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Trafc Engineering Manual Vol 2, Chapter 10 - Edition 3September 2013

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 Trafc &Road Use Management to Trafc& 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.................................................................... 10-510.1.2 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 Reectorisation 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) andStand 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 DirectionSign Requirements .................................................... 10-110

10.6.5 Tabulation of Reassurance Direction Signs ............... 10-112

10.6.6 Combined Route Overview, IntersectionSign 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 RouteNumbering (non-Freeway)

10.1

General

10.1.1 Introduction

This chapter covers the detailed selection, design and application of directionsigns and route numbering for roads other than freeways. See Chapter 12 forfreeway signing.

Direction signing and route numbering play a vital part in assisting the unfamiliardriver to navigate. It is desirable to provide sufcient direction signs to enable

effective navigation. However, the amount of information displayed at any onelocation should not be so excessive as to be either confusing or difcult toread. The number, type and placement of signs used at intersections should beconsistent. There needs to be strict continuity in the display of route numbersand 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 typealso includes street name signs erected on signal mast arms,

Road name signs (G3 series) erected in advance or at the intersectionwith municipal roads,

Reassurance direction signs (G4 series) erected beyond an intersection,

Stand-alone route markers (G8 series) erected beyond an intersection inplace of reassurance direction signs, or as intermediate markers betweenreassurance direction signs,

Free-standing route markers with arrow plates (G8 series) erected onthe road network to indicate a change in direction of a route where theinstallation of standard direction signs are not warranted,

Street name blades (G5 series) erected by local government and requiredat every intersection, and

Lane designation direction signs (G9 series) erected where there areunusual or complex lane arrangements.

Some aspects of direction signing are different in rural areas (including provincialcities) as opposed to urban areas. These differences are described in detail inrelevant sections of this chapter, but generally include :

Route numbering in the rural area is provided by yellow alpha-numericroute numbers, while route shields containing route numbers are used inthe Melbourne metropolitan area, see Section 10.2.

Road names are not used on direction signs in rural areas, except onreassurance direction signs along selected routes, see Section 10.1.6.

Consistency in the appropriate scale of treatment at each intersection, havingregard 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 amethod by which this may be done. It comprises the preparation of a routeoverview plan for each section of a route, from which a direction signing schemeat each intersection can be designed. Its most common use will be on existingroutes, as a reference document for use in the progressive upgrading of directionsigning, 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 determinethe direction signs required at interchanges and intersections based on roadclassications 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 legendsizes may be appropriate, as outlined in Section 10.1.3.

It should be noted that in some circumstances not all signs can be installed asindicated in the sign matrices. For example, the installation of both advanceand intersection direction signs at the intersection of two primary arterial roadsmay be impractical, say at a strip shopping centre. In such cases, engineeringjudgement is required to install appropriate signs to ensure continuity of routeinformation for the motorist.

Figure 10.2(A) shows the types of direction signs required for arterial roadand municipal road intersections for when a destination is to be signed alongthe 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 signselection requirements as specied in Figure 10.1(A) (metropolitan) or Figure10.1(B) (rural), with the intersection typical sign layouts in Section 10.4 andwith Section 10.5 Sign Details.

Typical examples of application of these guidelines are shown in the sign layoutscontained 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 metropolitanfreeways, see Section12.4.5 (f).

3. Install reassurance direction signs and standalone route numbers in accordancewith spacing requirements; see Section 10.5.5 (G). For alternative legend size forreassurance direction signs, see Section 10.1.3 (C).

4. For alternative legend size for advance and intersection direction signs, refer toSection 10.1.3(B). Larger fonts should be used for approaches with more than 4lanes including parking and turning lanes see Section 10.1.3(B).

Where site constraints restrict the erection of these signs, narrow format oroverhead 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 advancedirection 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. SeeSection 10.5.4(A).

8. Consideration should be given to installing G2-V5-1 sign or standalone routenumber with arrow plate at important collector routes. Where the intersection issignalised, a G2-V5-1sign and intersection signs are normally installed. A G1series sign should be used instead if the collector road has a large number of non-

local drivers or is a signicant trafc 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, seeSection 10.1.2 (C).


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FIGURE10.1(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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FIGURE10.1(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 tofreeway interchanges, refer to Section 12.4.4.

2. Install reassurance direction signs and stand alone route numbers in accordancewith spacing requirements, see Section 10.5.5 (G). For alternative legend sizefor 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 Croutes and local roads.

5. Reassurance direction signs may be permitted on C routes, see Section10.5.5 (G).

6. See Section 10.1.2 (C) for signing at local (municipal) road intersections.

FIGURE10.2(A): DIRECTIONSIGNTYPESFORWHENADESTINATIONISTOBESIGNED

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 roadnames shall be in accordance with Section 10.1.6.


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FIGURE10.2(B): DIRECTIONSIGNTYPESFORWHENNODESTINATIONISTOBESIGNED

Notes to Figure 10.2(B):

1. See Section 10.4 for a full intersection typical sign layouts.



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 roadclassication systems have been adopted.

The metropolitan road network is shown on Figures 10.4 (A), (B) and (C), andis based on:

Freeways

A freeway is a divided road with two or more lanes for trafc travelling ineach direction, with no at-grade intersections and with full control of accessfrom abutting properties.

Primary Arterial Roads

Those roads which are the main thoroughfare for metropolitan trafc, notcatered for by freeways.


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Secondary Arterial Roads

Those roads which supplement the Primary Arterial Roads in providing forthrough trafc movement, while catering for local conditions and needs to anindividually determined limit that is sensitive to both roadway characteristicsand abutting land use.

Collector and Local Roads (Municipal Roads)

These roads are not shown on Figures 10.4 (A), (B) and (C), but are thosenon-arterial roads whose main function is to distribute trafc between arterialroads 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 sustaineconomic and regional development. They connect Melbourne with othercapital cities and major provincial centres, and they link major centres ofproduction and manufacturing with Victorias export terminals. They provideconsistently high standard driving conditions on divided roads with at leastfour trafc lanes, sealed shoulders, and delineation and linemarking whichis easily visible in all weather conditions.

A Roads

A roads are two-lane two-way roads that have a similar role to M roads, butcarry less trafc. They have sealed shoulders and also provide consistentlyhigh standard driving conditions and delineation.

B Roads

B roads are two-lane two-way roads that provide primary links betweenmajor regions not served by A roads. They have sealed pavements withgood centreline and edge linemarking, shoulders and a high standard ofguidepost delineation.

C Roads

C roads provide the more important links between other centres ofpopulation, 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). LargerG3 signs may be provided at more complex intersections.

Municipal Road Approaches to Arterial Roads

Where the municipal road is a collector road or signicant side street, streetname 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 signicant trafc volume turning from the municipal road fromtwo 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 beapplied:

The intersecting arterial road should be signed on the municipal road, asa minimum, using a G2 style intersection direction sign. Often the G2-V5narrow format is appropriate. In some high trafc volume situations, bothadvance 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, thesemay be included on signs on the municipal road if the municipal road hasa signicant number of unfamiliar drivers. See Section 10.3 for maps ofstandard through destinations.

If the municipal road has a standard through destination which is reachedvia the arterial road, it shall be signed on direction sign(s) at the intersection.

If there is insufcient space for a narrow format G2-V5 sign, then thefollowing options may be adopted:

if the arterial road has a route number, install a standalone route numbersign (G8) instead; or

if the intersection is controlled by trafc signals with a mast arms, usea 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 themunicipal road.

In addition, larger G1, G2 or G3 signs should be provided on the arterial roadwhere:

the intersection is signalised; or

the intersection is a roundabout with two or more lanes; or there is a signicant trafc 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 andhas been allocated a local destination, or is signed to a tourist destinationor service.

If any of the above conditions apply, the name of the municipal road should beshown 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 trafc 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 suitablecombination 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) witheither the road name or a township name. Larger signs may be provided atmore 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 witharrow 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 signicant amount of non-local trafc on the municipal road; or

the arterial road is divided

Advance direction signs (G1) may be used in addition to intersection directionsigns 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 themunicipal road.

In addition, road name signs (G3) may be installed in advance of the intersectionwhere:

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 roadwhere there is a destination to be signed along the municipal road.

Advance direction signs (G1) may be used in addition to intersection directionsigns 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 aredescribed 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 urbanenvironments for:

Lane designation signs,

Notating destinations on a minor leg of a diagrammatic sign to limit thesize of the sign face.

The legend sizes given in the sign matrix in Figures 10.1(A) and 10.1(B) arethe 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 thischapter 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, signicantdestination 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 sufciently far in advance of an intersectionis not practicable.

To check the adequacy of legend size, reference should be made to the formulacontained in Section 4.2.2.

To reduce the overall length of a sign where one destination or route name isof abnormal length, standard abbreviations listed in AS 1742.5, eg. HWY forHighway, RD for Road, ST for Street, AV for Avenue and FWY for Freeway,may be used. Other abbreviations have been used previously, eg. Tulla forTullamarine. However, the use of abbreviations is discouraged and priorapproval from Executive Director - Policy and Programs or delegate shall beobtained prior to the use of similar abbreviations.

(B) ADVANCE DIRECTION AND INTERSECTION DIRECTION SIGNS

The principal legend height for advance and intersection direction signs shouldgenerally 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 whereroadside 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 urbanroads 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 signicant turning volumes, eg.turning trafc from that approach exceeds 500 vpd.

Where a sign is mounted overhead and operating speeds are 80 km/h ormore, the minimum principal legend height should be 240 mm.

For alternative legend heights for advance and intersection direction signson high speed approaches to freeway interchanges, see Section 12.4.4.

The letter height of the alphanumeric route number as part of the StatewideRoute Numbering Scheme should be the same as the principal legend height.


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(C) REASSURANCE DIRECTION SIGNS AND STAND ALONE ROUTENUMBER 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, seeSection 12.4.4.

Stand alone route number signs are erected beyond intersections on C routeswhere 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 asfor reassurance direction signs. However it should be noted that the legendseries used for stand alone route numbers and for the Metropolitan Routeshields 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 providedirectional indication where neither advance direction or intersection directionsigns are warranted.

The legend size for free standing route numbers shall meet the same criteriaas for reassurance direction signs. However, it should be noted that :

The legend series used for free standing route numbers and for theMetropolitan Route shields can vary, see 'VicRoads Manual of StandardDrawings 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 andreassurance direction signs (see Section 10.1.6) the legend size and seriesshall be as shown in Table 10.1.

Principal Legend SizeRoad 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

TABLE10.1: LEGENDSIZEANDLETTERSERIESFORROADNAMEPANELS

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 oralternative road name (eg Dandenong Road underneath Princes Highway).

3. Some exibility is allowed in these legend sizes in order to achieve a balancedsign 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 sufcientconspicuity.

(G) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

Supplementary information such as lane discipline and driver instructions arenormally 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 Section4.2.1. The letter types used on direction signs include series C, D, E, F, andE Modied. Letter series F is rarely used as it results in a sign too wide to beaccommodated, 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 notappropriate for viewing from vehicles at speed.

In a single panel of a sign, or for a specic direction of a diagrammatic signcontaining both road names and destinations, the road name is in capitalletters located within a road name panel, see Section 10.1.6;

Cardinal points of the compass are in capital letters, unless part of a routeor destination name; and

The word To is shown in upper/lower case while via is shown in lower case.Where alternative legend series are specied, the most legible legend seriesto suit other sign face design controls shall be used. The permitted letter seriesused on the various sign types are specied within the relevant sections andshown on standard drawings contained in VicRoads Manual of StandardDrawings for Road Signs.

10.1.5 Amount of Legend on Direction Signs

To enable drivers to comprehend directions on signs and enable them to safelyreact to information presented, it is essential that the amount of text is kept toan absolute minimum.

Where it is a requirement to provide multiple destinations, the maximumdesirable amount of legend on these signs, exclusive of route numbers andany driving instructions, is as follows:

(A) ADVANCE DIRECTION SIGNS (STACK TYPE)

Associated with any one direction arrow - two destination names (and oneroad 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 metropolitanareas.


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(B) ADVANCE DIRECTION SIGNS (DIAGRAMMATIC TYPE)

Five names in total (which includes road names in metropolitan areas), plusone extra destination for each intersection leg in excess of four (including theapproach leg).

(C) INTERSECTION DIRECTION SIGNS AND ASSEMBLIES

On any one sign - three destination names (plus one road name inmetropolitan areas),

In any one assembly:

not more than three boards,

and not more than ve lines of legend in total.

(D) REASSURANCE DIRECTION SIGNS

A maximum of four destinations, and the name of the road in a road namepanel, 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 destinationson these signs.

(E) LANE DESIGNATION DIRECTION SIGNSIdeally not more than ve 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 beshown 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 placedabove the destination. On intersection direction signs, the road name mayeither 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 isshown as white letters on a brown background. The panel is surrounded by awhite 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 localname, the supplementary name is shown below the principal name within thesame 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 thesubject intersection, the road name shall be preceded by the word 'To'. Theroute number shall be included on such signs, where applicable. This informationwill be treated as a destination and therefore the legend will be white letterson a green background.


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Where a remote road is a continuation of the road about to be entered, theremote road name is preceded by 'TO' and placed below the name of the rstroad about to be entered. The remote road name shall be in the same roadname panel but with a smaller legend size (see Table 10.1). Alternatively, if theroad name changes very shortly after the intersection and the other name ismore prominent, it may be more appropriate to use that road name, precededby 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 namesshall not be shown on advance and intersection direction signs. The local roadname may be used where:

A particular leg of an intersection is required to be signed and there is norelevant destination that can be used, the road name is shown as the mainlegend in that direction.

Within regional cities and towns with a population greater than 25,000, roadnames may be used for A, B and C Routes if the section of the route hasa signicant local name which applies within the city or town limits and asimple street name blade (G5 series) does not have sufcient 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 localname (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 inthe 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 seeSection 10.5.4(F).

Reassurance Direction Signs:

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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 thepurpose of the sign, see Section 10.5.7 (B) and (C).

(D) STREET NAME SIGNSRoad names can also be provided as:

G2-V3 signs mounted on signal mast arms to supplement intersectiondirection signs. See Section 10.5.9 (A), or

G5 series signs which are the responsibility of local government and aremounted on services poles, lighting columns or galvanised steel posts atevery 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 notinclude km (eg. Horsham 15),

Where distances are in metres, the letter m shall always be placed afterthe 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 directionsigns are the distances to the relevant post ofce, or if one does not exist, tothe recognised centre of the signed destination.

10.1.8 Sign Location and Mounting

Signs may be overhead mounted (on gantries, cantilevers, buttery supportsor overbridges), or side mounted. Signs requiring decisions and choices (eg.advance direction signs) need to be located sufciently far in advance of thedecision point to permit drivers to position the vehicle in the appropriate laneor take other preparatory action.

The following sections of this manual provide details to enable appropriatesign 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 specic site requirements or the requirements in Section10.4 (Typical Sign Layouts), side mounted advance and reassurance directionsigns should be located on the left side of the road. In urban areas, headclearance for pedestrians shall be taken into account where large signs needto be erected within the footway area. Supporting posts should not be erectedwhere pedestrians are likely to walk into them at night. Supporting structureswhich completely span a footway with supports on each side are undesirable.

Where possible, single post mounting, with maximum clearance from trafclanes, 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 directionsigns shall be reectorised.

Reectorisation of signs is described in Section 4.3. Table 4.2 RetroreectiveSheeting provides a guide to the class of retroreective sheeting that shall beused on direction signs.

Refer to Section 12.1.8 for information on internally illuminated signs andvariable message signs.

10.1.10 The VicRoads Logo

Advance direction signs and reassurance direction signs erected by VicRoadsshall 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 numbersigns) shall have a border design consisting of an inner white border with anouter 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 StandardDrawings for Road Signs'.


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10.2

Route

Numbering

10.2.1 Introduction

Route numbering provides a simplied way for unfamiliar drivers to identifyroutes for use in navigation. Whereas the name of a route may change severaltimes over its length, or may have a local name (eg. High Street) as well asa regional name (eg. Princes Highway), the use of a route number providesconsistent route identication and permits these complications to be avoided.

Route numbers are included on all direction signs for all directions which havea route number, including the through direction. An allowable exception is lanedesignation direction signs when they are used solely to indicate lane directionswithout any destinations or road name (see Section 10.5.7 (C)). To ensure thatroute numbers are conspicuous, they are located in standard positions on thesign face as described for the various sign types in Section 10.5.

Numbered routes should commence and end at logical destination points, androute numbers shall be marked continuously and regularly along the route.Gaps in the continuity of the system seriously reduce its effectiveness. Freestanding route number signs with arrow plates or stand alone route numbersigns are therefore used where there is no suitable direction sign available onwhich to place a route number.

Administration of route numbering schemes is a responsibility of the Policy andPrograms Department. Deletion or addition of a route shall be approved by theExecutive Director or delegate.

10.2.2 Types of Numbering Schemes

The following types of route numbering schemes are provided on the roadnetwork throughout Victoria:

Route numbering associated with direction signs which includes :

Metropolitan Route Numbering Scheme (MRNS) which is found withinthe Melbourne metropolitan area. These routes consist of MetropolitanRoute number shields (white numerals on blue background), as describedin Section 10.2.3. Figures 10.4 (A), (B) and (C) provide an overview of theMRNS,

Statewide Route Numbering Scheme (SRNS) is principally found in therural area and consists of a yellow uorescent alphanumeric number, asdescribed in Section 10.2.4. Figure 10.5 provides an overview of the SRNSwith more detail shown in gures located in Section 10.3.2,

OD Route Numbering System for over-dimensional load routes, asdescribed 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 throughoutVictoria. They included:

State Route shields These were mainly three-digit routes designated bythe Road Construction Authority / VicRoads in consultation with other Stateand local government authorities as having major signicance (sign G8-8-2).These shields had a white legend and border with blue background.

National Route shields These routes were designated by Austroads ashaving interstate signicance and were provided across Australia (signG8-1-1). These shields had a black legend and border with white backgroundand edgestrip. See Section 10.2.3 (A) for the remaining route within theMelbourne metropolitan area.

National Highway shields These were designated National Highways forwhich funding for the construction and maintenance was provided by the

Federal Government. These shields had a yellow legend and border withstandard green background (sign G8-V1-2).


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Freeway Route shields These routes were designated on Melbournemetropolitan freeways. These shields had a white legend and border witha freeway green background. Route numbers were prexed with an F.These no longer exist.


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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 conned to the Melbourne metropolitan area. Route numberscomprise one or two numerals contained within a route shield. The systemprovides a network of signed trafc routes between all suburbs, and generally

incorporates VicRoads declared roads across the Melbourne metropolitan area.Metropolitan Route shields are provided extensively on direction signs throughoutthe Melbourne metropolitan area. As a result of the introduction of the SRNS andchanges to the road network, National Route shields exist only along remnantsections 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 toVicRoads Manual of Standard Drawings for Road Signs.

On advance, intersection and reassurance direction signs, space shall bereserved around the Metropolitan Route shield to accomodate a future threecharacter alphanumberic route number overlay. The widest three characterroute 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 thosenumbers used for National Routes;

Generally odd numbers are used for north south routes while evennumbers are used for east west routes;

National Routes retain their existing route numbers and shields. This onlyapplies to Alternative National Route 1 along Princes Hwy East betweenNarre Warren and South Melbourne.

10.2.4 The Statewide Route Numbering Scheme

(A) GENERAL

The Statewide Route Numbering Scheme (SRNS) shown in Figure 10.5establishes a hierarchy of roads using alphanumeric route numbers consistingof a letter M, A, B or C together with up to three numerals (eg. A120). Thesystem 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 tonavigate, particularly in unfamiliar areas, and is of particular benet to tourists.Through the letter prex, the scheme also aims to inform drivers of likely drivingconditions so they can plan their trip accordingly.

It should be noted that a number of routes in western and northern Victoriahave been extended into South Australia and New South Wales under theirrespective alphanumeric route numbering schemes.

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A complete list of SRNS route numbers is available from the Policy andPrograms Division. Approval from the Policy and Programs Division will berequired for any proposed additions, deletions or modications 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 theirNational Route number. These are former National Routes and Highwaysas 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/A39and M80 has been discontinued. They are now signed in the same way asother alphanumeric routes (uorescent yellow alphanumeric number on agreen 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 arereadily distinguishable, ending in a zero,

Principal tourist routes ending in two zeros, eg. the Great Ocean Roadis the B100,

Route numbers are as sequential as possible connecting logicaldestination points,

As a general principle, route numbers increase in a clockwise directionfrom western Victoria,

Wherever possible, route numbers are allocated within their ownnumbering zone,

C Route numbers are in the same series of numbers as nearby A andB routes wherever possible,

C Route numbers include the use of loop roads off M & A routes,whereby the rst two digits relate to the M or A route number, and thethird digit indicates the sequence of the loop road, eg. C313 (Old HumeHighway through Euroa) is the third loop road off the M31. Loop roadnumbers increase with travel away from Melbourne.

The Statewide Route Numbering Scheme is divided into the followingnumbering 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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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 shallbe located at the end of every Metropolitan Route, as a free standing sign justin advance of the intersection at which the route ends.

If free standing advance route numbers for the intersecting route are in existenceat that location, the END route number sign shall be placed in a suitable locationapproximately midway between any free standing advance route markerassembly 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 beinstalled as a free standing sign just in advance of the intersection at whichthe 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 whichthe route ends.

The Statewide Route Numbering Scheme

END route number signs are generally not used for the rural network. Thebenet of such signs is considered to be of limited value as the majority of routesterminate 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 followingcircumstances 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 departurelegs have route numbers;

at a cross intersection or roundabout where none of the other departurelegs have route numbers; or

at any other location where the route terminus is not obvious.

G8-V16

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10.3

Standard

ThroughDestinations

10.3.1 Introduction

It is expected that drivers who are unfamiliar with a region will navigate by meansof maps or street directories. Their success at navigating depends on directionsigns having route numbers and destinations which appear prominently onmaps, even though these may not be their ultimate destination. This informationneeds to be provided in a consistent format and repeated at locations (typically

an intersection where a decision must be made) where its absence may leadto doubt about the appropriate route or direction. The ability to relate map tosigning is a useful test of a direction signing scheme.

Consistency of destination information is provided by use of Standard ThroughDestinations. Standard through destinations permit staged information aboutdestinations to be provided, to reassure a driver that the right route, and theright direction along that route, is being taken. They also permit the amountof information on advance and intersection direction signs to be kept to aminimum, to ensure that motorists can comprehend the signs quickly, seeSection 10.1.5. Demand for additional destination information is met by useof reassurance direction signs. Standard through destinations are, above all,places prominently marked on maps.

To enable appropriate destinations to be selected, Standard ThroughDestination Maps have been prepared, as outlined in Section 10.3.2. Thedestinations on these maps are controlled by VicRoads Policy and ProgramsDepartment. Regions wishing to change these standard destinations mayonly do so with approval from the Executive Director - Policy and Programs ordelegate. Destinations on direction signs shall be restricted to standard throughdestinations except as permitted in Section 10.3.3 (A).

Where destination signing is the responsibility of the local municipal council andis not covered by the Standard Through Destination Maps, councils shouldfollow 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 toenable appropriate destinations to be determined to ensure consistency in thepreparation 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 specic route,the next standard through destination is indicated in the maps by a solid

arrowhead at that town. Standard through destinations are shown on advanceand intersection direction signs. The remaining towns shown on the mapsare designated as intermediate destinations and are shown on reassurancedirection signs.

With respect to the above maps, the following should be noted:

Some towns are standard through destinations for one direction of travelonly.

At many intersections on the maps, arrows (with open arrow head) are usedto clarify the continuity of a particular route to the next standard throughdestination. For example, on Figure 10.8 (B), the northbound destinationon the C207 is Edenhope, which is located on C208.

For some destinations, an asterisk (*) has been used to indicate thestandard through destination. This is used where the through destination islocated on another numbered route, and that destination is not nominatedas a through destination on that route. For example, in Figure 10.8 (D) thestandard 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 isthe 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 routeforms a loop off the main route with the same standard through destinationas on the main route, ie. there is no destination that can be signed on thealternative route, and the direction sign should indicate that the throughdestination 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 formsa 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 appropriatethat distances be shown on the signs for both of these alternative routes.

On inbound radial routes in the Melbourne metropolitan area, City is alwaysused 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 alongthe roads shown on the destination maps, unless approval has been granted byExecutive Director, Policy and Programs or delegate. Along secondary arterialroads or major municipal trafc routes not shown on the destination maps,additional destination signing may be provided where:

signing to a destination named on the maps is appropriate

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ABBREVIATIONS

AD

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Airport Drive

Ring Road

Tullamarine Freeway

West Gate Freeway

Through destination from this exit

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( THIS EXIT) signs

Melbourne Airport

City

SE Suburbs

West Gate Bridge

Geelong

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Melbourne Airport

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Melbourne Airport

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West Gate Bridge

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ABBREVIATIONS

Through destination from this exit

Destinations shown on supplementary( THIS EXIT) signs

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Mornington Peninsula Freeway

Peninsula Link

Ringwood Bypass

NOTES1 Sign Dandenong at Princes Highway

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FIGURE10.8 (A): STANDARD THROUGH DESTINATIONS FOR RURAL M, A AND B ROUTES

Naracoorte


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FIGURE10.8 (B): STANDARD THROUGH DESTINATIONS FOR

RURAL C ROUTES - SOUTH WESTERN REGION

Myamin

Simpson

Apsley

Condah


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FIGURE10.8 (C): STANDARD THROUGH DESTINATIONS FOR

RURAL C ROUTES - SOUTH WESTERN REGION (GEELONG)

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FIGURE10.8 (D): STANDARD THROUGH DESTINATIONS FOR

RURAL C ROUTES - WESTERN REGION (NORTH)


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FIGURE10.8 (E): STANDARD THROUGH DESTINATIONS FOR

RURAL C ROUTES - WESTERN REGION (SOUTH)

Apsley


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FIGURE10.8 (F): STANDARD THROUGH DESTINATIONS FOR

RURAL C ROUTES - NORTHERN REGION

For changes along M79 corridor,

see enlarged map


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FIGURE10.8 (G): STANDARD THROUGH DESTINATIONS FOR

RURAL C ROUTES - NORTH EASTERN REGION


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FIGURE10.8 (H): STANDARD THROUGH DESTINATIONS FOR

RURAL C ROUTES - EASTERN REGION (WEST)


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FIGURE10.8 (I): STANDARD THROUGH DESTINATIONS FOR

RURAL C ROUTES - EASTERN REGION (EAST)


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FIGURE10.8 (J): STANDARD THROUGH DESTINATIONS FOR

RURAL C ROUTES - METROPOLITAN SOUTH EAST REGION

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FIGURE10.8 (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 alwaysbe shown, and repeated on successive advance direction signs until thatdestination is reached. The next intermediate destination, or a distant standard

through destination (eg. Melbourne or City on inbound directions) may beincluded in the through direction only if considered necessary and sign legendlimits permit, see Section 10.1.5.

If a route splits some distance beyond an intersection being signed, but beforereaching the next standard through destination, and if the two continuing routesare of comparable importance, standard through destinations for both routesshall be shown at the rst intersection. For example, in Figure 10.8 (A) a signin the eastbound direction on the B400 at Kerang will show both Echuca (whichis on the B400) and Bendigo (which is on the B260). Only the principal routenumber (in this case B400) is included with these destinations. Signing of theB260 commences at the intersection where the B260 starts.

Signing the intersecting roadSide or cross-road destinations shown on the advance direction sign shallbe the next town or suburb on the side road shown on the standard throughdestination maps applicable to that side road. A road name may also be requiredon the advance direction sign in the Melbourne metropolitan area, see Section10.1.6 (C).

Signing from a Side Road

Signing from a side or cross-road (ie. roads shown on the standard throughdestination maps), shall be the next town or suburb along the road as shownon the standard through destination maps. An exception is that in rural areaswhere the side road approach is a C road or municipal road, the destinationsshown may be either the next standard through destination, in each direction,

and/or an intermediate destination where local usage would make this moreappropriate. A direction to Melbourne may also be appropriate at more importantjunctions with radial M, A, or B routes.

Signing at Municipal (Local) Roads

If destinations are to be shown for trafc entering from a municipal road (ie.roads not shown on the standard through destination maps), see Section10.1.2 (C), then the next standard through destination, and/or intermediatedestinations where local usage would make this more appropriate, should beused. Once a destination appears, it should be used on all intermediate signsuntil that place is reached. Also see Section 10.5.4 (D) regarding the use ofG2-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 trafc route down a municipal road, then theclosest 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 othermore distant destinations also appear on the sign, the town name of the towncentre 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 dup

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