Category 2 - Temporary Signs
This category contains signs that are currently in use and will only be supported in the future until such time as all existing signs have been removed or replaced under normal maintenance arrangements.
Installation of new Category 2 signs and replacement of existing Category 2 signs is not permitted. Details of signs that are to be used in lieu of these signs are given in the relevant section.
Visit our Technical Library to view the Category 1 Temporary Signs, which are signs that are currently in use and continue to be supported.
Installation of new Category 2 signs and replacement of existing Category 2 signs is not permitted. Details of signs that are to be used in lieu of these signs are given in the relevant section.
Visit our Technical Library to view the Category 1 Temporary Signs, which are signs that are currently in use and continue to be supported.
Table of Contents
2.4.1 Advance Warning Series: MR-TAW
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Sign
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Name
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Sign No.
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Replace with
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REDUCE SPEED (Front)
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MR-TAW-1
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Replace with G9-9.
For temporary roadwork situations
the border is optional
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THANK YOU
(Back)
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MR-TAW-1
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Remove.
Not considered necessary.
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SLOW 50
(30)
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MR-TAW-2
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Use R4-1 (Speed restriction) along with
R4-3 (Roadwork) -
refer to AS1742.3.
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END 50
(30)
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MR-TAW-3
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Use R4-1 (Speed restriction) along with
R4-3 (Roadwork) plus R7-4 (End) -
refer to AS1742.3.
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LEFT/RIGHT LANE CLOSED
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MR-TAW-4
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Use T2-6 (Lane status) -
there are a number of alternatives -
refer to AS1742.3.
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LANE CLOSED
AHEAD
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MR-TAW-6
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Use T2-6 (Lane status) -
there are a number of alternatives -
refer to AS1742.3.
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ROAD WORKS IN PROGRESS
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MR-TAW-10
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Use T1-24 (Roadwork next 2 km) -
refer to AS1742.3.
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BRIDGEWORK
1 km AHEAD
(500m)
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MR-TAW-12
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Use T1-29 (Bridgework ahead) -
refer to AS1742.3.
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LINE MARKING IN PROGRESS
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MR-TAW-15A
MR-TAW-15B
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Use T1-15 (Line marking ahead) -
refer to AS1742.3.
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LANE CLOSED
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MR-TAW-20
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Use T2-6 series (a number of variations are possible) - refer AS1742.3.
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CAUTION LANES MODIFIED
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MR-TAW-21
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Use T2-6 series
(a number of variations are possible) - refer to AS1742.3.
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MODIFIED
INTERSECTION
AHEAD
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MR-TAW-22
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Delete.
This is a special case.
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CAUTION WATCH
FOR LEFT TURN
ARROW
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MR-TAW-23
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This sign should not be necessary.
Ensure that arrow display
is clearly visible.
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2.4.2 Position Series: MR-TP
| Sign | Name | Sign No. | Replace with |
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SIGNALS TO
BE MODIFIED |
MR-TP-1 |
Remove. |
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TRUCKS
ENTERING |
MR-TP-5
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Use W5-22 or T2-25
(Trucks crossing or entering) - AS1742.3.
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SAND BLASTING
IN PROGRESS |
MR-TP-7
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Use T1-5 (Workers ahead) - AS1742.3.
Contractors should not interfere
with traffic.
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TREE LOPPING
IN PROGRESS |
MR-TP-8
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Use T1-5 (Workers ahead) - AS1742.3.
Not always necessary
to inform public of
type of work in progress.
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LINE MARKING
IN PROGRESS |
MR-TP-10
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Use T1-5 (Workers ahead) and / or
T1-15 (Line marking ahead) - AS1742.3.
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SURVEYORS
ON ROAD |
MR-TP-11
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Use T1-5 (Workers ahead) - AS1742.3.
Not always necessary
to inform public of
type of work in progress
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NEW
DIVIDED ROAD |
MR-TP-12 |
Use W4-4 (Divided Road) -
AS1742.2
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HIGH VEHICLES MUST NOT PROCEED
(Use in conjunction with MR-GT-11 & MR-TP-14) |
MR-TP-13
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Remove.
Use W4-8, G9-5, G9-3 and / or
R6-11 as appropriate.
Refer to AS1742.2 - Figure 3.14.
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HIGH VEHICLE STOP
(Use in conjunction with MR-GT-11
& MR-TP-13) |
MR-TP-14
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2.4.3 Road Condition Series: MR-TC
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Sign
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Name
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Sign No.
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Replace with
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WET PAINT
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MR-TC-2A
MR-TC-2B MR-TC-2C |
Remove.
This sign is not necessary
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EXPERIMENTAL
LANE MARKING
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MR-TC-3
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Remove.
This sign was developed for
a particular circumstance and
should not be regarded as
a standard sign.
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WIDENED
LEFT LANE |
MR-TC-4
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Remove.
This sign was developed for
a particular circumstance and
should not be regarded as
a standard sign.
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SHOULDERS REGRADED
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MR-TC-5
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Remove.
This sign is not necessary
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DUSTY
ROAD |
MR-TC-6
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Remove.
This sign is not necessary.
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2.4.4 Traffic Diversion Series: MR-TD
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Sign
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Name
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Sign No.
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Replace with
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DETOUR FOR HIGH/WIDE/HEAVY VEHICLES
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MR-TD-1
(L or R) |
Use G9-5 series -
refer to AS1742.2.
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DETOUR FOR
HIGH/WIDE/HEAVY VEHICLES |
MR-TD-2
(L or R) |
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LANE CLOSED
MERGE LEFT/ RIGHT |
MR-TD-3
(L or R) |
Use T2-6 series (lane status)
plus Arrow Board -
refer to AS1742.3.
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WET PAINT
KEEP LEFT/RIGHT |
MR-TD-4
(L or R) |
Take out.
Not considered necessary.
Use Temporary Signs for
Mobile Works -
refer to AS1742.3.
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OVERTAKE
(Fluorescent Orange) |
MR-TD-5
(L or R) |
Take out.
Use vehicle mounted
flashing arrow board.
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2.4.5 Vehicles Mounted Series: MR-TVM
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Sign
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Name
|
Sign No.
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Replace with
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SURVEY VEHICLE
SLOW MOVING
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MR-TVM-1
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Use MR-TVM-5 along with Arrow Board / Flashing Lights as per AS1742.3 (Mobile Works). |
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MRWA
TRAFFIC RECORDER
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MR-TVM-2
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ROAD
INSPECTION |
MR-TVM-3
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MAINTENANCE
TRUCK
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MR-TVM-8
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Not necessary. Use MR-TVM-5 along with Arrow Board / Flashing Lights as per AS1742.3 (Mobile Works). |
2.4.6 Banner Series: MR-THB
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Sign
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Name
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Sign No.
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Replace with
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GO
(Non-Refl., Day) |
MR-THB-1A
MR-THB-1B |
Use T7-1 ("Slow") -
refer to AS1742.3.
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GO
(Refl. Night) |
MR-THB-2A
MR-THB-2B |
Use T7-1 ("Slow") -
refer to AS1742.3.
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