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MOTSAM - Part I: TRAFFIC SIGNS

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Title: MOTSAM - Part I: TRAFFIC SIGNS
Manual Code: MOTSAM 1
Edition: 4th
ISBNNo: 0-478-04112-8
Issue Date: November 2007
Description: The policy and location requirements for traffic signs, which must be used in conjunction with Part II: Markings. Use is mandatory on state highways and recommended on other road controlling authority roads, to ensure consistent traffic signing nationally.

Details are given for approved sign legends, sign symbols and sign layouts generally. Guidance is also given on sign size selection and the location/positioning of signs.

NOTE: This manual is subject to frequent amendment to include new signs and/or amendment existing sign information - revision dates for each section are in the list below.

For more information contact:
Dennis Davis,
Tel: +64 4 894-6301,
Email: dennis.davis@nzta.govt.nz

Available From: To receive manual update email notifications, email SPM021@nzta.govt.nz with "MOTSAM - Part I: Traffic Signs" in the subject line.

This Manual is available in electronic format only.

Appendix A2: Please refer to http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/roads/tcd/sign-a-category-arrow.html

Appendix A4: This has been superseded. Sight line requirements at level crossings will be described in the Manual for Traffic Control Devices to be published on the Land Transport NZ website. The requirements will conform to Australian Standard AS1742.7 - 2007 Manual of uniform traffic control devices Part 7: Railway crossings.

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Section 00: Title and PrefaceJune 2009PDF_(194KB)
Section 01: IntroductionNovember 2007PDF_(880KB)
Section 02: Regulatory Signs - GeneralJune 2009PDF_(790KB)
Section 03: Regulatory Signs - ParkingJune 2009PDF_(66KB)
Section 04: Regulatory Signs - Heavy VehiclesMarch 2007PDF_(26KB)
Section 05: Temporary Warning SignsMay 2007PDF_(3.8MB)
Section 06: Permanent Warning SignsJune 2009PDF_(2.5MB)
Section 07: Guide SignsJune 2009PDF_(2.9MB)
Section 08: Motorist Service SignsMay 2008PDF_(1.7MB)
Section 09: Tourist SignsAugust 2006PDF_(1.1MB)
Section 10: General Information SignsNovember 2007PDF_(1.2MB)
Sections: Appendix A1: Standard AlphabetsSeptember 1998PDF_(560KB)
Sections: Appendix A3: Curve Advisory Speed SigningJune 2001PDF_(766KB)

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