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RMS Australian
Standard Supplements
Published July 2013
Supersedes/Amends: RMS Version 2.0
AUSTRALIAN STANDARD – AS1742
MANUAL OF UNIFORM TRAFFIC
CONTROL DEVICES
PARTS 1 - 15
General
Austroads has released the Guide to Traffic Management and all road agencies
across Australasia have agreed to adopt the Austroads guides to provide a level of
consistency and harmonisation across all jurisdictions. This agreement means that
the new Austroads guides and the Australian Standards, which are referenced in
them, will become the primary technical references for use within Roads and
Maritime Services (RMS).
This supplement is issued to clarify, add to, or modify the Australian Standard
Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
RMS accepts the principles in the Australian Standard Manual of Uniform Traffic
Control Devices with variations documented in this supplement under the following
categories:
•
•
•
RMS Enhanced Practice: RMS practices which enhance the Australian
Standards.
RMS Complementary Material: RMS traffic reference material that complements
the Australian Standards. These documents include RMS Manuals, Technical
Directions and/or other reference material and are to be read in conjunction with
the Australian Standards.
RMS Departures: RMS traffic practices that depart from the Australian
Standards.
NOTE:
If there are any differences in practice between the RMS Supplement and other
RMS complementary material, the RMS supplement will apply.
For other associated supplements see the RMS supplement for Austroads Guide to
Traffic Management, RMS supplement for Austroads Guide to Road Design and
RMS supplement for Austroads Guide to Road Safety.
All road signage mentioned in this part should be checked against the Road sign
register
For enquiries and further issues to be added to this supplement email
technical.directions.publication@rms.nsw.gov.au
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Unit:
Authors:
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Audience:
Document Number:
Date of Effect
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Keywords:
Roads and Maritime Services Supplement for
Australian Standard 1742, Manual of Uniform
Traffic Control Devices
Traffic and Safety Management Branch / Traffic
Policies, Guidelines & Legislation Section
John Grinsell, Wayne O’Mara
Manager Traffic Policies Guidelines & Legislation,
Bob O’Keefe
Roads and Maritime Services, Local Government,
Traffic Consultants
RMS 11.044
19 January 2011
19 January 2014
Traffic Management, Intersections, Signs,
Linemarking
Approved by:
Authorised for use by:
SIGNED
SIGNED
Craig J Moran
General Manager
Traffic Management
Mike Veysey
Director
Network Services
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Document History
Version
Date
Reason for Amendment
Approved
by
1.0
Jan 2011
Original Issue
As Above
1.1
May 2011
Updated AS1742.2 S2.5, S4.7.4,
S4.7.5.2, S5.5, S5.6.5.2, S5.7.2, S5.7.4.
Updated AS1742.10 S6.5, S7, S9.2,
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Policies,
Guidelines &
Legislation
1.2
June 2011
Updated AS1742.2 S4.7.4 (fig 4.16A),
S5.5
Updated AS1742.10 S6.5, S7, S8, S8.5
Updated AS1742.11 S3.5
Updated AS1742.13 S4.6.7
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Policies,
Guidelines &
Legislation
1.3
December
2011
General – name change. Roads and
Maritime Services (RMS) formally Roads
and Traffic Authority (RTA).
Updated AS1742.2 S2.12 (fig 2.5), S5.3,
S5.3.7, S5.4, S5.5, S5.6.5.2 (fig 5.25)
Updated 1742.10, General, S6.5 (fig 1),
S7, S8, S8.5
Updated 1742.12, S5.7
Updated AS1742.13, S2.2, S4.6, S4.6.7.
Updated AS1742.14, S6
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Policies,
Guidelines &
Legislation
1.4
March
2012
Updated AS1742.2 S5.6.5.1 (Table 5.3)
Updated link to latest version of Tourist
Signposting
Updated AS1742.7, General
Updated AS1742.10, S8.6
Updated AS1742.14, S7.2
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Mgr Traffic
Policies,
Guidelines &
Legislation
2.0
July
2013
General – name change General
Manager Traffic Management to General
Manager Traffic and Safety Management.
Removal of General Manager Safer
Roads.
Updated AS1742.1, S4
Updated AS1742.2, S2.12
Updated AS1742.2, S5.3.2.2 (c)
Updated 1742.5, General
Updated 1742.6, General
Updated 1742.7, General
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Updated 1742.9, General
Updated AS1742.10, S7
Updated AS1742.10, S8.6
Updated AS1742.10, S9.2
Updated AS1742.10, inclusion of
“Appendix A”
Updated AS1742.11, General.
Updated AS1742.13, General.
Updated AS1742.14,S7.5
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Updated AS1742.2, S5.6.5.1 (Table 5.3)
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PART 1 – GENERAL INTRODUCTION AND INDEX OF SIGNS
Reference
Section
Roads and Maritime Services’ (RMS) Enhanced Practice,
Complementary Material, or Departures
General
Signs mentioned in this part should be checked against the Road sign
register for RMS practice.
Section 1
1.2
For revisions in other parts of AS1742, refer to AS1742.2 Preface.
1.6.6
RMS complementary material for retro-reflective and fluorescent products:
• TDT 2007/01 - Use of Fluorescent Material for Road Signs.
• TDT 2009/8 - Approved retro-reflective sheeting materials for road
signs.
1.8
RMS practice for non-standard signs requires approval of the Manager,
Policies, Guidelines and Legislation.
1.9
RMS practice for Acts, Regulations and Rules.
RMS role / purpose:
• Transport Administration Act 1988
Road Classification/Road Authority Powers:
• Roads Act 1993
Traffic Powers:
• Road Transport Act 2013
• Road Transport (General) Regulation 2013
• A Guide to the Delegation to Councils for the Regulation of Traffic
(including the operation of Traffic Committees) (RMS).
Road Rules / enforcement powers:
• Road Rules 2008
• Road Transport (General) Regulation 2013
Section 2
Regulatory Signs in this part should be checked against the Road sign
register for RMS practice.
Section 3
Warning Signs in this part should be checked against the Road sign register
for RMS practice.
Section 4
RMS practice for Guide Signs:
• Guide Signposting (RMS) – internal working document only is the
primary reference document used by the RMS.
• TDT 2013/01 – Management of Changes to a road name for a State
Road in NSW.
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TDT 2013/02 – Management of changes to Alphanumeric (MAB) Route
marking system in New South Wales.
Section 5
RMS complementary material for Temporary Hazards:
• Traffic Control at Work Sites (RMS).
• Road sign register.
Section 6
Hazard Markers in this part should be checked against the Road sign
register and Delineation, Section 17 for RMS practice.
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AS 1742.2-2009
PART 2 – TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES FOR GENERAL USE
Reference
Section
Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Enhanced Practice,
Complementary Material, or Departures
General
Signs mentioned in this part should be checked against the Road sign
register for RMS practice.
RMS complementary material:
• Delineation (RMS).
Section 1
1.4.3
Australian Standards states the definition of the word May: Indicates the
existence of an option.
RMS practice is that when the word May is used as an option to check
against the Road sign register and RMS guidelines for further details on this
option.
1.6
RMS practice for Acts, Regulations and Rules.
RMS role / purpose:
• Transport Administration Act 1988
Road Classification/Road Authority Powers:
• Roads Act 1993
Traffic Powers:
• Road Transport Act 2013
• Road Transport (General) Regulation 2013
• A Guide to the Delegation to Councils for the Regulation of Traffic
(including the operation of Traffic Committees) (RMS).
Road Rules / enforcement powers:
• Road Rules 2008
• Road Transport (General) Regulation 2013
Section 2
Regulatory and Warning Signs in this part should be checked against the
Road sign register for RMS practice.
2.5, 2.5.4 &
(Fig 2.2)
RMS practice uses RMS warrants and sight distance restrictions for Stop
signs. Refer Road sign register.
RMS practice for linemarking at Stop signs:
• A full line (300mm wide) shall be extended from the left hand edge of
pavement to the dividing line and a broken line (150mm wide, 600mm
long, with 600mm spacing) shall be extended from the dividing line to
right hand edge of pavement. Refer Delineation, Section 6.
• Uses RMS signs and warrants for Stop signs. Refer Stop signs in Road
sign register
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2.5.5
Australian Standards states for Left turn slip-lane: Which requires entering
traffic to give way to the intersecting traffic stream, a Give Way sign may be
provided.
RMS practice is to provide a Turn Left At Any Time With Care (R2-16) sign.
If required a Give Way sign may be used. In this instance the R2-16 would
not be used.
2.7
For Signs used at Signals:
• RMS complementary materials: Traffic Signal Design, Section 10 (RMS)
and the Road sign register.
• RMS practice uses RMS signs for No Right Turn, No Left Turn, and not
the Australian Standard. Refer Road sign register.
• RMS practice does not allow the use of a U-turn permitted sign at traffic
signals. However requests may be considered for a U-turn phase in
special circumstances. Approval of General Traffic and Safety
Management is required.
RMS practice does not allow vehicle hook turns at traffic signals.
2.8.5
RMS practice uses RMS signs for No Entry and not Australian Standard.
Refer Road sign register.
RMS practice does not allow U-turn movements at traffic control signals.
However requests may be considered for a U-turn phase in special
circumstances. Approval of General Manager Traffic and Safety
Management is required.
2.8.7
The Road Rules only allow the use of one All Traffic Turn (R2-14) sign. A
combination sign or the use of both signs together is not allowed.
2.8.10 (b)
RMS practice for Authorised Vehicles Excepted (R9-229) sign must
nominate the Organisation/Authority/Council or class of vehicle.
2.9.2.9
RMS complementary material for a major route turns through the
intersection. Refer to Appendix B.
2.10 / 2.12
RMS complementary material for pavement markings at intersections:
• Delineation, Section 6 (RMS).
• Traffic Signal Design, Section 6 (RMS).
2.11
RMS complementary material for hazard markers and other devices:
• Delineation, Section 17 (RMS).
2.12 (fig 2.3)
RMS practice for major rural intersection:
• RRPM’s are used to augment barrier lines and island outline markings.
2.12 (fig 2.5)
RMS complementary material for major urban intersection with signals:
• Traffic Signal Design (RMS).
• Delineation, Section 6 (RMS).
• RRPM’s are used to augment traffic islands, approaches to medians,
raised and painted medians. Normal spacing between RRPM’s. Refer
Delineation (RMS)
• No entry (R2-4) sign on a slip lane may be used if no physical
separation (median) exists.
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2.12 (fig 2.6)
RMS practice is to augment traffic islands, approaches to medians, raised
and painted medians with RRPM’s. Refer Delineation, Section 15 (RMS).
2.12 (fig 2.7)
RMS practice is to augment traffic islands, approaches to medians, raised
and painted medians with RRPM’s. Refer Delineation, Section 15 and
Section 11 (RMS).
RMS practice for Delineation of Large Roundabouts:
• Delineation, Section 11.
2.12 (fig 2.9)
RMS practice uses RMS signs for No Right Turn, No Left Turn, No Entry
and not Australian Standard. Refer Road sign register.
2.12 (fig 2.10)
RMS practice does not use Trap lane at urban intersection (G9-43-4) sign.
Refer
• Road sign register.
• Guide signposting (RMS) – internal working document only, is the
primary reference document used by the RMS.
Section 3
Signs mentioned in this part should be checked against the Road sign
register for RMS practice.
3.4.2
RMS practice uses RMS signs for No Right Turn, No Left Turn, No Entry
and not Australian Standard. Refer Road sign register.
3.4.3
RMS practice use No pedestrian, Bicycles, Animals beyond this point (R613) sign with bicycles restriction removed.
RMS practice use RMS signs for Freeways, Expressways and Motorways
(R6-241, R6-242 and R6-243). Refer Road sign register.
Fig 3.6
RMS practice use Start and End Motorways (R6-241 and R6-243) signs.
Refer Road sign register.
3.7
RMS complementary material for pavement markings on Expressways,
Freeways and Motorways and at entry and exit ramps:
• Delineation (RMS).
3.8
RMS practice for at entry/exit ramp to Expressway / Motorway / Freeway:
• RMS uses Australian Standards, AS1742.2 – 2009, Section3, Figures
3.1 – 3.4.
3.8 (fig 3.1 &
3.2
RMS practice uses RMS signs for No Right Turn, No Left Turn, No Entry
and not Australian Standard. Refer Road sign register.
3.8 (fig 3.4 &
3.5)
RMS practice does not use Left Lane Must Exit (R2-19) sign.
RMS practice does not use Merge Left (W8-15) sign, use Change Lanes
(W8-241-1) sign
RMS practice does not use Left Lane Ends (G9-73) sign, use Left Lane
Ends (W4-9) sign.
3.8 (fig 3.5)
RMS practice for Guide signs:
•
Guide Signposting (RMS) – internal working document only, is the
primary reference document used by the RMS.
• TDT 2013/01 – Management of Changes to a road name for a State
Road in NSW.
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marking system in New South Wales.
Section 4
Signs mentioned in this part should be checked against the Road sign
register for RMS practice.
4.2.2
RMS practice for pavement markings and delineation. Refer Delineation
(RMS).
4.2.3
RMS complementary material for treatments between intersections:
• Delineation (RMS).
4.2.4
RMS complementary material for Guide posts:
Delineation, Section 16 (RMS).
•
4.2.5
RMS complementary material for delineators:
• Delineation, Section 16 (RMS).
4.2.5.2
RMS complementary material for delineators:
• Green reflectors used for informal heavy vehicle stopping areas. Refer
TG 2011 / SR02 – Marking informal heavy vehicle stopping areas with
green reflectors.
4.4.4 (fig 4.5)
RMS practice for the signposting of substandard horizontal curves use RMS
table. Refer Delineation, Section 17, Table 17.2 (RMS).
4.4.6 / 4.5
RMS complementary material for Advisory speeds:
Delineation, Section 17 (RMS).
•
4.6.7.2
RMS complementary material for hazard markers:
• Delineation, Section 17 (RMS).
• Use of fluorescent yellow green material for CAM's requires approval
4.7.4 (fig 4.16
A)
RMS practice for Zip merge:
• Zip merges are used when the speed of the vehicles in each lane are
similar. i.e. less than 20% difference in speed
• FORM ONE LANE pavement markings may be used in merge area in
urban situations only, if required.
• Guide posts at 10m to 15m on the lane reduction transition side (rural
only).
• The advance signs (Form 1 Lane) are not used on the departure side at
traffic signals.
4.7.4 (fig 4.16
B)
RMS practice for lane change:
• Lane changes are used when the speed of the vehicles in each lane are
not similar. i.e. more than 20% difference in speed.
• Do not use Merge Right (W8-15) sign. Use Change Lanes (W8-241-1)
sign.
• Do not use Merge Right (G9-73) sign. Use Left Lane Ends (W4-9) sign.
• Guide posts at 10m to 15m on the lane reduction transition side.
4.7.4 (fig 4.18)
RMS practice for transition from four-lane to two lane road:
• Zip merges are used when the speed of the vehicles in each lane are
similar. i.e. less than 20% difference in speed.
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Lane changes are used when the speed of the vehicles in each lane are
not similar. i.e. more than 20% difference in speed.
4.7.4 (fig 4.20)
RMS practice for transition from four-lane divided to two lane undivided
road:
• Zip merges are used when the speed of the vehicles in each lane are
similar. i.e. less than 20% difference in speed.
• Lane changes are used when the speed of the vehicles in each lane are
not similar. i.e. more than 20% difference in speed.
4.7.4 (fig 4.21)
RMS practice for overtaking lanes on two-lane rural roads:
• Zip merges are used when the speed of the vehicles in each lane are
similar. i.e. less than 20% difference in speed.
• Lane changes are used when the speed of the vehicles in each lane are
not similar. i.e. more than 20% difference in speed.
4.7.4 (fig 4.22)
RMS practice for typical treatment for climbing lanes on divided roads and
turnouts:
• Zip merges are used when the speed of the vehicles in each lane are
similar. i.e. less than 20% difference in speed.
• Lane changes are used when the speed of the vehicles in each lane are
not similar. i.e. more than 20% difference in speed.
4.7.5.2
RMS practice for signs for lanes changes:
• Do not use Merge Right (W8-15) sign. Use Change Lanes (W8-241-1)
sign.
• Do not use Merge Right (G9-73) sign. Use Left Lane Ends (W4-9) sign.
4.8.2 (e)
RMS practice for Overtaking lane x km Ahead (W9-38) sign may add
additional signs at varying distance from commencement of overtaking lane
as an enhancement.
4.9.4
RMS practice uses RMS signs and warrants for No Stopping signs. Refer
Road sign register.
4.9.4 (fig 4.26)
RMS practice uses RMS signs and warrants for No Stopping signs. Refer
Road sign register.
4.11.2.4
RMS practice for Slippery (W5-20) sign may add supplementary distance
plate to define length of slippery conditions as an enhancement.
4.14
RMS practice for use of flashing lights with warning signs requires approval:
• General Manager, Traffic and Safety Management.
• Road Environment Safety update 18.
Section 5
5.3
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and outline markings is to use width 150mm and not preferred width of
120mm.
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RMS practice for placement of RRPM’s on all single Dividing (separation)
lines should be placed centrally in gaps. For Dividing (barrier) lines centrally
in all gaps and with Australian Standard offset.
RMS practice for normal spacing between RRPM’s:
• Delineation (RMS), Section 15
Line type S2, Dividing (separation) line on multi lane road not to be used.
Refer Delineation, Section 4.2 (RMS).
5.3.1.1
RMS practice for length of Barrier line at Traffic Control Signals:
• Traffic Signal Design, Section 6 (RMS).
5.3.2.2 (c)
RMS practice for a single continuous barrier line:
• Approval from General Manager, Traffic and Safety Management
required.
5.3.7
RMS practice for Turn lines (T1) at intersection with signals
• Delineation (RMS), Section 4
• Traffic Signal Design (RMS)
• Type L3 line not used within intersection with signals.
5.4
RMS practice for Transverse lines - Stop lines:
• A full line (300mm wide) shall be extended from the left hand edge of
pavement to the dividing line and a broken line (150mm wide, 600mm
long, with 600mm spacing) shall be extended from the dividing line to
right hand edge of pavement. Refer Delineation, Section 6 (RMS).
• Uses RMS signs and warrants for Stop signs. Refer Stop signs in Road
sign register
RMS practice for Stop lines at Traffic Control Signals:
• Traffic Signal Design, Section 6 (RMS)
5.5
RMS practice for Transverse lines – Give Way lines:
• A broken line (300mm wide, 600mm long with 600mm spacing) must
extend from the left hand edge of pavement to the dividing/centre line
and a broken line (150mm wide, 600mm long, with 600mm spacing)
shall be extended from the dividing line to right hand edge of pavement.
Refer Delineation, Section 6 (RMS).
RMS practice for Diagonal and chevron markings:
• Width “W” of 150mm in AS 1742.2 – 2009, Figures 5.4, 5.5, 5.6.
• Figure 5.4 Splayed approach – B=1.5m and S=4.5m
Fig 5.4 (b) Angle for diagonal markings
o 45° (Speeds less than 90km/h)
o 30°(Speeds 90km/h or higher)
o Normal spacing between RRPM’s. Refer Delineation (RMS)
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o B=1.5m and S=7.5m
o 45° (Speeds less than 90km/h)
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o
•
30°(Speeds 90km/h or higher)
Normal spacing between RRPM’s. Refer Delineation (RMS)
Figure 5.6 Painted Islands and Median strips
o RMS practice includes diagonal markings inside painted islands
and median strips
o (a) Channelizing islands – B=2.0m and S=3m
o (b) Median island – B=1.5m and S=4.5m
o (c) Diagonal median marking – B=1.5m and S=7.5m
o 45° (Speeds less than 90km/h)
o 30°(Speeds 90km/h or higher)
o Normal spacing between RRPM’s. Refer Delineation (RMS)
5.5.2.3
RMS practice for Pavement arrows:
• Delineation, Section 10 (RMS).
5.5.2.3
(Fig 5.10)
RMS practice does not allow U-turn movements at traffic signals. However
requests may be considered for a U-turn phase in special circumstances.
Approval of General Manager Traffic and Safety Management is required.
5.5.2.6
RMS practice for Keep Clear Markings:
• Delineation, Section 9 (RMS)
5.6
RMS practice for Raised Pavement Marks on all single Dividing (separation)
lines should be placed centrally in gaps. For Dividing (barrier) lines centrally
in all gaps and with Australian Standard offset.
5.6.4
RMS practice for use of internally illuminated raised pavement markers
requires approval:
• General Manager, Traffic and Safety Management.
5.6.5.1 (Table
5.3)
RMS practice for use RRPM’s colours:
• Delineation, Section 15 (RMS).
• Does not use Green RRPM’s for step-out markings at Expressways,
Freeways and Motorways exit ramps
5.6.5.2 (Fig
5.25)
RMS practice for RRPM’s on painted median strips:
• Delineation (RMS)
5.7.2 (Fig 5.28)
RMS practice for spacing of chevrons at exit ramp nose is 5.0m
5.7.4
RMS practice for use RRPM’s colours:
• Does not use Green RRPM’s for step-out markings at
Expressways/Freeways/Motorways exit ramps.
5.7.4 (Fig 5.30)
RMS practice for width of “Step out” marking is 1.5m
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Appendix D4
RMS practice:
• Installation and Maintenance of Signs (RMS). Internal working
document only, is the primary reference document used by the RMS.
(Note - Wind loading from AS1170.2 (2011))
Appendix E
RMS practice uses RMS signs and warrants for use of flashing lights with
warning signs requires approval:
• General Manager, Traffic and Safety Management.
• Road Environment Safety update 18.
• Refer Road sign register.
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AS1742.3-2009
PART 3 – TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR WORKS ON ROADS
Reference
Section
Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Enhanced Practice,
Complementary Material, or Departures
General
Signs mentioned in this part should be checked against the Road sign
register for RMS practice.
RMS practice:
• Traffic Control at Work Sites is the primary reference document used by
the RMS.
AS 1742.3 should only be used where the RMS document does not address
a situation.
Section 3
Signs mentioned in this part should be checked against the Road sign
register for RMS practice.
3.5.4
RMS complementary material on Portable Traffic Signals:
• Traffic Signal Design, Section15 (RMS).
3.6.10
RMS practice uses RMS signs for No Right Turn, No Left Turn, No Entry
and not Australian Standard. Refer Road sign register.
Section 4
Signs mentioned in this part should be checked against the Road sign
register for RMS practice.
RMS primary reference document:
• Traffic Control at Work Sites (RMS).
RMS complementary material:
• Delineation (RMS).
RMS complementary material for single-lane operation and portable signals:
Traffic Signal Design, Section 15 (RMS).
•
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AS1742.4-2008
PART 4 – SPEED CONTROLS
Reference
Section
Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Enhanced Practice,
Complementary Material, or Departures
General
Signs mentioned in this part should be checked against the Road sign
register for RMS practice.
RMS practice:
• NSW Speed Zone Guidelines (RMS) is the primary reference document
used by the RMS.
RMS complementary material:
• Delineation, (RMS).
• A guide to identifying and implementing 40km/h speed limits in high
volume pedestrian areas. (RMS) – Internal working document is the
primary reference document used by the RMS.
• Guidelines for Truck and Bus speed limits. Refer previous version 2.3 of
NSW Speed Zoning Guidelines (RMS).
• School Zones Guidelines (RMS).
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PART 5 – STREET NAMES AND COMMUNITY FACILITY NAME
Reference
Section
Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Enhanced Practice,
Complementary Material, or Departures
General
Signs mentioned in this part should be checked against the Road sign
register for RMS practice.
RMS practice:
• Guide Signposting (RMS) – internal working document only, is the
primary reference document used by the RMS.
• Tourist Signposting (RMS) is the primary reference document used by
the RMS.
RMS practice:
• Installation and Maintenance of Signs (RMS). Internal working
document only, is the primary reference document used by the RMS.
Section 3
3.6
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Reference
Section
Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Enhanced Practice,
Complementary Material, or Departures
General
Signs mentioned in this part should be checked against the Road sign
register for RMS practice.
RMS practice:
• Tourist Signposting (RMS) is the primary reference document used by
the RMS.
RMS practice:
• Installation and Maintenance of Signs (RMS). Internal working
document only, is the primary reference document used by the RMS.
RMS complementary material:
• Service Signposting (RMS) - internal working document only, is the
primary reference document used by the RMS.
RMS practice for signposting rest areas, driver reviver and other rest stops:
• TD 2003/RS01 - Signposting of Rest Areas, Driver Reviver Sites and
other Rest Stops.
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Reference
Section
Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Enhanced Practice,
Complementary Material, or Departures
General
Signs mentioned in this part should be checked against the Road sign
register for RMS practice
• Traffic Signal Design, Section 15 and Appendix F, G (RMS).
• Delineation (RMS).
• Rail crossing safety series (RMS).
• Planning Road Infrastructure Upgrades At Railway Crossings – PN 261
Internal working document only
• Guideline: Planning road infrastructure upgrades at railway crossings –
PN 261G. Internal working document only.
• RMS Supplement Guide to Road Design, Part 4, Section10.
Section 3
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Reference
Section
Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Enhanced Practice,
Complementary Material, or Departures
General
Signs mentioned in this part should be checked against the Road sign
register for RMS practice.
RMS complementary material:
• NSW Bicycle Guidelines (RMS).
• Delineation (RMS).
• Traffic Signal Design (RMS).
• How to prepare a Bike Plan (RMS)
Section 1
1.2
For revisions in other parts of AS1742, refer to AS1742.2 Preface.
Section 2
2.3
RMS complementary material for pavement markings:
• Delineation, Section 4 (RMS).
• Delineation, Section 12 (RMS).
Fig 2.4, 2.5
RMS practice uses RMS No Stopping (R5-400) series. Refer Road sign
register.
2.5
RMS complementary material for bicycle lane treatments at intersections:
• NSW Bicycle Guidelines, Section 7 (RMS).
• TDT 2009/06 – Bicycle storage areas and advanced bicycle stop lines.
Section 3
General
RMS complementary material for bicycle path and footway provisions:
• NSW Bicycle Guidelines (RMS).
3.3
RMS complementary material for pavement markings:
• NSW Bicycle Guidelines (RMS).
• Delineation, Section 12 (RMS).
3.4
RMS complementary material for shared paths:
• NSW Bicycle Guidelines (RMS).
• Delineation, Section 12 (RMS).
Fig 3.7 & 3.9
RMS practice uses RMS No Stopping (R5-400) series. Refer Road sign
register.
Section 5
RMS complementary material for navigational aids for cyclists:
• NSW Bicycle Guidelines (RMS).
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Reference
Section
Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Enhanced Practice,
Complementary Material, or Departures
General
Signs mentioned in this part should be checked against the Road sign
register for RMS practice.
RMS complementary material:
• Delineation (RMS).
• Traffic Signal Design (RMS).
RMS practice for Pedestrian, Children’s, Pelican crossings and Pedestrian
Refuges
• Kerb ramps in accordance with RMS model drawing MD. R173.B01.A.1
• RMS practice is not to use Tactile Ground Surface indicators (TGSI) as
shown in AS1428.4 in their kerb ramps. However councils may wish to
install TGSI on works under there control.
Section 5
5.4
RMS practice for regulatory signs. Refer Road sign register.
Section 6
Table 2
RMS practice uses:
• RMS No entry (R2-4) sign and not Australian Standard.
• Authorised Vehicles Excepted (R9-229) sign must nominate the
Organisation/Authority/Council or vehicle type.
6.3
RMS complementary material on requirements for Pedestrian (Zebra)
Crossings:
• Delineation, Section 7 (RMS).
• Traffic Signal Design Section 2, Section 6 and Section 14 (RMS).
RMS practice for numerical warrants for Pedestrian (Zebra) Crossings,
which is referred to in Guide to Traffic Management, Section 8, 7.5.6:
i)
Normal Warrant:
A pedestrian (Zebra) Crossing is warranted where:In each of three separate one hour periods in a typical day
(a) the pedestrian flow per hour (P) crossing the road is greater
than or equal to 30
AND
(b) the vehicular flow per hour (V) through the site is greater than or
equal to 500
AND
(c) the product PV is greater than or equal to 60,000
ii)
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If the crossing is used predominantly by school children, is not suitable site
for a Children’s Crossing and in two counts of one hour duration
immediately before and after school hours:(a) P ≥ 30
AND
(b) V ≥ 200
A pedestrian (Zebra) Crossing may be installed.
If at least 50% of pedestrians using the crossing are aged or impaired and
for each three one hour periods in a typical day
(a) P ≥ 30
AND
(b) V ≥ 200
AND
(c) PV ≥ 60,000
A pedestrian (Zebra) Crossing may be installed
iii)
Special Warrant:
In certain circumstances where:(a) PV ≥ 45,000 (but less than 60,000)
AND
(b) P ≥ 30
AND
(c) V ≥ 500
then consideration can be given to a potential pedestrian crossing site. In
such circumstances, council should justify why this location is in need of
special consideration.
6.4
RMS practice uses RMS signs for No Stopping (R5-400) series: Road sign
register.
6.5 (fig 1)
Pedestrian (Zebra) Crossings
For Pedestrian (Zebra) Crossings, RMS uses Australian Standards,
AS1742.10 - 2009, Section 6, Figure 1 – Pedestrian (Zebra) Crossings, with
the following RMS practices:
• A double barrier line (BB) is provided on each approach to the crossing,
if the road has a dividing line, for 20m to extend from the
edge of the crossing with Bi-directional RRPM’s at 5.0m spacing and no
gaps in BB lines.
• Pedestrian Crossings should not be less than 3.6m wide.
• RMS practice does not supplement Pedestrian (Zebra) Crossings with
flashing yellow signals. Refer Notes AS1742.10 - 2009, Section 6,
Figure 1.
• RMS practice does not permit variations to no stopping distances
unless with kerb extensions. Refer TDT 2011/01a – Pedestrian Refuges
• RMS No Stopping (R5-400) sign series.
• Zig - Zag advance pavement markings may be provided at existing
pedestrian crossings where the sight distance is inadequate. Refer
Delineation, Section 7 (RMS).
• Transverse lines for pedestrian crossing and marked foot crossing.
Refer Delineation, Section 7 (RMS)
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•
•
RMS practice for Stopping and Parking Restrictions. Refer TDT
2002/12c – Stopping and Parking Restrictions at Intersections and
Crossings.
Kerb ramps in accordance with RMS model drawing MD. R173.B01.A.1
RMS practice is not to use Tactile Ground Surface indicators (TGSI) as
shown in AS1428.4 in their kerb ramps. However councils may wish to
install TGSI on works under their control.
NSW practice does not permit Pedestrian (Zebra) Crossings on roads with 2
or more marked travel lanes in same direction. This also applies to roads
with 2 unmarked travel lanes in the same direction, ie where vehicles can
pass other vehicles travelling in the same direction.
Note: A Pedestrian (Zebra) Crossing can be provided by the provision of
linemarking or kerb extensions that restrict the road to one travel lane each
way or where a full time parking lane exists.
Width of extension
in Metres
Zero
1.5
2.0
≥ 2.5
From kerb ramp to
sign in Metres
20
15
10
At Tangent Point of
kerb extension and
kerb line or 7.5
which ever is the
greater #
# For more detail refer to TDT 2011/01a
RMS practice for angle parking at Pedestrian (Zebra) Crossing:
• The Statutory requirement is to provide 20 m of no stopping on the
approach to a crossing for safe sight distance.
• If angle parking is on the approach, no stopping should be increased by
a further 20 m to maintain safe sight distance. However this distance
may be
reduced by the use of kerb extensions.
6.5 (fig 2)
RMS practice for markings on a raised Pedestrian (Zebra) Crossing. Refer
TDT 2001/04a - Use of traffic calming devices as pedestrian crossings.
Section 7
Children’s Crossings
For Children’s Crossings, RMS uses Australian Standards AS1742.10 2009, Section 7, Children’s Crossings, Figure 3 – Children’s Crossings Type
1, with the following RMS practices:
• RMS No Stopping (R5-400) sign series is to be used.
• No Stopping (R5-36) sign with specific times (symbolic), not used in
NSW. Use RMS No Stopping (R5-400) sign series with specific times.
• Crossings should not be less than 3.6m wide and must be indicated by
Pedestrian cross walk lines (PCW). Refer Delineation, Section 7 (RMS).
• Stop lines are to be TF line. Refer Delineation, Section 7 (RMS).
• Double barrier line (BB) 15m long is to extend from the stop line of the
Children’s Crossing with Bi-directional RRPM’s at 5.0m spacing and no
gaps in BB lines.
• RMS practice does not permit variations to no stopping distances
unless with kerb extensions. Refer TDT 2011/01a – Pedestrian Refuge.
• For point 1, minimum no stopping distance on approach is 24m and on
departure is 15m. Distances can be increased if adverse site geometry
exists.
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•
•
•
RMS practice for Stopping and Parking Restrictions. Refer TDT
2002/12c – Stopping and Parking Restrictions at Intersections and
Crossings.
Kerb ramps in accordance with RMS model drawing MD. R173.B01.A.1
RMS practice is not to use Tactile Ground Surface indicators (TGSI) as
shown in AS1428.4 in their kerb ramps. However councils may wish to
install TGSI on works under there control
Combined Children’s Crossing that incorporates a Pedestrian (Zebra)
Crossing:
o Crossing should not be less than 3.6m wide. Refer Delineation,
Section 7 (RMS).
o Pedestrian Cross Walk (PCW) lines not used.
o Transverse lines for pedestrian crossing and marked foot
crossing. Refer Delineation, Section 7 (RMS)
RMS practice for Children’s Crossings:
• The crossing is located on local and lightly trafficked roads where in a
one hour duration immediately before and after school hours the traffic
flow exceeds 50 vehicles per hour in each direction and during the
same hour 20 or more children cross the road within 20m of the
proposed crossing location.
• 85% percentile speed of traffic must not exceed 60km/h one hour
before or after school hours. Note: In special circumstances where a
Children’s Crossing is required on roads where the 85% speed is
greater than 60km/h. Council may apply to the Roads and Maritime
Services for consideration and approval.
• An undertaking from the school principal to arrange the display of the
“Children’s Crossing” flags or signs during and only during the specified
period of operation 8.00am – 9.30am and 2.30pm – 4.00pm and when
necessary at other times such as school excursions and school sport
days. ( A pro forma for such an undertaking is provided in Appendix “A”)
• In some instances Children’s Crossing may be installed at existing
marked foot crossings (Zebras) where the existing “CHILDREN
CROSSING” flags are in operation and such crossings located near
infants and primary schools. However, if the prominent use of the
existing zebra crossing occurs during the hour before and after school,
consideration should be given to its removal and replacement with
Children’s Crossing.
• Must have kerb and gutter
• Should not be installed for sole use of Kindergarten children unless
escorted by an adult
• Must be approved by Traffic Committee
NSW practice does not permit Children’s Crossings on roads with 2 or more
marked travel lanes in same direction. This also applies to roads with 2
unmarked travel lanes in the same direction, ie where vehicles can pass
other vehicles travelling in the same direction.
Note: A Children’s Crossings can be provided by the provision of
linemarking or kerb extensions that restrict the road to one travel lane each
way or where a full time parking lane exists.
RMS practice for angle parking at Children’s Crossing:
• RMS practice is to provide 24 m of no stopping on the approach to a
crossing for safe sight distance.
• If angle parking is on the approach, no stopping should be increased by
a further 20 m to maintain safe sight distance. However this distance
may be reduced by the use of kerb extensions.
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RMS practice does not use No Stopping (R5-36) sign and Children Crossing
(R3-4 signs. Refer Road sign register
7.4 (fig 4)
RMS practice does not use Children’s Crossing Type 2.
Section 8
Pedestrian Traffic Signals
For Pedestrian-actuated traffic signals (Mid-block), RMS uses Australian
Standards AS1742.10 - 2009, Section 8, Pedestrian Actuated Traffic
Signals (Mid-Block), Figure 5 & 6 with the following RMS practices:
• RMS No Stopping (R5-400) sign series.
• Double barrier line (BB) is provided on each approach to the crossing, if
the road has a dividing line, for 10m to extend from the edge of the stop
line with Bi-directional RRPM’s at 5.0m spacing and no gaps in BB
lines.
• Crossing should not be less than 6m wide.
• Pedestrian Cross Walk lines. Refer Delineation, Section 7 (RMS).
• Signalised mid-block marked foot crossings must located a minimum of
30 m from any side street.
• Signalised mid-block marked foot crossing must be avoided with 130 m
of an adjacent signalised intersection.
• RMS practice for Stopping and Parking Restrictions. Refer TDT
2002/12c – Stopping and Parking Restrictions at Intersections and
Crossings.
• Kerb ramps in accordance with RMS model drawing MD. R173.B01.A.1
• RMS practice is not to use Tactile Ground Surface indicators (TGSI) as
shown in AS1428.4 in their kerb ramps. However councils may wish to
install TGSI on works under there control
8.2
RMS complementary material on requirements for installation Pedestrian
Actuated Traffic Signals (Mid-Block):
• Traffic Signal Design, Section 2 and Section 14 (RMS).
• Delineation, Section 7 (RMS).
8.5
Pelican crossings
For Pelican Crossings:
• Use Pedestrian Traffic Signals on page 21 of this supplement for
linemarking and signs.
• RMS practice For Pelican Crossings:
o Only to be used at one stage crossings of 4 lanes or less.
o Not installed with approaches of 3 lanes in each direction or
very wide medians, two stages crossings or sites used
predominately by children, elderly or people with a disabilities.
• See Traffic Signal Design, Sections 2 and Section 14 (RMS).
• RMS practice for Stopping and Parking Restrictions. Refer TDT
2002/12c – Stopping and Parking Restrictions at Intersections and
Crossings.
• Kerb ramps in accordance with RMS model drawing MD. R173.B01.A.1
• RMS practice is not to use Tactile Ground Surface indicators (TGSI) as
shown in AS1428.4 in their kerb ramps. However councils may wish to
install TGSI on works under their control
NSW practice does not permit Pelican Crossings on roads with 2 or more
marked travel lanes in same direction. This also applies to roads with 2
unmarked travel lanes in the same direction, ie where vehicles can pass
other vehicles travelling in the same direction.
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kerb extensions that restrict the road to one travel lane each way or where a
full time parking lane exists.
8.6
RMS complementary material for pedestrians at signalised intersections and
railway crossings:
• Planning Road Infrastructure Upgrades At Railway Crossings – PN 261
Internal working document only
• Guideline: Planning road infrastructure upgrades at railway crossings –
PN 261G. Internal working document only.
• RMS fact sheet – Railway Level Crossings.
• RMS Supplement Guide to Road Design, Part 4.
• Traffic Signal Design, Section 15 and Appendix F, G (RMS).
• Delineation (RMS).
• Rail crossing safety series (RMS).
Section 9
9.2
Refuge Islands
For Refuge Islands, RMS uses Australian Standards, AS1742.10 - 2009,
Section 9, Physical Pedestrian Facilities, Figure 7 – Pedestrian Refuge,
with the following RMS practices:
• RMS No Stopping (R5-400) sign series.
• RMS model drawings for pedestrian fencing. Refer MD.R201.C series.
• For point 4, Painted median is preceded by a double barrier line
extending for 30 m minimum.
• RMS Type SM kerb for refuge islands. Refer MD. R15.A01.A.2
• Incorporate a splayed approach with painted chevrons on both
approaches to the central island.
• Painted chevrons - spacing 4.5m, width 1.5 and angle 45°
• For point 3, length of splayed approach and RRPM’S spacing. Refer
TDT 2011/01a – Pedestrian Refuges
• For Pedestrian Refuges upgraded to Pedestrian (Zebra) Crossing.
Refer page 19, Section 6.4 (fig 1).
• Kerb ramps in accordance with RMS model drawing MD. R173.B01.A.1
• RMS practice is not to use Tactile Ground Surface indicators (TGSI) as
shown in AS1428.4 in their kerb ramps. However councils may wish to
install TGSI on works under there control.
• Keep Left (R2-3) sign to have 0.50mm gap from base of sign to top of
Pedestrian Refuge
RMS practice for widening or narrowing a road for a pedestrian refuge
• Refer TDT 2011/01a – Pedestrian Refuges.
RMS practice for placement of No Stopping signage on road widening at
pedestrian refuges on a road with one lane in each direction:
• On approach RMS No Stopping (R5-400) sign series to be placed at
beginning of the taper or 20 metres, measured from the intersection of
kerb ramp flare and back of kerb, which ever is greater.
• On departure RMS No Stopping (R5-400) sign series to be placed at
end of the taper or 5 metres, measured from the intersection of kerb
ramp flare and back of kerb, which ever is greater.
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RMS practice use unidirectional hazard marker (D4-1-2) sign for kerb
extension. Refer Delineation, Section 17 (RMS).
RMS practice for locating No Stopping (R5-400) sign series for kerb
extension. Refer table below.
Width of extension
in Metres
Zero
1.5m
2.0m
≥ 2.5m
From kerb ramp to
sign in Metres
20m
15m
10m
At Tangent Point of
kerb extension and
kerb line or 7.5
which ever is the
greater.#
# For more detail refer to TDT 2011/01a
9.4
RMS practice does not use loading island and safety zones.
9.5
RMS practice for safety zone sign. Refer Road sign register.
9.6
RMS drawings for approved pedestrian fencing types. Refer RMS model
drawings, MD.R201.C series.
Section 10
Pedestrian
Malls
(Fig a)
RMS practice uses RMS sign No Entry, and not Australian Standard. Refer
Road sign register.
Section 11
Warning Signs in this part should be checked against the Road sign register
for RMS practice.
Appendix C
RMS practice for adult supervisors at crossings:
• School crossing supervisors – administration. TD 98/5.
• School crossing supervisors – training. NSWCRS.
• Does not use child monitors at crossings.
Appendix E
RMS complementary material for pedestrian actuated traffic signals (midblock):
• Traffic Signal Design (RMS).
• Traffic Signal Operations (RMS).
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APPENDIX A
Undertaking by School Principal
To display “CHILDREN CROSSING” flags at
Children’s Crossing
I, the School Principal or my delegated officer (18years or over)
of…………………………………………..............................................................
give an undertaking that the relevant flags will be displayed during and only
during the periods 8.00am – 9.30am and 2.30pm – 4.00pm for usage by
school children at the Children’s crossing situated at
…………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………
Signed………………………………………….
Dated ………………………………………….
School Stamp
Note
Replacement of lost or stolen Children’s Crossing Flags on local roads refer to local council.
Replacement is made under RMS block grant to council.
Replacement for lost or stolen Children’s Crossing Flags on State roads refer to RMS Road
Safety in your area.
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PART 11 – PARKING CONTROLS
Reference
Section
Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Enhanced Practice,
Complementary Material, or Departures
General
Signs mentioned in this part should be checked against the Road sign
register for RMS practice.
RMS complementary material for parking:
• Delineation (RMS).
• Guide to Traffic Generating Developments (RMS).
Section 1
1.3.9 (fig 1.1)
RMS practice uses RMS signs for No Stopping (R5-400) series. Refer Road
sign register.
Section 1
1.3.9 (fig 1.1)
RMS practice uses RMS signs for No Stopping (R5-400) series. Refer Road
sign register.
Section 2
Traffic Powers:
• Road Transport Act 2013
• Road Transport (General) Regulation 2013
• A Guide to the Delegation to Councils for the Regulation of Traffic
(including the operation of Traffic Committees) (RMS).
Road Rules / enforcement powers:
• Road Rules 2008
• Road Transport (General) Regulation 2013
Section 3
Table 3.1
RMS practice uses RMS signs for Clearways (R5-650) and No Stopping
(R5-400) sign series. Refer Road sign register.
Table 3.2
RMS practice does not use Permit Zone (R5-22), No Stopping (R5-35) and
No Stopping with specific times of operation (R5-36). Refer Road sign
register.
3.3.2 (b) (iii)
RMS practice does not use Permit Zone
3.3.2 (c)
RMS practice does not use:
• No Stopping symbol.
• TOW AWAY text.
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RMS practice is to use Australian Standard panels and sign sizes with
arrangements to be in accordance with AS1742.11 and AS1743.
Section 4
4.0
RMS practice uses RMS signs for Clearways (R5-650) and No Stopping
(R5-400) sign series. Refer Road sign register.
RMS practice use RMS signs for Special Event Clearways (R5-601) sign.
Refer Road sign register.
4.3.2
RMS practice does not use Tow away (R5-39) sign. Refer Road sign
register.
Section 5
Table 5.1
RMS practice uses RMS signs for No Stopping (R5-400) sign series. Refer
Road sign register.
Section 7
RMS complementary material on pavement marking:
• Delineation, Section 4 (RMS).
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PART 12 – BUS, TRANSIT, TRAM AND TRUCK LANES
Reference
Section
Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Enhanced Practice,
Complementary Material, or Departures
General
Signs mentioned in this part should be checked against the Road sign
register for RMS practice.
RMS complementary material:
• Delineation (RMS).
• Traffic Signal Design (RMS).
Section 5
5.1
RMS practice uses RMS signs for Bus, Transit and Tram lanes. Refer Road
sign register.
5.2
RMS practice does not use Bus lane (R7-1-1, R7-1-6, and R7-8) signs.
Refer Road sign register.
5.3
RMS practice does not use Transit lane (R7-7-1, R7-7-2) signs. Refer Road
sign register.
5.3 (fig 1)
RMS practice does not use Transit lane information sign. Refer Road sign
register.
5.4
RMS practice does not allow the use of Truck lanes.
5.6
RMS practice does not use Truck lane (R7-1-3) sign, Transit lane (R7-7-1,
R7-7-2) signs and Bus lane (R7-1-6) sign. Refer Road sign register.
5.7
RMS practice for load limits/light traffic thoroughfares
• Use the No Trucks (R 6-10- 2) sign which applies to vehicles of 4.5
tonnes or more.
• A supplementary plate (R9-231) may be added when a different
maximum limit is required.
• When the restriction is to be used for amenity purposes the sign must
be
• Approved through the Local Traffic Committee process.
• When the sign is being installed to protect the road asset, then
LTC advice is not required but the RMS must be notified in writing
• The No Trucks sign applies to all vehicles except buses
• Restricted vehicles can pass the sign if there is no alternate route to
their destination.
• The Gross Load Limit (R6-4) sign can be used when no exemptions are
wanted(NB this includes council garbage trucks)
5.8
RMS complementary material for Bus lanes on freeways:
• Delineation, Section 9 (RMS).
• Road sign register.
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Section 6
6.1
RMS complementary material for pavement markings:
• Delineation, Sections 4 & 9 (RMS).
6.2
RMS practice does not allow the use of Truck lanes.
Section 7
Fig 5 (a) Fulltime bus lane
RMS practice for full-time Bus lanes:
• Uses RMS Bus lane signs. Refer Road sign register.
• Uses Type L6 longitudinal lane line. Refer Delineation, Section 4
(RMS).
• Does not use C1 longitudinal lane line prior to intersections as shown.
• Use red pavement marking for Bus lanes. Refer Delineation, Section 3
(RMS).
Fig 5 (b) Parttime bus lane
RMS practice for part-time Bus lanes:
• Uses RMS Bus lane signs. Refer Road sign register.
• Uses Type L6 longitudinal lane line and not L1 as shown. Refer
Delineation, Section 4 (RMS).
• Use red pavement marking for Bus lanes. Refer Delineation, Section 3
(RMS).
Fig 6
RMS practice:
• Left turn pavement arrows must be accompanied by “BUSES EXCEPT’.
Fig 7
RMS practice uses RMS Bus lane signs. Refer Road sign register.
Fig 8
RMS practice:
• RMS transit lane signs. Refer Road sign register.
• Does not use information sign.
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PART 13 – LOCAL AREA TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
Reference
Section
Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Enhanced Practice,
Complementary Material, or Departures
General
Signs mentioned in this part should be checked against the Road sign
register for RMS practice.
RMS complementary materials:
• Delineation (RMS).
• Road sign register.
• Sharing the Main Street (RMS).
• TDT 2001/04a - Use of Traffic Calming Devices as Pedestrian
Crossings.
• Planning Guidelines for Walking and Cycling.
• How to Prepare a Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (RMS).
• NSW Bicycle Guidelines (RMS).
• How to Prepare a Bike Plan (RMS).
• Shared Zones (RMS)
RMS complementary material for approval of LATM schemes:
• A Guide to the Delegation to Councils for the Regulation of Traffic
(including the operation of Traffic Committee) (RMS).
Section 2
2.2.
RMS practice for Stop signs:
• Uses RMS signs and warrants for Stop signs. Refer Stop signs in Road
sign register
• A full line (300mm wide) shall be extended from the left hand edge of
pavement to the dividing line and a broken line (150mm wide, 600mm
long, with 600mm spacings) shall be extended from the dividing line to
right hand edge of pavement.
RMS practice for Give Way signs:
• Uses linemarking (300mm wide, 600mm long with 600mm spacing)
must be included and extend from the left hand edge of pavement to the
dividing/centre line and a broken line (150mm wide, 600mm long, with
600mm spacing) shall be extended from the dividing line to right hand
edge of pavement. Refer Delineation, Section 6 (RMS).
2.3 / 2.4
RMS complementary material for road humps:
TDT 2001/04a - Use of Traffic Calming Devices as Pedestrian
•
Crossings.
Section 3
3.3
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RMS complementary material for speed controls:
• A guide to identifying and implementing 40km/h speed limits in high
volume pedestrian areas. (RMS) – internal working document only, is
the primary reference document used by the RMS.
3.4 (fig 3.1)
RMS practice uses RMS signs for No Right Turn and No Left Turn and not
Australian Standard. Refer Road sign register.
3.4 (fig 3.3)
RMS complementary material for flat-top road humps. Refer TDT 2001/04a
- Use of Traffic Calming Devices as Pedestrian Crossings.
3.4 (fig 3.11 &
3.12)
RMS practice uses RMS signs for No Right Turn, No Left Turn, No Entry
and not Australian Standard. Refer Road sign register
Section 4
Table 4.1
RMS practice uses RMS signs for No Right Turn, No Left Turn, No Entry
and not Australian Standard. Refer Road sign register.
4.2.6 / 4.2.7
RMS practice uses RMS signs for No Right Turn, No Left Turn, No Entry
and not Australian Standard. Refer Road sign register.
4.2.8
The Road Rules only allow the use of one of the All traffic turn (R2-14) signs
on any one approach. A combination sign is not allowed.
4.6
RMS complementary material for pavement markings:
• Delineation (RMS).
RMS practice for Longitudinal lines is to use width 100mm as shown in AS
1742.2-2009, Figure 5.1, Longitudinal lines. Width for Edge lines, continuity
lines and outline markings is to use width 150mm and not preferred width of
120mm.
RMS practice for placement of RRPM’s on all single Dividing (separation)
lines should be placed centrally in gaps. For Dividing (barrier) lines centrally
in all gaps and with Australian Standard offset.
RMS practice for normal spacing between RRPM’s:
• Delineation (RMS)
Line type S2, Dividing (separation) line on multi lane road not to be used.
Refer Delineation, Section 4 (RMS).
4.6.7
RMS practice for Other markings is the preferred width as shown in AS
1742.2-2009.
RMS complementary material on RRPM’s:
• Delineation, Section 15 (RMS).
• TDT 2011/04 – Implementation of Revised Pavement Markings Layouts
• Normal spacing between RRPM’s, Refer Delineation (RMS)
RMS practice for placement of RRPM’s on all single Dividing (separation)
lines should be placed centrally in gaps. For Dividing (barrier) lines centrally
in all gaps and with Australian Standard offset.
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• Delineation (RMS)
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PART 14 – TRAFFIC SIGNALS
Reference
Section
Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Enhanced Practice,
Complementary Material, or Departures
General
Signs mentioned in this part should be checked against the Road sign
register for RMS practice.
RMS complementary material:
• Traffic Signal Design (RMS).
• Delineation (RMS).
Preface 1.2
For revisions in other parts of AS1742, refer to AS1742.2 Preface.
Section 2
2.2.2
RMS practice does not generally allow controlled U-turn movements at
traffic signals. However requests may be considered for special
circumstances. Approval of General Traffic and Safety Management is
required.
2.6
RMS practice does not use an E aspect.
Section 3
Table 3.1
(fig d, e, g)
For Signal Face Layouts:
• RMS complementary materials: Traffic Signal Design, Section 7 and
Appendix B (RMS).
Table 3.1 (fig l)
RMS practice for a four-aspect signal face is to display the fourth aspect
above or below the three aspect lantern, rather than on the side.
3.7 (fig a)
RMS complementary materials for Ramp metering:
• Traffic Signal Design, Section 15 (RMS).
• SCATS Ramp Metering System: A Guide to Ramp Metering (RMS).
• RMS practice for Ramp Metering Lantern configuration uses a standard
three aspect signal on top, and a two aspect red and green signal on
the bottom.
3.7 (fig b)
RMS complementary material for roundabout metering:
Traffic Signal Design, Section 15 (RMS).
•
3.7 (fig d)
RMS practice for slip lane with signalised crossing. Refer Traffic Signal
Design, Appendix C, Section 1.5 (RMS).
RMS practice for slip lanes with Signalised intersections:
• Pedestrian (Zebra) Crossing or a signalised crossing (if warrants met)
must be provided.
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If shared path. A signalised crossing with bicycle and pedestrian
lanterns must be provided with a three aspect vehicular lantern. A two
aspect vehicular lantern, (RED, YELLOW) can be provided if there are
low pedestrian and bicycle volumes and only on a single lane slip lane
with independent control. Two aspect lanterns require the approval of
Manager Network Operations.
• Refer Traffic Signal Design Section 2, 2.4.2 (RMS)
3.8
RMS complementary material for sequence of signal displays:
Traffic Signal Design, Section 7 and Appendix B (RMS).
Section 4
4.1
RMS complementary material for location of signal faces:
•
Traffic Signal Design, Section 8 and Appendix C (RMS).
4.2.3
RMS complementary material for left turn arrow aspects at controlled left
turn slip lane:
• Traffic Signal Design, Appendix C (RMS).
4.2.5
RMS practice does not generally allow controlled U-turn movements at
traffic signals. However requests may be considered for special
circumstances. Approval of General Manager Traffic and Safety
Management is required.
4.3
RMS complementary material for signal face locations at mid-block
Pedestrian Crossings:
•
Traffic Signal Design, Section 8 and Appendix C (RMS).
Section 5
5.2
RMS practice for lantern mounting height:
Traffic Signal Design, Section 8 (RMS).
•
5.3
RMS practice for target boards:
Traffic Signal Design, Section 8 (RMS).
•
5.4
RMS practice for aiming and shielding of lanterns:
Traffic Signal Design, Section 8 (RMS).
•
5.5
RMS practice for visors and louvers:
Traffic Signal Design, Section 8 (RMS).
•
Section 6
6
RMS practice for hook turns for bicycles. Refer
• NSW Bicycle Guidelines – Section 7 (RMS)
• Traffic Signal Design – Section 15 (RMS)
6.1 (a)
RMS practice for bicycle storage and advanced bicycle stop lines:
• TDT 2009/06 – Bicycle storage areas and advanced bicycle stop lines.
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RMS practice does not allow vehicle hook turns at traffic signals.
RMS practice uses RMS signs for No Right Turn, No Left Turn, No Entry
and not Australian Standard. Refer Road sign register.
6.2.1
RMS practice does not allow uncontrolled U-turn movements at traffic
signals. Give Way to Pedestrians (R2-10) sign is not to be used.
6.2.2
RMS practice for stop lines at Traffic Signals:
Traffic Signal Design, Section 6 (RMS).
•
6.2.3
RMS practice for pedestrian crosswalks:
Traffic Signal Design, Section 6 (RMS).
•
6.2.4
RMS practice for pavement arrows:
Traffic Signal Design, Section 6 (RMS).
•
6.3
RMS practice for turn lines:
Traffic Signal Design, Section 6 (RMS).
•
6.4
RMS practice for diamond turns:
Traffic Signal Design, Section 5 (RMS).
•
6.6
RMS practice for sight distance to signals:
Traffic Signal Design, Section 5 (RMS).
•
RMS practice for Double barrier line:
Traffic Signal Design, Section 6 (RMS).
•
Section 7
Fig 7.1
RMS practice does not use flashing signals for emergency service facilities.
Refer Traffic Signal Design, (RMS)
7.2
RMS complementary material for signals adjacent to a railway level
crossing:
• Traffic Signal Design, Section 15 and Appendix F, G (RMS).
• Delineation (RMS)
• Rail crossing safety series (RMS).
• Planning Road Infrastructure Upgrades At Railway Crossings – PN 261
Internal working document only
• Guideline: Planning road infrastructure upgrades at railway crossings –
PN 261G. Internal working document only.
• RMS Supplement Guide to Road Design, Part 4, Section10.
7.3.3
RMS complementary material for portable signals:
• Traffic Control at Work Sites. (RMS).
7.3 (Fig b)
RMS practice for vertical format alternate flashing light yellow lights is W3207-1. Refer Road sign register and Traffic Signal Design (RMS).
7.3 (Fig c)
RMS practice for horizontal format alternate flashing light yellow lights is
W3-204. Refer Road sign register and Traffic Signal Design (RMS).
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RMS complementary materials for ramp metering:
•
Traffic Signal Design, Section 15 (RMS).
RMS practice for Ramp Metering Lantern configuration uses a standard
three aspect signal.
7.6
RMS complementary material for roundabout metering:
Traffic Signal Design, Section 15 (RMS).
•
7.7
RMS complementary material for Left Turn on Red:
Traffic Signal Design, Appendix E (RMS)
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PART 15 – DIRECTION SIGNS, INFORMATION AND ROUTE NUMBERING
Reference
Section
Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Enhanced Practice,
Complementary Material, or Departures
General
Signs mentioned in this part should be checked against the Road sign
register for RMS practice.
RMS practice:
• Guide Signposting (RMS) – internal working document only, is the
primary reference document used by the RMS.
• Tourist Signposting (RMS), is the primary reference document used by
the RMS.
• TDT 2006/05 – Signposting for temporary rural road closure
• TDT 2013/01 – Management of Changes to a road name for a State
Road in NSW.
• TDT 2013/02 – Management of changes to Alphanumeric (MAB) Route
marking system in New South Wales.
Section 3
3.3.4
RMS practice does not use exit numbering.
Section 4
4.2.1
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• Guide Signposting (RMS) – internal working document only, is the
primary reference document used by the RMS.
• TDT 2013/01 – Management of Changes to a road name for a State
Road in NSW.
• TDT 2013/02 – Management of changes to Alphanumeric (MAB) Route
marking system in New South Wales.
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