Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00174:reg:10:p52
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00174
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 10 (pt 52/99)
Character Range: 487771–490696

signs at the site entry and secondary signs comprising:
                + directional signs
                + destination indicators
                + place name signs
                + interpretive signs
       * sponsorship signs or sponsorship names on signs are not permitted on Main Avenues or Approach Routes, in the National Capital Open Space System, in the Parliamentary Zone (except where such signs comply with a comprehensive Project or Precinct Signage Plan approved by the National Capital Authority), near the Prime Minister's Lodge or the Governor General's residence
       * markers or signs identifying places may include dedication information or historic information about the place on or near where the sign is located
       * site identification signs are to be erected by, and remain the property of, the Australian Government (on National Land) or the ACT Government on (Territory Land).

Tourist destination signs
Signs, which direct the public to major tourist sites and places, should generally comply with the following:
       * tourist drives may be identified by a system of numbers and colours on standard signs placed along the drives with detailed information of attractions along the route available for visitors in published form at visitor information centres
       * tourist drive numbers should be incorporated in new tourist destination signs or may be fixed as a separate sign beneath destination signs or traffic signs
       * groups of attractions, located at a single destination, may be identified by displaying the group destination name on a series of signs which lead up to that destination
       * tourist destination signs, other than tourist route signs, are to be at the last major turn‑off to the venue
       * individual attractions may be identified as features of this centre on a single sign on arrival at the centre
       * sponsorship will not be permitted on tourist destination signs other than those which have naming rights for the destination
       * the signs should conform to the Australian Standard 1742.6 – 1990: Service and tourist signs for motorists
       * the main entry points to the Parliamentary Zone may be signalled by distinctive signs such as banners or place signs located in the verges of the Main Avenues
       * the signs are to be erected by, and remain the property of, the ACT Government
       * excessive repetition of tourist destination signs should be avoided
       * signs are to be painted metal and all single‑sided signs are to be painted on the visible reverse side
       * a system of standard symbols, lettering and colour schemes should be followed in directing the travelling public to tourist venues.

Advertising signs on street furniture
Advertising signs may be displayed on bus shelters subject to the following:
       * only one advertising sign will be permitted on each bus shelter
       * the sign is