be used in lieu of the use of temporary sign W5-Q07 on sections of roads where extensive and regular haulage occurs. The signs should be removed or covered at the end of haulage.
Figure 6.2(c) shows a typical layout where these signs are used.
Transport and Main Roads will, at its cost, install and maintain the area-wide advisory signs (G9 Q03). The temporary warning sign W5-Q07 requires a post or a suitable frame for erection. The installation of a post or the siting of a frame shall not be carried out without approval from Transport and Main Roads or the appropriate local government. On Queensland roads, approved facilities will be installed
The current standard is shown on drawing TC9308 for supporting posts. The fabric signs are not supplied by the department but may be purchased from sign suppliers. Advice of suitable suppliers can be obtained from Transport and Main Roads District Offices or TrafficEngineering.Support@tmr.qld.gov.au.
An alternative to the use of posts for the fabric signs is to use appropriate supporting frames. These require special fittings and advice should be obtained from the department before purchase.
The warning sign TC9757 can be installed at sites agreed upon by Transport and Main Roads, and the relevant mill, providing that:
- the user will pay all costs
- TC9757 will be more effective than temporary signs
- all warning signs are removed or covered at the end of haulage.
The area-wide sign G9-Q03 is to be covered or the message appropriately hidden during the non-harvest season. Responsibility for folding and securing of these signs rests with the respective mill. Sugar cane haulage should not occur before the signs are open, nor continue after the signs are closed.
The fabric signs (W5-Q07 CANE HAULING AHEAD) are to be displayed only when cane hauling is in progress and at no other time. It will be the responsibility of the user to display and dismantle this type of sign. The same applies to any TC9757 signs. The mill should have agreed arrangements with the cane growers to reinforce the department’s conditions of use or local government requirements.
For more information on application, approval and conditions of use regarding cane haulage signs, see Other matters requiring approval: Road corridor permits on the departmental website.
