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
Drivers should look both ways for cyclists on the cycle path or shared path.
Shape and size	Diamond 600mm square
Background	Yellow-green (RF)
Border	Black 15mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	“arrow (type A) pointing right” above	Black	Arrows: 210mm long, shaft 45mm
	“symbol of a cycle” above	Black	Cycle symbol: 450 × 290mm
	“arrow (type A) pointing left”	Black
	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.

Example: Cycle path crossing sign.

A43-6 Pass safely
Advises drivers to leave a safe gap when passing cyclists.
Option A
Shape and size	Rectangle 900 × 750mm
Background	White (R)
Border	Black 25mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	“symbol of a cyclist and a car separated by a double ended dimension arrow (type B)” above	Black	Symbol: 745 × 350mm Arrow: shaft 20mm
	“PASS SAFELY”	Black	120/16.8
Option B
Shape and size	Rectangle 1200 x 900mm
Background	White (R)
Border	Black 40mm
Legend	Description	Colour	Size
	“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
	“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.

Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004 – Cycle Signs and Markings (April 2017)

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