Manual of uniform traffic control devices (MUTCD)

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Harmonising the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices

The Department of Transport and Main Roads has adopted Australian Standard AS1742 Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices as part of national harmonisation. As a result, the Queensland MUTCD will only provide requirements and recommendations specific to Queensland and has precedence over the equivalent Australian Standard Part.

The requirements and recommendations of the Queensland MUTCD take precedence over the Australian Standard (except where the Australian Standard is accepted without changes). Where the Traffic and Road Use Management (TRUM) manual contains information that is different or contrary to that of the MUTCD, please advise Transport and Main Roads by emailing the TrafficEngineering.Support@tmr.qld.gov.au mailbox.

Harmonisation of the Queensland MUTCD will affect all users of the MUTCD including Transport and Main Roads Regions/Districts, Local Government Authorities, Contractors and Consultants. All users will need to refer to both the Queensland MUTCD and the Australian Standard. SAI Global is the agent for Australian Standards. For users outside the department, Standards can be purchased via SAI Global's website.

Harmonisation of the Queensland MUTCD will be carried out in stages and is proposed for completion in 2019. When a harmonised Part is published, the previous version and any related supplements will be withdrawn and will cease to have effect. 

An amendment register (PDF, 253 KB) records changes to the harmonised Queensland MUTCD.

The department has prepared a Fact Sheet (PDF, 205 KB) and Frequently asked questions and answers (PDF, 193 KB) to assist users.

For any questions, email TrafficEngineering.Support@tmr.qld.gov.au

Queensland Manual of of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) (Harmonised)

• Part 1: General introduction and sign illustration (PDF, 1.01 MB)
• Part 5: Street name and community facility name signs (PDF, 211 KB)
• Part 6: Service and tourist signs (PDF, 2.41 MB)
• Part 7: Railway crossings (PDF, 218 KB) 
• Part 10: Pedestrian control and protection (PDF, 851 KB)
• Part 11: Parking controls (PDF, 1.23 MB)
• Part 12: Bus, transit and truck lanes (PDF, 398 KB)
• Part 13: Local area traffic management (PDF, 506 KB)
• Part 14: Traffic signals (PDF, 494 KB)

Note: These document Parts are print enabled.

Queensland Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) (Not harmonised)

The Queensland MUTCD and its supplements, within the meaning of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995, contains the design of, and the methods, standards and procedures in relation to every sign, signal, marking, light or device, installed on a road.

Information contained in the Queensland MUTCD supplements provide further guidance or requirements under the relevant Queensland MUTCD clauses.

• Part 1: General introduction and sign illustrations - harmonised 30 November 2016
• Part 2: Traffic control devices for general use (PDF, 3.13 MB)
  • Supplement Part 2: Traffic control devices for general use (PDF, 760 KB)
• Part 3: Works on roads (PDF, 10.51 MB)
  • Supplement Part 3: Works on roads (PDF, 2.04 MB)
  • Form M994: Installation and/or removal of regulatory traffic signs/devices (PDF, 42 KB)
  • Works on Roads field book front cover (PDF, 65 KB)
• Part 4: Speed controls (PDF, 3.32 MB)
  • Supplement Part 4: Speed controls (PDF, 2.04 MB)
  • Form F1: QLIMITS field data form (PDF, 123 KB)
  • Form F3: Checklist for review of existing speed limits (PDF, 129 KB)
  • Speed Limit Review software (QLIMITS)
• Part 5: Street name and community facility name signs  - harmonised 30 November 2017
• Part 6: Service and tourist signs - harmonised 30 November 2016
• Part 7: Railway crossings - harmonised 31 May 2017
• Part 9: Bicycle facilities (PDF, 860 KB)
• Part 10: Pedestrian control and protection - harmonised 30 November 2016
• Part 11: Parking controls - harmonised 31 May 2017 
• Part 12: Bus, transit and truck lanes - harmonised 30 November 2017
• Part 13: Local area traffic management -   harmonised 30 November 2016
  • Supplement Part 13: Local area traffic management -  harmonised 30 November 2016 and incorporated into Part 13
• Part 14: Traffic signals - harmonised 31 May 2017 
• Part 15: Direction signs, information signs and route numbering (PDF, 2.11 MB)
  • Supplement Part 15: Direction signs, information signs and route numbering (PDF, 1.55 MB)
• MUTCD Sign poster (PDF, 2.29 MB)

Note: The document Parts yet to be harmonised (with the exception of Part 3 and Part 4) are view only (print disabled) due to Standards Australia copyright provisions.

Hard copies of the Queensland MUTCD excluding harmonised Parts are available for purchase using our order form (PDF, 447 KB). For enquiries please contact TMR Technical Documents.

Fact sheets for Traffic Management at Roadworks

A dedicated site hosting fact sheets for Works on Roads is now available. These fact sheets highlight road operations issues to consider when preparing and implementing Traffic Management Plans and when managing works on roads.