AS 1742.1:2021 Manual of uniform traffic control devices Part 1: General introduction and index of signs.
This document covers the signs used for regulating, warning and guiding road users. It specifies the sign classifications and the numbering system used and sets out the basic design of signs in terms of colour and shape coding. It provides an illustrated index of all signs and sign types which have a standard sign number, and includes sign sizes and reference to other Standards in this series, which cover usage of each sign.
NOTE 1 Pavement markings for general purposes are specified in AS 1742.2. Where special pavement markings are specified, e.g. for bus lanes, these are given in the Standard which relates to that particular traffic situation.
NOTE 2 Requirements for traffic signals are specified in AS 1742.14.
NOTE 3 Detailed specifications for the design and manufacture of signs are given in AS 1743.
NOTE 4 Detailed specification for the letters and numerals used for the design and manufacture of signs is given in AS 1744.
NOTE 5 This index does not cover electronic versions of signs.
1.2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document.
AS 1742.2, Manual of uniform traffic control devices, Part 2: Traffic control devices for general use
AS 1742.3, Manual of uniform traffic control devices, Part 3: Traffic cont rol for works on roads
AS 1742.4, Manual of uniform traffic control devices, Part 4: Speed controls
AS 1742.5, Manual of uniform traffic control devices, Part 5: Street name and community facility name signs
AS 1742.6, Manual of uniform traffic control devices, Part 6: Tourist and services signs
AS 1742.7, Manual of uniform traffic control devices, Part 7: Railway crossings
AS 1742.9, Manual of uniform traffic control devices, Part 9: Bicycle facilities
AS 1742.10, Manual of uniform traffic control devices, Part 10.’ Pedestrian control and protection
AS 1742.11, Manual of uniform traffic control devices, Part 11: Parking controls
AS 1742.12, Manual of uniform traffic control devices, Part 12: Bus, transit, tram and truck lanes
AS 1742.13, Manual of uniform traffic control devices, Part 13: Local area traffic management
AS 1742.14, Manual of uniform traffic control devices, Part 14: Traffic signals
AS 1742.15, Manual of uniform traffic control devices, Part 15: Direction signs, information signs and route numbering
AS 1743, Road signs — Specifications.AS 1742.1 pdf download.