3General considerations#
3.1Restrictions on use#
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Regardless of any risk assessment, if the speed limit, traffic volume, traffic clearance or occupation time constraints specified in this Part cannot be met, treatments of a fully protected static worksite (see AGTTM Part 3) or mobile works convoy (see AGTTM Part 4) must be applied. For many Category 3 roads, jurisdictions have determined that requirements of Part 5 are not applicable, instead choosing to undertake certain maintenance activities using static worksite practices, covered under Part 3 or Mobile work practices covered under Part 4.
Regardless of any risk assessment, if the speed limit, traffic volume, traffic clearance or occupation time constraints specified in this Part cannot be met, treatments of a fully-protected static worksite (see QGTTM Part 3) or mobile works convoy (see QGTTM Part 4) must be applied.
3.2Short-term low-impact options#
Add the following to Table 3.1
| Type of works | Examples, not limited to | Duration* | See Section |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term works outside of a traffic lane | • road signs or street furniture maintenance • litter or graffiti removal • garden maintenance • minor tree clearing • minor cleaning of culverts, pipes and pits • footpath repair | • ≤ 5 min if within 1.2 m of a traffic lane • ≤ 20 min if greater than 1.2 m from a traffic lane | 5.4 |
| Investigations and inspections | Traffic engineering investigations or inspecting, viewing or measuring a section of roadway or road feature (for example, for maintenance or planning purposes) | < one working shift | 6.1 |
| Road lighting or signal works | Maintenance and installation of power poles, lights, wires and traffic signals | • ≤ 5 min if in a traffic lane or within 1.2 m of a traffic lane • ≤ 20 min if greater than 1.2 m from a traffic lane • ≤ 1 hour if the vehicle is positioned where parking would normally be permitted and does not obstruct the traffic flow | 6.2 |
3.4Vehicle Mounted Warning Device#
Replace entire Section 3.4 with the following:
A vehicle mounted warning device provides advance warning and information to road users regarding works being carried out and any hazard.
A vehicle mounted warning device must consist of one of the following arrangements in Table 3.4:
| Arrangement | Vehicle Mounted Warning Device (VMWD) | Use conditions / requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A single flashing yellow lamp or LED light assembly | • For emergency or other infrequent use on a vehicle not normally used for either roadworks or inspection purposes. • For use on a plant item working within a static work area. |
| 2 | A pair of flashing yellow lamps or LED light assemblies (placed as far apart as practical) | • For use on vehicles on all roads without the protection of a static roadworks site. • Positioned on the vehicle so that at least one, and preferably both lamps are visible to all road users from any direction. • Additional flashing yellow lamp(s) or LED assemblies may be required to be added on the vehicle to ensure visibility is provided to all road users in any direction. |
| 3 | An illuminated flashing arrow sign (see Queensland MUTCD Part 3 Clause 4.14.2) | • For any situation where option 1 or 2 is not appropriate. • May be used for any type of work (including mobile works). • May be used in combination with options 1 or 2. • If required, supplementary signs (static or variable message signs) are mounted in conjunction or elsewhere in a prominent position on the vehicle. • The illuminated flashing arrow sign must be capable of being removed from view (e.g. covering, folding down, or turning off) when not needed. |
The vehicle mounted warning device should be mounted as high as practicable on the vehicle for best visibility to all road users (e.g. on the roof (cab) of the truck). This helps to ensure the device is not obscured (e.g. overhanging vegetation, raised truck body, permanent signs). It may be moved near the rear of the vehicle if a roof-mounted sign could be obscured by a load.
3.5Lookout protection method#
For requirements and further information on the Lookout Protection Method, refer to the Guideline – Traffic Management at Works on Roads.
3.6Combining different works protection methods#
Combining different works protection methods at the one site is permitted where the requirements for the different works protection methods are met.
Different short-term low-impact provisions may be used for different activities when appropriate and when satisfying the risk assessment and other provisions and criteria at the one work site.
Short-term low-impact provisions may be used when appropriate and when satisfying the risk assessment and other provisions and criteria on a static work site where the temporary traffic management arrangements at the static work site are in place and required for other work activities. The static site must not be created solely for enabling a speed reduction which would permit short-term low-impact work protection methods which require a lower speed limit then applies to be used.
Where appropriate, and when satisfying the risk assessment and other provisions and criteria, short-term low-impact provisions may be used as part of a mobile work site.
Signs and devices used in static works sites or for mobile works must be installed in accordance with the requirements of QGTTM Part 3 or Part 4 respectively.