1Introduction#

The Guide to Pavement Markings is issued under the authority of Section 166 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 (TORUM). This guide shall be considered an approved notice under Section 166 (2) of the said Act.

This guide has been prepared to consolidate pavement marking practice in Queensland into a single document. It incorporates pavement markings prescribed in the Queensland Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and additional advice on recent and emerging developments in pavement marking practice. It is probable that some information contained in this guide will be included in future revisions of the MUTCD.

Guidance on pavement marking relating to a number of issues is not included in this guide where there are significant design-related parameters or background matters which need to be taken into account in determining the need for a facility. Information on the pavement marking associated with these facilities is contained in the Traffic and Road Use Management (TRUM) manual and MUTCD supplements. These are:

1. (i)TRUM Vol. 1, Part 10, Section 6.3.3-1 Determination of centre line markings adjacent to property access
2. (ii)TRUM Vol. 1, Part 10, Section 6.6-1 Coloured surface treatments for bicycle lanes
3. (iii)MUTCD Supplement Part 2, Section 4.6.2-1 Signing and line marking of narrow bridges / structures
4. (iv)TRUM Vol. 2, Part 3, Section 3.2-1 School zones.