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Chapter 10
Direction Signs and Route
Numbering (non-Freeway)
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AMENDMENT RECORD
Ed/Rev No Page(s) Issue Date Amendment Description
Ed 1 All July 1986 Original Manual
Ed 2 All December 2001 New Edition
Ed 2 Rev 1 12 ,21,37 November 2004 Change reference to Traffc &
Road Use Management to Traffc
& Transport Integration
69, 70 Minor amendments
Ed 3 All September 2013 New Edition
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Contents
10.1 GENERAL ......................................................................................10-5
10.1.1 Introduction .................................................................... 10-5
10.1.2 General Sign Requirements Using Sign Matrices .......... 10-6
10.1.3 Legend Size ................................................................. 10-13
10.1.4 Legend Type ................................................................ 10-16
10.1.5 Amount of Legend on Direction Signs ......................... 10-16
10.1.6 Display of Road Names on Direction Signs ................. 10-17
10.1.7 Distance Indication on Direction Signs ........................ 10-20
10.1.8 Sign Location and Mounting ........................................ 10-20
10.1.9 Refectorisation and Illumination .................................. 10-21
10.1.10 The VicRoads Logo ..................................................... 10-21
10.1.11 Sign Border Design ...................................................... 10-21
10.2 ROUTE NUMBERING ..................................................................10-23
10.2.1 Introduction .................................................................. 10-23
10.2.2 Types of Numbering Schemes ..................................... 10-23
10.2.3 The Metropolitan Route Numbering Scheme ............... 10-33
10.2.4 The Statewide Route Numbering Scheme ................... 10-33
10.2.5 Combined Route Numbers .......................................... 10-35
10.2.6 End Route Number Signs ............................................ 10-36
10.3 STANDARD THROUGH DESTINATIONS ...................................10-37
10.3.1 Introduction .................................................................. 10-37
10.3.2 Standard Through Destination Maps ........................... 10-38
10.3.3 Use of Standard Through Destinations on Signs ......... 10-63
10.4 TYPICAL DIRECTION SIGN LAYOUTS......................................10-65
10.4.1 Introduction .................................................................. 10-65
10.4.2 Major Rural Intersections ............................................. 10-66
10.4.3 Minor Rural Intersections ............................................. 10-68
10.4.4 Major Urban Intersections (Divided) ........................... 10-70
10.4.5 Major Urban Intersections (Undivided) ........................ 10-72
10.4.6 Minor Urban Intersections ............................................ 10-74
10.4.7 Major Urban Roundabouts ........................................... 10-76
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10.5 SIGN DETAILS ............................................................................10-79
10.5.1 Introduction .................................................................. 10-79
10.5.2 Arrangement of Information on Direction Signs ........... 10-79
10.5.3 Advance Direction Signing (G1 Series) ....................... 10-81
10.5.4 Intersection Direction Signs (G2 Series) ...................... 10-89
10.5.5 Reassurance Direction Signs (G4 Series) and
Stand Alone Route Number Signs ............................... 10-95
10.5.6 Free Standing Route Marker Signs ............................. 10-99
10.5.7 Lane Designation Direction Signs (G9 Series) ............ 10-99
10.5.8 Road Name Signs ...................................................... 10-101
10.5.9 Street Name Signs ..................................................... 10-102
10.5.10 Driving Instructions .................................................... 10-104
10.6 ROUTE PLANS FOR DIRECTION SIGNS ................................10-107
10.6.1 Introduction ................................................................ 10-107
10.6.2 Reference Information ............................................... 10-107
10.6.3 Route Overview ......................................................... 10-108
10.6.4 Intersection and Reassurance Direction
Sign Requirements .................................................... 10-110
10.6.5 Tabulation of Reassurance Direction Signs ............... 10-112
10.6.6 Combined Route Overview, Intersection
Sign Layouts and Reassurance Direction Signs ........ 10-114
10.6.7 Route Inventory .......................................................... 10-116
10.6.8 Route Audits ............................................................... 10-119
APPENDIX 10A ....................................................................................10-123
STREET NAME SIGN ATTACHMENT TO MAST ARMS .......... 10-123
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Direction Signs and Route
Numbering (non-Freeway)
10.1
General
10.1.1 Introduction
This chapter covers the detailed selection, design and application of direction
signs and route numbering for roads other than freeways. See Chapter 12 for
freeway signing.
Direction signing and route numbering play a vital part in assisting the unfamiliar
driver to navigate. It is desirable to provide suffcient direction signs to enable
effective navigation. However, the amount of information displayed at any one
location should not be so excessive as to be either confusing or diffcult to
read. The number, type and placement of signs used at intersections should be
consistent. There needs to be strict continuity in the display of route numbers
and destination names throughout the length of the route.
The principal types of direction signs are :
Advance direction signs (G1 series) erected in advance of an intersection,
Intersection direction signs (G2 series) erected at the intersection. This type
also includes street name signs erected on signal mast arms,
Road name signs (G3 series) erected in advance or at the intersection
with municipal roads,
Reassurance direction signs (G4 series) erected beyond an intersection,
Stand-alone route markers (G8 series) erected beyond an intersection in
place of reassurance direction signs, or as intermediate markers between
reassurance direction signs,
Free-standing route markers with arrow plates (G8 series) erected on
the road network to indicate a change in direction of a route where the
installation of standard direction signs are not warranted,
Street name blades (G5 series) erected by local government and required
at every intersection, and
Lane designation direction signs (G9 series) erected where there are
unusual or complex lane arrangements.
Some aspects of direction signing are different in rural areas (including provincial
cities) as opposed to urban areas. These differences are described in detail in
relevant sections of this chapter, but generally include :
Route numbering in the rural area is provided by yellow alpha-numeric
route numbers, while route shields containing route numbers are used in
the Melbourne metropolitan area, see Section 10.2.
Road names are not used on direction signs in rural areas, except on
reassurance direction signs along selected routes, see Section 10.1.6.
Consistency in the appropriate scale of treatment at each intersection, having
regard to its relative importance, can best be achieved by considering a route,
or major section of a route as a whole and pre-planning the direction signing
requirements for this section of road at the one time. Section 10.6 offers a
method by which this may be done. It comprises the preparation of a route
overview plan for each section of a route, from which a direction signing scheme
at each intersection can be designed. Its most common use will be on existing
routes, as a reference document for use in the progressive upgrading of direction
signing, regardless of the period over which such upgrading takes place.
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10.1.2 General Sign Requirements Using Sign Matrices
(A) GENERAL
The sign matrices shown in Figure 10.1(A) (metropolitan) and Figure 10.1(B)
(rural) have been prepared as a guide to enable practitioners to determine
the direction signs required at interchanges and intersections based on road
classifcations described in Section 10.1.2 (B). They also include a guide to the
principal legend size to be used on these signs. However, alternative legend
sizes may be appropriate, as outlined in Section 10.1.3.
It should be noted that in some circumstances not all signs can be installed as
indicated in the sign matrices. For example, the installation of both advance
and intersection direction signs at the intersection of two primary arterial roads
may be impractical, say at a strip shopping centre. In such cases, engineering
judgement is required to install appropriate signs to ensure continuity of route
information for the motorist.
Figure 10.2(A) shows the types of direction signs required for arterial road
and municipal road intersections for when a destination is to be signed along
the intersecting road. Figure 10.2(B) is for when there is no destination to
be signed. Figures 10.2(A) and (B) shall be read in conjunction with the sign
selection requirements as specifed in Figure 10.1(A) (metropolitan) or Figure
10.1(B) (rural), with the intersection typical sign layouts in Section 10.4 and
with Section 10.5 Sign Details.
Typical examples of application of these guidelines are shown in the sign layouts
contained in Section 10.4.
Notes to Figure 10.1(A):
1. For alternative legend size for advance direction signs on the approach to freeway
interchanges refer to Section 12.4.4.
2. Reassurance signs are not installed after every interchange on metropolitan
freeways, see Section12.4.5 (f).
3. Install reassurance direction signs and standalone route numbers in accordance
with spacing requirements; see Section 10.5.5 (G). For alternative legend size for
reassurance direction signs, see Section 10.1.3 (C).
4. For alternative legend size for advance and intersection direction signs, refer to
Section 10.1.3(B). Larger fonts should be used for approaches with more than 4
lanes including parking and turning lanes see Section 10.1.3(B).
Where site constraints restrict the erection of these signs, narrow format or
overhead signs should be used see Section 10.5.3(B) and 10.5.4(D)
5. See Chapter 12 for signing on freeways.
6. On secondary arterial approach to another secondary arterial, an advance
direction sign should be provided where:
- the intersection is a roundabout,
- visibility to the intersection direction sign is restricted, or
- there is a heavy turn movement.
7. Signing is normally limited to intersection direction G2-V1 or G2-V5 signs. See
Section 10.5.4(A).
8. Consideration should be given to installing G2-V5-1 sign or standalone route
number with arrow plate at important collector routes. Where the intersection is
signalised, a G2-V5-1sign and intersection signs are normally installed. A G1
series sign should be used instead if the collector road has a large number of non-
local drivers or is a signifcant traffc route.
9. Normally only G5 series street name signs are installed which are the responsibility
of council. G3 series signs may be provided at more complex intersections, see
Section 10.1.2 (C).
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FIGURE 10.1(A): SIGN MATRIX FOR METROPOLITAN DIRECTION SIGNS
GUIDE FOR SIGN SELECTION AND PRINCIPAL LEGEND SIZE
Primary Arterial
Primary Arterial
Secondary Arterial
Secondary Arterial
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FIGURE 10.1(B): SIGN MATRIX FOR RURAL DIRECTION SIGNS
GUIDE FOR SIGN SELECTION AND PRINCIPAL LEGEND SIZE
Municipal
Municipal
SIGNING FOR AT GRADE I/S
ON M ROADS
FOR INTERCHANGES,
REFER TO TREATMENT FOR
M/B INTERCHANGE
SIGNING FOR AT GRADE I/S
ON M ROADS
FOR INTERCHANGES,
REFER TO TREATMENT FOR
M/B INTERCHANGE
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Notes to Figure 10.1(B):
1. For alternative legend size for advance direction signs on the approach to
freeway interchanges, refer to Section 12.4.4.
2. Install reassurance direction signs and stand alone route numbers in accordance
with spacing requirements, see Section 10.5.5 (G). For alternative legend size
for reassurance direction signs, see Section 10.1.3 (C).
3. For alternative legend size for direction signs on freeway at-grade intersections,
refer to Section 12.4.4.
4. This sign arrangement shall be adopted where interchanges are provided at C
routes and local roads.
5. Reassurance direction signs may be permitted on C routes, see Section
10.5.5 (G).
6. See Section 10.1.2 (C) for signing at local (municipal) road intersections.
FIGURE 10.2(A): DIRECTION SIGN TYPES FOR WHEN A DESTINATION IS TO BE SIGNED
Notes to Figure 10.2(A):
1. See Section 10.4 for a full intersection typical sign layouts.
2. See Section 10.5.3 for sign details and alternative designs. The display of road
names shall be in accordance with Section 10.1.6.
3. See Section 10.5.4 for sign details and alternative designs. The display of road
names shall be in accordance with Section 10.1.6.
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FIGURE 10.2(B): DIRECTION SIGN TYPES FOR WHEN NO DESTINATION IS TO BE SIGNED
Notes to Figure 10.2(B):
1. See Section 10.4 for a full intersection typical sign layouts.
2. See Section 10.5.3 for sign details and alternative designs. The display of road
names shall be in accordance with Section 10.1.6.
3. See Section 10.5.4 for sign details and alternative designs. The display of road
names shall be in accordance with Section 10.1.6.
4. See Section 10.5.8 for sign details and alternative designs.
5. A G3-V8 advance sign is generally not required see Section 10.1.2(C).
(B) ROAD CLASSIFICATIONS
For the purposes of selecting appropriate direction signs, the following road
classifcation systems have been adopted.
The metropolitan road network is shown on Figures 10.4 (A), (B) and (C), and
is based on:
Freeways
A freeway is a divided road with two or more lanes for traffc travelling in
each direction, with no at-grade intersections and with full control of access
from abutting properties.
Primary Arterial Roads
Those roads which are the main thoroughfare for metropolitan traffc, not
catered for by freeways.
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Secondary Arterial Roads
Those roads which supplement the Primary Arterial Roads in providing for
through traffc movement, while catering for local conditions and needs to an
individually determined limit that is sensitive to both roadway characteristics
and abutting land use.
Collector and Local Roads (Municipal Roads)
These roads are not shown on Figures 10.4 (A), (B) and (C), but are those
non-arterial roads whose main function is to distribute traffc between arterial
roads and provide access to abutting properties.
The rural road network is shown on Figure 10.5 and is based on:
M Roads
An M road is a divided road which provides the primary road link to sustain
economic and regional development. They connect Melbourne with other
capital cities and major provincial centres, and they link major centres of
production and manufacturing with Victorias export terminals. They provide
consistently high standard driving conditions on divided roads with at least
four traffc lanes, sealed shoulders, and delineation and linemarking which
is easily visible in all weather conditions.
A Roads
A roads are two-lane two-way roads that have a similar role to M roads, but
carry less traffc. They have sealed shoulders and also provide consistently
high standard driving conditions and delineation.
B Roads
B roads are two-lane two-way roads that provide primary links between
major regions not served by A roads. They have sealed pavements with
good centreline and edge linemarking, shoulders and a high standard of
guidepost delineation.
C Roads
C roads provide the more important links between other centres of
population, and between these centres and the primary transport network.
C roads will generally be two-lane sealed roads with shoulders.
(C) SIGNING TREATMENTS FOR MUNICIPAL ROADS
Urban Areas (including regional cities)
Intersections of Municipal Roads with Municipal Roads
These intersections should be signed with street name blade signs (G5). Larger
G3 signs may be provided at more complex intersections.
Municipal Road Approaches to Arterial Roads
Where the municipal road is a collector road or signifcant side street, street
name blade signs (G5) should be provided showing the name of the arterial road.
In addition, larger G1 or G2 signs should be provided on the municipal road where:
the intersection is signalised; or
the intersection is a roundabout with two or more lanes; or
there is a signifcant traffc volume turning from the municipal road from
two or more lanes; or
there is a slip lane for the left turn to the arterial road; or
signing to one or more destinations along the arterial road is desirable.
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Where G1 or G2 signs are used, the following signing practices should be
applied:
The intersecting arterial road should be signed on the municipal road, as
a minimum, using a G2 style intersection direction sign. Often the G2-V5
narrow format is appropriate. In some high traffc volume situations, both
advance and intersection direction signs may be required. See Sections
10.5.3 and 10.5.4.
The minimum information to be displayed would be the intersecting arterial
roads name and, if applicable, the route number.
If the intersecting arterial road has standard through destinations, these
may be included on signs on the municipal road if the municipal road has
a signifcant number of unfamiliar drivers. See Section 10.3 for maps of
standard through destinations.
If the municipal road has a standard through destination which is reached
via the arterial road, it shall be signed on direction sign(s) at the intersection.
If there is insuffcient space for a narrow format G2-V5 sign, then the
following options may be adopted:
if the arterial road has a route number, install a standalone route number
sign (G8) instead; or
if the intersection is controlled by traffc signals with a mast arms, use
a G2-V3 mast arm sign. See Section 10.5.9.
Arterial Road Approaches to Municipal Roads
Street name blade signs (G5) shall be provided showing the name of the
municipal road.
In addition, larger G1, G2 or G3 signs should be provided on the arterial road
where:
the intersection is signalised; or
the intersection is a roundabout with two or more lanes; or
there is a signifcant traffc volume turning from the arterial road via a slip
lane or exclusive left or right turn lane; or
the arterial road has a speed-limit of 80 km/h or more; or
the intersecting municipal road provides an important connector function and
has been allocated a local destination, or is signed to a tourist destination
or service.
If any of the above conditions apply, the name of the municipal road should be
shown as black lettering on a white background, using:
a G3 road name sign, as described in Section 10.5.8; or
if the intersection has traffc signals with a mast arm, then a G2-V3 street
name sign mounted on the mast arm, as described in Section 10.5.9; or
if a destination is to be signed along the municipal road, a suitable
combination of G1 and G2 signs, as described in Sections 10.5.3 and 10.5.4.
See Section 10.4 for typical sign layouts.
Rural Areas
Intersections of Municipal Roads with Municipal Roads
These intersections should be signed with street name blade signs (G5) with
either the road name or a township name. Larger signs may be provided at
more complex intersections.
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Municipal Road Approaches to Arterial Roads
Where AADT < 50 on the municipal road, direction signs may be omitted.
Where AADT > 50 on the municipal road, a free-standing route marker with
arrow plate may be installed.
Intersection direction signs (G2) should be installed on the municipal road where:
AADT > 250 on the municipal road; or
there is a signifcant amount of non-local traffc on the municipal road; or
the arterial road is divided
Advance direction signs (G1) may be used in addition to intersection direction
signs where:
sight lines to the intersection along the municipal road are restricted; or
the intersection is large or complex; or
there is a particular need for advance navigational information.
Arterial Road Approaches to Municipal Roads
Street name blade signs (G5) shall be provided showing the name of the
municipal road.
In addition, road name signs (G3) may be installed in advance of the intersection
where:
the turn-off to the municipal road has a deceleration lane or turn bay; or
the municipal road provides an important connector function.
Intersection direction signs (G2) should be installed facing the arterial road
where there is a destination to be signed along the municipal road.
Advance direction signs (G1) may be used in addition to intersection direction
signs where:
sight lines to the intersection along the arterial road are restricted; or
the intersection is large or complex; or
there is a particular need for advance navigational information.
See Section 10.4 for typical sign layouts.
For signing at wide median treatments, see Figure 12.7.
10.1.3 Legend Size
(A) GENERAL
The general principles for the determination of legend sizes for signs are
described in Section 4.2.2. Standard direction signs in each series, see Section
10.5, have designated code sizes based on the principal legend height.
Code sizes for standard principal legend heights used for direction signs are:
AA size signs 120 mm
A size signs 140 mm
B size signs 180 mm
C size signs 240 mm
D size signs 320 mm
E size signs 400 mm
D and E size legend are generally only used on Freeways.
G3 series signs use different legend sizes, see Section 10.1.3(F).
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AA size legend is used in exceptional circumstances in low speed urban
environments for:
Lane designation signs,
Notating destinations on a minor leg of a diagrammatic sign to limit the
size of the sign face.
The legend sizes given in the sign matrix in Figures 10.1(A) and 10.1(B) are
the principal legend size used on direction signs, and are further described in
(B) and (C) below. Standard sign layouts shown in the various sections of this
chapter are detailed in VicRoads Manual of Standard Drawings for Road Signs.
The legend sizes may need to be increased in circumstances such as:
excessive visual clutter at the sign site,
the need to emphasise a particularly important intersection, signifcant
destination or change of direction of a through route,
where a sign is overhead mounted,
a sign composed of a short legend,
an abnormally large offset of a sign from the drivers path, or
where positioning of the sign suffciently far in advance of an intersection
is not practicable.
To check the adequacy of legend size, reference should be made to the formula
contained in Section 4.2.2.
To reduce the overall length of a sign where one destination or route name is
of abnormal length, standard abbreviations listed in AS 1742.5, eg. HWY for
Highway, RD for Road, ST for Street, AV for Avenue and FWY for Freeway,
may be used. Other abbreviations have been used previously, eg. Tulla for
Tullamarine. However, the use of abbreviations is discouraged and prior
approval from Executive Director - Policy and Programs or delegate shall be
obtained prior to the use of similar abbreviations.
(B) ADVANCE DIRECTION AND INTERSECTION DIRECTION SIGNS
The principal legend height for advance and intersection direction signs should
generally be selected in accordance with the sign matrices in Figures 10.1(A)
and 10.1(B).
However, the following exceptions apply:
One legend size smaller may be adopted where necessary on side-
mounted, narrow format advance or intersection direction signs where
roadside space is limited and the operating speed is less than 80 km/h.
One legend size larger should be used for side-mounted signs on urban
roads if there are 4 or more lanes (including parking lanes) in the direction
approaching the sign.
One legend size larger should be used for side-mounted signs on rural roads
at major intersections and where there are signifcant turning volumes, eg.
turning traffc from that approach exceeds 500 vpd.
Where a sign is mounted overhead and operating speeds are 80 km/h or
more, the minimum principal legend height should be 240 mm.
For alternative legend heights for advance and intersection direction signs
on high speed approaches to freeway interchanges, see Section 12.4.4.
The letter height of the alphanumeric route number as part of the Statewide
Route Numbering Scheme should be the same as the principal legend height.
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(C) REASSURANCE DIRECTION SIGNS AND STAND ALONE ROUTE
NUMBER SIGNS
Reassurance direction signs shall generally have legend size of :
180 mm where operating speed is greater than 80 km/h,
140 mm where operating speed is 80 km/h or less.
Except:
reassurance direction signs on C routes have a legend size of 140 mm.
reassurance signs on urban freeways have legend size of 240 mm, see
Section 12.4.4.
Stand alone route number signs are erected beyond intersections on C routes
where reassurance direction signs are not warranted, see Section 10.5.5 (F).
The legend size on stand alone route numbers shall meet the same criteria as
for reassurance direction signs. However it should be noted that the legend
series used for stand alone route numbers and for the Metropolitan Route
shields can vary, see 'VicRoads Manual of Standard Drawings for Road Signs'.
(D) FREE STANDING ROUTE NUMBER SIGN WITH ARROW PLATES
Free standing route number signs with arrow plates are used to provide
directional indication where neither advance direction or intersection direction
signs are warranted.
The legend size for free standing route numbers shall meet the same criteria
as for reassurance direction signs. However, it should be noted that :
The legend series used for free standing route numbers and for the
Metropolitan Route shields can vary, see 'VicRoads Manual of Standard
Drawings for Road Signs',
The arrow plate width is to match the top width of the route number sign.
(E) ROAD NAME PANELS
Where road name panels are provided with advance, intersection and
reassurance direction signs (see Section 10.1.6) the legend size and series
shall be as shown in Table 10.1.
Principal Legend Size
Road Name Panel
Legend Size and Series
Supplementary Road Name
Panel (2)
Legend Size and Series
A Size - 140 mm
110 mm, series C, D or E 100 mm, series C, D or E
B Size - 180 mm
140 mm, series D or E 100 mm, series D or E
C Size - 240 mm
180 mm, series D or E 140 mm, series D or E
D Size - 320 mm
240 mm, series E 180 mm, series E
E Size - 400 mm
300 or 320 mm, series E 240 mm, series E
TABLE 10.1: LEGEND SIZE AND LETTER SERIES FOR ROAD NAME PANELS
Notes to Table 10.1:
1. Use most legible legend series to suit other sign face design controls.
2. A supplementary name is where the sign is to display a second local or
alternative road name (eg Dandenong Road underneath Princes Highway).
3. Some fexibility is allowed in these legend sizes in order to achieve a balanced
sign face design.
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(F) ROAD NAME SIGNS (G3 SERIES)
The standard sizes for road name signs (G3 series) are:
A size Principal legend height 120 mm
B size Principal legend height 160 mm
C size Principal legend height 200 mm
The use of each sign size is as follows:
A size for low speed roads under 60 km/h;
B size for roads with a speed limit equal or greater than 60 km/h;
C size for 'M' roads or where a B size sign does not have suffcient
conspicuity.
(G) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Supplementary information such as lane discipline and driver instructions are
normally one legend size smaller than the principal size.
10.1.4 Legend Type
Detailed description of letter types used on road signs is contained in Section
4.2.1. The letter types used on direction signs include series C, D, E, F, and
E Modifed. Letter series F is rarely used as it results in a sign too wide to be
accommodated, or results in an unbalanced sign face design in many situations.
Letter series A and B are not used on direction signs as their legibility is not
appropriate for viewing from vehicles at speed.
In a single panel of a sign, or for a specifc direction of a diagrammatic sign
containing both road names and destinations, the road name is in capital
letters located within a road name panel, see Section 10.1.6;
Cardinal points of the compass are in capital letters, unless part of a route
or destination name; and
The word To is shown in upper/lower case while via is shown in lower case.
Where alternative legend series are specifed, the most legible legend series
to suit other sign face design controls shall be used. The permitted letter series
used on the various sign types are specifed within the relevant sections and
shown on standard drawings contained in VicRoads Manual of Standard
Drawings for Road Signs.
10.1.5 Amount of Legend on Direction Signs
To enable drivers to comprehend directions on signs and enable them to safely
react to information presented, it is essential that the amount of text is kept to
an absolute minimum.
Where it is a requirement to provide multiple destinations, the maximum
desirable amount of legend on these signs, exclusive of route numbers and
any driving instructions, is as follows:
(A) ADVANCE DIRECTION SIGNS (STACK TYPE)
Associated with any one direction arrow - two destination names (and one
road name in metropolitan areas),
In a three panel sign, four destination names in total,
Three road names in total for metropolitan areas,
Five lines of legend in total when road names are included in metropolitan
areas.
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(B) ADVANCE DIRECTION SIGNS (DIAGRAMMATIC TYPE)
Five names in total (which includes road names in metropolitan areas), plus
one extra destination for each intersection leg in excess of four (including the
approach leg).
(C) INTERSECTION DIRECTION SIGNS AND ASSEMBLIES
On any one sign - three destination names (plus one road name in
metropolitan areas),
In any one assembly:
not more than three boards,
and not more than fve lines of legend in total.
(D) REASSURANCE DIRECTION SIGNS
A maximum of four destinations, and the name of the road in a road name
panel, see Section 10.1.6. Destinations are listed in strict order of distance,
lowest (ie. nearest) at the top. It is desirable to use at least two destinations
on these signs.
(E) LANE DESIGNATION DIRECTION SIGNS
Ideally not more than fve names in total (destination names plus road names),
exclusive of any driving instructions (ie. LEFT LANE, RIGHT LANE etc.).
10.1.6 Display of Road Names on Direction Signs
(A) GENERAL
Road name style
Road names shall be in upper case black letters on a white background panel,
except where the road name is used as a destination (i.e. To Smith Road).
When the road name is used as a destination, the road name and To will be
shown as white letters on a green background (see Directions to remote roads
and streets below).
Where the road name is associated with a destination, the road name is placed
above the destination. On intersection direction signs, the road name may
either be:
an auxiliary road name panel, sign G2-V3, placed above the sign, or
located within the green sign face.
On some reassurance direction signs along tourist routes, the road name is
shown as white letters on a brown background. The panel is surrounded by a
white border. See Section 10.1.6 (B).
See Table 10.1 for legend size and letter series for road name panels.
Roads with dual names
Where a route is known by two names, eg. a highway with an alternative local
name, the supplementary name is shown below the principal name within the
same panel but with a smaller legend size. See Table 10.1.
Directions to remote roads and streets
Where a sign is directing drivers to a road or route that is remote from the
subject intersection, the road name shall be preceded by the word 'To'. The
route number shall be included on such signs, where applicable. This information
will be treated as a destination and therefore the legend will be white letters
on a green background.
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Where a remote road is a continuation of the road about to be entered, the
remote road name is preceded by 'TO' and placed below the name of the frst
road about to be entered. The remote road name shall be in the same road
name panel but with a smaller legend size (see Table 10.1). Alternatively, if the
road name changes very shortly after the intersection and the other name is
more prominent, it may be more appropriate to use that road name, preceded
by To, instead of combining it with the current road name.
(B) RURAL AREAS (M, A, B & C ROUTES)
Advance and Intersection Direction Signs
In rural areas on the Statewide Route Numbering road network, road names
shall not be shown on advance and intersection direction signs. The local road
name may be used where:
A particular leg of an intersection is required to be signed and there is no
relevant destination that can be used, the road name is shown as the main
legend in that direction.
Within regional cities and towns with a population greater than 25,000, road
names may be used for A, B and C Routes if the section of the route has
a signifcant local name which applies within the city or town limits and a
simple street name blade (G5 series) does not have suffcient conspicuity.
Reassurance Direction Signs
Road names are shown on reassurance direction signs on the following routes,
shown on Figure 10.3.
Black on white road name panels shall be used on:
all M Routes,
all A Routes,
the following B Routes:
B220 - Sunraysia Highway.
White on brown road name panels shall be used on the following tourist routes:
B100 - Great Ocean Road,
B400 - Murray Valley Highway,
B420 - Phillip Island Road,
B500 - Great Alpine Road.
The road name to be shown should be the declared name and not the local
name (eg. Midland Highway instead of Creswick Road in Ballarat).
(C) MELBOURNE METROPOLITAN AREA
Within the urban area of Melbourne, including on A, B and C Routes located in
the fringes of the urban area, road names shall be included as follows:
Advance Direction Signs :
Each intersecting road on the signed intersection approach.
The through route name if :
~ the named route turns at the intersection or,
~ the name of the through route changes at the intersection.
Intersection Direction Signs :
Each intersecting road on the signed intersection approach. Also see
Section 10.5.4(F).
Reassurance Direction Signs :
At the top of each sign either to the right or below the route number.
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Lane designation direction signs :
G9-42 sign, each intersecting road, on the signed intersection approach,
see Section 10.5.7 (C),
G9-7 & G9-43 signs, on a site by site needs basis, considering the
purpose of the sign, see Section 10.5.7 (B) and (C).
(D) STREET NAME SIGNS
Road names can also be provided as:
G2-V3 signs mounted on signal mast arms to supplement intersection
direction signs. See Section 10.5.9 (A), or
G5 series signs which are the responsibility of local government and are
mounted on services poles, lighting columns or galvanised steel posts at
every intersection. See Section 10.5.9 (B).
10.1.7 Distance Indication on Direction Signs
Where distances are given on direction signs, they should be as follows:
Distances up to 300 m - to nearest multiple of 50 m,
Distances between 300 m and 1 km - to nearest multiple of 100 m,
Distances of 1 km or more - to the nearest km.
Distances are shown on signs as follows :
Signs giving a distance to a destination in numbers of kilometres do not
include km (eg. Horsham 15),
Where distances are in metres, the letter m shall always be placed after
the numerals (eg. 500 m),
A sign giving a distance to a driving action point shall include km or m
(eg. EXIT 1 km, TURN LEFT 300 m).
Distances may be used on G2-V1 and G2-V2 signs where reassurance direction
signs are not provided as described in Section 10.5.4 (E).
Distances to destinations shown on reassurance and intersection direction
signs are the distances to the relevant post offce, or if one does not exist, to
the recognised centre of the signed destination.
10.1.8 Sign Location and Mounting
Signs may be overhead mounted (on gantries, cantilevers, butterfy supports
or overbridges), or side mounted. Signs requiring decisions and choices (eg.
advance direction signs) need to be located suffciently far in advance of the
decision point to permit drivers to position the vehicle in the appropriate lane
or take other preparatory action.
The following sections of this manual provide details to enable appropriate
sign location and mounting arrangements to be selected for direction signs.
Side mounted signs:
Lateral placement Section 5.2
Mounting Height Section 5.3
Longitudinal Placement Section 5.4, 10.5.5 (G),
10.5.6 (B)
Installation requirements Chapter 6
Overhead mounted signs:
Guidelines for the use of Overhead Signs Section 7.2.2
Mounting Height Section 7.3.1
Lateral Clearance and Protection Section 7.3.2
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In the absence of specifc site requirements or the requirements in Section
10.4 (Typical Sign Layouts), side mounted advance and reassurance direction
signs should be located on the left side of the road. In urban areas, head
clearance for pedestrians shall be taken into account where large signs need
to be erected within the footway area. Supporting posts should not be erected
where pedestrians are likely to walk into them at night. Supporting structures
which completely span a footway with supports on each side are undesirable.
Where possible, single post mounting, with maximum clearance from traffc
lanes, should be considered in such cases, see Section 6.4.2.
10.1.9 Refectorisation and Illumination
Except for internally illuminated signs and variable message signs, all direction
signs shall be refectorised.
Refectorisation of signs is described in Section 4.3. Table 4.2 Retrorefective
Sheeting provides a guide to the class of retrorefective sheeting that shall be
used on direction signs.
Refer to Section 12.1.8 for information on internally illuminated signs and
variable message signs.
10.1.10 The VicRoads Logo
Advance direction signs and reassurance direction signs erected by VicRoads
shall no longer be branded with the VicRoads logo in the lower right corner.
Removal of the logo on existing signs is not required.
10.1.11 Sign Border Design
All direction, tourist and services signs (except for G8 stand alone route number
signs) shall have a border design consisting of an inner white border with an
outer edge strip as per the example in the margin. The details of borders,
edge strips and corners shall follow AS 1743 or 'VicRoads Manual of Standard
Drawings for Road Signs'.
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Direction Signs and Route
Numbering (non-Freeway)
10.2
Route
Numbering
10.2.1 Introduction
Route numbering provides a simplifed way for unfamiliar drivers to identify
routes for use in navigation. Whereas the name of a route may change several
times over its length, or may have a local name (eg. High Street) as well as
a regional name (eg. Princes Highway), the use of a route number provides
consistent route identifcation and permits these complications to be avoided.
Route numbers are included on all direction signs for all directions which have
a route number, including the through direction. An allowable exception is lane
designation direction signs when they are used solely to indicate lane directions
without any destinations or road name (see Section 10.5.7 (C)). To ensure that
route numbers are conspicuous, they are located in standard positions on the
sign face as described for the various sign types in Section 10.5.
Numbered routes should commence and end at logical destination points, and
route numbers shall be marked continuously and regularly along the route.
Gaps in the continuity of the system seriously reduce its effectiveness. Free
standing route number signs with arrow plates or stand alone route number
signs are therefore used where there is no suitable direction sign available on
which to place a route number.
Administration of route numbering schemes is a responsibility of the Policy and
Programs Department. Deletion or addition of a route shall be approved by the
Executive Director or delegate.
10.2.2 Types of Numbering Schemes
The following types of route numbering schemes are provided on the road
network throughout Victoria:
Route numbering associated with direction signs which includes :
Metropolitan Route Numbering Scheme (MRNS) which is found within
the Melbourne metropolitan area. These routes consist of Metropolitan
Route number shields (white numerals on blue background), as described
in Section 10.2.3. Figures 10.4 (A), (B) and (C) provide an overview of the
MRNS,
Statewide Route Numbering Scheme (SRNS) is principally found in the
rural area and consists of a yellow fuorescent alphanumeric number, as
described in Section 10.2.4. Figure 10.5 provides an overview of the SRNS
with more detail shown in fgures located in Section 10.3.2,
OD Route Numbering System for over-dimensional load routes, as
described in Section 13.3.4,
Tourist Drive route numbering, as described in Section 11.3.5.
Historically, four types of route shields were used on direction signs throughout
Victoria. They included:
State Route shields These were mainly three-digit routes designated by
the Road Construction Authority / VicRoads in consultation with other State
and local government authorities as having major signifcance (sign G8-8-2).
These shields had a white legend and border with blue background.
National Route shields These routes were designated by Austroads as
having interstate signifcance and were provided across Australia (sign
G8-1-1). These shields had a black legend and border with white background
and edgestrip. See Section 10.2.3 (A) for the remaining route within the
Melbourne metropolitan area.
National Highway shields These were designated National Highways for
which funding for the construction and maintenance was provided by the
Federal Government. These shields had a yellow legend and border with
standard green background (sign G8-V1-2).
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Freeway Route shields These routes were designated on Melbourne
metropolitan freeways. These shields had a white legend and border with
a freeway green background. Route numbers were prefxed with an F.
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10.2.3 The Metropolitan Route Numbering Scheme
(A) GENERAL
The Metropolitan Route Numbering Scheme (MRNS) shown in Figures 10.4
(A), (B) and (C) is confned to the Melbourne metropolitan area. Route numbers
comprise one or two numerals contained within a route shield. The system
provides a network of signed traffc routes between all suburbs, and generally
incorporates VicRoads declared roads across the Melbourne metropolitan area.
Metropolitan Route shields are provided extensively on direction signs throughout
the Melbourne metropolitan area. As a result of the introduction of the SRNS and
changes to the road network, National Route shields exist only along remnant
sections of routes. These national shields are likely to be removed in future.
National Routes within the Melbourne metropolitan area are listed in Section
(B) below.
To ensure prominence, route numbers should:
Be located in a standard position on the sign face for the various sign types,
see Section 10.5,
Have appropriate legend size as depicted on standard drawings, refer to
VicRoads Manual of Standard Drawings for Road Signs.
On advance, intersection and reassurance direction signs, space shall be
reserved around the Metropolitan Route shield to accomodate a future three
character alphanumberic route number overlay. The widest three character
route number is 'A44'.
(B) NUMBERING PRINCIPLES
The following principles have been adopted in assigning route numbers:
Metropolitan Route numbers range from 3 to 89 with the exception of those
numbers used for National Routes;
Generally odd numbers are used for north south routes while even
numbers are used for east west routes;
National Routes retain their existing route numbers and shields. This only
applies to Alternative National Route 1 along Princes Hwy East between
Narre Warren and South Melbourne.
10.2.4 The Statewide Route Numbering Scheme
(A) GENERAL
The Statewide Route Numbering Scheme (SRNS) shown in Figure 10.5
establishes a hierarchy of roads using alphanumeric route numbers consisting
of a letter M, A, B or C together with up to three numerals (eg. A120). The
system incorporates VicRoads declared roads generally across the rural area
of the State, including those within provincial cities.
To ensure prominence, the alphanumeric route number:
Is located in a standard position on the sign face for the various sign types,
see Section 10.5,
Has the same legend height as the principal legend on the sign,
Route shields are not used.
The Statewide Route Numbering Scheme (SRNS) is intended to help drivers to
navigate, particularly in unfamiliar areas, and is of particular beneft to tourists.
Through the letter prefx, the scheme also aims to inform drivers of likely driving
conditions so they can plan their trip accordingly.
It should be noted that a number of routes in western and northern Victoria
have been extended into South Australia and New South Wales under their
respective alphanumeric route numbering schemes.
G8-V8-1
G8-V11-2
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A complete list of SRNS route numbers is available from the Policy and
Programs Division. Approval from the Policy and Programs Division will be
required for any proposed additions, deletions or modifcations of route numbers.
(B) NUMBERING PRINCIPLES
The following principles have been adopted in assigning route numbers:
M, A & B routes which are continuous across State borders retain their
National Route number. These are former National Routes and Highways
as follows:
M1 - A1 Princes Freeway/Highway, Monash Freeway, West Gate Freeway,
City Link,
M8 - A8 Western Freeway/Highway,
B12 Mallee Highway,
A20 Sturt Highway,
B23 Monaro Highway,
M31 Hume Freeway,
M39 - A39 Goulburn Valley Freeway/Highway,
B75 Northern Highway,
M79 - A79 Calder Freeway/Highway
The use of National Highway shields for routes M/A8, A20, M31, M/A39
and M80 has been discontinued. They are now signed in the same way as
other alphanumeric routes (fuorescent yellow alphanumeric number on a
green background).
With the exceptions above, all other routes have a three digit number:
Route numbers for A & B routes which do not cross State borders are
readily distinguishable, ending in a zero,
Principal tourist routes ending in two zeros, eg. the Great Ocean Road
is the B100,
Route numbers are as sequential as possible connecting logical
destination points,
As a general principle, route numbers increase in a clockwise direction
from western Victoria,
Wherever possible, route numbers are allocated within their own
numbering zone,
C Route numbers are in the same series of numbers as nearby A and
B routes wherever possible,
C Route numbers include the use of loop roads off M & A routes,
whereby the frst two digits relate to the M or A route number, and the
third digit indicates the sequence of the loop road, eg. C313 (Old Hume
Highway through Euroa) is the third loop road off the M31. Loop road
numbers increase with travel away from Melbourne.
The Statewide Route Numbering Scheme is divided into the following
numbering zones:
100 - 199: South Western Victoria
200 - 299: Western and North Western Victoria
300 - 399: North Central and Northern Victoria
400 - 499: West Gippsland
500 - 599: North Eastern Victoria
600 - 699: East Gippsland
700 - 789: Outer north and west metropolitan Melbourne, Mornington
Peninsula
An exception to this principle are loop roads as their numbering is based
on their parent route number (see above).
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Single digit alphanumeric route numbers are to be reserved for current and
future Melbourne metropolitan freeways.
All declared freeways and arterial roads outside the Melbourne metropolitan
urban boundary are to be allocated an alphanumeric route number wherever
practical. In some cases, new declared roads may be short, and the route
number may not need to be shown on direction signs. Refer to Short
Section of Roads below.
The C route network is comprised primarily of the less important declared
arterial roads. All C route roads are signed with the following exceptions:
Urban Roads
Some routes are located in built up environments, where the road name
is more relevant than a route number. These routes are only used for
local access, and do not perform any signifcant connector function
between other routes in the Statewide Route Numbering Scheme
network. Such routes may be provided with signs that do not have route
numbers.
Short Section of Roads
Some arterial roads are short (less than 5 km), and are only used for
limited access.
Municipal Roads
There are locations where a section of municipal road lies between two
sections of declared arterial road. If the full route has a valid tourist or
connector function, it can be nominated to be included in signing of a C
route. It should be noted that signing a municipal road as part of a C route
does not mean that VicRoads will be responsible for maintenance of the
municipal road.
The warrants for inclusion of municipal roads in C route signing are as
follows:
The municipal road shall be a continuation of a declared arterial road;
The through route shall have valid tourist signifcance, or perform a
connector function with other roads in the arterial road network;
The municipal section of road shall be of comparable standard to the
arterial road.
10.2.5 Combined Route Numbers
Some routes overlap with other routes which results in two or more route
numbers along a section of road. Where this occurs, all route numbers are
required to be displayed on the same panel of a direction sign. They shall be
displayed as follows:
For the SRNS the more important route shall be listed frst. For example
A79 is a more important route than the A300 and the combined route
number shall therefore be shown as the A79 / A300. If routes are of equal
importance, list the lowest numerical value route frst. The rural system has
a maximum of two overlapping route numbers;
For the Metropolitan Route Numbering Scheme, the lowest number shall
be shown frst.
It is desirable to locate each route number and destination on the same
line within a panel. An example of this can be seen in the G1-V1 sign in
the right margin.
At intersections where combined routes lead off the through carriageway, it
may be appropriate to install two separate chevron ended signs where two
destinations are shown and each destination is reached via a different route
number, see Section 10.5.4.
G1-V1
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10.2.6 End Route Number Signs
The installation of END route number signs shall be as follows:
The Melbourne Metropolitan Route Numbering Scheme
In the Melbourne metropolitan area, the END route number sign G8-V16 shall
be located at the end of every Metropolitan Route, as a free standing sign just
in advance of the intersection at which the route ends.
If free standing advance route numbers for the intersecting route are in existence
at that location, the END route number sign shall be placed in a suitable location
approximately midway between any free standing advance route marker
assembly or advance direction sign, and the intersection.
Tourist Routes
At the end of every tourist route, the END route number sign G8-9-11 shall be
installed as a free standing sign just in advance of the intersection at which
the route ends.
Overdimensional Routes
At the end of every OD route, the END route number sign G8-110 shall be
installed as a free standing sign just in advance of the intersection at which
the route ends.
The Statewide Route Numbering Scheme
END route number signs are generally not used for the rural network. The
beneft of such signs is considered to be of limited value as the majority of routes
terminate at a location that is obvious to the road user ie. at a T intersection.
However, G8-10 END route number signs may be used in the following
circumstances when the route number ends:
not at an intersection (ie. at a bridge);
on the through leg of a T intersection where none of the other departure
legs have route numbers;
at a cross intersection or roundabout where none of the other departure
legs have route numbers; or
at any other location where the route terminus is not obvious.
G8-V16
G8-110
G8-10
G8-9-11
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Direction Signs and Route
Numbering (non-Freeway)
10.3
Standard
Through
Destinations
10.3.1 Introduction
It is expected that drivers who are unfamiliar with a region will navigate by means
of maps or street directories. Their success at navigating depends on direction
signs having route numbers and destinations which appear prominently on
maps, even though these may not be their ultimate destination. This information
needs to be provided in a consistent format and repeated at locations (typically
an intersection where a decision must be made) where its absence may lead
to doubt about the appropriate route or direction. The ability to relate map to
signing is a useful test of a direction signing scheme.
Consistency of destination information is provided by use of Standard Through
Destinations. Standard through destinations permit staged information about
destinations to be provided, to reassure a driver that the right route, and the
right direction along that route, is being taken. They also permit the amount
of information on advance and intersection direction signs to be kept to a
minimum, to ensure that motorists can comprehend the signs quickly, see
Section 10.1.5. Demand for additional destination information is met by use
of reassurance direction signs. Standard through destinations are, above all,
places prominently marked on maps.
To enable appropriate destinations to be selected, Standard Through
Destination Maps have been prepared, as outlined in Section 10.3.2. The
destinations on these maps are controlled by VicRoads Policy and Programs
Department. Regions wishing to change these standard destinations may
only do so with approval from the Executive Director - Policy and Programs or
delegate. Destinations on direction signs shall be restricted to standard through
destinations except as permitted in Section 10.3.3 (A).
Where destination signing is the responsibility of the local municipal council and
is not covered by the Standard Through Destination Maps, councils should
follow the principles outlined in this section.
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10.3.2 Standard Through Destination Maps
Three sets of Standard Through Destination Maps have been prepared to
enable appropriate destinations to be determined to ensure consistency in the
preparation of signing schemes.
Standard Through Destinations for Metropolitan Melbourne
Figure 10.6 (A) Melbourne Centre & West
Figure 10.6 (B) Melbourne North
Figure 10.6 (C) Melbourne South & East
Standard Through Destinations for Melbourne Metropolitan Freeways
Figure 10.7 (A) North and West Metropolitan Freeways
Figure 10.7 (B) South and East Metropolitan Freeways
Standard Through Destinations for Rural Roads
Figure 10.8 (A) Rural M, A, B Routes
Figure 10.8 (B) Rural C Routes - South Western Region
Figure 10.8 (C) Rural C Routes - South Western Region (Geelong)
Figure 10.8 (D) Rural C Routes - Western Region (North)
Figure 10.8 (E) Rural C Routes - Western Region (South)
Figure 10.8 (F) Rural C Routes - Northern Region
Figure 10.8 (G) Rural C Routes - North Eastern Region
Figure 10.8 (H) Rural C Routes - Eastern Region (West)
Figure 10.8 (I) Rural C Routes - Eastern Region (East)
Figure 10.8 (J) Rural C Routes - Metro South East Region
Figure 10.8 (K) Rural C Routes - Metro North West Region
At any point on the system for any one direction of travel on a specifc route,
the next standard through destination is indicated in the maps by a solid
arrowhead at that town. Standard through destinations are shown on advance
and intersection direction signs. The remaining towns shown on the maps
are designated as intermediate destinations and are shown on reassurance
direction signs.
With respect to the above maps, the following should be noted:
Some towns are standard through destinations for one direction of travel
only.
At many intersections on the maps, arrows (with open arrow head) are used
to clarify the continuity of a particular route to the next standard through
destination. For example, on Figure 10.8 (B), the northbound destination
on the C207 is Edenhope, which is located on C208.
For some destinations, an asterisk (*) has been used to indicate the
standard through destination. This is used where the through destination is
located on another numbered route, and that destination is not nominated
as a through destination on that route. For example, in Figure 10.8 (D) the
standard through destination for the C248 is Sea Lake which is on the A79,
but Sea Lake is not a standard through destination on the A79 (Bendigo is
the standard through destination on the A79, see Figure 10.8 (A)).
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A hash symbol (#) has been used to indicate where an alternative route
forms a loop off the main route with the same standard through destination
as on the main route, ie. there is no destination that can be signed on the
alternative route, and the direction sign should indicate that the through
destination can be reached via the alternative. For example, in Figure 10.8
(B), travelling south on the C216 from Halls Gap to Dunkeld, the C217 forms
a loop off the C216. Signing shall show Dunkeld via C217 as there is no
other destination that can be signed on the C217. It would be appropriate
that distances be shown on the signs for both of these alternative routes.
On inbound radial routes in the Melbourne metropolitan area, City is always
used as the destination from designated points, as shown on Figures 10.6
(A), (B) and (C), and 10.7 (A) and (B).
In the metropolitan area, no additional destinations should be introduced along
the roads shown on the destination maps, unless approval has been granted by
Executive Director, Policy and Programs or delegate. Along secondary arterial
roads or major municipal traffc routes not shown on the destination maps,
additional destination signing may be provided where:
signing to a destination named on the maps is appropriate
the road leads directly to the focal point of a well-defned locality.
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FIGURE 10.6 (A): STANDARD THROUGH DESTINATIONS FOR MELBOURNE CENTRE AND WEST
Melton
Taylors Lakes
Keilor
Diggers Rest
City
Keilor
Caroline
Springs
Delahey
Melton
St Albans
Sunshine
Deer Park
'Sydenham
Sydenham
Hoppers
Crossing
Sign to
Deer Park
Sunshine
Sunshine
St Albans
Tullamarine
Tullamarine
Keilor
Keilor
Avondale
Heights
Avondale Heights
Maribyrnong
Niddrie
Footscray
City
Sunshine
Altona
Altona
Sunshine
Essendon
Ballarat
Derrimut
City
Williamstown
Doncaster
Ringwood
City Footscray
Parkville
To
Melb.
Airport
Docklands
Footscray
Broadmeadows
Moonee
Ponds
Tarneit
Hoppers
Crossing
Laverton
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Laverton
Laverton
North
Williamstown
City
Derrimut
City
Derrimut
Deer Park
Hoppers
Crossing
City
Footscray
Footscray
Altona
Laverton
City
Altona
Sunshine
City
West Gate
Bridge (WGB)
Altona
Derrimut
Altona
Altona
Altona
Altona
North
Sunshine
Sunshine
Maribyrnong
Yarraville
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Brunswick
Coburg
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City
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Coburg
Brunswick
West
Pascoe Vale
Craigieburn
Pascoe Vale
Melb Airport
Bendigo
Melb Airport
Bendigo
Epping
Reservoir
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Clifton
Hill
Ivanhoe
Kew
Reservoir
Northcote
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Northcote
Kew
Camberwell
Elsternwick
Frankston
Hawthorn
Toorak
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Dandenong
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Richmond
Richmond
Northcote
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Point Cook
Laverton
Werribee
Werribee
South
Caroline
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Cairnlea
Melton
Melton
Fairfield
Heidelberg
Heidelberg
Heidelberg
Bundoora
Reservoir
Bundoora
Sign only
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Sunshine
Ballarat
Reservoir
Hawthorn
Prahran
City
WGB
City
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Sunshine
Laverton
Hoppers
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Tarneit
Essendon
Collingwood
City
Sunshine
Doncaster
Ringwood
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SOUTH &
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NOTES:
Destinations to be
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established
1
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Ultimate destination for direction indicated
Intermediate destination for direction indicated
Destination for use on reassurance direction
signs
Indication arrow for route continuity of destination
where destination is on alternative route
Indication arrow where both through destinations
are required on signage
Special destination signing treatment to be
applied at this intersection
Sign to suburb with asterisk
Destination(s) for direction indicated to be used
from and including the previous intersection
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Not to Scale
Kangaroo Ground
Greenborough
City
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Glen
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Yarra
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NOTES:
Destinations to be
signed once road
network is established
1
1 1
1
1
1
Ultimate destination for direction indicated
Intermediate destination for direction indicated
Destination for use on reassurance direction
signs
Indication arrow for route continuity of destination
where destination is on alternative route
Indication arrow where both through destinations
are required on signage
Special destination signing treatment to be
applied at this intersection
Sign to suburb with asterisk
Destination(s) for direction indicated to be used
from and including the previous intersection
*
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o
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d
R
in
g
w
o
o
d

C
ity

L
ily
d
a
le

C
ro
y
d
o
n

N
w
a
d
in
g
M
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h
a
m
B
a
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s
w
a
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G
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n
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C
h
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M
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W
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S
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T
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m
p
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T
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m
p
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D
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n
c
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H
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A
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to
T
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m
p
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to
w
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E
lth
a
m
B
la
c
k
b
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rn

B
la
c
k
b
u
rn
B
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H
ill
B
u
rw
o
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d

C
a
m
b
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ll
W
a
n
tirn
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V
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t
S
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n
a
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to
D
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n
c
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r
W
h
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H
ill
R
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w
v
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S
c
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s
b
y
*
S
c
o
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s
b
y

C
ity

B
o
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S
a
s
s
a
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s
M
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n
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s
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S
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W
a
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W
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a
P
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F
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tre
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G
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lly
C
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to
n
S
p
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v
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M
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b
b
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B
la
c
k
b
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rn

C
a
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S
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n
to
B
a
lw
y
n
N
o
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B
a
lw
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n

N
o
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N
o
b
le

P
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K
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s
b
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h
D
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n
E
n
d
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C
ra
n
b
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C
a
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D
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w
n
s
T
h
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B
a
s
in
C
ity

B
e
rw
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k
N
a
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W
a
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n
H
a
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D
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n
d
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n
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g
S
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H
a
m
p
to
n

P
a
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D
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n
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n
g
S
p
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g
v
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le

N
o
b
le

P
a
rk

L
y
s
te
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ld
B
e
lg
ra
v
e
F
e
rn
tre
e

G
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lly

C
ity

F
ra
n
k
s
to
n
S
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a
fo
rd
T
o
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ra
k
C
ity

E
ls
te
rn
w
ic
k
K
e
w
S
u
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y

H
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F
a
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ld
T
o
o
ra
k

C
ity

C
ity

C
ity
H
a
w
th
o
rn
O
a
k
le
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h
M
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n
to
n
e
M
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c
C
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M
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beena
S
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n
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m

G
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Iris

o
n
ly
M
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O
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n
d
B
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n
tle
ig
h
W
A
V
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L E
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R
D
J EL LS RD
C
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T R
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D
P
O
L
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D
CHANDLER RD
D
A
N
D
E
N
O
N
G
B
Y
P
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B OUNDARY RD
C A M
B E R W
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R D
R
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S D
A
L
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R
D
M A L V E R N R D
B
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W
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R
D
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S T
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S
R
D
W
A
R
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D
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T
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D
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W
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PIN
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M
T
A
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H
W
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B
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F O
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D
M
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Y
Y A R R A R D
M
A
N
N
I N
G
H
A
M
R
D
POWER S T
HALLAM RD
H
A
L
L R
D
B
A
L
L A
R
T
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D
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GLADESTONE RD
E
d
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v
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le
C
a
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m
P
a
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rs
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n

L
a
k
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s
M
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n
to
n
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B
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a
c
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C
ity
C
ity
D
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n
v
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le
DANDENONG VALLEY HWY
WES TE RN P OR T HWY
T
H
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P
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P
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D
G
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N
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R
R
D
S PRINGVALE RD
W
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L S
R
D
B OUNDARY RD
CLAYTON
RD
D
n
o
n
g

S
o
u
th WES TALL RD
B LACKBURN R D
MIDDLEBOROUGH
R D
B
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R
W
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H
W
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B
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W
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T
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K

R
D
G
le
n
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B
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W
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H
W
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F
ER
N
T
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E
G
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LLY
R
D
F
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N
T
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G
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R
D
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C
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N
B
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RN
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N
K
STO
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R
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A
D
McCORMI CK S RD
C
ra
n
b
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u
rn
e

P
R I N
C
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W
Y
P R I N C E S H
W
Y
P
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C E S H
W
Y

P
R
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C
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H
W
Y

B
A
L
C
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M
B
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D
L
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N
D
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N
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N
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M

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D
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Is
la
n
d

H
a
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g
s
S
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a
fo
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M
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rd
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c

W E S T A L L R D
F
ra
n
k
s
to
n

B
la
c
k
R
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c
k
C
ity

D
a
n
d
e
n
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n
g

P
a
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rs
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n

L
a
k
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s

B
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a
c
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n
s
fie
ld
N
a
rre
W
a
rre
n
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o
rth
N
o
b
le

P
a
rk

N
o
rth
R
o
w
v
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M
o
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ra
b
b
in

N
o
b
le
P
a
rk

N
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b
le
P
a
rk

M
o
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ra
b
b
in

M
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b
b
in
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D
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N
R
D
K
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S
T O
N

R
D
H
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T H
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R
D
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S TUD RD
M
u
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ra
v
e

E
m
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ld

E
m
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ra
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S
c
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s
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R
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w
v
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m
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F
e
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tre
e

G
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lly

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M
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D
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R D
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C
ity

C
ity

B
u
rw
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C
ity

B
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R
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R
D
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W A N T I R N A R D
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S PRINGVALE RD
WARRI GA L
HWY
WARRI GA L HWY
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C
O
T
H
A
M

R
D
UNION
R D
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B
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d
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b
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H
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H
ST
D
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C
A
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R
D
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R D
WILLI AMSONS
R D
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R
D
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d
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H
b
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C
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(v
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M
3
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K
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K
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C
ity

DORSE T RD
L
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d
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le
C
ro
y
d
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n

C
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R
in
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w
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d

N
o
rth
R I N G W O O D -
W A R R N A D Y T E
R D
W O N G A R D
B R U S H Y
P A R K R D
W
a
rra
n
d
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D
o
n
v
a
le

E
lth
a
m

B URKE R D
HAWTHORN RD
HOTHAM ST
N E P E A N H W Y
N E P E A N H W Y
B LUFF RD
C
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T R
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D
A
N
D
E
N
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N
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D
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D A N D . R D
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h
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rig
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to
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B
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S
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B E A C H R D
B
rig
h
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rig
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to
n

N
o
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B E A C H R D

*

*
N E P E A N H W Y
C
h
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lte
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h
a
m
N
o
b
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P
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M
a
lv
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rn

C
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M
o
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b
b
in

C
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M
o
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ro
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lb
a
rk
H
U
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M A N C H E S T E R
R D
MOOROOL BARK
R D
B A Y S W A T E R
R D
R
E
F
E
R

T
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W
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S
T

M
A
P
B LACKBURN R D
C
b
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e

F
ra
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k
s
to
n

C
ity
R
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h
m
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n
d

R
ic
h
m
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n
d
*
R
in
g
w
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d

C
ity

M
D
A
H
H
W
Y
*
*
D
in
g
le
y
V
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g
e
C
ity

R
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w
v
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M
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rn
in
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to
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H
a
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s
D
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D
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V
ALLEY HW
Y
NEP EAN HWY
D
a
n
d
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n
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g

M
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lb
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rn
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C
ity

D
a
n
d
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n
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n
g

O
V
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R
T
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N

R
D
B
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McMAHONS RD
C
ro
y
d
o
n

A
ls
o
s
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n
M
a
lv
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rn

NARRE WAR REN CRANBOURNE RD

B ER WI CK CRANBOURNE RD
S
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n
a
ls
o
B
o
x
H
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L
a
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w
a
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McCLELLAND RD
S
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n
to
V
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o
n
t
C
ity

N
F
ra
n
k
s
to
n

C
ity

K
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w

K
n
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x
fie
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P
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Is
la
n
d
N
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:
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a
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M
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P
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D
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n
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S
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t
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b
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s
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o
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D
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A
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c
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p
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t
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m

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1
1
B
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x
H
ill
B
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H
ill
C
ity

W
a
n
d
in
M
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n
b
u
lk
Y
a
rra
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n
H e a l e s v i l l e
M
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lb
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u
rn
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O
lin
d
a
M
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n
t
D
a
n
d
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n
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g
F
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G
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M
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lb
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H
a
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a
w
a
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H
a
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a
w
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B
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rw
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k

HARKA WAY RD
B EL GRAVE -
HALLAM RD
W
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L I N
G
T O
N
R
D
R IDGE RD
D
n
o
n
g

S
o
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th

*
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HARRI S GULLY RD
S
u
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H
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M
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rd
ia
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c

N
a
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W
a
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n

C
ity

F
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n
k
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to
n

O
a
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le
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h

F
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e
G
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C
ity

F
e
rn
tre
e
G
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lly

C
la
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to
n

M
o
n
tro
s
e

HALLAM
NTH RD
B
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G
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RD
B
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ra
v
e

B
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D
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n
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g

M
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b
b
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D
n
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n
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B
b
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1
2
2
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M
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b
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B
la
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b
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rn

D I N G L E Y
B Y P
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n
a
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T
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M
1
W
a
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g
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C
ity
*
R
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w
v
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T
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3

D
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S
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t
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b
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s
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B
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p
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c
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p
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N
o
b
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P
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t
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c
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s
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b
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W
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a
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C
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m

D
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D
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C
a
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D
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U
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d
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f
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d
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c
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in
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d
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f
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in
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f
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d
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s
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a
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c
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w
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d
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ABBREVIATIONS
AD
RR
TF
WGF
Airport Drive
Ring Road
Tullamarine Freeway
West Gate Freeway
Through destination from this exit
Destinations shown on supplementary
( THIS EXIT) signs
Melbourne Airport
City
SE Suburbs
West Gate Bridge
Geelong
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INSET
WES T GATE FWY
Avalon
Melb
Bendigo
Melbourne Airport
To Sydney
City
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To
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Ballarat
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To
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Greensborough
To Sydney
Melbourne Airport
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M79 Bendigo
To
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City
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M79
City
M8
M31
M31
Airport
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Avalon
Avalon
Avalon
Melb
Melb
Sydney M31
M2
Melbourne
Airport To Melb
Bendigo
City
West Gate
Bridge
Melbourne
Airport
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Ballarat
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Geelong
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West Gate Bridge
SE Suburbs
West Gate Bridge
West Gate Bridge
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Existing freeways
Under construction / Current proposals
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On the M31 after the M80 interchange, the northbound standard
through destination is Seymour only. List Sydney as a destination
on reassurance direction signs north of the M80 interchange.
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LEGEND
Existing freeways
Under construction / Current proposals
ABBREVIATIONS
Through destination from this exit
Destinations shown on supplementary
( THIS EXIT) signs
SGF
MPF
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South Gippsland Freeway
Mornington Peninsula Freeway
Peninsula Link
Ringwood Bypass
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southbound exit on South Gippsland Freeway.
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FIGURE 10.8 (A): STANDARD THROUGH DESTINATIONS FOR RURAL M, A AND B ROUTES
Naracoorte
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FIGURE 10.8 (B): STANDARD THROUGH DESTINATIONS FOR
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FIGURE 10.8 (C): STANDARD THROUGH DESTINATIONS FOR
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FIGURE 10.8 (D): STANDARD THROUGH DESTINATIONS FOR
RURAL C ROUTES - WESTERN REGION (NORTH)
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FIGURE 10.8 (E): STANDARD THROUGH DESTINATIONS FOR
RURAL C ROUTES - WESTERN REGION (SOUTH)
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FIGURE 10.8 (F): STANDARD THROUGH DESTINATIONS FOR
RURAL C ROUTES - NORTHERN REGION
For changes along M79 corridor,
see enlarged map
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FIGURE 10.8 (G): STANDARD THROUGH DESTINATIONS FOR
RURAL C ROUTES - NORTH EASTERN REGION
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FIGURE 10.8 (H): STANDARD THROUGH DESTINATIONS FOR
RURAL C ROUTES - EASTERN REGION (WEST)
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FIGURE 10.8 (I): STANDARD THROUGH DESTINATIONS FOR
RURAL C ROUTES - EASTERN REGION (EAST)
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FIGURE 10.8 (J): STANDARD THROUGH DESTINATIONS FOR
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FIGURE 10.8 (K): STANDARD THROUGH DESTINATIONS FOR
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10.3.3 Use of Standard Through Destinations on Signs
(A) ADVANCE DIRECTION SIGNS
Signing the through direction
On advance direction signs, the next standard through destination shall always
be shown, and repeated on successive advance direction signs until that
destination is reached. The next intermediate destination, or a distant standard
through destination (eg. Melbourne or City on inbound directions) may be
included in the through direction only if considered necessary and sign legend
limits permit, see Section 10.1.5.
If a route splits some distance beyond an intersection being signed, but before
reaching the next standard through destination, and if the two continuing routes
are of comparable importance, standard through destinations for both routes
shall be shown at the frst intersection. For example, in Figure 10.8 (A) a sign
in the eastbound direction on the B400 at Kerang will show both Echuca (which
is on the B400) and Bendigo (which is on the B260). Only the principal route
number (in this case B400) is included with these destinations. Signing of the
B260 commences at the intersection where the B260 starts.
Signing the intersecting road
Side or cross-road destinations shown on the advance direction sign shall
be the next town or suburb on the side road shown on the standard through
destination maps applicable to that side road. A road name may also be required
on the advance direction sign in the Melbourne metropolitan area, see Section
10.1.6 (C).
Signing from a Side Road
Signing from a side or cross-road (ie. roads shown on the standard through
destination maps), shall be the next town or suburb along the road as shown
on the standard through destination maps. An exception is that in rural areas
where the side road approach is a C road or municipal road, the destinations
shown may be either the next standard through destination, in each direction,
and/or an intermediate destination where local usage would make this more
appropriate. A direction to Melbourne may also be appropriate at more important
junctions with radial M, A, or B routes.
Signing at Municipal (Local) Roads
If destinations are to be shown for traffc entering from a municipal road (ie.
roads not shown on the standard through destination maps), see Section
10.1.2 (C), then the next standard through destination, and/or intermediate
destinations where local usage would make this more appropriate, should be
used. Once a destination appears, it should be used on all intermediate signs
until that place is reached. Also see Section 10.5.4 (D) regarding the use of
G2-V5-1 signs and Section 10.5.6 (A) for free standing route numbers with
arrow plates in these cases.
If signing is to be provided from a traffc route down a municipal road, then the
closest town or suburb along the municipal road shall be used as the destination.
If there is no destination along the road, the road name may be used on the sign.
Signing for Town Bypass Routes
Where a route runs within a town boundary but bypasses the town centre,
access roads to the centre of the town may be signed Town Centre. If other
more distant destinations also appear on the sign, the town name of the town
centre should also be included to avoid confusion. For example, within Ballarat,
a sign including directions to Hamilton should refer to Ballarat City Centre.
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Signing at the end of route number duplexes (combined routes)
The advance direction sign(s) on the duplex route approach to the terminus of
the duplex should show both the intermediate and distant through destinations
of each route number. One of the destinations used for each route should be
the standard through destination.
This is imperative especially if prior reassurance direction signs along the
route duplex show a combination of destinations from each route number. See
Section 10.5.5 (D).
(B) INTERSECTION DIRECTION SIGNS
Signs indicating the side or cross road shall show the standard through
destination on the side road if one exists; otherwise the next town shown
predominantly on maps should be shown. If an advance direction sign is
provided, the destination(s) on the advance direction sign for that direction of
travel and on the intersection direction sign shall be the same.
Intersection direction signs are not provided for the through direction unless
the alignment of the through route turns or diverges at the intersection.
Notwithstanding this, through destinations shall be shown at each departing
leg of a roundabout.
Distances to signed destinations should be shown on intersection direction signs
where no reassurance direction signs are provided beyond the intersection.
This will normally only occur in rural areas on C routes, where only stand alone
route number signs are installed.
A road name will also be required on the intersection direction sign in the
Melbourne metropolitan area, see Section 10.1.6 (C).
(C) REASSURANCE DIRECTION SIGNS
On reassurance direction signs, the next standard through destination
shall be always shown. The next intermediate destinations and a distant
through destination on the route may be added as appropriate if legend limit
requirements, as specifed in Section 10.1.5 (D), can be satisfed.
Where the reassurance direction sign is located just beyond an intersection,
all destination names used on any advance or intersection direction sign for
that direction of travel should be repeated on the reassurance direction sign.
On the principal interstate routes such as the M31 and the M8/A8, the
appropriate capital city should be shown.
Towns on other roads branching from the route some distance beyond the
reassurance direction sign location are not normally named on the sign,
except where the route subsequently splits (see Section 10.3.3 (A) above for
the example of the B400 and the B260). In this case, the standard through
destination on the branch road is shown in brackets.
For more details regarding the use of reassurance direction signs, see
Section 10.5.5.
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Direction Signs and Route
Numbering (non-Freeway)
10.4
Typical
Direction
Sign
Layouts
10.4.1 Introduction
The following layout plans should be read in conjunction with Section 10.1.2
General Sign Requirements Using Sign Matrices (Figures 10.1(A), 10.1(B),
10.2(A) and 10.2(B)) to establish the level of signing required for the particular
intersection. The detailed design for various direction signs are contained in
VicRoads Manual of Standard Drawings for Road Signs.
This section does not include direction signs on freeways, at freeway/cross
road interchanges, or at-grade rural freeway intersections. See Chapter 12 for
these sign layout plans.
Note that the principles for signing major and minor intersections in provincial
rural cities are the same as for metropolitan intersections except that the rural
alpha-numeric sign layouts are used. Road names are permitted to be erected
on signal pedestals.
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10.4.2 Major Rural Intersections
A major rural intersection is an intersection between M, A or B roads. Figure
10.9 shows a typical layout of signs and markings for a major rural intersection
between an A road and a B road. For an example of a typical layout for an at-
grade intersection on an M road, see Figure 12.7.
Notes to Figure 10.9:
1. Refer to Section 10.1.2 for selection of advance, intersection, and reassurance
directions sign types and size selection. See Section 10.2 for selection of route
numbers and 10.3 for destinations.
2. These signs shall be sited so that adequate safe intersection sight distance is
maintained. See Section 5.1.2.
3. These signs shall be sited so that visibility of sign immediately beyond is
maintained.
4. Not required if visibility to traffc island is satisfactory.
5. Required only if excessive approach speed is a problem.
6. Use C size GIVE WAY sign if required to improve delineation of confict point.
The sign may be duplicated if conspicuity of the sign is limited.
A GIVE WAY sign should be used facing slip lane traffc, even though under the
road rules, a driver turning left using a slip lane is required to give way (except to
vehicles making a U-turn).
7. Use NO ENTRY sign only if wrong way movement in turning roadway is likely to
be a problem. The sign shall be located and/or angled so that it clearly applies
only to the turning roadway. Relocation to the opposite side of the turning
roadway may be necessary.
8. T-junction Sight Board Type 4 or 5, Section 22.5. Locate for best long distance
visibility from the side road approach. ie. may need to be offset if the approach is
curved, or raised if there is a crest in the side road approach.
9. Reassurance direction signs are provided subject to minimum spacing
requirements, see Section 10.5.5. See Section 10.1.6 (B) regarding the use of
road name panels in rural areas.
10. All barrier lines including painted island outline are supplemented with RRPMs.
See Figures 19.3 and 19.5 for location and spacing. Barrier lines are extended if
sight conditions on any approach so require.
11. Where route is not edge lined continuously, edge lines are continued to nominal
end of approach barrier line.
12. V85 = 85
th
percentile approach speed, measured 300 to 500 m in advance of the
intersection.
13. Hazard markers may not be required if the Keep Left sign alone is suffcient to
delineate the median end, see Sections 22.1 and 22.2.
14. Required only if excessive approach speed is a problem (see Section 9.4.2 (b)).
A duplicate sign on the right hand side may be provided in accordance with
Section 9.1.6 (b).
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FIGURE 10.9: MAJOR RURAL INTERSECTIONS
(A AND B ROADS)
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10.4.3 Minor Rural Intersections
A minor rural intersection is an intersection where the minor leg is a C road or
local road that intersects with an M, A, B, C or local road.
Figure 10.10 shows a typical layout of signs and markings for a minor rural
intersection.
Notes to Figure 10.10:
1. Install advance and intersection direction signs in accordance with Section 10.1.2.
2. Signs shall be sited so that adequate safe intersection sight distance is
maintained, see Section 5.1.2.
3. Warning sign is not required if visibility of intersection is satisfactory at distance A
+ B. See Section 9.4 for guidelines for the use of this sign. These signs shall be
sited so that visibility of the sign immediately beyond is maintained.
4. Locate GIVE WAY sign as near to intersection as practicable consistent with long
range visibility for side road traffc. Oversize sign may be required to improve
delineation of the confict area.
5. Reassurance direction or stand alone route number signs are installed in
accordance with Section 10.5.5.
6. Distances are shown if there are no reassurance direction signs provided after
the intersection, see Section 10.5.4(E). Note also that either intermediate and/or
standard through destination may be appropriate on signs facing side road traffc,
see Section 10.3.3.
7. Barrier lines may be supplemented with RRPMs if night time delineation of the
intersection is likely to be a problem even though the remainder of route is not
treated continuously with RRPMs.
8. Side road dividing line is not provided if seal width measured 10 m from Give
Way marking is less than 6 m, unless there is a curve or crest on the immediate
side road approach. Marking may be extended if necessary on curved
approaches.
9. The sign may be modifed to provide an oversize legend in the upper panel.
10. Advance direction signs are required but not shown on these legs.
11. A passing lane treatment on the major road may also be required in this case.
12. T-junction sight board selection from Section 22.5.
13. Advance G3-V8 sign not normally installed unless there is a particular need for
advance navigational information.
14. Omit give way marking if side road is unsealed at edge of highway pavement.
See Section 17.1.2(C).
15. V85 = 85
th
percentile approach speed, measured 300 to 500 m in advance of
intersection.
16. Curve warning sign W1-3 with advisory speed sign W8-2 along with chevron
alignment markers may be installed where guidelines are met, see Section
22.6. In such cases sign W2-16 shall be mounted frst and the W1-3 / W8-2 sign
assembly second, separated by a minimum distance B.
17. Where only a G3-V5 sign is required on each approach, see Section 10.1.2, the
G3-V5 sign is to be located at the start of the left/right turn bay or between 150 m
to 200 m from the intersection where there is no turn bay.
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10.4.4 Major Urban Intersections (Divided)
Figure 10.11 shows a typical layout of signs and markings for a major divided
urban intersection which typically involves primary arterial roads.
Notes to Figure 10.11:
1. Refer to Section 10.1.2 for selection of advance, intersection and reassurance
direction sign types and size selection. Refer Sections 10.2 for selection of route
numbers and 10.3 for destination names.
2. Cantilever supported advance direction sign used where site conditions preclude
left side or median mounting, see Section 7.2.2. Distance A may be reduced in
business districts where an overhead sign may be substituted for both advance
and intersection direction signs, see Section 10.5.3 (B).
3. Median mounting of advance and reassurance direction signs is generally
preferred to left side mounting provided adequate sign visibility is assured.
Where mounted on the left side, single post mounting should be considered, see
Section 6.4.2. If an intersection direction sign is provided at the beginning of a
turning lane, advance direction sign should precede it by 80 100 m.
4. Far side intersection direction signs are desirably provided for beneft of right
turners, especially at wide, complex or multiple carriageway intersections. They
may be omitted if insuffcient room available.
5. Alternative location where insuffcient room in traffc island.
6. Continuity line is not provided in this case. Refer Section 16.6.2.
7. Mount KEEP LEFT signs on signal pedestals where practicable, and angle
towards right turners from side road.
8. This "via Service Road" sign to be used only in accordance with Section 13.2.6.
9. All barrier lines and painted island markings to be supplemented with RRPMs.
For layout and spacing see Chapter 19.
10. See Section 18.1 for pavement arrow use, location and spacing.
11. Where merge length is less than 50 m, the line pattern is the Statcon type
(600 x 300 mm line/600 mm gap). If greater than 50 m, use the standard
continuity type (1 m long 100 mm line/3m gap).
12. Turn lines to be used where indicated in Section 17.4. See also Section 19.1.9(b)
for use of lane guidance markers if required.
13. Back to back mounting of signs should be considered if adequate visibility for
approaching traffc from both directions can be maintained.
14. Continuous lane lines for through lanes, including those on curved approaches,
should commence at a common line drawn at right angles to the carriageway
centre line at a point nominally 30 m in advance of the stop line.
15. For alternative style of intersection direction signs see Section 10.5.4 (F). High
mounting of intersection direction signs on existing poles or on joint-use traffc
signal pedestals should be used wherever possible, see Section 6.4.3.
16. A GIVE WAY sign should be used facing slip lane traffc even though under the
road rules, a driver turning left using a slip lane is required to give way (except to
vehicles making a U-turn).
17. Combination arrows are used in this case only in conjunction with the LEFT
TURN FROM SERVICE ROAD ONLY sign.
18. Mast arm mounted street name signs are mounted back to back, see Section
10.5.9(A).
19. Install lane designation sign in accordance with Section 10.5.7.
20. Install R2-6 (L) sign where compliance is unsatisfactory.
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percentile approach speed, measured 300 to 500 m in advance of
intersection. In urban areas where measurement may not be practical or provide
appropriate values, the posted speed limit may be used.
22. Refer Section 9.8.3 for advance warning sign requirements for zebra crossings.
23. The location of the advance direction sign shall be well in advance of the start of
the fully developed left or right turn bay (whichever starts frst). In some cases,
this may mean distance A is greater than the length specifed.
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10.4.5 Major Urban Intersections (Undivided)
Figure 10.12 shows a typical layout of signs and markings for a major undivided
urban intersection.
Notes to Figure 10.12:
1. Refer to Section 10.1.2 for selection of advance, intersection and reassurance
direction sign types and size selection. Refer Section 10.2 for selection of route
numbers and 10.3 for destination names.
2. Cantilever supported advance direction sign is used where site conditions
preclude side mounting, see Section 7.2.2.
3. Mount direction sign in nature strip if wide enough, or span above footpath.
Consider also single post mounting, Section 6.4.2. Provide minimum clearance
of 2.5 m above footpaths.
4. Chevron-ended intersection direction signs are preferred but narrow format
direction signs may be required in urban situations where lateral space
restrictions or sight distance problems occur, see Section 10.5.3(B), 10.5.4(D)
and Section 10.5.8.
5. Example assumes that the next major intersection warrants a reassurance
direction sign within the specifed minimum spacing on the route, see Section
10.5.5, hence a stand alone reassurance route marker is placed here. Otherwise
a reassurance direction sign is required 50 to 150 m from the intersection.
6. Mount KEEP LEFT sign on signal pedestal if practicable and angle towards right-
turning traffc.
7. For alternative style of intersection direction signs see Section 10.5.4(F). High
mounting of intersection direction signs on existing poles or joint use traffc signal
pedestals should be used wherever possible, see Section 6.4.3.
8. All barrier lines and painted island outline markings to be supplemented with
RRPMs. For layout and spacing see Chapter 19.
9. If private driveway access/egress is a problem, the island outline and the
approach barrier line may each be converted to single unbroken line 150 mm
wide, see Section 18.2.2.
10. Where merge length is less than 50 m, the line pattern is the Statcon type
(600 X 300 mm line/600 mm gap). If greater than 50 m use the standard
continuity type (1 m X 100 mm line/3m gap).
11. See Section 18.1 for pavement arrow use, location and spacing.
12. See Section 19.1.9(b) for use of lane guidance markers within intersection if
required.
13. Mast arm mounted street name signs, see Section 10.5.9(A).
14. V85 = 85
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percentile approach speed, measured 300 to 500 m in advance of
intersection. In urban areas where measurement may not be practical or provide
appropriate values, the posted speed limit may be used.
15. Refer Section 9.8.3 for advance warning requirements for zebra crossings.
16. A GIVE WAY sign should be used facing slip lane traffc even though under the
road rules a driver turning left using a slip lane is required to give way (except to
vehicles making a U-turn).
17. The location of the advance direction sign shall be well in advance of the start of
the fully developed left or right turn bay (whichever starts frst). In some cases,
this may mean distance A is greater than the length specifed.
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FIGURE 10.12: MAJOR INTERSECTION
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10.4.6 Minor Urban Intersections
Figure 10.13 shows typical layouts of signs and markings for minor urban
intersections which typically involve primary or secondary arterial roads
intersecting with collector roads.
Notes to Figure 10.13:
1. Use G3-V8 sign for advance direction sign on this approach.
2. Use G3-V5 sign for intersection direction sign on this approach.
3. Mast arm mounted street name signs, see Section 10.5.9(A).
4. All barrier lines and painted island outline markings to be supplemented with
RRPMs. For layout and spacing see Chapter 19. If private driveway access/
egress is a problem, the island outline and the approach barrier line may each be
converted to single unbroken line 150 mm wide.
5. Free standing route numbers with arrow plates may replace the G2-V5 sign
where space is limited.
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intersection. In urban areas where measurement may not be practical or provide
appropriate values, the posted speed limit may be used.
7. Signs should not obstruct visibility to STOP/GIVE WAY signs.
8. Angle KEEP LEFT sign towards right turners from side road.
9. Hazard markers used where median end beyond opening requires additional
delineation.
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10.4.7 Major Urban Roundabouts
Figure 10.14 shows a typical example layout of signs and markings for major
urban roundabouts.
Notes to Figure 10.14:
1. Illustration relates to Primary/Primary urban intersection. For approach and
intersection signing for other cases see Section 10.1.2.
2. For alternative style of intersection direction signs refer to Section 10.5.4(F).
When the departure is a municipal road without a standard through destination,
use a G3-V8 road name sign design see Section 10.5.8.
3. Intersection direction signs are located on the island for better visibility for
circulating traffc, provided sight distance for traffc entering on that approach is
not obscured. Otherwise place on left side of exit as shown for other legs.
4. Roundabout Regulatory Sign, R1-3, is generally located in the splitter island and
repeated on the left side on multi lane roundabouts. If the splitter island is not
raised or its width is too narrow, the sign is located on left side.
5. Standalone route marker is required when no reassurance direction sign is to
be placed on this leg, ie. when reassurance direction sign at next intersection is
within minimum spacing, see Section 10.5.5(G).
6. Continuous lane lines on approaches are at least 30 m long and may be further
extended to beyond approach curve where necessary. All continuous lane lines
for through lanes should commence at a common line drawn at right angles to
the carriageway centre line.
7. All barrier lines and painted island markings to be supplemented with RRPMs.
For layout and spacing see Chapter 19.
8. Narrow format direction signs, Section 10.5.3(C), may be required in urban
situations where lateral space restrictions or sight distance problems exist.
9. V85 = 85
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percentile approach speed, measured 300 to 500 m in advance of
intersection.
10. Hazard markers may not be required if the KEEP LEFT sign alone is suffcient to
delineate the median end, see Sections 22.1 and 22.2.
11. For roundabout lane markings refer to Sections 16.3 and 17.1.3.
12. Install pavement arrows in accordance with Section 18.1.2.
13. Continuity line is not provided in this case, see Section 16.6.2.
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Direction Signs and Route
Numbering (non-Freeway)
10.5
Sign Details
10.5.1 Introduction
This section describes the following series of direction signs:
Advance direction signs (G1 Series);
Intersection direction signs (G2 Series);
Reassurance direction signs (G4 Series);
Stand alone route number signs, and free standing route number signs
with arrow plates (G8 Series);
Lane designation signs (G9 Series);
Road name signs (G3 series); and
Street name signs (G2-V3 and G5 series).
Details are provided on the:
Various sign types in each sign series;
Order of display of information on direction signs;
Location of route numbers on the sign face; and
Types of arrows and their use on each sign type.
Reference should be made to the following sections regarding:
Sign Matrix for the selection of sign types to be used at various intersections,
Section 10.1.2;
Legend Size selection, Section 10.1.3;
Amount of Legend allowed, Section 10.1.5;
Display of Road Names, Section 10.1.6;
Route Numbers, Section 10.2; and
Destinations to be shown on direction signs, Section 10.3.
10.5.2 Arrangement of Information on Direction Signs
(A) GENERAL
The arrangement of information on direction signs is described in the following
sections under each sign type. To ensure information is presented in a consistent
manner, and is easily understood, the general principles outlined in this section
shall be used in the design of sign faces.
(B) ROUTE NUMBERS
Route numbers are to be located in prominent positions on the sign face.
Depending on the sign type, route numbers are located above or to the left of
destination or road name information. They are to be positioned adjacent to
the associated arrow or chevron on wide format signs.
Where two or more route numbers are to be shown on one panel of a sign,
they shall be displayed as described in Section 10.2.5.
Within the Melbourne metropolitan area, space shall be reserved around
a Metropolitan Route shield to accommodate a future three-character
alphanumeric route number overlay. The widest three-character route number
is A44.
(C) ORDER OF DESTINATIONS ON DIRECTION SIGNS
Destinations within one group shown on a direction sign are normally listed in
order of distance with the closest destination at the top. Examples of exceptions
to this requirement are:
the nearer destination is off the route being signed, and is of minor
importance compared with the other listed destination;
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where two or more route numbers are shown on different lines on an
advance or intersection direction sign, they are listed with the most important
route number on top. As destinations are aligned with their respective
route numbers they therefore may not be in order of increasing distance.
For example, along the B300/C726 duplex, 'Yea' is listed frst although it is
further away than 'Healesville'. This is due to 'Yea' being associated with
the frst listed route number in the duplex - B300;
freeway reassurance signs as described in Section 12.4.5(f).
(D) ARROWS AND CHEVRONS
Arrows and chevrons are used on signs to indicate directions. Generally
direction signs use chevrons at intersections (for exceptions see Section
10.5.4(A)). Arrows are used in advance of intersections (on advance direction
signs, lane designation signs and advance route markers). Neither are used
beyond intersections (on reassurance direction signs and stand alone route
markers). Also, no indication of direction is permitted on G5 series street name
signs at intersections (see AS 1742.5).
Chevrons shall only point to the left or right and only the standard shape shall
be used. Their shape is illustrated in Section 10.5.4(B) and detailed in VicRoads
'Manual of Standard Drawings for Road Signs'.
Arrow types, locations and orientations on guide signs are detailed in the
VicRoads 'Manual of Standard Drawings for Road Signs' for guide signs. Only
the standard arrow shape and size shall be used to ensure adequate visibility
from a distance. When designing guide signs and sign assemblies for non-
freeway applications, the following principles shall be applied:
the through direction is indicated by a vertical upward pointing arrow or,
where this may be misleading, the arrow may be curved (but not angled
and straight) to show the curved direction of traffc movement through the
intersection. In all cases the bottom of the arrow shaft shall be vertical;
an arrow indicating a turn off the through direction - shall be horizontal
(most commonly) or angled upward and straight where the side road is
at an obtuse angle. Where the side road is at an acute angle a horizontal
arrow is usually appropriate;
where two or more arrows are used on an overhead mounted sign to indicate
individual lanes, each arrow shall be positioned, as far as practicable, over
the centre of the applicable lane. The bottom of each arrow shaft shall be
vertical. Where the road approaching the sign is on a horizontal curve, care
is required in positioning the sign, both longitudinally and transversely, to
accurately indicate the applicable lanes. Such signs may not be suitable
when placed within tight curves;
where additional lanes develop after the sign position there are specifc
rules about the use of arrows on lane designation signs. See Section
10.5.7(C) for details;
on stack-type advance direction signs for roundabouts, curved arrows with
the shaft commencing vertically may be used for all directions, to highlight
the need to pass to the left of, and to circulate around, a central island;
at minor staggered T-intersections, cranked arrows may be used on list
type signs as described in Section 10.5.3(D);
in some situations, signs with arrows (rather than chevrons) are permitted
at intersections. See Section 10.5.4(A) for details.
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10.5.3 Advance Direction Signing (G1 Series)
(A) GENERAL
Advance direction signs are used in advance of signifcant urban and rural
intersections so that drivers may prepare for a manoeuvre in suffcient time to
execute it safely and with confdence. At major intersections, advance direction
signs provide information about the through direction (typically straight ahead)
and destinations and route numbers for each route leading from the intersection.
In the Melbourne metropolitan area, road names for the side roads are also
included. At minor intersections, the signing may only provide directional advice
along the side road at the intersection.
The longitudinal location of advance direction signs shall be in accordance
with the principles outlined in Section 5.4 and Australian Standard 1742.15
Clause 2.2.4. Distances shown in the various fgures in Section 10.4 can be
used as a guide.
Advance direction signs may be of the following types:
List Type, see Section 10.5.3(B)
Wide Format G1-V1, G1-V2 or G1-V4
Narrow Format G1-V6
Diagrammatic Type, see Section 10.5.3(C)
Multiple Intersection G1-V3
Roundabout
~ Wide Format G1-V5-1
~ Narrow Format G1-V5-2
Free Standing Route Number Sign
with Arrow Plate, see Section 10.5.6. G8-V8-1, G8-V11-2
Lane Designation, see Section 10.5.7 G9-V7, G9-V42 or G9-V43-1,
G9-V43-2, G9-V43-3
The G1 advance direction sign may be replaced by a G9-V7, G9-V42 or G9-V43
multi-lane lane designation direction sign, where the conditions described in
Section 10.5.7(A) apply, and the sign provides adequate information about
destinations and route numbers for all possible directions. Note that a lane
designation sign shall not be used to replace the advance direction sign for a
roundabout, but a G9-V43 sign may be used as an intermediate sign to assist
with lane discipline.
Where advance direction signs are not warranted in accordance with the sign
matrix, see Section 10.1.2, and there is a concern that drivers may be confused
and need to be reassured of the cross road route number, then a free standing
route marker with arrow plate may be used in accordance with Section 10.5.6.
(B) LIST TYPE ADVANCE DIRECTION SIGNS
Wide Format, G1-V1, G1-V2 or G1-V4 signs
The list type wide format advance direction signs are the standard type to be
applied in all normal situations, ie. where the specifc requirements for other
types do not apply. They are normally side mounted, but may be mounted
overhead subject to any required increase in legend size, see Sections 7.2.2
and 10.1.3(B). The signs should not be used as positional signs within or close
to an intersection, except that if mounted overhead where traffc speeds are
low (eg. in a business district) they may be a satisfactory substitute for both
advance and intersection direction signs. In such cases the signs shall be
located a minimal distance in advance of the intersection.
The G1-V1 and G1-V2 signs are used where a route number or road name is
associated with one direction in any panel.
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The G1-V4 sign is used where a common route number or road name is
associated with two different directions in any panel.
The general arrangement of arrows and route numbers on these signs is shown
on the following examples of G1-V1, G1-V2 and G1-V4 signs.
Examples of G1-V1 and G1-V2 signs:
The G1-V1 and G1-V2 signs have the following design features:
Each panel has only one arrow and is separated by a white horizontal
dividing line.
Arrows are generally vertical, 45 degrees or horizontal only. Alternative
arrow shapes may be used:
where the through route is on a horizontal curve, a curved arrow with
a vertical shaft may be provided; or
at a staggered T intersection arrangement, as outlined in Section
10.5.3(D).
The order of panels, top to bottom, is vertical arrows, then 45 degree arrows,
then horizontal arrows.
Adjacent panels shall have the arrows placed at opposite ends, except if
adjacent panels are for the same direction.
Right hand arrows are generally above left hand arrows of the same angle,
except where the more important destination leads to the left, or on signs
approaching a staggered T intersection, in which case the frst leg reached
shall be located below the other.
When a vertical (or curved) arrow is used in the top panel, it shall always
be located at the end of the panel corresponding to the indicated direction.
The text (legend, route number and arrow) is always horizontally centre
justifed in the panel. If this panel is the principal panel controlling the width
of the sign, then standard horizontal spacing shall apply for the particular
legend size.
Arrows at 45 degrees, horizontal or curved are always justifed towards
the end of the panel corresponding to the indicated direction. Note that a
minimum space is required between the edge of sign and the text at the
opposite end to the arrow to accentuate this justifcation.
The route number and destination(s) may be presented in each panel as:
wide format signs where the route number is located between the arrow
and the destination. In this case the arrow and route number are centre
justifed vertically about the destination(s); or
stack format signs where the route number is centre justifed above the
destination. In this case the arrow is centre justifed vertically about the
route number and destination(s).
When designing signs using alphanumeric route numbers, it is recommended
that the stack format is used for this sign type, to avoid an excessively wide
sign. The wide format for this series is generally used where the principal
destinations have short names.
Consideration may be given to placing long multi-word names on two lines
to reduce the sign width.
G1-V1 G1-V2 G1-V1
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Where road name panels are permitted in accordance with the requirements
of Section 10.1.6 they shall be centre justifed above the destination(s).
Examples of G1-V4 signs:
The G1-V4 signs have the following design features:
Two arrows are required in the G1-V4 panel.
Arrows are vertical, 45 degrees or horizontal only. However, where these
arrows are misleading, a curved arrow with the lower portion of the shaft
vertical may be used to indicate that the through route is on a horizontal
curve.
The two arrows within the panel are located at opposite ends and the text is
always justifed towards the end of the panel corresponding to the indicated
direction. Note that a minimum spacing is required between the edge of sign
and the text at the opposite end of the arrow to accentuate this justifcation.
Right hand arrows are generally above left hand arrows, except where the
more important destination leads to the left.
It should be noted that vertical spacing applied between directional groups
is greater for G1-V4 signs to make directional information clearer and easier
to read. Each arrow is centre justifed vertically about its directional group.
Consideration may be given to placing long multi-word names on two lines
to reduce sign width, eg. Phillip Island.
Each G1-V4 panel shall refer to only one route number, unless the route
is part of a dual route number, see Section 10.2.5. A road name may be
included in the Melbourne metropolitan area.
Route numbers are always centre justifed above destinations. Where a
road name panel is provided in accordance with the requirements of Section
10.1.6, it is either:
On the same line and to the right of the route number; or
Centre justifed in the G1-V4 panel between the route number and
destination groups.
A panel from the G1-V1 sign may be used in conjunction with the G1-V4 sign.
Narrow Format, G1-V6 sign
The list type advance direction sign having a narrow format may be substituted
for the wide type, where visibility and/or roadside space preclude use of the
latter. Its use should generally be confned to built up areas where a combination
of narrow footpaths, street trees and service poles or narrow medians render
the selection of a suitable site for a wide format sign impossible. As these signs
may be very tall, the necessary vertical clearance should be checked in the
feld prior to ordering the sign.
This sign is not normally available in C size. At any location requiring a C
size sign, more practical alternatives such as overhead mounting should be
considered.
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The general arrangement of arrows and route numbers on these signs are
described below and shown on the following examples.
Examples of G1-V6 signs:
The G1-V6 signs have the following design features:
Each G1-V6 panel has only one arrow.
Arrows are vertical, 45 degrees or horizontal only, except where these
arrows are misleading, a curved arrow with the lower portion of the shaft
vertical may be used to indicate that the through route is on a horizontal
curve.
The order of panels, top to bottom, is vertical arrows, then 45 degree arrows,
then horizontal arrows.
Adjacent panels have arrows at opposite ends, except if adjacent panels
are for the same direction.
Route numbers and arrows are always on the same line and centre justifed
in the panel as follows:
Vertical arrows may be positioned to the right or left of the route number
depending on the justifcation of the arrow in the panel immediately
below. The vertical arrow and route number is always located above
the destination(s);
45 Degree arrows are positioned on the side of the sign corresponding
to the indicated direction and located:
~ above the destination(s) when indicating the through route; or
~ below the destination(s) when not indicating the through route.
Horizontal arrows are positioned on the side of the sign corresponding
to the indicated direction and located below the destination.
Right hand arrows are generally above left hand arrows of the same angle,
except where the more important destination leads to the left.
Consideration may be given to showing long multi-word names on two lines
to reduce the sign width.
Where road name panels are permitted in accordance with the requirements
of Section 10.1.6, they shall be centre justifed above the destination(s).
A truncated separation line is provided between panels when opposing
directions have the same road name.
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(C) DIAGRAMMATIC ADVANCE DIRECTION SIGNS (G1-V3 AND
G1-V5 SIGNS)
Diagrammatic advance direction signs show a stylised, simplifed diagram
of the intersection layout and not a precise representation. When advance
signing is warranted in accordance with the sign matrices (see Section 10.1.2),
diagrammatic signs:
Are used on the approaches to all roundabouts, sign type G1-V5.
Should be considered for use at complex intersections where a stack type
sign cannot adequately indicate the layout, sign type G1-V3.
Examples of complex intersections include:
Multi-leg intersections with legs at irregular angles.
Intersections with some legs offset from others.
Closely spaced intersections that are not able to be treated as separate
intersections.
Intersections involving full or partial grade separation where indirect
movements are to be indicated.
The legend size on diagrammatic signs shall be no smaller than that required
for stack signs in the same situation. This will usually result in a signboard
considerably larger than an equivalent stack sign. As these signs are
considerably larger, more expensive, and possibly contain more information
for a driver to comprehend than list type signs, their design should make best
use of the sign face, while at the same time making it clear which information
applies to which point or arm of the diagram. Adequate space shall therefore
be provided between information relating to separate legs of the intersection.
Route numbers are normally located above the legend for the left and right
turning movements, however on diagrammatic signs they may be positioned
under the legend to improve the sign balance, reduce the sign size and
increase separation between information on adjacent legs of the intersection.
For the through leg, the route number is normally positioned to the left of the
destination. If it is imperative to reduce the width of the sign, the route number
may be located above the destination.
Typical arrangements of these signs are shown in the following examples.
Multiple Intersection Signs (G1-V3)
Example of Multiple Intersection G1-V3 signs:
G1-V3
Roundabout (G1-V5-1, G1-V5-2 and G1-V5-3)
Advance direction signs are used for roundabouts where requirements are met
for the provision of signs in accordance with the sign matrices, see Section
10.1.2. The diagrammatic sign G1-V5-1 shall be used in all cases except
where visibility to the sign and/or roadside space is restricted, in which case
the G1-V5-2 sign may be used. Where the G1-V5-2 sign is used, a symbolic
roundabout warning sign, W2-7 is placed in advance of the sign.
The supplementary panel (W8-V104) for roundabout signs to indicate advisory
speeds, should only be used in a rural environment where approach speeds
are greater than 80 km/h, see Section 9.11.19.
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Examples of Wide Format G1-V5-1 and G1-V5-3 signs:
G1-V5-1 G1-V5-3
G1-V5-2 G1-V5-2
The G1-V5-1 and G1-V5-3 wide format signs have the following design features:
This sign shall be used for all cases except where visibility to the sign and/
or roadside space is restricted, in which case the G1-V5-2 sign may be
used.
This sign should be used for where there are more than three departure
legs.
For the through movement:
The route number and destination is horizontally centred justifed above
the through leg.
The route number may be placed above the destination in order to
reduce the width of the sign.
A road name panel, provided in accordance with Section 10.1.6, is
shown for the through movement where the road changes name after
the roundabout. The road name panel is centre justifed horizontally
above the destination.
For the non-through movements (eg. left and right movements):
The route number is generally centre justifed horizontally above the
destination but may be position below instead to improve sign balance,
reduce the sign size and increase separation between information on
adjacent legs of the intersection.
The road name panel, provided in accordance with Section 10.1.6, is
centre justifed horizontally above the destination and in some cases
above the route number when the route number is positioned above
the destination.
Where one of the movements located near the bottom of the sign has
multiple lines of legend, the bottom shaft of the approach leg should be
extended to improve sign balance and aesthetics.
G1-V5-3 sign includes the use of a W8-V104 supplementary panel.
Examples of Narrow Format G1-V5-2 signs:
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The G1-V5-2 sign is principally a narrow format sign with the following design
features:
This sign shall not normally be used for roundabouts that have more than
four legs.
Each G1-V5-2 panel has only one arrow.
Special arrows are used for the through, right and left movements to simulate
the movement of traffc through the roundabout.
The order of panels, top to bottom, is through, right turn, and left turn
movement, although the left and right may be swapped if the more important
destination leads to the left.
Adjacent panels have arrows at opposite ends.
The relative location of route numbers and arrows depends on whether
the sign has a rural alphanumeric number or urban route shield as follows:
For the rural intersections:
~ The route number is centre justifed above the destination(s);
~ The arrow is centre justifed vertically about the route number and
destination(s);
~ The arrow and text are horizontally centre justifed within the panel.
For the urban intersections:
The route numbers and arrows are always on the same line and centre
justifed in the panel as follows:
~ Through movement arrows may be positioned to the right or left of
the route number depending on the justifcation of the arrow in the
panel immediately below. The through movement arrow and route
number is always located above the destination(s);
~ Right and left turn arrows are positioned on the side of the sign
corresponding to the indicated direction and located below the
destination(s).
Where road name panels are permitted in accordance with the requirements
of Section 10.1.6, they shall be centre justifed above the destination(s).
A truncated separation line is provided between panels when opposing
directions have the same road name.
Consideration may be given to showing long multi-word names on two lines
to reduce the sign width.
(D) SIGNING OF STAGGERED T-INTERSECTIONS
At minor staggered T-intersections the installation of diagrammatic signs is
generally not warranted. As an alternative, consideration may be given to using
list type signs with specially developed arrows S-V403, see VicRoads Manual
of Standard Drawings for Road Signs.
The approach to signing of staggered T-intersections depends primarily on
the separation distance between the minor road legs. Table 10.2 shows the
favoured arrangement of arrows (and hence destinations) on the sign faces for
the major and minor road approaches to right-left staggered intersections. For
a left-right stagger the same principles are used with appropriate modifcation
to the position of arrows on the sign face.
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TABLE 10.2: STAGGERED T-INTERSECTION SIGNING ARRANGEMENTS
Separations less than 30 m
Advance Signs on the Major Road
The format of direction signs shall be the same as for a simple cross road
as the separation is considered to be small.
Advance Signs on the Minor Road
The cranked upward arrow for what is effectively the through movement is
placed on top and located on the right-hand side of the sign for a right-left
stagger and the left-hand side for a left-right stagger.
The horizontal arrows for the major road legs are placed in a lower panel
and located so that the three arrows on the sign are arranged in a staggered
pattern.
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30 m to 200 m
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Separations 30 m to 200 m
Advance Signs on the Major Road
The vertical arrow for the through movement is placed at the top (as usual)
The right-angled arrow (ie. for the second intersection) comes next, on the
basis that the movement to this leg involves frstly a through movement,
then a turn.
The horizontal arrow is placed at the bottom.
As usual, the vertical arrow is placed on the opposite side of the sign to the
next arrow below it on the sign.
Advance Signs on the Minor Road
Same as for the less than 30 m case.
Separation greater than 200 m
Advance Signs on the Major Road
It is considered that there is suffcient separation between intersections to
provide separate advance intersection signs for the second intersection.
However, if the staggered roads have the same route number, then the through
movement should be signed as a combined route number. This is to ensure
that drivers are aware that the particular route has alternate directions.
Advance Signs on the Minor Road
Signs may be any of the options shown in Table 10.2.
10.5.4 Intersection Direction Signs (G2 Series)
(A) GENERAL
Intersection direction signs are located within the intersection, or in some cases
slightly in advance, in a prominent position which will associate the sign or sign
assembly with the indicated direction(s) of travel.
Intersection direction signs can be of the following types:
Chevron Ended, G2-V1 and G2-V4 signs;
Wide Format with arrow, G2-V2 signs; or
Narrow Format with arrow, G2-V5-1, G2-V5-2 and G2-V5-3.
The chevron ended sign shall be used for intersection signing wherever
practical. However, wide or narrow format signs with arrows will be required in
the following circumstances:
At roundabouts a G2-V2 sign is used at each exit using either vertical or
45 degree arrows, see Section 10.4.7.
Where there are restrictions within the intersection area, the narrow format
G2-V5-1, G2-V5-2 or G2-V5-3 signs may be used, say 10 to 50 metres in
advance of the intersection.
In special cases, eg. there is a need to indicate the through route where it
departs at an angle, and an arrow style sign would best suit the situation.
In such cases, the wide or narrow format signs are used.
Chevron ended and arrow style signs shall not be used on the one assembly.
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Intersection direction signs repeat the information provided on advance direction
signs (except for the straight through direction, which is normally confrmed
beyond the intersection on a reassurance direction sign), see Section 10.3.3(B).
Intersection direction signs often perform two other important functions, and
their location should be selected with these in mind:
They can indicate to drivers the presence of the intersection and the
precise point of confict with entering traffc, especially if the pavement is
not adequately visible on the approach.
At complex channelised intersections, they can help drivers select the correct
path through the intersection, and thus deter wrong-way or misdirected
movements. It is therefore important that these signs (particularly chevron
signs) are appropriately placed.
The limitations on the amount of legend permitted on intersection direction
signs is described in Section 10.1.5(C).
One or two intersection direction signs may be provided for a particular direction,
depending on the importance and size of the intersection (generally, divided
roads require more signs than undivided roads). See Figure 10.11.
(B) CHEVRON ENDED, G2-V1 AND G2-V4 SIGNS
Chevron ended signs, G2-V1, are used singularly to indicate a horizontal
direction, or in groups where only horizontal directions are shown.
Chevron ended signs may also be made with a chevron at both ends (G2-V4
signs) to serve as part of a T-junction sight board, See Figure 10.10.
Examples of G2-V1 and G2-V4 signs:
G2-V1 G2-V1 G2-V1
G2-V4
The G2-V1 and G2-V4 signs have the following design features:
Road names are provided on these signs in the metropolitan area in
accordance with Section 10.5.4(F).
Where distances are included on signs, they shall be provided in accordance
with Section 10.5.4(E).
Multiple lines of destinations are centre justifed about the longest text.
Consideration may be given to showing long multi-word names on two lines
to reduce the sign width.
Route numbers are generally displayed as follows:
In the metropolitan area, the wide format is generally used, ie. the route
shield is located between the text and chevron, except as described in
Section 10.5.4(F), where the route number may be placed within the
G2-V3 road name panel to improve sign balance;
In rural areas, the stack format is generally used, ie. the alphanumeric
route number is centre justifed above the destination(s) and distances
(when included). This is required to avoid producing an excessively wide
sign. The wide format should only be used when the length of text for
destination(s) is relatively small;
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When a double chevron G2-V4 sign is required, the route number is
always centre justifed between opposing destinations.
Where a combined route is to be signed down a particular leg of an
intersection in rural areas, consideration should be given to using separate
G2-V1 chevron signs depicting the destination and route number of each
particular route.
At a T-intersection where a combined route is to be signed, the following
sign formats should be used:
a double chevron G2-V4 sign, ie. one sign board is used and the
destinations relating to a particular route number are shown on the
same line; or
two separate single chevron G2-V1 signs with one sign mounted above
the other; or
a combination of G2-V1 and G2-V4 signs especially where the combined
route is only on one departure of the intersection.
(C) WIDE FORMAT WITH ARROW, G2-V2 SIGNS
Wide format signs, G2-V2, are used singularly to indicate straight ahead or
angled directions, or in groups where one or more of the directions shown is
straight ahead or angled as noted in 10.5.4(A) above.
Signs having arrows at both ends are not provided for this style of sign;
the G2-V4 sign is used where a double chevron (arrow) sign is required, see
Section 10.5.4(B), or a G2-V5-1 sign may be used, see Section 10.5.4(D).
Examples of G2-V2 signs:
The G2-V2 signs have the following design features:
Arrows are vertical or 45 degrees only.
Adjacent signs mounted in a stack arrangement have arrows at opposite
ends, see Section 10.5.4 (G). The order of signs, top to bottom, is vertical
arrows, then 45 degree arrows, then horizontal arrows.
The arrow is centre justifed vertically about the:
Route number for wide format signs, ie. the route number is adjacent
to the destination(s); or
Route number and destination(s) for stack format signs, ie. the route
number is centre justifed above the destination(s).
Road names are provided on G2-V2 signs in the metropolitan area in
accordance with Section 10.5.4(F).
Where distances are included on signs, they shall be provided in accordance
with Section 10.5.4(E).
Multiple lines of text are centred justifed about the longest line.
Consideration may be given to showing long multi-word names on two lines
to reduce the sign width.
Route numbers are generally displayed using the same principles as for
chevron-ended signs, see Section 10.5.4(B).
URBAN G2-V2 RURAL G2-V2
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(D) NARROW FORMAT, G2-V5 SIGNS
The narrow format intersection direction sign may be substituted for the wide
format type sign where visibility of the sign and/or roadside space is limited and
precludes the use of the latter. Its use should generally be confned to built-up
areas where a combination of narrow footpaths, street trees, service poles, and/
or narrow medians and traffc islands render the selection of a suitable site for
a wide format sign impossible.
The C size sign is not normally used, except as designated in Section 10.1.3(B).
Examples of G2-V5-1, G2-V5-2 and G2-V5-3 signs:
The G2-V5 signs have the following design features:
Arrows:
for the G2-V5-1 sign, the arrow is double ended and generally horizontal.
However, one side of the double ended arrow may be angled to
diagrammatically represent the intersection alignment; and
for the G2-V5-2 and G2-V5-3 signs, the arrow is vertical, 45 degrees
or horizontal only.
For the G2-V5-2 and G2-V5-3 signs, the route numbers and arrows are
always on the same line and centre justifed in the panel as follows:
vertical arrows are positioned to the right of the route number. The
vertical arrow and route number are always located above the
destination(s);
45 degree and horizontal arrows are positioned on the side of the
sign corresponding to the indicated direction and located below the
destination(s).
Where the sign contains a road name panel and destination(s), the road
name panel shall be centre justifed above the destination(s).
For the G2-V5-1 sign, the route number is centre justifed above the double
ended arrow. In the metropolitan area the road name may be included and
is located between the route number and double ended arrow.
Consideration may be given to showing long multi-word names on two lines
to reduce the sign width.
G2-V5-1 G2-V5-2 G2-V5-3
SYDNEY
ROAD
TRAMWAY
ROAD
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(E) DISTANCE INDICATION ON INTERSECTION DIRECTION SIGNS
The distance to a destination may be included on G2-V1, G2-V2 and G2-V4
intersection direction signs if there is no reassurance direction sign beyond
the intersection.
The distance is to be located on the right hand side of the destination, regardless
of whether the sign points left or right. The only exception to this rule is for
double ended G2-V4 chevron signs where the distances are located at the
chevron end.Where a multiple list of distances is provided, the distance list is
right justifed away from the adjacent list of destination names.
The distance shall not be adjacent to the route number to avoid any confusion
between the numerals. The route number shall be placed above the destination
and distance or it shall be on the left hand side of the destination, regardless
of whether the sign points to the left or right.
Examples of intersection direction signs showing distances:
(F) ROAD NAMES ON INTERSECTION DIRECTION SIGNS
Road names are included on intersection direction signs as described in
Section 10.1.6.
The legend size for road name panels is described in Section 10.1.3(E).
On G2-V1, G2-V2 and G2-V4 signs, the road name panel is provided in the
form of either:
An auxiliary road name panel, G2-V3, of the size code specifed in Table 10.1
mounted above and centrally along the horizontal part of the top edge of the
parent sign. The road name panel shall not overlap the ends of this top edge
of the parent sign. Excessively long road names are accommodated by either:
Extending the length of the parent sign to suit;
Using a two line version of the G2-V3 road name panel; or
Reverting to series CN or DN for the road name (least preferred).
Route numbers may be included on the left hand side of the road name on
the G2-V3 road name panel for sign balance, ie. where a long destination
name is to be signed in association with a short road name.
A road name panel included within the sign face and not as a separate
G2-V3 panel. This is an option when there are sign installation restrictions.
This is the only method of presentation for G2-V5 style signs.
At any intersection the same type of intersection signs shall be used.
Examples of use of Road Name Panels:
C143 29
C171 30
Skipton
Lismore
C143 29
C171 30
Skipton
Lismore
G2-V3
G2-V1
G2-V3
G2-V1 G2-V1
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(G) INTERSECTION DIRECTION SIGN ASSEMBLIES
Assemblies of intersection direction signs should be designed and erected so that:
No sign (other than a G2-V3 road name panel) should be less than 75% of
the length of the longest sign in the assembly. Shorter signs are lengthened
to meet this requirement. The additional blank space created by the sign
extension is normally at the opposite end of the sign from the chevron or
arrow, but the space may be split between both ends of the sign to improve
its appearance. Any associated wide format services or tourist intersection
sign, see Chapter 11, should also conform with this requirement.
Arrows or chevrons on successive signs are located at opposite ends in
a staggered arrangement wherever possible. An exception to this rule is
when signing for combined route numbers and two separate G2-V1 chevron
signs are used, these signs shall be located one above the other.
A vertical separation of approximately 25 mm is provided between signs, or if
the lower sign includes a road name sign G2-V3, 150 mm, see Figure 10.15.
A horizontal offset (X) is provided between signs indicating different
directions as illustrated in Figure 10.15.
FIGURE 10.15: INTERSECTION DIRECTION SIGN ASSEMBLIES
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10.5.5 Reassurance Direction Signs (G4 Series) and
Stand Alone Route Number Signs
(A) REASSURANCE DIRECTION SIGNS (G4-V1-1 AND G4-V1-2)
Reassurance direction signs shall be located on the left side of the road beyond
major intersections, as indicated in the sign matrices (see Section 10.1.2) and
at the departure from towns.
Their purpose is to reassure motorists that they are travelling on the intended
route and that they are travelling toward their intended destination. In addition,
distances to nominated destinations are indicated.
Signs are installed so that the spacings given in Section 10.5.5(G) are achieved.
Destinations to be shown on reassurance direction signs shall be selected as
detailed in Section 10.5.5(C) below.
Road names are included on reassurance direction signs as specifed in
Section 10.1.6. These are shown as black upper case letters on a white road
name panel for standard signs (G4-V1-1) or white legend and border on a
brown road name panel (G4-V1-2) for designated tourist routes.
Limitations on the amount of legend permitted on reassurance direction signs
are described in Section 10.1.5(D) and Section 10.5.5(C) below.
(B) REASSURANCE DIRECTION SIGN DETAILS
The G4-V1-1 and G4-V1-2 signs have the following design features:
The route number is always shown at the top of the sign and may be:
Centre justifed above the road name and/or the list of destinations
and distances, or
Located on the same line and to the left of the road name panel. In this
case, the route number and road name is centre justifed above the list
of destinations and distances.
The order of listing of destinations (top to bottom) shall be strictly in order
of distance with the closest destination at the top.
The list of destinations is left justifed while the corresponding distances
are right justifed.
(C) SELECTION OF DESTINATIONS
Destinations to be shown on reassurance direction signs shall be selected
from the eligible towns, cities and suburbs marked on the standard through
destination maps in Section 10.3. Selecting the appropriate destinations to be
shown on any particular reassurance sign should comply with the following
guidelines:
The maximum number of destinations is four.
The next standard through destination shall always be shown.
The remaining destinations to be shown on the reassurance direction sign
may be selected from:
the standard through destination beyond the one currently signed;
major cities, towns or suburbs along the route or reached via this route;
the next eligible destination reached along the route; and
the terminal destination for the route ie. a distant standard through
destination where the route ends, or the ultimate destination beyond
the route terminus (eg. Mildura on the A/B200).
G4-V1-1
G4-V1-1
G4-V1-2
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On the principal interstate routes the appropriate capital city should be
shown on all relevant reassurance direction signs. This applies to:
M8 / A8 show Melbourne and Adelaide;
B12 show Adelaide and Sydney;
A20 show Adelaide and Sydney;
B23 show Canberra; and
M31 show Melbourne and Sydney.
A general principal is that, along a route, once a destination is used on a
reassurance direction sign, it should appear on all subsequent reassurance
direction signs until the destination is reached.
All destinations used on advance and intersection direction signs at the previous
intersection for that direction of travel should be repeated on the reassurance
direction sign.
(D) ROUTE NUMBER MULTIPLEXES
Where a section of road has two route numbers, and each route number is
associated with a set of destinations, then the next intermediate destination
(usually the standard through destination along that part of the route) and a
distant through destination of each route is to be listed on reassurance direction
signs. It should be noted that either the intermediate destination or the distant
through destination should be the same as the standard through destination
used along each of the routes. The maximum number of destinations is four.
Brackets are not to be used on these destinations, unless a destination is already
bracketed along a particular route prior to the multiplex. At the terminus of the
route multiplex, both the intermediate and distant destination shall be shown
on advance and intersection direction signs.
(E) PARENTHESES
Where a destination named on the sign is on a route that branches off from
the route being travelled, the destination and distance shall be enclosed in
brackets, apart from the cases described below.
It is imperative that the destination is then shown on direction signs at the turnoff,
as well as along the turnoff route until the destination is reached.
Brackets shall not be used in the following cases:
On freeway reassurance direction signs where towns are bypassed (ie. the
town is located on the previous route alignment that has been replaced
by the bypass).
Routes within the Statewide Route Numbering Scheme which have the
same number but a different letter prefx are considered to be a continuous
route. Destinations reached on a different prefxed section do not require
brackets.
Where a route number ends before the destination and the destination is
reached without making any turnoffs along the continuing road which is
unnumbered.
On route number multiplexes, where destinations are associated with one
route number, but not the other (unless the destination is already bracketed
along a particular route).
On direction signs for any purpose other than that described in this section
(ie. not to be used on advance or intersection direction signs).
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Brackets shall be applied in the following specifc cases:
A turnoff is required off the numbered route in order to reach the destination.
The destination is not along the numbered route, but is reached without
making a turnoff (ie. a turnoff is required in order to follow the route number
being travelled).
Where no route number is present, the destination is not along the route
of the declared road.
(F) STAND ALONE ROUTE NUMBER SIGNS (G8-V11-2 (RURAL) AND
G8-V8-1, G8-V16 (METROPOLITAN MELBOURNE))
Where reassurance direction signs are not required, stand alone route
markers are used to confrm the route number as indicated in the sign matrices
(Section 10.1.2). Typically these are placed:
beyond signed intersections on C routes and as intermediate signing on
M, A and B routes in rural areas; and
as intermediate signing on the primary arterial roads in the metropolitan
area.
Spacings for the placement of intermediate signs are shown in Table 10.3.
The legend size for these signs is given in Section 10.1.3(C). However it should
be noted that the legend series used on these signs can vary to make best use
of available standard sign widths, as shown on standard drawings contained
in VicRoads Manual of Standard Drawings for Road Signs.
Examples of Stand Alone Route Number signs:
G8-V11-2 G8-V8-1 G8-V16
(G) LOCATION AND SPACING OF REASSURANCE DIRECTION SIGNS
AND STAND ALONE ROUTE NUMBER SIGNS
Signs should be installed and located in accordance with following procedure,
considering each direction of travel separately:
Rural Roads
Install a sign on the outskirts of each city or town facing traffc leaving the
city or town as follows:
Reassurance direction signs are used for towns of populations more
than 700
Stand alone route number signs are used for towns of populations less
than 700.
Install a sign on the departure of each intersection on roads shown in the
sign matrix, see Section 10.1.2, as follows:
approximately 400 m beyond the intersection for reassurance direction
signs and
100 to 150 m beyond the intersection for stand alone route number signs.
A reassurance sign may be installed on the departure leg of a C route in
place of a stand alone route number sign where:
the C route has two or more standard through, intermediate or off-route
destinations; or
the C route has one destination and that destination is a signifcant
town/locality.
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Where the distance between successive signs is less than the minimum
spacing in Table 10.3, one of the signs may be omitted.
Where the maximum spacing specifed in Table 10.3 is exceeded, additional
signs should be provided at appropriate locations not necessarily associated
with towns or major intersections. Note that stand alone route number signs
are used as intermediate markers between reassurance direction signs.
A reassurance direction sign is installed on M, A, B and C routes near each
state border crossing to face traffc entering Victoria where there is no town
at the border on the Victorian side.
On rural two-lane two-way roads, stand alone route number signs, located
other than at intersections, may be erected back to back if visibility to the
sign in both directions is satisfactory, given that for one direction the sign
is mounted on the right hand side.
Metropolitan and Provincial City Roads
Install a sign on each departure leg of an intersection, as shown in the sign
matrix, see Section 10.1.2, as follows:
100 to 150 m beyond the intersection for reassurance direction signs, and
50 to 100 m beyond the intersection for stand alone route number signs.
Where the distance between successive signs is less than the minimum
spacing in Table 10.3 (ie. 1 km), one of the signs may be omitted.
Where the maximum spacing specifed in Table 10.3 is exceeded, additional
sign(s) should be provided at appropriate locations, generally favouring
the more important secondary intersections. Note that stand alone route
number signs are used as intermediate markers between reassurance
direction signs.
End route number signs are provided in accordance with Section 10.2.6 and
are located 20 to 50 m in advance of the intersection at which the route ends.
Road Category Maximum Spacing (1) Minimum Spacing (2)
RDS (3) SARNS (4) RDS (3) SARNS (4)
Rural 30 km 15 km 3 km 3 km
Metropolitan (5) 5 km 2 km 1 km 1 km
TABLE 10.3: SPACING OF REASSURANCE DIRECTION SIGNS AND
STAND ALONE ROUTE NUMBER SIGNS
Notes to Table 10.3:
1. Maximum spacing - a driver should not drive the listed distance without passing a
reassurance direction sign.
2. Minimum spacing - where these guidelines might otherwise require two or more
signs for one direction of travel within the minimum distance listed, some signs
may be omitted to achieve spacing between the minimum and maximum.
3. Reassurance Direction Sign (RDS)
4. Stand Alone Route Number Sign (SARNS). Stand alone route number signs
are installed as intermediate markers between reassurance direction signs or in
conjunction with free standing route marker signs and arrow plates, see Section
10.5.6.
5. Adopt metropolitan spacings in provincial cities.
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10.5.6 Free Standing Route Marker Signs with Arrow Plates G8-V11-2,
with G8-V102 plate (rural) and G8-V8-1 with G8-V3 plate
(metropolitan)
(A) GENERAL
Free standing route numbers with arrow plates are installed on the side road
approach to a road with a route number where advance and intersection
direction signs are not provided in accordance with Section 10.1.2. They may
also be used to show the continuity of a route through an intersection where
the path through the intersection is not straight through and advance and
intersection direction signs are not provided.
Where a stand alone route marker is unlikely to be prominent enough to provide
the directional information, a sign in the G1 or G2 series should be installed.
The legend size for these signs is given in Section 10.1.3(D). However, it should
be noted that the legend series used on these signs can vary to make best use
of the available standard sign widths, as shown on standard drawings contained
in 'VicRoads Manual of Standard Drawings for Road Signs'.
Examples of Free Standing Route Marker signs with Arrow Plates:
(B) LOCATION OF FREE STANDING ROUTE MARKER SIGNS WITH
ARROW PLATES
Advance markers are located:
100 to 150 m in advance of the intersection in rural areas; and
20 to 50 m in advance of intersections in metropolitan areas.
Intersection markers are used within the intersection facing traffc entering
from the side road and may be mounted on the same assembly as the
T-junction sight boards.
Where two or more route number signs are required on one assembly, the
order of display from top to bottom is:
The straight ahead movement is located above the turn movement;
The numerically lower number above the higher number;
For alphanumeric numbers, in order of road importance ie. M above
A, above B, above C.
10.5.7 Lane Designation Direction Signs (G9 Series)
(A) GENERAL
Lane designation signs may be installed in conjunction with advance direction
signs, or as a substitute for conventional advance direction signs. They are used
to provide traffc instructions and lane discipline information and are generally
used in the following situations:
On high volume, multi-lane approaches to an intersection where drivers
need additional information or confrmation about the correct lane(s) for
their intended movement at the intersection;
Where an advance or intersection direction sign will not emphasise the
need for an early lane change, or is not a suffcient indication of the point
at which a lane change must be made;
Where early changing to the correct lane is vital to the operation of the
intersection;
G8-V11-2
G8-V102 TYPE 6
G8-V8-1
G8-V3 TYPE 3 (L)
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Where a mid block lane runs directly into a turning lane (ie. trap lane); or
Where a raised separator between a through lane and a turning lane extends
some distance back from the intersection.
Where these signs are used in conjunction with advance direction signs, any
destinations shown shall always be the same as those used on the relevant
part of the advance direction sign.
The lane designation sign shall be located between the advance direction sign
and the intersection. This may require locating the advance direction sign further
from the intersection than normal.
When arrows are used on these signs, they shall be upward pointing, either
vertical, curved, or kinked to simulate a staggered movement. In all cases the
lower portion of the arrow shaft shall be vertical. Where the departing lanes lead
to a ramp, then the GE2-V1 style sign may be used, with legend size reduced
to the same size as other associated signs, see Section 12.4.5 (d).
Where a sign or panel is placed directly above a trap lane, a black ONLY on
a refective yellow rectangular panel may be placed beside the arrow.
(B) SINGLE DIRECTION TYPE (G9-V7 AND G9-V8)
The G9-V7 and G9-V8 signs are used to indicate movements in a single direction
from a particular lane(s).
Sign G9-V7 is always overhead mounted. A vertical arrow is used for a straight
ahead lane or a curved arrow for a lane which turns left or right. The arrow(s)
on this sign shall be located as near as practical over the centre of the lane(s).
Where the through direction curves, a through arrow may be curved. Care is
required in the design of the sign to ensure that no confusion is created about
whether a lane continues through, or whether it indicates a departing leg which
turns left or right.
The G9-V7 sign shall only indicate the number of lanes actually available at
the sign position, regardless of how many additional turning lanes may be
developed downstream of the sign.
Where necessary, a gantry may be installed with G9-V7 signs mounted over
each lane to indicate permitted movements. As an alternative, a GE1-V14 style
sign may be provided with appropriate legend size, see Section 12.4.5 (c).
The G9-V8 sign shall be used in advance of turn lane(s). It may be either side
mounted or overhead mounted. As this sign does not contain arrows it does
not need to be placed over the lane. Acceptable driving instructions for this
type of sign are set out in Section 10.5.10.
(C) MULTIPLE DIRECTION TYPE (G9-V42, G9-V43)
The G9-V42 and G9-V43 signs may be considered only where it is not practical
to install overhead G9-V7 style signs.
These signs shall only be used where drivers are otherwise likely to fnd diffculty
in selecting the correct lane for their intended movement at the intersection.
To avoid over-signing and reducing the impact where these signs are needed,
they shall not be used to indicate a conventional lane confguration unless it is
within a wider environment of complex lane confgurations.
G9-V7 G9-V8
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These signs shall be located an appropriate distance in advance of an
intersection to permit drivers to select the appropriate lane at the normal speed
of traffc. In the design of these signs, it is important to space the arrows and
keep the layout simple. Sign G9-V42 is not intended to display the arrows
directly over each lane.
The G9-V42 sign may be overhead or side mounted and is used on high volume,
high speed approaches, whereas the G9-V43 sign is normally side mounted
and is used on lower volume and low speed approaches.
Sign G9-V42 incorporates route numbers and destinations, and road names in
the metropolitan area. The G9-V43 sign may or may not include some or all of
this information, depending on whether it supplements or replaces the advance
direction sign. The G9-V43 sign may also include a supplementary panel at
the bottom to indicate the location (eg. AT ROUNDABOUT) at which the lane
allocation occurs. This type of panel is not generally used as it is reserved for
use where the location of the lane confguration is ambiguous or not visible
from the sign position.
On either sign, a double-headed arrow indicates that the lane is for two directions
and the diverge begins beyond the sign position.
These signs normally show the correct number of lanes at the sign position.
However, if additional lanes are developed downstream, then this may be
indicated as follows:
On the G9-V42 sign, the additional lane is shown by the introduction of an
additional arrow part way down the shaft of the lane it departs from. This
is normally a straight, angled arrow;
Sign G9-V43 shows the additional lane by use of a cut out panel in the
bottom corner.
10.5.8 Road Name Signs
Road Name signs (G3 signs) are used where an advance or intersection
direction sign is needed, the road being signed is a municipal road and no
destination is signed. See Section 10.1.2(C). They are generally used at the
intersection of signifcant municipal roads with an M, A, B route, divided C route
or divided urban arterial road. These signs provide the road name information
of the municipal road.
General principles for the use and location of these signs are:
Road Name signs are erected on timber or steel posts. The desirable
maximum number of levels is two (counting each line in a multiple line
board as a separate level). Usually two posts are suffcient.
Road Name signs are located where they will be most readily visible to
drivers. At channelised or wide intersections it may be necessary to duplicate
fngerboard groups at two or more locations.
G9-V42 G9-V43-1 G9-V43-2
SMITH
ROAD
JONES
ROAD
SUNNYSIDE ROAD
SMITH ST
G3-V5-1
G3-V8-1
G3-V8-3
AMELIA AVE
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Road Name signs with an arrow (G3-V8) are used when the sign is to be
located in advance of the intersecting municipal road (or turn bay to the
municipal road).
Road Name signs with a chevron (G3-V5) are used when the sign is to be
located close to or at the turnoff to the municipal road.
See Section 10.4 for typical layout of G3 signs.
See Section 10.1.3 (F) for sign sizes.
10.5.9 Street Name Signs
Street name signs are a fundamental component of direction signing. They
provide the base level of information to assist navigation, both for motorists
and pedestrians.
Street name signs can be either:
G2-V3 signs mounted on signal mast arms; or
G5 series signs mounted on services poles, lighting columns or galvanised
steel posts. These are often referred to as blade signs.
(A) G2-V3 STREET NAME SIGNS ON MAST ARMS
G2-V3 mast arm mounted street name signs are attached to signal mast arms,
as detailed is Appendix 10A.
Example of G2-V3 Mast Arm sign:
Further examples are shown in Figure 10.16.
G2-V3 mast arm signs are installed in accordance with the following guidelines:
Where mast arms are installed on each intersection approach, the preferred
treatment is to erect street name signs on the approach side of each
intersection leg. Mounting of signs back-to-back may be appropriate on an
opposite approach where the erection of a sign on a particular approach
would be in a disadvantaged location eg. hidden on the inside of a curve.
Back-to-back mounting may also be appropriate where mast arms do not
exist on all approaches to an intersection.
At a T-intersection the G2-V3-102 sign is used. Back-to-back mounting
may be appropriate.
When each leg of a cross road has a different road name, then the G2-
V3-103 sign is used.
Only the primary road name shall be displayed and not the secondary road
name (eg. Maroondah Hwy shall be shown and not Whitehorse Rd which
is a secondary road name).
The maximum size of the sign is based on mast arm structural requirements.
The erection of Street Name signs may therefore not be possible if the road
name is excessively long. See Appendix 10A.
G2-V3-101
G2-V3-102
G2-V3-103
PERCY ST
G3-V5-2
G3-V8-7
VICTOR ST
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FIGURE 10.16: TYPICAL EXAMPLES FOR G2-V3 MAST ARM MOUNTED
STREET NAME SIGNS
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(B) G5 SERIES STREET NAME SIGNS
Street name blade signs (G5 series) are the responsibility of municipal councils
and should be designed and installed in accordance with the requirements of
Australian Standard AS 1742.5 Street name and community facility name signs.
Street name blade signs are required at every intersection (with the exception
of ramps onto freeways) in urban and rural areas. The name of the side road
shall always be shown. Where the intersecting roads are of a similar function in
the road hierarchy, the name of both roads shall be shown. It is not necessary
to display the name of a major road at all minor local street intersections along
that major road. However, it is essential that the major road name is displayed
at regular intervals, normally at major intersecting streets and more signifcant
side streets.
AS 1742.5 provides guidelines on sign size, letter size, fonts, colours, sign
format, abbreviations and sign mounting and location.
AS 1742.5 provides two alternative letter heights for the street name: 100 mm
and 130 mm. It is strongly recommended that 130 mm letter height is used
for all street name blade signs facing traffc along roads with a speed limit of
80 km/h or more.
Street name blade signs shall be manufactured with a minimum of Class 1
retrorefective materials.
10.5.10 Driving Instructions
Driving instructions are words used to supplement or replace arrows to indicate
the correct lane(s) to use or the correct location to make a turn.
On advance direction signs (G1 series), driving instructions may be used on
a multi-lane approach where one or more lanes become a turn lane or some
lanes continue in different directions. Driving instructions may also be used
to replace arrows to avoid ambiguity where there is an intervening side street.
Acceptable driving instructions on G1 and G9-V8 signs are:
LEFT LANE RIGHT LANE
LEFT LANE ONLY RIGHT LANE ONLY
LEFT LANES RIGHT LANES
2 LEFT LANES 2 RIGHT LANES
NEXT LEFT NEXT RIGHT
TURN LEFT xxx m TURN RIGHT xxx m
On G9-V43 multiple lane designation direction signs, the following driving
instructions may be included as a panel at the bottom of the sign:
AT ROUNDABOUT
AT SIGNALS
AT 2ND SIGNALS
xxx m
These driving instructions should only be used where the position is ambiguous
or not obvious. For example, AT SIGNALS should only be used if the signalised
intersection is not visible at the point where drivers read the sign or there is an
intervening side street. AT ROUNDABOUT and AT SIGNALS are preferable to
showing a distance to the turn, as drivers often fnd it diffcult to judge distance.
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The use of ONLY is limited to situations where:
One or more approach lanes is a trap lane, leading directly into a diverging
route, in which case the text will be in the sequence LEFT (or RIGHT) LANE
Destination (or ROAD NAME) ONLY.
Drivers may mistakenly believe a turn (or through movement) may be made
from two or more lanes, in which case the text will be Destination (or ROAD
NAME) LEFT (or RIGHT) LANE ONLY.
A minor (or wrong) turn may be mistaken for a major turn located just
downstream, in which case the text (at the minor turn) will be in the sequence
Destination (or ROAD NAME) Arrow ONLY. Similarly on a diagrammatic
advance direction sign, the word ONLY may be included below a minor local
destination (eg. a car park) which may be mistaken for a through destination.
ONLY shall be in black capital letters on a yellow rectangular panel.
As an alternative to the use of 'ONLY', the G9-V42 or G9-V43 sign may be used
to provide the information. (Note that on G9-V42 and G9-V43 signs, ONLY
shall not be used).
The word TRAFFIC is not to be used in a driving instruction, as it is self-evident
that the destination relates to traffc (eg. do not use City TRAFFIC LEFT LANE).
Note that some messages can be provided not only by driving instructions on
direction signs, but alternatively by G9-V7 signs or signs like R2-9(L) LEFT
LANE MUST TURN LEFT or a combination. Care shall be exercised to provide
signing which is as simple as possible and is easily understood. Complicated
arrangements of multiple arrows, multiple destinations and driving instructions,
especially with minimum size legend, shall be avoided.
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Direction Signs and Route
Numbering (non-Freeway)
10.6
Route Plans
for Direction
Signs
10.6.1 Introduction
This section outlines the procedure for preplanning direction signing
requirements at all intersections along a major route, either metropolitan or
rural, including destinations, route numbers and road names where appropriate.
The procedure for major routes is carried out in three stages, each of which
results in a plan or set of plans:
(A) PREPARATION OF A ROUTE OVERVIEW PLAN
This allows the signing scheme designer to:
achieve consistency in the use of destinations and route numbers; and
identify the level of treatment required at each intersection according to
the requirements outlined in sign matrices (Figures 10.1(A) and 10.1(B)).
(B) PREPARATION OF INTERSECTION SIGN LAYOUTS
This allows the signing scheme designer to:
determine the general sign types required, based on the road classifcation;
identify the legend, legend size and material class required for each sign;
and
if required, estimate the approximate size and location of each sign.
(C) PREPARE A TABULATION OF REASSURANCE DIRECTION AND
STAND ALONE ROUTE NUMBER SIGNS
This allows the signing scheme designer to:
identify the correct locations of reassurance and stand alone route number
signs;
ensure consistency along the route by listing destinations and kilometre
distances.
On less complex routes (eg. short lengths of C routes where only a few signs
are required), the above procedure may be compressed so that all the required
information is provided on one plan. In each case, alternative presentation
methods are acceptable so long as they provide the required information.
10.6.2 Reference Information
The following information is required for the preparation of route plans:
The Sign Matrix for the area, see Figures 10.1(A) and 10.1(B). This is used to
determine whether advance direction, intersection direction and reassurance
or stand alone route number signs are permitted or required at intersections.
Standard Through Destination Maps for the area, see Section 10.3. These
maps are used to determine what destinations are to be shown on direction
signs.
Typical intersection signing details, see Section 10.4.
General rules for the design and erection of signs as follows:
Legend size and letter series for use on direction signs, see Sections
10.1.3 and 10.1.4.
Route numbering, see Section 10.2.
Amount of legend permitted on direction signs, see Section 10.1.5.
Display of road names on direction signs, see Section 10.1.6.
Distance indication on direction signs, see Section 10.1.7.
General rules to be used in formulating individual sign face designs
required to achieve consistent sign layouts, see Section 10.5.
Spacing requirements for reassurance direction signs, see Section
10.5.5(G).
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Refectorisation of signs, see Section 4.3.
The siting, location and installation of side mounted and overhead
mounted signs, see Chapters 5, 6 and 7.
Standard drawings found in VicRoads Manual of Standard Drawings
for Road Signs. These drawings show standard spacings, dimensions
and the permitted positions of various sign elements on the sign face.
Inventory data. This data is used to check that existing signs, which
may have been installed for local needs, have been considered in the
overall signing strategy.
10.6.3 Route Overview
This procedure should be carried out progressively for all major routes, both
in the metropolitan and rural areas. It should be used either as a frst step in
upgrading direction signing on a particular route, or as a reference plan for the
treatment of individual intersections which require new or replacement signing
prior to a comprehensive upgrading of the whole route. Where an intersection
has signs upgraded and no overview plan has yet been prepared, at least a
partial plan should be prepared to cover that part of the route (or routes where
two or more major routes are involved) lying between the next standard through,
or intermediate destinations in each direction.
Figure 10.17 provides an example of a typical route overview plan. The
procedure to construct a route overview plan is as follows:
Prepare a strip map of the entire route, describing the route, including its
length and the start and end chainages. Allow for inclusion of intersecting
routes. It is preferable to contain the entire length of the route on one A3
size page. However, for long, detailed routes the use of two or more A3 size
pages is appropriate. It is not necessary that the route be drawn to scale.
Number every signifcant intersection on the route. Include the chainage
(ie. kilometres from datum) of each intersection along the route.
Indicate the standard through destinations along the route. Indicate all
intermediate destinations to assist in labelling reassurance signs. On all
intersecting roads, indicate the standard destination along that route.
If it is proposed to include all reassurance direction and stand alone route
number signs, then locate them in accordance with the guidelines given in
Section 10.5.5, ensuring that any additional signs required to conform with
the maximum prescribed spacing between signs are included. Additional
reassurance and stand alone route number signs should be accompanied
on the plan by their distance in kilometres along the route from the datum.
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FIGURE 10.17: TYPICAL ROUTE OVERVIEW PLAN
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10.6.4 Intersection and Reassurance Direction Sign Requirements
Each type of intersection has a standard family of signs, as indicated in the
sign matrices. Typical sign arrangements at intersections are shown in Section
10.4. If an intersection does not meet one of the descriptions in Section 10.4,
it will require an individual design based on the principles outlined in Section
10.1.2. Figure 10.18 shows an example of an intersection signing layout plan.
After selecting the appropriate intersection type, enter the following information:
Reference each intersection as shown on the route overview plan.
For each sign within the intersection type, fll in the appropriate legend using
the standard destination and route number information determined from
the route overview plan. Inclusion of road names will also be required for
schemes within the metropolitan area.
Adjacent to each sign, indicate its legend size to be used. If required for
estimating purposes, include the approximate sign size.
Note that reference to inventory information will be required to check current
proposals against details of any existing signs and determine the appropriate
sign type (ie. wide or narrow format) if site constraints exist.
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FIGURE 10.18: EXAMPLE OF INTERSECTION SIGNING LAYOUT PLAN
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10.6.5 Tabulation of Reassurance Direction Signs
Figure 10.19 provides a tabulation of all reassurance signs required along the
particular route.
The following information needs to be entered:
The route number, see Section 10.2.
The road name (if required), see Section 10.1.6.
A list of all destinations to be included on the reassurance sign and their
respective distances. The number of destinations on the sign should be
limited to four, see Section 10.1.5(D).
Determine requirements for intermediate stand alone route number signs,
see Section 10.5.5.
The distance in kilometres of the sign location along the route.
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FIGURE 10.19: EXAMPLE OF REASSURANCE DIRECTION SIGN
TABULATION
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10.6.6 Combined Route Overview, Intersection Sign Layouts and
Reassurance Direction Signs
Figure 10.20 shows a route overview plan which includes advance, intersection
and reassurance direction signs for a route which is less complex. The procedure
used shall be a combination of those listed in Sections 10.6.3, 10.6.4 and
10.6.5, as appropriate.
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10.6.7 Route Inventory
(A) GENERAL
The following guidelines have been produced to describe the steps which need
to be followed to collect data and prepare a sign inventory. This procedure shall
apply to the collection and recording of sign inventory data in preparation for
the modifcation of direction signs.
An example of a Route Inventory Proforma is shown in Figure 10.21.
(B) EQUIPMENT
The following is a list of suggested equipment required to complete a survey:
Camera.
Measuring device for use in photographs, can be a survey staff.
Tape measure.
Distance measuring device to determine longitudinal location of sign.
Intersection layout proformas or pad of plain paper to sketch sign layouts
at intersections.
Strip map.
Sign inventory data, where available.
Sign designs for existing signs along route, where available.
Colour/material class swatch samples.
String line level.
Copy of VicRoads Manual of Standard Drawings for Road Signs.
(C) ACTIONS
Identify route(s) for which the sign inventory is to be prepared.
Prepare strip map and associated data for route. Data is to include chainage
data, and any existing sign designs for the route.
Travel route to pick up sign details:
Complete sign inventory based on the attached proforma.
Take photograph of sign (or sign assembly as required), and record
sufficient details to enable photograph to be identified clearly.
Photograph is to include a measuring device capable of being used to
scale approximate dimensions of sign and mounting details. Take care
in photographing sign as camera fash can obscure sign details due to
the retrorefective properties of the sign face material.
Where a sign is associated with an intersection layout, a sketch plan
should be prepared showing the sign location within the intersection.
This sketch should be included on, or cross-referenced to, the individual
sign details shown on the sign inventory proforma.
Obtain sign data from the rear face of the sign. This should include
manufacturer, material class and date of manufacture. If this data is
not available, compare sign material with those shown on the standard
colour swatch provided, to determine the class of material, and complete
the details on the form.
Collect mounting details, and record these on the form. To collect details
of mounting height, estimate the level of the edge of the traffc lane on
the post, and then determine the three components of the mounting
height on the respective points on the form. A string line level may be
used to assist in this task.
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FIGURE 10.21: SIGN INVENTORY FORM
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FIGURE 10.21: SIGN INVENTORY FORM (CONTINUED)
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Complete the comment section on the form, consider appropriateness of
location or sign assembly, confict with other traffc devices, sign visibility
(due to trees or other local features), and any other points relevant to
comment upon at the site. If necessary, photographs or sketches may
be used to illustrate the comments.
Additional photographs (ie. rear of sign) may be required if sign mounting
arrangements are not standard.
Assemble all inventory sheets (sign inventory proformas) and other data,
match photographs, and mount photographs on inventory sheets. Ensure
that all data pertaining to any individual sign is cross referenced to additional
information which may have been collected.
10.6.8 Route Audits
(A) GENERAL
This Section provides the procedure for conducting a route audit.
The purpose of the route audit is to:
ensure that the route has been signed in accordance with the route overview
plan; and
discover any gaps that may exist in the implemented signing scheme.
The route auditor shall be a person who has experience with the guidelines
that apply to signing schemes, and has had no involvement in the route that
will be audited. Audit by an independent person is more likely to identify gaps
or improvements along a particular route than an audit by the person who has
been responsible for the implementation of that signing scheme.
(B) EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR A ROUTE AUDIT
A copy of the inventory report.
A copy of the route overview, intersection layout plans, and tabulation of
reassurance direction signs.
A copy of the sign face designs.
A camera to photograph any signs that may require attention.
Procedure for Conducting a Route Audit:
Become familiar with the route to be audited by studying the route overview
and intersection layout plans,
Travel along the route and ask the following questions:
Have the correct signs been erected as detailed in the route overview?
Do the signs match the sign face designs?
Is the sign type appropriate?
Is the location of the sign appropriate?
Is the legend chosen for the sign appropriate?
Is the sign face material chosen for the sign appropriate?
Are there any gaps in the signing scheme?
Figure 10.22 is the proforma to be used to report on a route during the auditing
process.
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(C) ACTIONS
On completion of the route audit, the proforma is to be signed off by both the
auditor and the Manager or Team Leader responsible for traffc management/
operations for the particular VicRoads Region. The report is to be held in the
Region.
If there are aspects of the route signing scheme that have not been satisfactorily
completed, the following actions are required:
Photocopy the route overview map and highlight the intersections and the
mid-block locations that require further attention.
The following information is required:
name/type of intersection or location of mid-block,
areas of defciency,
photograph of the defciency.
The route auditor is not to sign the compliance pro forma until satisfed that all
defciencies have been rectifed.
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FIGURE 10.22: CHECKLIST FOR ROUTE AUDITS
Road and Traffic Standards, Policy and Programs Department
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Appendix 10A
STREET NAME SIGN ATTACHMENT TO MAST ARMS
10A.1 GENERAL
This appendix provides charts and diagrams outlining the requirements for the
erection of street name signs on mast arms. These signs shall be installed in
accordance with Section 10.5.9.
10A.2 ERECTION REQUIREMENTS
Street name signs shall be attached to mast arms in accordance with the
requirements of the superintending offcer. Generally steel banding tape with
channel section brackets will suffce, see Figure 6.4.
The edge of the sign shall be offset 800 mm from the edge of the lantern
assembly based on a 6 aspect x 200 mm lantern assembly as shown in
Figure 10A.1.
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10A.3 SIGN REQUIREMENTS
Figure 10A.2 is used to determine the maximum length of street name signs to
be erected on mast arms, based on permissible wind loading of the mast arm.
The depth of the sign shall be either 300 mm for G2-V3-101 and G2-V3-102
signs, or 400 mm for the G2-V3-103 sign. The length of the sign may vary but
shall have a maximum length determined from Figure 10A.2.
Legend size and series to be used on G2-V3 signs is as follows :
G2-V3-101 200 mm nominal (180 min.) C, D or E series
G2-V3-102 200 mm nominal (120 min.) C, D or E series
G2-V3- 103 120 mm C, D or E series
The most legible legend series shall be used, taking into account the maximum
length of sign determined from Figure 10A.2. E series is most legible followed
by D then C series, see Section 4.2.
Notes to Figure 10A.2:
1. Mast Arms SHALL have an 8 mm strengthened section at the base of the pole.
2. Street Names sign SHALL NOT be placed on poles with 300 mm diameter traffc
signals.
3. Poles shall be inspected for any damage prior to installation of signs.
4. Allowance SHALL be made for any future increase in the number of traffc signal
aspects.
5. Sign face length shall generally be based on 6 aspect lantern to allow for
possible future improvements. Larger sign area (based on 3 aspect lantern) may
only be used where it can be guaranteed that an increase in size to 6 aspect
lantern will not occur.
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FIGURE 10A.2: SIGN LENGTH FOR G2-V3 STREET NAME SIGNS
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