5.2Portable traffic control devices (PTCDs)#

PTCDs may be used in lieu of the STOP / SLOW bat.

  • These devices are effective in physically separating traffic controllers from being in close proximity with moving traffic.
  • Traffic control devices are to be operated in accordance with the manufacturer's operating procedures and instructions.
  • Only a traffic controller is authorised to operate manually-controlled portable traffic signals, or a boom barrier.
  • A traffic controller must not be placed in control of portable traffic control signals or a boom barrier unless the traffic controller has been trained and is competent in operating the device.

Examples of portable traffic signal unit mountings and a boom barrier are shown in Figure 5.2(a) and Figure 5.2(b) respectively.

PTCDs used in Queensland must be on the department's ITS Approved Products list available at Intelligent transport systems and electrical.

Additional guidance on using, installing, and operating a PTCD, including Type 1 and 2 portable traffic signal systems (PTSS) and boom barriers, is available in the Guideline – Traffic Management at Works on Roads.

Figure 5.2(a) – Example of portable traffic signal unit mountings (for illustrative purposes only)
Figure 5.2(a) – Example of portable traffic signal unit mountings (for illustrative purposes only)p. 19
Figure 5.2(b) – Example of a boom barrier
Figure 5.2(b) – Example of a boom barrierp. 19
Source: TCAS Approved Procedure · pages 18–19 Open PDF at this page Search this document