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Roadwork signage

Roadwork signs used in Queensland

	The ROADWORK AHEAD sign gives advanced warning of roadwork sites. Be prepared for changed road conditions. Slow down.
	The WORKERS sign is used to warn motorists that there are roadworkers ahead, on or adjacent to the travelled path. This sign is only used while workers are in the area.
	This multi-message sign is used to give advance warning of roadwork sites. It imposes a speed restriction which applies until the next speed control sign.
	This multi-message sign warns motorists that there are roadworkers ahead on or adjacent to the travelled path. It imposes a speed restriction which applies until the next speed control sign.
	The SPEED RESTRICTION sign is used at roadworks to create a temporary speed zone. It indicates the speed limit which applies until the next speed restriction sign.
	The STOP/SLOW bat is used by a traffic controller. Drivers must stop and wait at a "STOP" bat and may proceed with caution at a "SLOW" bat.
	The TRAFFIC CONTROLLER AHEAD/PREPARE TO STOP sign is used to give advanced warning that traffic may be required to stop as directed by a traffic controller. It is only used when the traffic controller is on duty.
	This multi-message sign gives advance warning that traffic may be required to stop in compliance with the directions of a traffic controller. Drivers must not overtake other vehicles when approaching the traffic controller.
	The PREPARE TO STOP and SIGNALS AHEAD signs are used to give advanced warning of temporary traffic signals.
	The STOP HERE ON RED SIGNAL sign is used to indicate where traffic must stop when faced with a red light. There is no stop line marked on the pavement.
	The TRAFFIC HAZARD AHEAD sign is only used for emergency purposes to warn of an unexpected hazard.
	The SLIPPERY and LOOSE STONES signs are to warn of hazardous road surface conditions ahead.
	The LANE STATUS signs are used to give advanced warning that one or more lanes of a multi-lane roadway are closed ahead. The 'bars' indicate the closed lanes and the arrows indicate lanes available to traffic.
	The LINE MARKERS ON ROAD and SURVEYORS AHEAD signs are used to warn motorists that there are line markers or surveyors working ahead, on or adjacent to the travelled path. This sign is only used while workers are in the area.
	The ROAD PLANT AHEAD sign is used at work sites where machinery is working on the roadway.
	The ROAD WORK supplementary plate may be used with a SPEED RESTRICTION sign at roadworks.
	The END ROADWORK sign defines the end of the work site. This sign does not cancel out previous speed signs.
	This multi-message sign is used to define the end of a work site and reinstates the speed limit.

Last updated: 01 June 2009