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Traffic Control Devices Amendment 2019
Rule 54002/2004/12
PURSUANT to sections 152 and 157(g) of the Land Transport Act 1998, and after having had regard to the criteria specified in section 164(2) of that Act
I, Julie Anne Genter, Associate Minister of Transport, make the following ordinary Rule:
Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices Amendment 2019
This 10th day of April 2019
Part 1 Rule requirements
Section 1 Preliminary provisions
Section 2 Amendments to principal Rule
2.1 Clause 4.2 amended (Provision of traffic signs)
2.2 Clause 6.3 amended (General requirements for traffic signals)
2.3 Clause 6.4 amended (Steady vehicle dsplays in the form of a continuous display)
2.4 Clause 8.4 amended (School crossing points)
2.5 Clause 11.4 amended (Facilities for cycles, wheeled recreational devices and mobility devices)
2.6 Clause 11.7 replaced (Manually-controlled stop signs)
11.7 Manually-controlled stop signs
2.7 Clause 11.8 amended (Barrier arms)
2.8 Clause 12.4 amended (Types and means of indicating parking restrictions)
2.9 Clause 12.5 amended (General requirements for signing parking restrictions)
2.10 Clause 13.3 replaced (Responsibilities of operators of manually-controlled stop signs)
13.3 Responsibilities of operators of manually-controlled stop signs
2.11 Part 2 amended (Definitions)
2.12 Schedule 1 amended (Signs)
2.13 Schedule 2 amended (Markings)
Part 2 Schedules
Schedule 1 Amendments to Schedule 1 of Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004
Schedule 2 New items inserted in Schedule 2 of Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004
The objectives of the amendment Rule are to:
update a reference to section 8 of Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2003 with a reference to section 9 of Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2017:
clarify that the lines guiding pedestrians at pedestrian traffic signals must be white and 100mm in width:
allow for school patrol signs to be stored at a school crossing point, provided that they cannot be seen by oncoming motorists when they are not in use:
enable either signs or markings to be installed to identify shared paths for cyclists and pedestrians:
replace clause 11.7 (relating to hand-held stop signs) with a new clause 11.7 allowing for stop signs that are manually controlled by a person, but not physically held by that individual:
repair an inconsistency in the Rule by clarifying that barrier arms at level crossings must consist of red and white alternate bands:
change the operation of parking zone controls so that road controlling authorities can use the mechanism for areas such as carparks, provided it will be clear to persons using vehicles that the parking control applies:
allow parking zone controls to have a time limit restriction only:
provide for bus stops up to 30 m in length to be delineated by a marked outline and a single sign, rather than the 2 signs required currently:
in the definition of traffic sign, replace a reference to a hand-held stop sign with manually-controlled stop sign:
insert a definition of bus-only lane, clarifying that only buses can use such lanes, and not cycles, mopeds, or motorcycles:
insert a definition of heavy vehicle lane, clarifying that only heavy vehicles can use such lanes, and not cycles, mopeds, or motorcycles:
revoke the sign related to limited speed zones (which no longer exist in law):
clarify that only one vehicle per lane or line of traffic may proceed during each green phase of a ramp signal display:
clarify that an emergency stopping lane may be used either by people wanting to stop in an emergency and by people in a particular class or classes of vehicle, as indicated by the sign:
provide that small passenger service vehicle stands may continue to display “taxi stand” signs, recognising that “taxi” is a better-understood term than “small passenger service vehicle” or “SPSV”:
update the specifications of a number of road signs in Schedule 1 of the Rule:
add new signs into Schedule 1 of the Rule:
add new markings into Schedule 2 of the Rule.
For the purposes of consultation, amendments proposed to the Traffic Control Devices Rule and 14 other Land Transport Rules were combined into a single Rule, Land Transport Rule: Regulatory Stewardship (Omnibus) Amendment 2018 (the Omnibus Amendment Rule). Following consultation, the provisions in the Omnibus Amendment Rule were split into separate amendment Rules.
The NZ Transport Agency sent details of the amendment proposals by letter or email to approximately 2544 groups and individuals who had registered an interest in the Rules to be amended. The Omnibus Amendment Rule was made available through the NZ Transport Agency’s Contact Centre and, together with Questions and Answers, was also available on the NZ Transport Agency’s website. The availability of the amendment proposals for comment was publicised in the daily newspapers in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. It was also notified in the New Zealand Gazette on 23 July 2018.
The NZ Transport Agency received 41 submissions on the Omnibus Amendment Rule, of which 21 commented on the proposed amendments to the Traffic Control Devices Rule.
This Rule is Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices Amendment 2019.
This Rule comes into force on 1 June 2019.
This Rule amends Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004.
Clause 4.2(1) is amended by replacing “section 8 of Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2003” with “section 9 of Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2017”.
Replace clause 6.3(3)(b) with:
(b) white lines at least 100 mm wide to guide pedestrians at pedestrian traffic signals, in accordance with 8.5.
In clause 6.4(10)(a), after “straight ahead”, insert “from the bus lane”.
Replace clause 8.4(7) with:
8.4(7) Unless 8.4(8) applies, all “School Patrol” signs and “Children” flag signs must be removed from a school crossing point when a school patrol is not operating.
8.4(8) “School Patrol” signs and “Children” flag signs may be stored at a school crossing point in storage devices that must—
(a) be designed to enclose the circular panel of a school patrol stop sign so that it is not readily visible when inside the storage device; and
(b) be white or grey in colour, with white or grey fittings, except that the surfaces of the storage device facing the footpath or the roadway may display a road safety message for pedestrians, providing that the message is not readily visible or distracting to vehicular traffic approaching the school crossing point; and
(c) unless the school patrol stop sign handle is white, shield the handle of the school patrol stop sign so that no black and white bands are visible when the school patrol sign is inside the storage device; and
(d) be oriented to present the smallest possible dimensions to vehicular traffic approaching the school crossing point.
8.4(9) A school patrol sign storage device that complies with 8.4(8)—
(a) may also be used to store the fluorescent “Children” flag signs if the signs are not readily visible when stored; and
(b) may be mounted on the white pole used to hinge the school patrol stop sign at a school crossing point.
2.5(1) Replace clause 11.4(1) with:
11.4(1) For a shared path used by cycles, a road controlling authority—
(a) must install appropriate signs or markings that comply with Schedule 1 or Schedule 2, defining the class or classes of path user—
(i) at the start of the shared path; and
(ii) after each roadway or any other pathway with which it intersects; and
(b) must install signs or markings advising users that the shared path ends, unless signs or markings are installed to advise who may use any path that continues beyond the end of the shared path; and
(c) may install signs or markings at other intervals along the shared path.
2.5(2) Replace clause 11.4(2) with:
11.4(2) If pedestrians, cycles, wheeled recreational devices, or mobility devices are restricted to a specific side or part of a path, or where the path is separated for users travelling in different directions, a road controlling authority—
(a) must install signs or markings indicating the nature of the restriction—
(i) at the start of the restricted section of path; and
(b) must install signs or markings advising users that the restriction ends, unless signs or markings are installed to advise of any restriction or who may use any path that continues beyond the end of the restricted or separated section of path; and
(c) may install signs or markings at other intervals along the restricted section of the path.
Replace clause 11.7 with:
11.7 Manually-controlled stop signs
11.7(1) Manually-controlled stop sign
(a) means a stop sign controlled by a person who—
(i) is at the location where the stop sign is displayed; and
(ii) has direct line of sight of traffic approaching the stop sign; and
(b) includes a hand-held stop sign.
11.7(2) A manually-controlled stop sign, other than a school patrol sign in 8.3(7), 8.3(8), 8.3(9), or 8.4(5)(c)(ii), may be used only—
(a) to control traffic for an activity approved by a road controlling authority under a traffic management plan; or
(b) to control traffic as part of the movement of an overdimension or overweight vehicle that is operating under Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2016.
11.7(3) The operator of a manually-controlled stop sign must control the approach of the driver of a vehicle by displaying the sign to the driver and keeping the sign displayed so that its wording is clearly visible to the driver and may, at the same time, direct vehicles that are travelling in the opposite direction to proceed.
11.7(4) The reverse side or alternate display of a manually-controlled stop sign may be blank or display either the word “go” or the word “slow”.
In clause 11.8(b), replace “may” with “must”.
2.8(1) In clause 12.4(5)(a), replace “parking zone defined by 12.4(13)” with “parking zone declared under 12.4(13)”
2.8(2) In clause 12.4(9), after “M3-5,”, insert “M3-6,”.
2.8(3) Replace clause 12.4(13) with:
12.4(13) A road controlling authority may control the parking of vehicles by declaring an area to be a parking zone that is subject to a parking zone control in accordance with 12.4(13A) and 12.4(13B).
12.4(13A) A road controlling authority must only declare an area to be a parking zone if persons using vehicles could reasonably be expected to be aware of the parking zone control in the area without the need for parking signs at each intersection (if any) within the area, having regard to—
(a) the nature of the area; and
(b) the nature of the parking zone control; and
(c) traffic patterns into and within the area; and
(d) the nature and number of entry points to the area; and
(e) any other factor present that would influence a reasonable person’s understanding of the parking control in the area.
12.4(13B) A road controlling authority, when declaring an area to be a parking zone,—
(a) may prohibit or restrict parking to a specified class or description of vehicle or road user; and
(b) may permit parking within the area subject to payment of a fee, or with a time restriction, or both.
2.8(4) In clause 12.4(14),—
(a) replace “zone parking restrictions” with “parking zone controls”; and
(b) replace “zone parking area” with “parking zone”.
2.8(5) In clause 12.4(15), replace “zone parking area” with “parking zone”.
2.9(1) In clause 12.5(1), replace “zone parking restriction in 12.4(13)” with “parking zone control in a parking zone”.
2.9(2) In clause 12.5(2), after “loading zone”, insert “(except for a bus stop)”.
2.9(3) After clause 12.5(2), insert:
12.5(2A) Where a road controlling authority has indicated the extent of a bus stop in accordance with 12.4(4)(a), the road controlling authority may, instead of complying with 12.5(1), indicate that bus stop—
(a) by providing signs as specified in Schedule 1 and, if appropriate, with arrows or supplementary notices, defining their area or time of application—
(i) within the area and close to the end of the area furthest from an approaching driver; and
(ii) at distances of not more than 200 m between any two signs; and
(b) if the bus stop is longer than 30 m in total, by marking on the area of roadway designated as a bus stop the words “BUS STOP” conforming with the specifications in figure M3-2 or M3-2A.
2.9(4) In clause 12.5(3), revoke “described in 12.4(13)”.
2.9(5) In clause 12.5(3)(b), replace “zone parking restriction” with “parking zone control in a parking zone”.
2.10(1) Replace clause 13.3 with:
13.3 Responsibilities of operators of manually-controlled stop signs
An operator of a manually-controlled stop sign must comply with 11.7.
2.11(1) In Part 2, revoke the definition of zone parking.
2.11(2) In Part 2, definition of traffic sign, replace “hand-held stop sign” with “manually-controlled stop sign”.
2.11(3) In Part 2, replace the definition of zone restriction with:
zone restriction means an area of roadway the use of which is restricted (with or without a time restriction) to—
(a) a specified class or classes of vehicle; or
(b) a specified class or classes of road user
2.11(4) In Part 2, insert in their appropriate alphabetical order:
bus-only lane means a lane reserved for the use of buses only
heavy vehicle lane means a lane reserved for the use of heavy vehicles by a marking or sign installed—
(a) at the start of the lane; and
(b) at each point at which the lane resumes after an intersection
parking zone control means any control on parking imposed by a road controlling authority when declaring an area to be a parking zone under 12.4(13)
2.12(1) In Schedule 1, item relating to R1-1 (Standard), in the row relating to Border, replace “red (R) 100 mm” with “red (R) 75 mm”.
2.12(2) In Schedule 1, revoke the item relating to R1-4 (Limited speed zone).
2.12(3) In Schedule 1, item relating to R2-10 (Ramp signal – one vehicle per green each lane or line of traffic), replace the words “Only one vehicle per lane or line of traffic may proceed when the associated signal displays a green disc” with “Only one vehicle per lane or line of traffic may proceed during each green phase of the associated traffic signal displays”.
2.12(4) In Schedule 1, item relating to R4-12.2 (Emergency stopping lane (combination)), replace the words “stopping in an emergency for use by the class or classes” with “stopping in an emergency and for use by the class or classes”.
2.12(5) In Schedule 1, item relating to R5-7 (Road classification – class C),—
(a) in the row relating to Background, replace “black” with “white (R)”; and
(b) in the item relating to Legend, column relating to Colour, replace “white (R)” with “black” in both places.
2.12(6) In Schedule 1, item relating to R5-7.1 (Road classification – class I),—
(a) in the row relating to “CLASS”, delete “(R)”; and
(b) in the row relating to “I”, delete “(R)”.
2.12(7) In Schedule 1, item relating to R6-1T.2, replace “Time in minutes less than 4 hours” with “Time in minutes up to 4 hours”.
2.12(8) In Schedule 1, item relating to R6-1T.3, replace “Time in hours more than 4 hours but less than 24 hours” with “Time in hours, 4 hours or more, up to 3 days”.
2.12(9) In Schedule 1, item relating to R6-2B, replace the heading “Vehicle class not otherwise described” with “Vehicle class or description not otherwise described”.
2.12(10) In Schedule 1, item relating to R6-2B, replace the words “Only the specific class of vehicle” with “Only the specified class or description of vehicle”.
2.12(11) In Schedule 1, item relating to R6-2B, replace the words “‘[words describing class]’” with “‘[words describing the vehicle or class of vehicle]’”.
2.12(12) In Schedule 1, item relating to R6-2C, replace the heading “Vehicle class (not otherwise described)” with “Vehicle class or description not otherwise described”.
2.12(13) In Schedule 1, item relating to R6-2C, replace the words “the specific class of vehicle described” with “the specified class or description of vehicle”.
2.12(14) In Schedule 1, item relating to R6-2C, replace the words “‘[words describing class]’” with “‘[words describing the vehicle or class of vehicle]’”.
2.12(15) In Schedule 1, item relating to R6-4, replace the words “Zone parking” with “Parking zone”.
2.12(16) In Schedule 1, revoke the item relating to W1-1.10 (Road works supplementary – bridge under repair).
2.12(17) In Schedule 1, item relating to W5-1.1 (Exit closed ahead),—
(a) replace “diamond 600 mm square” with “rectangle 1000 x 750 mm”; and
(b) replace “black 15 mm” with “black 25 mm”.
2.12(18) In Schedule 1, replace the following items with the items set out in Part 1 of Schedule 1 of this Rule:
(a) R2-1 (Stop):
(b) R3-13.3 (Truck mounted attenuator display):
(c) R5-9 (Heavy vehicle – bridge limits):
(d) in item R6-2B, the item relating to Small passenger service vehicle (PSV) stand:
(e) in item R6-2C, the item relating to Small PSV parking:
(f) W1-1.1 (Road works supplementary – “Next [distance] km”) to W1-1.13 (Road works supplementary – bridge repairs):
(g) W1-2 ( Road works 1 or 2 km):
(h) W1-2B (Road works 1 or 2 km (alternative form)):
(i) W1-3 (Road works – 1 or 2 km delays possible):
(j) W1-4 (Road works supplementary):
(k) W2-1.1 (Hazard warning supplementary - flooding) to W2-1.24 (Hazard warning supplementary – barrier arms not working):
(l) W10-3 (Speed limit ahead):
(m) W14-7.1 (Supplementary – slow when frosty):
(n) W14-7.2 (Supplementary – slow when wet):
(o) W17-6 (Overdimension vehicles – pilot vehicles):
(p) A31-1 (Advance tourist feature adjacent to road):
(q) A32-1 (Tourist feature adjacent to road):
(r) A32-2 (Tourist feature on side road):
(s) A42-2 (Passing bay ‘[distance] m’):
(t) A45-1 (Heavy vehicle bypass ahead [distance] m):
(i) A45-2 (Heavy vehicle bypass direction):
(v) A45-3 (Stock effluent dump site advisory):
(w) A45-4 (Stock effluent direction):
(x) A45-5 (Heavy vehicles please no engine brakes next [distance] km).
2.12(19) In Schedule 1, insert the items set out in Part 2 of Schedule 1 of this Rule in their appropriate alphanumerical order.
2.12(20) In Schedule 1, item relating to R6-3 (Parking signs – Component 3 – Period of application), in the table describing periods of application of parking restrictions, after the row describing “At All Other Times”, insert the first item set out in Part 3 of Schedule 1 of this Rule.
2.12(21) In Schedule 1, insert the second item set out in Part 3 of Schedule 1 of this Rule at the end of the item relating to R6-4 (Parking signs – Component 4 – Extent of restriction).
2.13(1) In Schedule 2, in the heading of the item relating to M2-3 (Cycle lane symbol), replace “Cycle lane symbol” with “Symbol for cycle lanes, cycle paths and shared paths”.
2.13(2) In Schedule 2, in the heading of the item relating to M3-1 (Taxi stand), replace “Taxi” with “Small passenger service vehicle”.
2.13(3) In Schedule 2, in the heading of the item relating to M3-1A (Taxi stand alternative), replace “Taxi” with “Small passenger service vehicle”.
2.13(4) In Schedule 2, item M6-2.1 – “Give way” word message, replace “, see 9.4(6)” with “, see 9.4(6), 10.3(2), and 10.4(3)”.
2.13(5) In Schedule 2, insert the items set out in Schedule 2 of this Rule in their appropriate alphabetical order.
Ref: 2.11(18)-(21)
Items replaced in Schedule 1 of Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004
Meaning set out in clauses 4.1 and 4.2 of Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004
octagon 750 mm wide
white (R) 25 mm
220/30.8
R3-13.3
Truck mounted attenuator display
The display, installed on a truck equipped with an attenuator used to protect work being conducted on the road immediately beyond the sign, provides warning and indicates which side of the attenuator truck drivers should pass.
rectangle 2200 x 3600 mm
symmetrical chevron with stripes sloping down at 45 degrees to each side, comprised of alternating red (R) and white (R) bands approximately 250 mm wide, measured perpendicular to the stripe. The chevron stripes may be applied only to the outer 500 mm at the top, bottom and sides of the sign and the central, rectangular panel, 1200 x 2600 mm, may be black, grey or white, or may be cut out.
‘large lights’ (optional) at top left and right which flash simultaneously above one of Display A, B or C
yellow (when lit)
diameter at least 300 mm
Display A:
‘arrow pointing diagonally down to the left’ comprised of a pattern of lights above R3-13 ‘keep left’
Lights: yellow (when lit)
R3-13: blue (R) background, white (R) border and arrow
effective shaft width 180 mm
diameter 1500 mm
Display B:
‘arrow pointing diagonally down to the right’ comprised of a pattern of lights above R3-13.2 ‘keep right’
R3-13.2: blue (R) background, white (R) border and arrow
Display C:
‘a diagonal cross’ comprised of a pattern of lights above the shape of an R3-13 sign.
Note: in this mode, the white arrow of the R3-13 must not be displayed.
R3-13 shape: blue (R) background and white (R) border
The two large lights at the top of the sign flash at a pulse rate of between 55 and 75 flashes per minute alternately with the illuminated portion of Display A, B or C, which also flashes at a pulse rate of between 55 and 75 flashes per minute.
The large lights remain unlit (or are not fitted) while Display A, B or C is illuminated at a pulse rate of between 55 and 75 flashes per minute.
Heavy vehicle – bridge limits
Restrictions for heavy vehicles on a bridge – axle weight, or gross weight or speed. One “panel” used for each limit and a sign may be comprised of a selection of 1 or 2 or of all 3 panels. Panel 2, relating to gross weight has two options.
Where Option (a) of Panel 2 is used the sign may show any of the figures “30”, “40”, “50”, “60”, “70”, “80” or “90” followed by “% of Class I”, in which case the maximum weight on any 2 or more adjacent axles shall not exceed the stated percentage of the maximum sum of axle mass or the total vehicle mass described in Tables 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 or 1.5 of Part 1 Axle Mass Limits – General Access or Tables 2.1 or 2.2 of Part 2 Total Mass Limits – General Access in Schedule 3 of Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2016.
900 x 600 mm (one panel)
900 x 750 mm (two panels)
900 x 900 mm (three panels)
Red (R) 25 mm
“BRIDGE LIMITS”
“AXLES [weight] kg”
Text 75/12
“kg” Tpt Med ‘x’ height 50 mm
Option (a) “GROSS [percent] OF CLASS 1” or
“GROSS” 70/11.2
others 70/9.1
Option (b) “GROSS [weight] kg”
“SPEED [speed] km/h”
“km/h” Tpt Med ‘x’ height 50 mm
Item added to R6-2B – Text or symbols that may appear below or beside symbol R6-1B
Small passenger service vehicle (PSV) stand
A stand for vehicles designed to carry less than 13 people used in a small passenger service providing the driver stays with the vehicle.
‘Taxi Stand’
Red (R) or black
NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 35 mm
‘Small PSV’
Item added to R6-2C – Text or symbols that may appear below or beside symbol R6-1C or R6-1D
Small PSV parking
A place where vehicles designed to carry less than 13 people used in a small passenger service may park.
W1-1.1
Road works supplementary – “Next [distance] km”
There are road works for the next “[distance] km” ahead. Two options.
rectangle 900 x 300 mm – supplements W1-1
orange (RF)
black 25 mm
“NEXT [distance] km”
“NEXT” 100/14, numeral 150/24,
“km” Tpt Med ‘x’ height 75 mm
rectangle 1200 x 450 mm – supplements W1-1B
black 30 mm
“NEXT” 125/17.5, numeral 175/28,
“km” Tpt Med ‘x’ height 90 mm
W1-1.2
Road works supplementary – new seal
Newly laid road surface. Two options.
120/19.2
160/25.6
W1-1.3
Road works supplementary – mobile machinery (1-line)
A mobile machine of the type named is operating beyond the sign. Two options.
W1-1.4
Road works supplementary – mobile machinery (2-line)
rectangle 900 x 450 mm – supplements W1-1
“SPRAYER”
rectangle 1200 x 600 mm – supplements W1-1B
W1-1.5
Road works supplementary – road marking
Road marker is operating beyond the sign. Two options.
W1-1.6
Road works supplementary – on side road
There are road works on the next side road. Two options.
“ON SIDE”
W1-1.7
Road works supplementary – shoulder closed
The road shoulder is not able to be used – road width could be restricted. Two options.
120/16.8
160/22.4
W1-1.8
Road works supplementary – surveying
Surveyors are operating beyond the sign. Two options.
“SURVEYING”
W1-1.9
Road works supplementary – works end
The area of road works has ended. Two options.
“WORKS END”
W1-1.11
Road works supplementary – wet tar
The road surface ahead has liquid bitumen or is very soft or the surface has other material which may affect vehicle stability or may spray and adhere to other vehicles. Two options.
“WET TAR”
W1-1.12
Road works supplementary – skid testing
There will be slow moving vehicles ahead, testing the skid resistance of the road surface. Two options.
“SKID”
W1-1.13
Road works supplementary – bridge repairs
The bridge ahead is undergoing repairs. Two options.
Road works 1 or 2 km
There are road works 1 or 2 km ahead
rectangle 1200 x 1800 mm
W1-1 above
As for W1-1
“1 km” or “2 km”
Numeral 300/48, “km” Tpt Med ‘x’ height 200 mm
W1-2B
Road works 1 or 2 km (alternative form)
Rectangle 1200 x 600 mm
numerals 300/48
“km” Tpt Med ‘x’ height 200 mm
W1-3
Road works – 1 or 2 km delays possible
There are road works 1 or 2 km ahead and delays are possible.
rectangle 2400 x 1800 mm
“1 km” or “2 km” to the left of words
Numeral 300/48
“DELAYS”
200/28
Road works supplementary – temporary speed limit ahead
There are road works with a temporary speed limit ahead
Rectangle 1200 x 600 mm (supplements W1-1B)
“[speed]” to the left of
“km/h”
Tpt Med ‘x’ height 85 mm
“AHEAD”
W2-1.1
Hazard warning supplementary – flooding
There is likely to be water across the road ahead. Two options.
rectangle 900 x 300 mm – supplements W2-1
rectangle 1200 x 450 mm – supplements W2-1B
W2-1.2
Hazard warning supplementary – washout
Part of the road ahead has been washed out. Two options.
“WASHOUT”
W2-1.3
Hazard warning supplementary – linemen
Linemen are working ahead. Two options.
“LINEMEN”
W2-1.4
Hazard warning supplementary – blasting
There is blasting ahead – expect explosions or being required to stop. Two options.
“BLASTING”
W2-1.5
Hazard warning supplementary – tree felling
Trees are being felled beside the road. Two options.
rectangle 900 x 450 mm – supplements W2-1
“FELLING”
rectangle 1200 x 600 mm – supplements W2-1B
W2-1.6
Hazard warning supplementary – trucks crossing
Trucks are crossing where they do not normally or in greater numbers. Two options.
“TRUCKS”
W2-1.7
Hazard warning supplementary – logging trucks
Logging trucks are crossing where they do not normally or there are more of them on the road than usual. Two options.
“LOGGING”
W2-1.8
Hazard warning supplementary – no road marking
Road marking has been removed, obscured or is yet to be installed where it would be expected to be marked. Two options.
“NO ROAD”
W2-1.9
Hazard warning supplementary – signals changed
The traffic signals ahead have had the displays or the sequence of displays changed. Two options.
W2-1.10
Hazard warning supplementary – signals not working
The traffic signals ahead are not operating. Two options.
“SIGNALS NOT”
W2-1.11
Hazard warning supplementary – new road layout
The road layout ahead has been changed recently. Two options.
“NEW ROAD”
W2-1.12
Hazard warning supplementary – traffic survey
A traffic survey is being conducted ahead. Two options.
W2-1.13
Hazard warning supplementary – cycle race
There is a cycle race ahead – expect cyclists. Two options.
“CYCLE RACE”
W2-1.14
Hazard warning supplementary – runners
There is a running event ahead – expect runners. Two options.
W2-1.15
Hazard warning supplementary – walkers
There is a walking event ahead – expect walkers. Two options.
W2-1.16
Hazard warning supplementary – cyclists ahead
There is a cycling event ahead – expect cyclists. Two options.
W2-1.17
Hazard warning supplementary – runners ahead
W2-1.18
Hazard warning supplementary – walkers ahead
W2-1.19
Hazard warning supplementary – accident
There has been an accident ahead. Two options.
W2-1.20
Hazard warning supplementary – fire
There is a fire ahead. Two options.
120/21.6
160/28.8
W2-1.21
Hazard warning supplementary – funeral
There is a funeral ahead – there could be a large number of slow-moving or parked cars and pedestrians. Two options.
W2-1.22
Hazard warning supplementary – film crew
There is a film crew ahead – expect people and equipment. Two options.
“FILM CREW”
W2-1.23
Hazard warning supplementary – hidden queue
There is likely to be a queue ahead which may be obscured. Two options.
W2-1.24
Hazard warning supplementary – barrier arms not working
The barrier arms are not operating. Two options.
120/15.6
160/20.8
Speed limit ahead
There is a speed limit ahead at the specified distance
diamond 600 mm square with W10-1.1 supplementary
yellow (R)
black 15 mm
R1-1 or R1-1.1 sign with appropriate speed limit
red (R), white (R) and black
with optional border
W14-7.1
Supplementary – slow when frosty
Warns road users to slow down to avoid the danger of skidding due to the frosty road surface
Rectangle 600 x 600 mm – supplements W14-7
W14-7.2
Supplementary – slow when wet
Warns road users to slow down to avoid the danger of skidding due to the wet road surface
Overdimension vehicles – pilot vehicle
The vehicle is a pilot for an oversize load. Drivers may be asked to pull over or stop to make way for the load or not to overtake the load. This sign is displayed only on the reverse side of a W17-2, W17-3.1, W17-3.2, W17-4.1, W17-4.2, W17-5.1 or W17-5.2 sign.
rectangle 1100 x 520 mm
white (must be reflectorised for use at night) 12 mm
white (must be reflectorised for use at night)
yellow-green (RF)
Advance tourist feature adjacent to road
Advises road users of tourist features adjacent to the road and the distance beyond the sign.
Rectangle width to suit message x 750 mm high (3 lines of text), 900 mm high (4 lines of text), 1050 mm high (5 lines of text) or 1200 mm high (6 lines of text)
Brown (R)
“[Feature]” or “[Features]” (upper and lower case, up to 4 lines of text) above
“[distance] m” above
Numerals 120/19.2, “m” Tpt Med ‘x’ height 80 mm
“ON LEFT” or “ON RIGHT”
Rectangle 600 x 1000mm (1 symbol), 900 x 900mm (2 symbols), 1300 x 900mm (3 symbols), 1800 x 900 mm (4 symbols)
White (R) 25mm
Up to 4 “A30-S symbols”
Each symbol, including a border, maximised to fit an area 300 x 300 mm
Numerals 120/19.2, “m” Tpt Med ‘x’ height 80mm
“ON” above
“LEFT” or “RIGHT” (for signs with 1 symbol) or
“ON LEFT” or “ON RIGHT” (for signs with 2, 3, or 4 symbols)
Tourist feature adjacent to road
Indicates the location of a tourist feature
Rectangle with pointed end (isosceles triangle, base the height of the rectangle, height approximately 40% of the base), length to suit message x 450 mm high (1 line of text), 600 mm high (2 lines of text), 750 mm high (3 lines of text) or 900 mm high (4 lines of text)
A chevron pointing in the direction of the feature, parallel to and located at the pointed end of the sign, beside
330 mm high, stripe width 130 mm
(1 line of text),
440 mm high, stripe width 170 mm
(2 lines of text),
520 mm high, stripe width 205 mm
(3 lines of text)
680 mm high, stripe width 265 mm
(4 lines of text)
“[Feature]” or “[Features]” (upper and lower case, up to 4 lines of text)
Rectangle with pointed end (isosceles triangle, base 450mm, height 180mm), length to suit the number of symbols x 450mm height
330mm high, stripe width 130mm
Each symbol, including a border, maximised to fit an area 300 x 300mm
A32-2
Tourist feature on side road
Indicates the side road along which the feature is found and the distance to travel.
“[distance] km”, beside
Numerals 120/19.2, “km” Tpt Med ‘x’ height 60 mm
Rectangle with pointed end (isosceles triangle, base 450mm, height 180mm), length to suit the number of symbols and distance x 450mm height
Numerals 120/19.2, “km” Tpt Med ‘x’ height 60mm
A42-2
Passing bay ‘[distance] m’
Indicates a passing bay exists at a specified distance beyond the sign to allow vehicles travelling in opposite directions to pass.
rectangle 975 x 825 mm
black, 25 mm
‘[distance] m’
numeral 150/21,
‘m’ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 100 mm
Heavy vehicle bypass ahead [distance] m
Indicates a heavy vehicle bypass ahead at a specified distance beyond the sign.
Rectangle 900 x 900 mm
“BYPASS”
“[distance] m”
numerals 120/19.2
“m” Tpt Med ‘x’ height 80 mm
Heavy vehicle bypass direction
Indicates the direction of a heavy vehicle bypass at an intersection.
“arrow (type A) pointing left or right”
600 mm long, shaft 55 mm
A45-3
Stock effluent dump site advisory
Advises drivers of vehicles transporting stock of a site beyond the sign where they may dispose of stock effluent.
Rectangle 1200 x 1200 mm
“EFFLUENT”
“DISPOSAL”
numerals 120/21.6
A45-4
Stock effluent direction
Indicates to drivers of vehicles transporting stock the location of a site where they may dispose of stock effluent.
“arrow (type D) pointing in the appropriate direction”
Shaft 110 mm
A45-5
Heavy vehicles please no engine brakes next [distance] km
Requests drivers of heavy vehicles not to use engine brakes to reduce noise through a township.
Rectangle 1500 x 900 mm
“HEAVY VEHICLES”
“PLEASE NO”
“PLEASE” 100/18
“NO” 120/21.6
“ENGINE BRAKES”
“NEXT” and numerals 120/21.6
“km” Tpt Med ‘x’ height 60 mm
New items inserted in Schedule 1 of Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004
R1-1.2
The speed limit is 110km/h
circle 600mm diameter
red (R) 75mm
R1-5.6
Motorway or expressway threshold
The speed limit is the number of km/h shown on the sign and optionally advises the name of the motorway or expressway or locality.
Rectangle, at least 900 x 1200mm or larger as necessary to fit the speed limit sign and the motorway, expressway or locality name. The width to height ratio of the sign must be between 1:1.2 and 1:1.7.
R1-1, R1-1.1 or R1-1.2
White (R), red (R) and black
As for R1-1, R1-1.1 or R1-1.2 600mm diameter
With border, above
Optional “[Motorway name]” or “[Expressway name]” or “[Locality]” (mixed case text), above
Optional “Motorway” or “Expressway”
R4-13.2
Signal bypass lane – do not stop for signals supplementary
The special vehicle lane described by the sign above this supplementary sign is outside the area controlled by traffic signals and vehicles entitled to use the lane do not need to comply with the signals displayed.
Note: This sign must only be used as a supplementary sign in combination with an appropriate R4-7 to R4-12 or R4-14 series sign.
Rectangle 600 x 600mm
15mm red (R)
80/14.4
R4-13.3
Special vehicle signal bypass lane – Signals do not apply
The special vehicle lane below the sign is outside the area controlled by traffic signals and vehicles entitled to use the lane do not need to comply with the signals displayed.
Rectangle 2400 x 1200mm
40mm red (R)
“DO NOT APPLY”
“Downward pointing arrow”
(type E)
Shaft 80mm
R4-14
Special vehicle lane – two or more classes of vehicle
The adjacent lane, or lane below, if the sign is installed overhead, is a special vehicle lane reserved for the classes of vehicle shown on the sign.
Note: when the bus symbol is shown on the sign, cycles, mopeds and motorcycles may also use the lane, unless any of those classes is specifically excluded on a supplementary sign.
When “TRANSIT” and the transit symbols are included on the sign, passenger service vehicles, cycles, mopeds, motorcycles and vehicles carrying at least the number of people indicated on the sign may also use the lane, unless any of those classes is specifically excluded on a supplementary sign.
Rectangle 600mm wide x height to suit the classes of vehicle
‘[TEXT or symbols]” describing the classes of vehicle (as detailed below) above
Details – text or symbols for R4-14 signs
The following symbols or text may be shown on R4-14 signs. If the lane is a transit lane, “TRANSIT” and the transit symbols should be shown above any other vehicle class.
“TRANSIT” above
“T2 (or T3)” within
“barrel-like shape” to the left of
“symbol of car with 2 (or 3) occupants”
90/14.4
175 x 150mm
“symbol of a bus (side on)”
465 x 160mm
“symbol of a cycle”
245 x 160mm
“E V” (abbreviation for electric vehicle)
“symbol of a motorcycle”
305 x 160mm
“symbol of a truck (side on)”
may include “3.5 t” within the truck symbol
60/9.6
“[TEXT]” to describe the class of vehicle
R4-14.1
Special vehicle lane – two classes of vehicle only
The adjacent lane, or lane below, if the sign is installed overhead, is a special vehicle lane reserved for two classes of vehicle only, as shown on the sign.
“[TEXT or symbols]” describing the classes of vehicle (as detailed below)
Details – text or symbols for R4-14.1 signs
Any two of the following symbols or text may be shown on R4-14.1 signs.
265 x 160mm
R6-5.1
Pay parking area identification supplementary
Supplementary parking sign to provide information such as a location code or area identification number for use in a technology based system for paying parking fees
rectangle at least 300mm x 200mm. Sign dimensions may be increased to accommodate the legend or to match the parking sign it is supplementing.
blue (may be reflectorised)
white (may be reflectorised) 10mm
such words or symbols as are necessary to convey the parking fees payment related information in no more than two lines
Words: white (may be reflectorised) symbols and background: as for the symbol and its background
Words: NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25mm symbols and background: to fit within a rectangle of 180 x 180mm maximum
code numerals or letters
White (may be reflectorized)
60/8.4
W3-2.2
Slippery surface supplementary – slow when wet
Warns road users to slow down to avoid the danger of skidding due to the wet road surface.
Rectangle 900 x 450 mm - supplements W3-2
“WHEN WET”
W16-7.1
Cycle path crossing
Drivers should look both ways for cyclists on the cycle path or shared path
Diamond 600mm square
“arrow (type A) pointing right” above
Arrows: 210mm long, shaft 45mm
“symbol of a cycle” above
Cycle symbol: 450 x 290mm
“arrow (type A) pointing left”
Option: for a one-way path, either arrow may be omitted and the cycle symbol reversed so that the remaining arrow and the cycle symbol indicate the direction of travel.
W18-3.10
Wild animals – kereru
Combination diamond-shaped warning sign above a supplementary message sign to warn drivers there is likely to be low flying kereru ahead.
“Symbol depicting a kereru swooping low in front of a car”
480 x 460mm
Supplementary sign
Rectangle 600 x 400mm
“SLOW FOR”
“KERERU”
80/11.2
Tourist feature symbols
Symbols for tourist feature signs to advise road users of the type of tourist feature.
Shape as described, size is the minimum rectangular area used for the symbol on a sign.
Each symbol includes a border of the same colour as the background within the dimensions specified for the symbol.
A-30-S1
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga site
Indicates a place of historical significance
Symbol of an historic building above a Māori motif within a circle
300 x 300mm (including a border around the symbol)
A-30-S2
Indicates a winery or vineyard that is open to the public.
Symbol of a bunch of grapes
240 x 300mm (including a border around the symbol)
A-30-S3
Indicates the location of a lookout or view point.
Symbol of an adult looking through binoculars and a child pointing
A-30-S4
Indicates a place where there is scenery or other photo-opportunity.
Symbol of a camera
A31-3
Advance tourist features on side road
Advises road users of tourist features on a side road and which way to turn at the intersection the stated distance beyond the sign.
Rectangle width to suit message x 750mm high (3 lines of text), 900mm high (4 lines of text), 1050mm high (5 lines of text) or 1200 mm high (6 lines of text)
“TURN LEFT” or “TURN RIGHT” above
Rectangle 600 x 1000mm (1 symbol), 1200 x 900mm (2 symbols), 1300 x 900mm (3 symbols), 1800 x 900mm (4 symbols)
Up to 4 “A30-S symbols” above
“TURN” above
“LEFT” or “RIGHT” (for signs with 1 symbol” or
“TURN LEFT” or “TURN RIGHT” (for signs with 2, 3, or 4 symbols” above
A31-5
Next [tourist feature] [distance] km
The next tourist feature indicated on the sign is the stated distance beyond the sign.
“A30-S3” lookout or “A30-S4” photography symbol
Symbol, including a border, maximised to fit an area 300 x 300mm
“[distance] km”
Numerals 120/19.2, “km” Tpt Med ‘x’ height 80mm
A32-3
Tourist feature adjacent to road – arrow format
Rectangle width to suit message x 450 mm high (1 line of text), 600 mm high (2 lines of text), 750 mm high (3 lines of text) or 900 mm high (4 lines of text)
Arrow (type D) pointing in the appropriate direction beside
Shaft 50 mm
Rectangle 450 x 900mm (1 symbol), 900 x 900mm (2 symbols), 900 x 1200mm (3 or 4 symbols)
Arrow (type D) pointing in appropriate direction
A42-6
Advance special vehicle lane
Advises road users that a special vehicle lane, reserved for the classes of vehicle shown on the sign, begins at the distance or location beyond the sign as indicated on a supplementary sign.
“LANE” or “ONLY”
Details – text or symbols for A42-6 signs
The following symbols or text may be shown on A42-6 signs. If the lane is a transit lane, “TRANSIT” and the transit symbols should be shown above any other vehicle class.
“T2 (or T3” within
A42-6.1
Advance special vehicle lane supplementary – [distance] m
Supplementary sign for use with A42-6 advance advisory special vehicle lane sign, to advise road users a special vehicle lane begins at the stated distance beyond the sign.
Rectangle 600 x 250mm
Numerals 100/16
“m” Tpt Med ‘x’ height 70mm
A42-6.2
Advance special vehicle lane supplementary – Ahead
Supplementary sign for use with A42-6 advance advisory special vehicle lane sign, to advise road users there is a special vehicle lane ahead.
A42-6.3
Advance special vehicle lane supplementary – On-ramp
Supplementary sign for use with A42-6 advance advisory special vehicle lane sign, to advise road users of the location of the special vehicle lane.
“ON-RAMP”
A43-5
Recommends cyclists make a hook turn manoeuvre to turn right at the next intersection.
Rectangle 400 x 600mm
“Symbol comprising two arrows (type A), separated by a gap, depicting a two-stage hook turn manoeuvre”
250 x 240mm (arrow shafts 21mm)
“symbol of cycle” above
185 x 120mm
A43-6
Advises drivers to leave a safe gap when passing cyclists
Rectangle 900 x 750mm
“symbol of a cyclist and a car separate by a double ended dimension arrow (type B) above
Symbol: 745 x 350mm
Arrow: shaft 20mm
“PASS SAFELY”
Rectangle 1200 x 900mm
“symbol of a cyclist and a car separate by a double ended dimension arrow (type B) and ‘1.5 m’ above
Symbol: 1000 x 470mm
Arrow: shaft 25mm
“1.5”: 150/24
“m”: Tpt Med, ‘x’ height 100mm
A45-3.1
Stock effluent dump site advance direction
Advises drivers of vehicles transporting stock the direction to turn at the stated distance ahead to reach a site where they may dispose of stock effluent.
“TURN LEFT” or “TURN RIGHT”
Cycle route advance direction – primary route
Advises cyclists the direction to follow at the intersection ahead to reach named destinations
Rectangle at least 600 x 450 mm and large enough to accommodate the message, in two panels: top panel 140 mm high, lower panel at least 310 mm high.
Top panel blue (R), lower panel white (R)
Blue (R) 20 mm
“cycle symbol” centralised in panel
and optional symbol associated with the locality or the route
As for the symbol
100 x 100 mm maximum
Optional “[Route name]” (upper and lower case), above
White (R) text on a black background
Text: Tpt Med ‘x’ height 20 mm
background: width to suit main legend x 60 mm high
“[Primary route destination]” (upper and lower case), beside arrow (type D) aligned appropriately, above
Text: blue (R),
arrow: blue (R)
Text: Tpt Med ‘x’ height 43 mm,
arrow shaft: 27 mm
a horizontal line, above
blue (R)
“[Alternate destination]” or “[Alternative destinations]” (upper and lower case), beside arrows (type D) aligned appropriately
arrows: blue (R)
Cycle route advance direction map – primary route
Rectangle sized to suit the message, in two panels: top panel 140 mm high, lower panel sized to accommodate the map
“[Graphical representation of the intersection ahead, showing details as necessary to explain the path of the cycle route and directions to alternative destinations.]” The map may include road names and destination names (upper and lower case) and directional arrows (type D).
Cycle route: Blue (R)
destinations: blue (R)
Road names: black
Roads: grey
other details: black
Tpt Med ‘x’ height 43 mm
shaft width 27 mm
Tpt Med ‘x’ height 21.5 mm
80 mm (main roads)
65 mm (other roads)
as appropriate for the detail
A51-3
Cycle route intersection direction – primary route
Advises cyclists the direction to follow at an intersection and the distances to named destinations
Rectangle with pointed end (isosceles triangle, base the height of the rectangle, height approximately 40% of the base), length to suit message x 150 mm high (1 line of text) or 250 mm high (2 lines of text).
Blue (R) rectangle at least 160 mm wide x the height of the sign for the cycle symbol and optional symbol associated with the locality or route; white (R) for destination and chevron
Blue (R) 10 mm
“Cycle symbol” (on blue background at square end of sign)
and optional symbol associated with the locality or route (on blue background at square end of sign), beside
“[Destination]” or “[Destinations]” (upper and lower case, 1 or 2 lines of text), beside
“[distance] km” or “[distance] m”, beside
A chevron pointing in the direction of the destination, parallel to and located at the pointed end of the sign
110 mm high, stripe width 45 mm (1 line of text),
210 mm high, stripe width 85 mm (2 lines of text)
A51-4
Cycle route intersection direction arrow – local route
Advises cyclists the direction to follow at an intersection and the distance to a named destination and the services available at the destination
Rectangle length to suit the message x 200 mm high, in two panels: panel 1 at least 160 mm wide, panel 2 sized to accommodate the message
Panel 1 blue (R), panel 2 white (R)
(closest to mounting post)
“Cycle symbol”
and optional symbol associated with the locality or route, beside
Panel 2, Option A
1 destination and service symbols
“[Destination]” (upper and lower case), above
Up to 6 “A20-S symbols” or “A30-S symbols or “A51-S symbols”, beside
White (R) symbol on blue (R) background
Each symbol, including a border, maximised to fit an area 45 x 45 mm
Tpt Med ‘x’ height 32 mm
Arrow (type D) aligned appropriately
Panel 2, Option B
“[Destination 1]” (upper and lower case), beside
“[distance] km” or “[distance} m”, above
“[Destination 2]” (upper and lower case), beside
A51-5
Cycle route direction – primary route
Advises cyclists the direction to follow to reach named destinations
Rectangle at least 600 x 300 mm and large enough to accommodate the message, in two panels: top panel 140 mm high, lower panel at least 160 mm high
“[Destination]” or “[Destinations]” (upper and lower case), beside arrows (type D) aligned appropriately
Text: blue (R)
A51-6
Cycle route marker – local route
Advises cyclists direction to follow to remain on a route
Rectangle 150 mm wide x at least 300 mm high, in two panels: top panel at least 150 mm high, lower panel 150 mm high
Rectangle 300 mm wide (at least) x 150 mm high, in two panels: panel 1 at least 150 mm wide, panel 2 150 mm wide
A51-7
Cycle route location plate
Advises cyclists the name of roads that cross a cycle route and are part of another cycle route
Rectangle length to suit road name x 150 mm high
Blue (R) rectangle at least 160 mm wide x 150 mm high for the cycle symbol and optional symbol associated with the locality or route; white (R) for the road name
and optional symbol associated with the locality or route, to the left of
“[Name of road]” (upper and lower case)
A51-8
Cycle route confirmation direction – primary route
Confirms the route that cyclists are on and advises the distances to the named destinations
Rectangle at least 600 x 300 mm and large enough to accommodate the message, in two panels: top panel 140 mm high, lower panel at least 160 mm high.
“[Destination]” or “[Destinations]” (upper and lower case), beside
“[distance] km” or “[distance] m”
A51-9
Cycle route network map
Advises cyclists of the cycle routes in the network
Rectangle sized to suit the map, in two panels: top panel 150 mm high, lower panel sized to accommodate the map
Optional “[Title of map]” (upper and lower case), above
Tpt Med ‘x’ height 20 mm
“[Map]” (The map may include details as necessary to identify the routes shown and contact details for more information)
As for the map
Part 3 New items inserted in Schedule 1 of Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004
Ref: 11.12(19)
Item inserted in R6-3 (Parking signs – Component 3 – Period of application)
Supplementary description indicating the restriction applies only on days when pupils attend the school
NZ Tpt Med ‘x’ height 25 mm
Ref: 11.12(20)
Item added to R6-4 (Parking signs – Component 4 – Extent of restriction)
A description of the area to which the parking restriction applies.
‘[Words describing the area]’
R6-1A or B
red (R) or black on white (R)
R6-1C or D
white on blue (may be reflectorized)
Ref: 11.13(4)
M2-3C: Cycle path or shared path crossing driveway
Grid size: 50mm minimum
Note: for a one-way path, either arrow may be omitted and the cycle symbol may be reversed so that the remaining arrow and the cycle symbol indicate the direction of travel.
M2-3D: Cycle path or shared path crossing driveway – alternative for narrow paths
M2-3E Alternative cycle symbol markting for shared paths
Grid size: 20mm minimum
Note: The cycle symbol may be reversed to indicate the direction of travel.
Land Transport Rule - Traffic Control Devices Amendment 2019 - Rule 54002/2004/12