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Road signs in New Zealand are similar to those set by the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals. While New Zealand is not a signatory to the convention, its road signs are generally close in shape and function. New Zealand uses yellow diamond-shaped signs for warnings in common with Australia, the Americas, Ireland, Japan and Thailand. Speed limit signs are a red circle with a white background and the limitation in black, and are in kilometres per hour. There are also some signs unique to New Zealand. Road signs in New Zealand are controlled by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and are prescribed in the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004 and set out in the Traffic Control Devices (TCD) Manual.[1]

Most of these signs were only introduced between 1987 and 1990, replacing older-style signs with white text on black backgrounds: square with a red border for regulatory signs and diamond with a yellow border. Warning signs and the Give Way sign were replaced from 1987, regulatory signs from 1989, and parking signs from 1990.[2] The only signs that remained the same were the Stop sign and the speed limit sign (although the "km/h" legend from metrication was removed). Some of the older signs can still be seen on some rural roads. New Zealand drives on the left.

Speed limits are posted in multiples of 10 kilometres per hour [km/h] (6.2 mph), and range from 10–110 km/h (6–68 mph), with 110 km/h being the maximum legal speed for motor vehicles in New Zealand. The Manual of Traffic Signs and Markings specifies that advisory speeds (PW-25) always end in digit "5", however there are some advisory speed signs that do not comply with the manual and end in zero.[3]

In 2023, the then Labour government made moves to have bilingual road signs with English and Māori.[4][5] One poll found 48% of the New Zealand public supported the idea, with 44% opposing. Another poll found 32% were in support and opposition was at 45%.[6][7]

Regulatory signs

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  • 10 km/h speed limit
    10 km/h speed limit
  • 20 km/h speed limit
    20 km/h speed limit
  • 30 km/h speed limit
    30 km/h speed limit
  • 40 km/h speed limit
    40 km/h speed limit
  • 50 km/h speed limit
    50 km/h speed limit
  • 60 km/h speed limit
    60 km/h speed limit
  • 70 km/h speed limit
    70 km/h speed limit
  • 80 km/h speed limit
    80 km/h speed limit
  • 90 km/h speed limit
    90 km/h speed limit
  • 100 km/h speed limit
    100 km/h speed limit
  • 110 km/h speed limit
    110 km/h speed limit
  • Temporary 10 km/h speed limit
    Temporary 10 km/h speed limit
  • Temporary 20 km/h speed limit
    Temporary 20 km/h speed limit
  • Temporary 30 km/h speed limit
    Temporary 30 km/h speed limit
  • Temporary 40 km/h speed limit
    Temporary 40 km/h speed limit
  • Temporary 50 km/h speed limit
    Temporary 50 km/h speed limit
  • Temporary 60 km/h speed limit
    Temporary 60 km/h speed limit
  • Temporary 70 km/h speed limit
    Temporary 70 km/h speed limit
  • Temporary 80 km/h speed limit
    Temporary 80 km/h speed limit
  • Speed limit derestricted (no posted speed limit, maximum of 100 km/h applies but drive to conditions)
    Speed limit derestricted (no posted speed limit, maximum of 100 km/h applies but drive to conditions)
  • School zone speed limit
    School zone speed limit
  • Locality speed limit
    Locality speed limit
  • Locality speed limit
    Locality speed limit
  • Stop
    Stop
  • Give Way
    Give Way
  • Give Way (fluorescent version)
    Give Way (fluorescent version)
  • Straight ahead traffic give way
    Straight ahead traffic give way
  • Right turning traffic give way
    Right turning traffic give way
  • Left turning traffic give way
    Left turning traffic give way
  • Give way to cyclists
    Give way to cyclists
  • Give way to cyclists and pedestrians
    Give way to cyclists and pedestrians
  • Give Way at Roundabout (give way to vehicles coming from the right)
    Give Way at Roundabout (give way to vehicles coming from the right)
  • Give Way at Roundabout (fluorescent version)
    Give Way at Roundabout (fluorescent version)
  • School Patrol Stop (used by crossing wardens when children are crossing the street, vehicles must stop)
    School Patrol Stop (used by crossing wardens when children are crossing the street, vehicles must stop)
  • Perforated version
    Perforated version
  • Stop on Red Signal (used at traffic lights)
    Stop on Red Signal (used at traffic lights)
  • Stop Here on Red Signal (used at traffic lights)
    Stop Here on Red Signal (used at traffic lights)
  • Give Way to Oncoming Vehicles
    Give Way to Oncoming Vehicles
  • Priority Over Oncoming Vehicles
    Priority Over Oncoming Vehicles
  • Turning Traffic Give Way To Pedestrians
    Turning Traffic Give Way To Pedestrians
  • Turning Traffic Give Way To Cyclists
    Turning Traffic Give Way To Cyclists
  • Straight Ahead Traffic Give Way To Cyclists
    Straight Ahead Traffic Give Way To Cyclists
  • One Vehicle per Green each lane (used underneath ramp meters on motorway on-ramps)
    One Vehicle per Green each lane (used underneath ramp meters on motorway on-ramps)
  • No Left Turn
    No Left Turn
  • No Right Turn
    No Right Turn
  • No U-turn
    No U-turn
  • No Entry
    No Entry
  • No entry except buses
    No entry except buses
  • No entry except cycles
    No entry except cycles
  • No entry except authorised vehicles
    No entry except authorised vehicles
  • Road Closed
    Road Closed
  • Wrong Way
    Wrong Way
  • Wrong Way - Go Back
    Wrong Way - Go Back
  • Turn Left
    Turn Left
  • Proceed Straight Ahead (no turns allowed)
    Proceed Straight Ahead (no turns allowed)
  • Turn Right
    Turn Right
  • Turn Left or Right
    Turn Left or Right
  • One-way traffic (pointing left)
    One-way traffic (pointing left)
  • One-way traffic (pointing right)
    One-way traffic (pointing right)
  • Keep Left
    Keep Left
  • Keep Left (narrow version)
    Keep Left (narrow version)
  • Keep Right
    Keep Right
  • Keep Right (narrow version)
    Keep Right (narrow version)
  • This Lane Must Turn Left
    This Lane Must Turn Left
  • This Lane Must Turn Right
    This Lane Must Turn Right
  • This Lane Must Proceed Straight
    This Lane Must Proceed Straight
  • This Lane May Proceed Straight or Turn Left
    This Lane May Proceed Straight or Turn Left
  • This Lane May Proceed Straight or Turn Right
    This Lane May Proceed Straight or Turn Right
  • Traffic may use the Below Lane - National Speed Limit applies (Used on motorways where variable speed limits usually apply, but are inactive at the time.)
    Traffic may use the Below Lane - National Speed Limit applies (Used on motorways where variable speed limits usually apply, but are inactive at the time.)
  • Traffic may use the Below Lane (Variable sign used when Dynamic Lanes are in use, and in some motorway tunnels.)
    Traffic may use the Below Lane (Variable sign used when Dynamic Lanes are in use, and in some motorway tunnels.)
  • Lane Closure Ahead - Traffic merge left (Used on motorways where variable lane control is used.)
    Lane Closure Ahead - Traffic merge left (Used on motorways where variable lane control is used.)
  • Lane Closure Ahead - Traffic merge right (Used on motorways where variable lane control is used.)
    Lane Closure Ahead - Traffic merge right (Used on motorways where variable lane control is used.)
  • Only traffic using the next exit may use the below lane (Used on motorways where variable lane control is used.)[8]
    Only traffic using the next exit may use the below lane (Used on motorways where variable lane control is used.)[8]
  • Lane Closed - Traffic May Not use the Below Lane (Used on where variable lane control or Dynamic Lanes are used.)
    Lane Closed - Traffic May Not use the Below Lane (Used on where variable lane control or Dynamic Lanes are used.)
  • Bus Lane
    Bus Lane
  • Buses Only
    Buses Only
  • Transit Lane ends
    Transit Lane ends
  • Transit Lane ends
    Transit Lane ends
  • Cycle Lane
    Cycle Lane
  • Cycles Only
    Cycles Only
  • Heavy Vehicle/Truck Lane
    Heavy Vehicle/Truck Lane
  • Shared Cycle and Pedestrian Path
    Shared Cycle and Pedestrian Path
  • Cyclists and Pedestrians Maintain Sides
    Cyclists and Pedestrians Maintain Sides
  • Cyclists and Pedestrians Maintain Sides
    Cyclists and Pedestrians Maintain Sides
  • Emergency Stopping Lane Only
    Emergency Stopping Lane Only
  • Emergency Stopping Lane Only during times specified
    Emergency Stopping Lane Only during times specified
  • Emergency Stopping Lane
    Emergency Stopping Lane
  • Signal bypass transit lane for vehicles carrying 2 or more persons and heavy vehicles exceeding 3500 kilograms
    Signal bypass transit lane for vehicles carrying 2 or more persons and heavy vehicles exceeding 3500 kilograms
  • Signal bypass transit lane for vehicles carrying 3 or more persons and heavy vehicles exceeding 3500 kilograms
    Signal bypass transit lane for vehicles carrying 3 or more persons and heavy vehicles exceeding 3500 kilograms
  • Signal bypass transit lane for vehicles carrying 2 or more persons and heavy vehicles exceeding 3500 kilograms
    Signal bypass transit lane for vehicles carrying 2 or more persons and heavy vehicles exceeding 3500 kilograms
  • Signal bypass transit lane for vehicles carrying 3 or more persons and heavy vehicles exceeding 3500 kilograms
    Signal bypass transit lane for vehicles carrying 3 or more persons and heavy vehicles exceeding 3500 kilograms
  • Do not Stop for Signals
    Do not Stop for Signals
  • Signals do not apply
    Signals do not apply
  • Signals do not apply
    Signals do not apply
  • Bus and Electric Vehicle Lane
    Bus and Electric Vehicle Lane
  • Buses and Electric Vehicles Only
    Buses and Electric Vehicles Only
  • Transit lane for vehicles carrying 2 or more persons and electric vehicles irrespective of the number of persons in the vehicle
    Transit lane for vehicles carrying 2 or more persons and electric vehicles irrespective of the number of persons in the vehicle
  • Transit lane for vehicles carrying 3 or more persons and electric vehicles irrespective of the number of persons in the vehicle
    Transit lane for vehicles carrying 3 or more persons and electric vehicles irrespective of the number of persons in the vehicle
  • Transit lane for vehicles carrying 2 or more persons, heavy vehicles exceeding 3500 kilograms and electric vehicles irrespective of the number of persons in the vehicle
    Transit lane for vehicles carrying 2 or more persons, heavy vehicles exceeding 3500 kilograms and electric vehicles irrespective of the number of persons in the vehicle
  • Transit lane for vehicles carrying 3 or more persons, heavy vehicles exceeding 3500 kilograms and electric vehicles irrespective of the number of persons in the vehicle
    Transit lane for vehicles carrying 3 or more persons, heavy vehicles exceeding 3500 kilograms and electric vehicles irrespective of the number of persons in the vehicle
  • No Cycles or Mopeds
    No Cycles or Mopeds
  • No Pedestrians
    No Pedestrians
  • No Heavy Vehicles/Trucks
    No Heavy Vehicles/Trucks
  • Maximum Height Restriction
    Maximum Height Restriction
  • Pedestrians Only (marks a pedestrian zone where motor vehicles are prohibited)
    Pedestrians Only (marks a pedestrian zone where motor vehicles are prohibited)
  • Cycles Must Exit
    Cycles Must Exit
  • Class C road (Heavy vehicles can drive on this road only to deliver or collect goods or passengers along the road)
    Class C road (Heavy vehicles can drive on this road only to deliver or collect goods or passengers along the road)
  • Class I road
    Class I road
  • Class I road until date specified
    Class I road until date specified
  • Maximum Length for Heavy Vehicles
    Maximum Length for Heavy Vehicles
  • Heavy vehicle axle weight limit
    Heavy vehicle axle weight limit
  • No cruising zone
    No cruising zone
  • No cruising zone begins
    No cruising zone begins
  • No cruising zone ends
    No cruising zone ends
  • Keep Left Unless Passing
    Keep Left Unless Passing
  • Use Left Lane Unless Passing
    Use Left Lane Unless Passing
  • Regulatory sign effective ahead
    Regulatory sign effective ahead
  • Regulatory sign effective begins
    Regulatory sign effective begins
  • Regulatory sign effective ends
    Regulatory sign effective ends
  • Regulatory sign effective in 100 metres
    Regulatory sign effective in 100 metres

Parking signs

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  • (R6-10.1) No Stopping
    (R6-10.1) No Stopping
  • (RP-1.1) No Stopping (on both sides of this sign)
    (RP-1.1) No Stopping (on both sides of this sign)
  • (R6-11) No Stopping at times prescribed (on both sides of this sign)
    (R6-11) No Stopping at times prescribed (on both sides of this sign)
  • (R6-11.1) Late Night Extension (added to R6-11)
    (R6-11.1) Late Night Extension (added to R6-11)
  • (R6-12.1) Clearway (No Stopping) (with single peak time)
    (R6-12.1) Clearway (No Stopping) (with single peak time)
  • (R6-12.2) Clearway (No Stopping) (with two peak times)
    (R6-12.2) Clearway (No Stopping) (with two peak times)
  • (R6-12.3) Clearway (No Stopping) during times specified
    (R6-12.3) Clearway (No Stopping) during times specified
  • (R6-12.4) Clearway Begins
    (R6-12.4) Clearway Begins
  • (R6-12.5) Clearway Ends
    (R6-12.5) Clearway Ends
  • (R6-30) Parking Permitted: 30 Minutes (on the left of this sign, standard hours)
    (R6-30) Parking Permitted: 30 Minutes (on the left of this sign, standard hours)
  • (R6-30) Parking Permitted: 30 Minutes (on the right of this sign, standard hours)
    (R6-30) Parking Permitted: 30 Minutes (on the right of this sign, standard hours)
  • (R6-30) Parking Permitted: 30 Minutes (on both sides of this sign, standard hours)
    (R6-30) Parking Permitted: 30 Minutes (on both sides of this sign, standard hours)
  • (R6-30.1) Late Night Extension
    (R6-30.1) Late Night Extension
  • (R6-31) Parking Permitted: 30 Minutes (on the left of this sign, non-standard hours)
    (R6-31) Parking Permitted: 30 Minutes (on the left of this sign, non-standard hours)
  • (R6-31) Parking Permitted: 30 Minutes (on the right of this sign, non-standard hours)
    (R6-31) Parking Permitted: 30 Minutes (on the right of this sign, non-standard hours)
  • (R6-31) Parking Permitted: 30 Minutes (on both sides of this sign, non-standard hours)
    (R6-31) Parking Permitted: 30 Minutes (on both sides of this sign, non-standard hours)
  • (R6-32) Parking Permitted: 30 Minutes (on the left of this sign, other times)
    (R6-32) Parking Permitted: 30 Minutes (on the left of this sign, other times)
  • (R6-32) Parking Permitted: 30 Minutes (on the right of this sign, other times)
    (R6-32) Parking Permitted: 30 Minutes (on the right of this sign, other times)
  • (R6-32) Parking Permitted: 30 Minutes (on both sides of this sign, other times)
    (R6-32) Parking Permitted: 30 Minutes (on both sides of this sign, other times)
  • (R6-50.5) Loading Zone Parking: 5 Minutes
    (R6-50.5) Loading Zone Parking: 5 Minutes
  • (R6-50.1) Good Vehicles Only
    (R6-50.1) Good Vehicles Only
  • (R6-50.2) 5 Minute Maximum, Goods Vehicles Only
    (R6-50.2) 5 Minute Maximum, Goods Vehicles Only
  • (R6-51) Motorcycle Parking
    (R6-51) Motorcycle Parking
  • (R6-52) Cycle Parking
    (R6-52) Cycle Parking
  • (R6-53) Bus Parking: No Limit
    (R6-53) Bus Parking: No Limit
  • (R6-53.3) Tour Coaches Only
    (R6-53.3) Tour Coaches Only
  • (R6-54) Shuttle Parking: No Limit
    (R6-54) Shuttle Parking: No Limit
  • (R6-55) Disabled Parking: No Limit
    (R6-55) Disabled Parking: No Limit
  • (R6-70) No Parking
    (R6-70) No Parking
  • (R6-71) No Parking: Bus Stop
    (R6-71) No Parking: Bus Stop
  • (R6-71B) No Parking: Bus Stop
    (R6-71B) No Parking: Bus Stop
  • (R6-72.2) No Parking: Coach Stop
    (R6-72.2) No Parking: Coach Stop
  • (R6-72) No Parking: Taxi Stand
    (R6-72) No Parking: Taxi Stand
  • (R6-73) No Parking: Shuttle Stop
    (R6-73) No Parking: Shuttle Stop
  • (R6-74) No Parking: Tram Stop
    (R6-74) No Parking: Tram Stop
  • (R6-79) No Parking: Emergency Vehicle Stop
    (R6-79) No Parking: Emergency Vehicle Stop
  • (RP-11) Coupon Parking Zone Begins
    (RP-11) Coupon Parking Zone Begins
  • (RP-11) Coupon Parking Zone Ends
    (RP-11) Coupon Parking Zone Ends
  • (RP-12) Coupon Parking Zone (repeater sign)
    (RP-12) Coupon Parking Zone (repeater sign)
  • Pay & Display Parking
    Pay & Display Parking
  • Vehicles With Permits Exempt
    Vehicles With Permits Exempt
  • Parking For Authorised Vehicles Only
    Parking For Authorised Vehicles Only

General advisory

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  • (A40-1) No Exit
    (A40-1) No Exit
  • (A40-2) Left Turn At Any Time With Care (usually used on slip lanes)
    (A40-2) Left Turn At Any Time With Care (usually used on slip lanes)
  • (A40-3) Warning Bells At Railway Crossing Turned Off (at times prescribed)
    (A40-3) Warning Bells At Railway Crossing Turned Off (at times prescribed)
  • (A41-3) Construction Zone (to the left)
    (A41-3) Construction Zone (to the left)
  • (A41-3) Construction Zone (to the right)
    (A41-3) Construction Zone (to the right)
  • (A41-4) Railway Not In Use
    (A41-4) Railway Not In Use
  • (A40-7) Shared Zone
    (A40-7) Shared Zone
  • (A41-4) Motorway Begins (80 km/h speed limit)
    (A41-4) Motorway Begins (80 km/h speed limit)
  • (A41-4) Motorway Begins (100 km/h speed limit)
    (A41-4) Motorway Begins (100 km/h speed limit)
  • (A41-1) Motorway Begins
    (A41-1) Motorway Begins
  • (A41-1.1) Motorway Begins
    (A41-1.1) Motorway Begins
  • (A41-1.2) Motorway Ends 100M
    (A41-1.2) Motorway Ends 100M
  • (A41-1.3) Motorway Ends
    (A41-1.3) Motorway Ends
  • (A41-1.3) Motorway Ends
    (A41-1.3) Motorway Ends
  • (A41-4) Motorway Ends (30 km/h speed limit)
    (A41-4) Motorway Ends (30 km/h speed limit)
  • (A41-4) Motorway Ends (40 km/h speed limit)
    (A41-4) Motorway Ends (40 km/h speed limit)
  • (A41-4) Motorway Ends (50 km/h speed limit)
    (A41-4) Motorway Ends (50 km/h speed limit)
  • (A41-4) Motorway Ends (60 km/h speed limit)
    (A41-4) Motorway Ends (60 km/h speed limit)
  • (A41-4) Motorway Ends (70 km/h speed limit)
    (A41-4) Motorway Ends (70 km/h speed limit)
  • (A41-4) Motorway Ends (80 km/h speed limit)
    (A41-4) Motorway Ends (80 km/h speed limit)
  • (A41-4) Motorway Ends (90 km/h speed limit)
    (A41-4) Motorway Ends (90 km/h speed limit)
  • (A41-2) Expressway Begins
    (A41-2) Expressway Begins
  • (A41-2.1) Expressway Begins
    (A41-2.1) Expressway Begins
  • (A41-2.2) Expressway Ends 100M
    (A41-2.2) Expressway Ends 100M
  • (A41-2.3) Expressway Ends
    (A41-2.3) Expressway Ends
  • (A41-2.3) Expressway Ends
    (A41-2.3) Expressway Ends
  • (A45-1/IG-4) Heavy Vehicle By Pass Ahead (in 200 metres)
    (A45-1/IG-4) Heavy Vehicle By Pass Ahead (in 200 metres)
  • (A45-2/IG-5) Heavy Vehicle By Pass (on left)
    (A45-2/IG-5) Heavy Vehicle By Pass (on left)
  • (A45-2/IG-5) Heavy Vehicle By Pass (on right)
    (A45-2/IG-5) Heavy Vehicle By Pass (on right)
  • (A42-1.1/IG-6.1) Passing Lane Ahead (in 1 kilometre)
    (A42-1.1/IG-6.1) Passing Lane Ahead (in 1 kilometre)
  • (A42-2/IG-7) Passing Bay Ahead (in 100 metres)
    (A42-2/IG-7) Passing Bay Ahead (in 100 metres)
  • (A42-3/IG-8) Slow Vehicle Bays (for the next 2 kilometres)
    (A42-3/IG-8) Slow Vehicle Bays (for the next 2 kilometres)
  • (A42-4/IG-9) Slow Vehicle Bay Ahead (in 300 metres)
    (A42-4/IG-9) Slow Vehicle Bay Ahead (in 300 metres)
  • (A42-5/IG-10) Slow Vehicle Bay (indicator sign)
    (A42-5/IG-10) Slow Vehicle Bay (indicator sign)
  • (A45-5/IG-17) Heavy Vehicles Please Do Not Use Engine Brakes (for the next 4 kilometres)
    (A45-5/IG-17) Heavy Vehicles Please Do Not Use Engine Brakes (for the next 4 kilometres)
  • (IG-18) Stock Effluent Disposal Point Ahead (on left, in 300 metres)
    (IG-18) Stock Effluent Disposal Point Ahead (on left, in 300 metres)
  • (IG-18) Stock Effluent Disposal Point Ahead (on right, in 300 metres)
    (IG-18) Stock Effluent Disposal Point Ahead (on right, in 300 metres)
  • (IG-18) Stock Effluent Disposal Point Ahead (turning left, in 300 metres)
    (IG-18) Stock Effluent Disposal Point Ahead (turning left, in 300 metres)
  • (IG-18) Stock Effluent Disposal Point Ahead (turning right, in 300 metres)
    (IG-18) Stock Effluent Disposal Point Ahead (turning right, in 300 metres)
  • (IG-19) Stock Effluent Disposal Point (turn left)
    (IG-19) Stock Effluent Disposal Point (turn left)
  • (IG-19) Stock Effluent Disposal Point (turn right)
    (IG-19) Stock Effluent Disposal Point (turn right)
  • (IG-19) Stock Effluent Disposal Point (veer left)
    (IG-19) Stock Effluent Disposal Point (veer left)
  • (IG-19) Stock Effluent Disposal Point (veer right)
    (IG-19) Stock Effluent Disposal Point (veer right)
  • (A43-3) Cyclists Cross Here With Care (to the left)
    (A43-3) Cyclists Cross Here With Care (to the left)
  • (A43-3) Cyclists Cross Here With Care (to the right)
    (A43-3) Cyclists Cross Here With Care (to the right)
  • (A43-1) Cyclists Use Left Shoulder
    (A43-1) Cyclists Use Left Shoulder
  • (A43-2) Cyclists Use Ramp
    (A43-2) Cyclists Use Ramp
  • (A52) Safety camera area (Speed cameras / red light cameras nearby)
    (A52) Safety camera area (Speed cameras / red light cameras nearby)
  • (A52-1) Average speed camera area
    (A52-1) Average speed camera area

Warning signs

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  • Stop ahead
    Stop ahead
  • Give Way ahead
    Give Way ahead
  • 10 km/h speed limit ahead
    10 km/h speed limit ahead
  • 20 km/h speed limit ahead
    20 km/h speed limit ahead
  • 30 km/h speed limit ahead
    30 km/h speed limit ahead
  • 40 km/h speed limit ahead
    40 km/h speed limit ahead
  • 50 km/h speed limit ahead
    50 km/h speed limit ahead
  • 60 km/h speed limit ahead
    60 km/h speed limit ahead
  • 70 km/h speed limit ahead
    70 km/h speed limit ahead
  • 80 km/h speed limit ahead
    80 km/h speed limit ahead
  • 90 km/h speed limit ahead
    90 km/h speed limit ahead
  • Traffic signals ahead
    Traffic signals ahead
  • Merging traffic from left
    Merging traffic from left
  • Merging traffic from right
    Merging traffic from right
  • Merging traffic from both sides
    Merging traffic from both sides
  • Road diverges (splits)
    Road diverges (splits)
  • Two-way traffic ahead
    Two-way traffic ahead
  • Lane gain on left
    Lane gain on left
  • Lane gain on right
    Lane gain on right
  • Roundabout ahead
    Roundabout ahead
  • Priority road straight ahead
    Priority road straight ahead
  • Priority road turns left
    Priority road turns left
  • Priority road turns right
    Priority road turns right
  • Controlled T-junction (priority turns left)
    Controlled T-junction (priority turns left)
  • Controlled T-junction (priority turns right)
    Controlled T-junction (priority turns right)
  • Uncontrolled T-junction
    Uncontrolled T-junction
  • Controlled side road junction on left
    Controlled side road junction on left
  • Controlled side road junction on right
    Controlled side road junction on right
  • Uncontrolled side road junction on left
    Uncontrolled side road junction on left
  • Uncontrolled side road junction on right
    Uncontrolled side road junction on right
  • Controlled Y-junction on right
    Controlled Y-junction on right
  • Controlled Y-junction on left
    Controlled Y-junction on left
  • Uncontrolled Y-junction
    Uncontrolled Y-junction
  • Railway level crossing on side road to left
    Railway level crossing on side road to left
  • Railway level crossing on side road to right
    Railway level crossing on side road to right
  • Railway level crossing on side road to left
    Railway level crossing on side road to left
  • Railway level crossing on side road to right
    Railway level crossing on side road to right
  • Railway level crossing on side road to left
    Railway level crossing on side road to left
  • Railway level crossing on side road to right
    Railway level crossing on side road to right
  • Railway level crossing on controlled T-junction to left
    Railway level crossing on controlled T-junction to left
  • Railway level crossing on controlled T-junction to right
    Railway level crossing on controlled T-junction to right
  • Railway level crossing on uncontrolled T-junction to left
    Railway level crossing on uncontrolled T-junction to left
  • Railway level crossing on uncontrolled T-junction to right
    Railway level crossing on uncontrolled T-junction to right
  • Railway Crossbuck
    Railway Crossbuck
  • Railway Crossbuck (with red backing board)
    Railway Crossbuck (with red backing board)
  • 90 degree curve, to left
    90 degree curve, to left
  • 90 degree curve, to right
    90 degree curve, to right
  • Curve between 15 and 90 degrees, to left
    Curve between 15 and 90 degrees, to left
  • Curve between 15 and 90 degrees, to right
    Curve between 15 and 90 degrees, to right
  • Sharp curve between 90 and 120 degrees, to left
    Sharp curve between 90 and 120 degrees, to left
  • Sharp curve between 90 and 120 degrees, to right
    Sharp curve between 90 and 120 degrees, to right
  • Dangerous curve greater than 120 degrees, to left
    Dangerous curve greater than 120 degrees, to left
  • Dangerous curve greater than 120 degrees, to right
    Dangerous curve greater than 120 degrees, to right
  • Reverse curve less than 60 degrees, to left
    Reverse curve less than 60 degrees, to left
  • Reverse curve less than 60 degrees, to right
    Reverse curve less than 60 degrees, to right
  • Reverse curve greater than 60 degrees, to left
    Reverse curve greater than 60 degrees, to left
  • Reverse curve greater than 60 degrees, to right
    Reverse curve greater than 60 degrees, to right
  • Reverse curve with decreasing radius, to left
    Reverse curve with decreasing radius, to left
  • Reverse curve with decreasing radius, to right
    Reverse curve with decreasing radius, to right
  • Series of curves ahead, first to left
    Series of curves ahead, first to left
  • Series of curves ahead, first to right
    Series of curves ahead, first to right
  • Sign effective for the next 2 kilometres
    Sign effective for the next 2 kilometres
  • Advisory speed: 15 km/h
    Advisory speed: 15 km/h
  • Advisory speed: 25 km/h
    Advisory speed: 25 km/h
  • Advisory speed: 35 km/h
    Advisory speed: 35 km/h
  • Advisory speed: 45 km/h
    Advisory speed: 45 km/h
  • Advisory speed: 55 km/h
    Advisory speed: 55 km/h
  • Advisory speed: 65 km/h
    Advisory speed: 65 km/h
  • Advisory speed: 75 km/h
    Advisory speed: 75 km/h
  • Advisory speed: 85 km/h
    Advisory speed: 85 km/h
  • Advisory speed: 95 km/h
    Advisory speed: 95 km/h
  • Curve between 15 and 90 degrees with minor road, to left
    Curve between 15 and 90 degrees with minor road, to left
  • Curve between 15 and 90 degrees with minor road, to right
    Curve between 15 and 90 degrees with minor road, to right
  • Curve between 90 and 120 degrees with minor road, to left
    Curve between 90 and 120 degrees with minor road, to left
  • Curve between 90 and 120 degrees with minor road, to right
    Curve between 90 and 120 degrees with minor road, to right
  • Concealed
    Concealed
  • Truck advisory speed (danger of rollover if speed is exceeded)
    Truck advisory speed (danger of rollover if speed is exceeded)
  • Truck advisory speed (danger of rollover if speed is exceeded)
    Truck advisory speed (danger of rollover if speed is exceeded)
  • Steep descent
    Steep descent
  • Steep ascent
    Steep ascent
  • Steep descent (with grade)
    Steep descent (with grade)
  • Steep ascent (with grade)
    Steep ascent (with grade)
  • Use lower gear
    Use lower gear
  • Trucks use lower gear
    Trucks use lower gear
  • Pedestrians
    Pedestrians
  • Aged pedestrians
    Aged pedestrians
  • Pedestrian crossing ahead
    Pedestrian crossing ahead
  • School crossing ahead
    School crossing ahead
  • Kōhanga reo crossing ahead
    Kōhanga reo crossing ahead
  • Children
    Children
  • School
    School
  • Kindergarten
    Kindergarten
  • Kōhanga reo
    Kōhanga reo
  • School bus route
    School bus route
  • School bus turning area
    School bus turning area
  • Watch for cyclists
    Watch for cyclists
  • Cyclists merging
    Cyclists merging
  • Cyclists crossing
    Cyclists crossing
  • Watch for horseriders
    Watch for horseriders
  • Marae ahead
    Marae ahead
  • Watch for animals (cattle)
    Watch for animals (cattle)
  • Watch for animals (sheep)
    Watch for animals (sheep)
  • Watch for animals (deer)
    Watch for animals (deer)
  • Watch for animals (wild horses)
    Watch for animals (wild horses)
  • Watch for animals (seals)
    Watch for animals (seals)
  • Watch for animals (pūkeko)
    Watch for animals (pūkeko)
  • Watch for animals (ducks)
    Watch for animals (ducks)
  • Watch for animals (penguins)
    Watch for animals (penguins)
  • Watch for animals (kiwi)
    Watch for animals (kiwi)
  • Watch for animals (kererū)
    Watch for animals (kererū)
  • Road dip
    Road dip
  • Speed bump
    Speed bump
  • Uneven road or series of bumps ahead
    Uneven road or series of bumps ahead
  • Slippery road
    Slippery road
  • Road slippery when frosty
    Road slippery when frosty
  • Road slippery when wet
    Road slippery when wet
  • Road has slippery gravel surface
    Road has slippery gravel surface
  • Loose road surface (danger of stir up)
    Loose road surface (danger of stir up)
  • Falling rocks or debris on left
    Falling rocks or debris on left
  • Falling rocks or debris on right
    Falling rocks or debris on right
  • Road narrows on left
    Road narrows on left
  • Road narrows on right
    Road narrows on right
  • Road narrows on both sides
    Road narrows on both sides
  • Narrow bridge
    Narrow bridge
  • Narrow Bridge, wide vehicles may come into your lane
    Narrow Bridge, wide vehicles may come into your lane
  • Maximum overhead clearance ahead
    Maximum overhead clearance ahead
  • Maximum height marker
    Maximum height marker
  • Overhead electrical cables
    Overhead electrical cables
  • Danger of powerful wind gusts
    Danger of powerful wind gusts
  • Fire station
    Fire station
  • Watch for trucks
    Watch for trucks
  • Watch for forklifts and other work vehicles
    Watch for forklifts and other work vehicles
  • Low-flying aircraft
    Low-flying aircraft
  • Low-flying helicopters
    Low-flying helicopters
  • Tunnel ahead
    Tunnel ahead
  • Attention: Other Dangers! (never used alone, a supplementary plate will explain the danger)
    Attention: Other Dangers! (never used alone, a supplementary plate will explain the danger)
  • Ford
    Ford
  • Cattle stop
    Cattle stop
  • Gate
    Gate
  • Uncontrolled railway crossing ahead
    Uncontrolled railway crossing ahead
  • Uncontrolled railway crossing ahead
    Uncontrolled railway crossing ahead
  • Controlled railway crossing ahead with signals and gates
    Controlled railway crossing ahead with signals and gates
  • Look both ways for trains before crossing
    Look both ways for trains before crossing
  • Cyclists take care on rail tracks
    Cyclists take care on rail tracks
  • Railway crossing ahead at a right angle
    Railway crossing ahead at a right angle
  • Railway crossing ahead at an oblique angle
    Railway crossing ahead at an oblique angle
  • Railway crossing ahead at an oblique angle
    Railway crossing ahead at an oblique angle
  • Light rail crossing
    Light rail crossing
  • Light rail crossing
    Light rail crossing
  • Prepare to stop ahead
    Prepare to stop ahead
  • Hidden queue ahead
    Hidden queue ahead
  • Queued vehicles ahead
    Queued vehicles ahead
  • Pedestrian crossing (Belisha beacon)
    Pedestrian crossing (Belisha beacon)
  • Curve marker with integrated advisory speed
    Curve marker with integrated advisory speed
  • Curve marker with integrated advisory speed
    Curve marker with integrated advisory speed
  • Curve marker with integrated advisory speed
    Curve marker with integrated advisory speed
  • Curve marker with integrated advisory speed
    Curve marker with integrated advisory speed
  • Curve marker
    Curve marker
  • Curve marker
    Curve marker
  • Island curve marker
    Island curve marker
  • Island curve marker
    Island curve marker
  • End of road marker (used at T-junctions)
    End of road marker (used at T-junctions)
  • End of road marker (used at T-junctions)
    End of road marker (used at T-junctions)
  • Roundabout hazard marker
    Roundabout hazard marker

Temporary warning signs

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  • Road Works Ahead
    Road Works Ahead
  • Grader
    Grader
  • Mower
    Mower
  • Weed sprayer
    Weed sprayer
  • Road marking
    Road marking
  • On side road
    On side road
  • Shoulder closed
    Shoulder closed
  • Surveying
    Surveying
  • Wet tar
    Wet tar
  • Skid testing
    Skid testing
  • Bridge repairs
    Bridge repairs
  • (TW-1B.1.1) Road workers ahead in 1 kilometre
    (TW-1B.1.1) Road workers ahead in 1 kilometre
  • (TW-1B.2.1) Road workers ahead in 1 kilometre, delays possible
    (TW-1B.2.1) Road workers ahead in 1 kilometre, delays possible
  • Road works speed limit ahead - 10 km/h
    Road works speed limit ahead - 10 km/h
  • Road works speed limit ahead - 20 km/h
    Road works speed limit ahead - 20 km/h
  • Road works speed limit ahead - 30 km/h
    Road works speed limit ahead - 30 km/h
  • Road works speed limit ahead - 40 km/h
    Road works speed limit ahead - 40 km/h
  • Road works speed limit ahead - 50 km/h
    Road works speed limit ahead - 50 km/h
  • Road works speed limit ahead - 60 km/h
    Road works speed limit ahead - 60 km/h
  • Road works speed limit ahead - 70 km/h
    Road works speed limit ahead - 70 km/h
  • Road works speed limit ahead - 80 km/h
    Road works speed limit ahead - 80 km/h
  • Works end, thank you
    Works end, thank you
  • Attention - Other Dangers! (never used alone, a supplementary plate will explain the danger)
    Attention - Other Dangers! (never used alone, a supplementary plate will explain the danger)
  • Flooding
    Flooding
  • Washout
    Washout
  • Line crew
    Line crew
  • Blasting
    Blasting
  • Tree Felling
    Tree Felling
  • Trucks Crossing
    Trucks Crossing
  • Logging Trucks
    Logging Trucks
  • No Road Markings
    No Road Markings
  • Signals Changed
    Signals Changed
  • Signals Not Working
    Signals Not Working
  • New Road Layout
    New Road Layout
  • Traffic Survey
    Traffic Survey
  • Cycle Race
    Cycle Race
  • Runners
    Runners
  • Walkers
    Walkers
  • Cyclists ahead
    Cyclists ahead
  • Runners ahead
    Runners ahead
  • Walkers ahead
    Walkers ahead
  • Accident
    Accident
  • Fire
    Fire
  • Funeral
    Funeral
  • Film Crew
    Film Crew
  • Hidden Queue
    Hidden Queue
  • Barriers Not Working
    Barriers Not Working
  • Pedestrians
    Pedestrians
  • Trains Running
    Trains Running
  • Falling rocks or debris on left
    Falling rocks or debris on left
  • Falling rocks or debris on right
    Falling rocks or debris on right
  • Slippery road
    Slippery road
  • Slippery road surface due to ice or grit
    Slippery road surface due to ice or grit
  • Slow when wet
    Slow when wet
  • Loose road surface
    Loose road surface
  • New seal
    New seal
  • Seal repairs
    Seal repairs
  • Watch for large animals (cattle)
    Watch for large animals (cattle)
  • Watch for large animals (sheep)
    Watch for large animals (sheep)
  • Lane management (two lanes, left lane merges)
    Lane management (two lanes, left lane merges)
  • Lane management (two lanes, right lane merges)
    Lane management (two lanes, right lane merges)
  • Lane management (three lanes, left lane merges)
    Lane management (three lanes, left lane merges)
  • Lane management (three lanes, right lane merges)
    Lane management (three lanes, right lane merges)
  • Lane management (three lanes, middle lane merges to the left)
    Lane management (three lanes, middle lane merges to the left)
  • Lane management (three lanes, middle lane merges to the right)
    Lane management (three lanes, middle lane merges to the right)
  • Lane management (four lanes, left lane merges)
    Lane management (four lanes, left lane merges)
  • Lane management (four lanes, right lane merges)
    Lane management (four lanes, right lane merges)
  • Lane management (two lanes shift to the left)
    Lane management (two lanes shift to the left)
  • Lane management (two lanes shift to the right)
    Lane management (two lanes shift to the right)
  • Lane management (three lanes shift to the right)
    Lane management (three lanes shift to the right)
  • Lane management (three lanes shift to the right)
    Lane management (three lanes shift to the right)
  • Lane management (lane entering from the left)
    Lane management (lane entering from the left)
  • Lane management (lane joining traffic from the right)
    Lane management (lane joining traffic from the right)
  • Lane management (lane exiting to the left)
    Lane management (lane exiting to the left)
  • Exit marker
    Exit marker
  • Road narrows on left
    Road narrows on left
  • Road narrows on right
    Road narrows on right
  • Road narrows on both sides
    Road narrows on both sides
  • Road narrows to a single lane
    Road narrows to a single lane
  • Traffic signals ahead
    Traffic signals ahead
  • Flagman ahead
    Flagman ahead
  • Please stop on request (for flagman)
    Please stop on request (for flagman)
  • Works End
    Works End
  • Thank You
    Thank You
  • Dry Your Brakes
    Dry Your Brakes
  • Road closed ahead
    Road closed ahead
  • Exit closed ahead
    Exit closed ahead
  • Detour ahead - follow circle symbol
    Detour ahead - follow circle symbol
  • Detour ahead - follow diamond symbol
    Detour ahead - follow diamond symbol
  • Detour ahead - follow square symbol
    Detour ahead - follow square symbol
  • Detour ahead - follow state highway shield
    Detour ahead - follow state highway shield
  • State highway detour ahead - follow state highway shield
    State highway detour ahead - follow state highway shield
  • Detour - follow circle symbol (straight ahead, left-hand)
    Detour - follow circle symbol (straight ahead, left-hand)
  • Detour - follow circle symbol (straight ahead, right-hand)
    Detour - follow circle symbol (straight ahead, right-hand)
  • Detour - follow circle symbol (to the left)
    Detour - follow circle symbol (to the left)
  • Detour - follow circle symbol (to the right)
    Detour - follow circle symbol (to the right)
  • Detour - follow circle symbol (veer left)
    Detour - follow circle symbol (veer left)
  • Detour - follow circle symbol (veer right)
    Detour - follow circle symbol (veer right)
  • Detour - follow diamond symbol (straight ahead, left-hand)
    Detour - follow diamond symbol (straight ahead, left-hand)
  • Detour - follow diamond symbol (straight ahead, right-hand)
    Detour - follow diamond symbol (straight ahead, right-hand)
  • Detour - follow diamond symbol (to the left)
    Detour - follow diamond symbol (to the left)
  • Detour - follow diamond symbol (to the right)
    Detour - follow diamond symbol (to the right)
  • Detour - follow diamond symbol (veer left)
    Detour - follow diamond symbol (veer left)
  • Detour - follow diamond symbol (veer right)
    Detour - follow diamond symbol (veer right)
  • Detour - follow square symbol (straight ahead, left-hand)
    Detour - follow square symbol (straight ahead, left-hand)
  • Detour - follow square symbol (straight ahead, right-hand)
    Detour - follow square symbol (straight ahead, right-hand)
  • Detour - follow square symbol (to the left)
    Detour - follow square symbol (to the left)
  • Detour - follow square symbol (to the right)
    Detour - follow square symbol (to the right)
  • Detour - follow square symbol (veer left)
    Detour - follow square symbol (veer left)
  • Detour - follow square symbol (veer right)
    Detour - follow square symbol (veer right)
  • Detour - follow state highway shield (straight ahead, left-hand)
    Detour - follow state highway shield (straight ahead, left-hand)
  • Detour - follow state highway shield (straight ahead, right-hand)
    Detour - follow state highway shield (straight ahead, right-hand)
  • Detour - follow state highway shield (to the left)
    Detour - follow state highway shield (to the left)
  • Detour - follow state highway shield (to the right)
    Detour - follow state highway shield (to the right)
  • Detour - follow state highway shield (veer left)
    Detour - follow state highway shield (veer left)
  • Detour - follow state highway shield (veer right)
    Detour - follow state highway shield (veer right)
  • Detour Ends
    Detour Ends
  • Cement Splashes - Wash Car Today
    Cement Splashes - Wash Car Today
  • Lime Splashes - Wash Car Today
    Lime Splashes - Wash Car Today
  • Pilot Car. Follow Me
    Pilot Car. Follow Me
  • Road Works
    Road Works
  • Road Inspection
    Road Inspection
  • Works site access - 100 metres ahead on left
    Works site access - 100 metres ahead on left
  • Works site access - 100 metres ahead on right
    Works site access - 100 metres ahead on right
  • Works site access - 200 metres ahead on left
    Works site access - 200 metres ahead on left
  • Works site access - 200 metres ahead on right
    Works site access - 200 metres ahead on right
  • Works site access on left
    Works site access on left
  • Works site access on right
    Works site access on right
  • Crossing closed - please use alternative crossing
    Crossing closed - please use alternative crossing
  • Footpath closed - please use other side
    Footpath closed - please use other side
  • Cyclists follow this sign (straight ahead, left-hand)
    Cyclists follow this sign (straight ahead, left-hand)
  • Cyclists follow this sign (straight ahead, right-hand)
    Cyclists follow this sign (straight ahead, right-hand)
  • Cyclists follow this sign (to the left)
    Cyclists follow this sign (to the left)
  • Cyclists follow this sign (to the right)
    Cyclists follow this sign (to the right)
  • Cyclists follow this sign (veer left)
    Cyclists follow this sign (veer left)
  • Cyclists follow this sign (veer right)
    Cyclists follow this sign (veer right)
  • Pedestrians follow this sign (straight ahead, left-hand)
    Pedestrians follow this sign (straight ahead, left-hand)
  • Pedestrians follow this sign (straight ahead, right-hand)
    Pedestrians follow this sign (straight ahead, right-hand)
  • Pedestrians follow this sign (to the left)
    Pedestrians follow this sign (to the left)
  • Pedestrians follow this sign (to the right)
    Pedestrians follow this sign (to the right)
  • Pedestrians follow this sign (veer left)
    Pedestrians follow this sign (veer left)
  • Pedestrians follow this sign (veer right)
    Pedestrians follow this sign (veer right)
  • Pass With Care
    Pass With Care
  • Road diverges (splits)
    Road diverges (splits)
  • Rough road surface
    Rough road surface
  • Breakdown warning triangle
    Breakdown warning triangle
  • Emergency
    Emergency

Vehicle Mounted

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  • School Bus signals (orange lights will flash when children are boarding and disembarking)
    School Bus signals (orange lights will flash when children are boarding and disembarking)
  • School Vehicle
    School Vehicle
  • School Bus (affixed to school buses)
    School Bus (affixed to school buses)
  • School (affixed to school buses)
    School (affixed to school buses)
  • Danger - Slow Down
    Danger - Slow Down
  • Pilot Vehicle (for an over-dimension convoy)
    Pilot Vehicle (for an over-dimension convoy)
  • House Ahead (house-carrying truck convoy ahead)
    House Ahead (house-carrying truck convoy ahead)
  • House Follows (house-carrying truck follows behind pilot)
    House Follows (house-carrying truck follows behind pilot)
  • Long Load Ahead (extra-long vehicle convoy ahead)
    Long Load Ahead (extra-long vehicle convoy ahead)
  • Long Load Follows (extra-long vehicle convoy follows behind pilot)
    Long Load Follows (extra-long vehicle convoy follows behind pilot)
  • Wide Load Ahead (extra-wide vehicle convoy ahead)
    Wide Load Ahead (extra-wide vehicle convoy ahead)
  • Wide Load Follows (extra-wide vehicle convoy follows behind pilot)
    Wide Load Follows (extra-wide vehicle convoy follows behind pilot)

Route marker shields

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Obsolete signs

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Pre-1987 signs

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  • Give way
    Give way
  • Turning traffic give way to pedestrians
    Turning traffic give way to pedestrians
  • One way
    One way
  • One way
    One way
  • Keep left
    Keep left
  • This Lane May Turn Left
    This Lane May Turn Left
  • This Lane May Turn Right
    This Lane May Turn Right
  • This Lane May Proceed Straight
    This Lane May Proceed Straight
  • This Lane May Proceed Straight or Turn Left
    This Lane May Proceed Straight or Turn Left
  • This Lane May Proceed Straight or Turn Right
    This Lane May Proceed Straight or Turn Right
  • No Exit
    No Exit
  • Warning bells at railway crossing turned off
    Warning bells at railway crossing turned off
  • Heavy Vehicle By Pass Ahead
    Heavy Vehicle By Pass Ahead
  • Heavy Vehicle By Pass Ahead
    Heavy Vehicle By Pass Ahead
  • Heavy Vehicle By Pass
    Heavy Vehicle By Pass
  • Heavy Vehicle By Pass
    Heavy Vehicle By Pass
  • Heavy Vehicle By Pass
    Heavy Vehicle By Pass
  • Traffic signals ahead
    Traffic signals ahead
  • Roundabout
    Roundabout
  • Crossroads with priority ahead
    Crossroads with priority ahead
  • Crossroads with priority (route turns left)
    Crossroads with priority (route turns left)
  • Crossroads with priority (route turns right)
    Crossroads with priority (route turns right)
  • Two-way traffic ahead
    Two-way traffic ahead
  • Slips
    Slips
  • Pedestrians
    Pedestrians
  • Pedestrian crossing ahead
    Pedestrian crossing ahead
  • Children
    Children
  • Fire station
    Fire station

Obsolete route marker shields

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Location Referencing Management System (LRMS)

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The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA; Māori: Waka Kotahi) uses a linear location referencing system for its State Highway network, nationwide.[9] This assists roading contractors, safety auditors and emergency services in pin-pointing locations across the country. The LRMS features several types of signs and methods of reference. All KMP's are installed using a calibrated Trip Meter from the beginning of the road. ERP's however, are placed using land surveying equipment.

All LRMS signs are installed on the 'true left' side of the lane or carriageway, this is determined by the left hand side when facing the increasing direction, The increasing direction of travel is the direction in which positive measurements are made. Divided carriageways (roads with concrete berms or centrelines) have an Increasing (I) side and a Decreasing (D) side. This can be seen on LRMS signs in these areas.

Established Route Position (ERP)

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Established Route Position signs are used to highlight a special location or bearing on the highway, These are placed routinely along the carriageways, usually every 3 km. They feature the current Reference Station and the number of kilometres from the beginning of that Reference Station. These are required by the NZTA to have an accuracy of less than 3 metres. ERP signs are double-sided and feature a reflective green strip. They also have a small yellow triangle on the post pointing in the roads increasing direction.

Kilometre Marker Post (KMP)

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Kilometre Marker Post signs are used to highlight the progression along the highway, These are placed routinely along the carriageways, every 1000 metres. They feature the State Highway Shield, the current Reference Station and the number of kilometres from the beginning of that Reference Station. These are required by the NZTA to have an accuracy of less than 100 metres. KMP signs are on plastic, flexible posts. They are double-sided and feature a reflective black strip.

Reference Station (RS)

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Reference Station signs are placed at the change of a Reference Station, or beginning of a Highway. KMP and ERP signs are reset to zero at the beginning of each RS.

  • ERP Sign (SH1, Route Station 594, 3 km)
    ERP Sign (SH1, Route Station 594, 3 km)
  • KMP Sign (SH1, Route Station 594, 1 km)
    KMP Sign (SH1, Route Station 594, 1 km)
  • RS Sign (SH1, Route Station 591)
    RS Sign (SH1, Route Station 591)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Traffic Control Devices Manual. New Zealand Transport Agency. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
  2. ^ "More road signs to change". The Press. 23 February 1989. p. 21.
  3. ^ Charlton, S.G.; de Pont, J.J. (2007). Curve Speed Management (PDF). Land Transport New Zealand Research Report 323. Wellington: Land Transport New Zealand. p. 22. ISBN 978-0-478-28735-6. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
  4. ^ Lau, Chris (30 July 2023). "Lost in translation: How New Zealand's plan for bilingual road signs took an unexpected turn". CNN. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  5. ^ McClure, Tess (6 June 2023). "New Zealand political battle erupts over bilingual road signs". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  6. ^ "A nation divided: New poll shows Kiwis split on rolling out bilingual road signs". Newshub. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  7. ^ "The Post".
  8. ^ "LANE AND CARRIAGEWAY SIGNALS (LCS) - ITS Delivery Specification" (PDF). p. 17.
  9. ^ https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/resources/location-ref-management-sys-manual/docs/SM051-part-b.pdf New Zealand Transport Agency LRMS Manual SM051 Retrieved 18-03-2019
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