Part 9: Level crossings

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4  Traffic signs

4.1  Introduction

The responsibilities of the rail access provider and road controlling authority relating to the installation of signs is described at 2.3.5. Section 9 - Level Crossings of the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004 details specific legal requirements for level crossings, while Schedule 1, Part 3 provides specifications for the signs that may be used.

In particular, clause 9.2 of the Land Transport Rule states:

• 9.2(1) To inform road users of a level crossing and to promote safe responses from road users approaching and crossing the level crossing, a road controlling authority:
  • a)   must install warning signs on a public road in advance of the level crossing; and
  • b)   may install warning signs on any other road in advance of a level crossing; and
  • c)   may provide other traffic control devices in advance of the level crossing
• 9.2(2) A rail access provider, after consultation with the road controlling authority, may install warning signs and other appropriate traffic control devices at a level crossing to promote safe responses from road users.

This section provides guidance in the use and placement of approved signs.

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