Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004 – Cycle Signs and Markings (April 2017)
Pursuant to sub-clauses 4.4(4) and 5.4(1A) of the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004 and a delegation from the NZ Transport Agency, I, Glenn Bunting, Network Manager, authorise the installation and maintenance of the traffic signs described in Schedule 1 and the road markings described in Schedule 2 of this notice.
Schedule 1 – Signs
W16-7.1 Cycle path crossing |
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Drivers should look both ways for cyclists on the cycle path or shared path. |
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Shape and size |
Diamond 600mm square |
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Background |
Yellow-green (RF) |
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Border |
Black 15mm |
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Legend |
Description |
Colour |
Size |
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“arrow (type A) pointing right” above |
Black |
Arrows: 210mm long, shaft 45mm |
“symbol of a cycle” above |
Black |
Cycle symbol: 450 × 290mm |
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“arrow (type A) pointing left” |
Black |
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Option: 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. |
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Example: Cycle path crossing sign.
A43-6 Pass safely |
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Advises drivers to leave a safe gap when passing cyclists. |
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Option A |
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Shape and size |
Rectangle 900 × 750mm |
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Background |
White (R) |
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Border |
Black 25mm |
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Legend |
Description |
Colour |
Size |
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“symbol of a cyclist and a car separated by a double ended dimension arrow (type B)” above |
Black |
Symbol: 745 × 350mm Arrow: shaft 20mm |
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“PASS SAFELY” |
Black |
120/16.8 |
Option B |
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Shape and size |
Rectangle 1200 x 900mm |
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Background |
White (R) |
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Border |
Black 40mm |
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Legend |
Description |
Colour |
Size |
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“symbol of a cyclist and a car separated by a double ended dimension arrow (type B) and ‘1.5 m’” above |
Black |
Symbol: 1000 × 470mm Arrow: shaft 25mm “1.5”: 150/24 “m”: Tpt Med, ‘×’ height 100mm |
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“PASS SAFELY” |
Black |
150/21 |
Example: Pass safely sign Option B.
Note: The dimensions, descriptions and terms contained in Schedule 1 conform with the opening notes in Schedule 1, Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004.
Schedule 2 – Markings
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.
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.
Signed at Wellington this 10th day of April 2017.
GLENN BUNTING, Network Manager, NZ Transport Agency.