Traffic Sign Specifications




NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 83 — 17 AUGUST 2017

Shape and size
Rectangle 600mm wide × height to suit the classes of vehicle

Background
White (R)

Border
15mm black

Legend
| Description | Colour | Size |
|-------------|--------|------|
| "[TEXT or symbols]" describing the classes of vehicle (as detailed below) above | (as detailed below) | (as detailed below) |
| "LANE" or "ONLY" | Black | 120/19.2 |

Details – Text or symbols for A42-6 signs

The following symbols or text may be shown on A42-6 signs. If the lane is a transit lane, "TRANSIT" and the transit symbols should be shown above any other vehicle class.

Description Colour Size
"TRANSIT" above Black 80/14.4
"T2 (or T3)" within White (R) 90/14.4
"barrel-like shape" to the left of Black 195 × 130mm
"symbol of car with 2 (or 3) occupants" Black 175 × 150mm
"symbol of a bus (side on)" Black 465 × 160mm
"symbol of a cycle" Black 245 × 160mm
"E V" (abbreviation for electric vehicle) Black 120/21.6
"symbol of a motorcycle" Black 305 × 160mm
"symbol of a truck (side on)" may include "3.5 t" within the truck symbol Black 320 × 160mm
White (R) 60/9.6
"SPSV" (abbreviation for small passenger service vehicle) Black 100/16
"[TEXT]" to describe the class of vehicle Black 100/16

A42-6.1 Advance special vehicle lane supplementary - [distance] m

Supplementary sign for use with A42-6 advance advisory special vehicle lane sign, to advise road users a special vehicle lane begins at the stated distance beyond the sign.

Shape and size
Rectangle 600 × 250mm

Background
White (R)

Border
15mm black

Legend
| Description | Colour | Size |
|-------------|--------|------|
| "[distance] m" | Black | numerals 100/16 "m" Tpt Med ‘x’ height 70mm |

A42-6.2 Advance special vehicle lane supplementary – Ahead

Supplementary sign for use with A42-6 advance advisory special vehicle lane sign, to advise road users there is a special vehicle lane ahead.

Shape and size
Rectangle 600 × 250mm

Background
White (R)

Border
15mm black



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Gazette.govt.nz PDF NZ Gazette 2017, No 83





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