Superseded traffic technical documents
This page is the register of superseded Transport for NSW and the former Roads and Traffic Authority's traffic and transport technical manuals.
Please note that this register is continually being updated.
For further information contact: standards@transport.nsw.gov.au
Traffic manuals
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
Clearways: A Guide for Providing a Clearway Service on a State Road | RMS 14.105 | Mar '14 | Jul '18 | NA |
Flashing Arrow Signs, Guide to Use | - | Jul '93 | Jun '95 | Traffic Control at Work Sites |
NSW Bicycle Guidelines | RTA Pub 03.286 | July 2005 | Oct 2018 | Withdrawn |
Paramics Microsimulation Modelling | Version 1.0 | May 2009 | Jan '13 | Traffic Modelling Guidelines V1.0 |
Pay Parking | Version 1.0 | Oct '94 | Mar '02 | Pay Parking V2.0 |
| Version 2.0 | Mar '02 | May '09 | Pay Parking V3.0 |
Permit Parking | Version 1.0 | Jun '97 | Aug '01 | Permit Parking V2.0 |
| Version 2.0 | Aug '01 | Nov '12 | Permit Parking V3.0 |
| Version 3.3 | Mar '15 | Mar '16 | Permit Parking V3.4 |
Regulatory Signs | RTA/Pub 01.038 | Jun '01 | Feb '09 | Transport for NSW Road Sign Register |
Restricted Parking Areas | Version 1.0 | Dec '95 | Sep '03 | Restricted Parking Areas V2.0 |
Roundabouts - Pavement Marking of | TTT-029 | Oct '95 | Feb '10 | Delineation Section 11 |
RTA Guide to Signs and Markings Reference Lists | - | Feb '09 | Jan '11 | RTA Traffic Management Document Reference List |
Signs and Markings, Interim Guide to | - | Nov '78 | Feb '09 | Various |
Tourist Signposting | Version 1.0 | Aug '98 | Jul '03 | Tourist Signposting V3.0 |
| Version 2.0 | Jul '03 | Feb '09 | Tourist Signposting V3.0 |
Traffic Control at Work Sites | Version 1.0 | Jun '95 | Dec '98 | Traffic Control at Work Sites V4.0 |
| Version 2.0 | Dec '98 | Sep '03 | Traffic Control at Work Sites V4.0 |
| Version 3.0 | Sep '03 | Jun '10 | Traffic Control at Work Sites V4.0 |
Traffic control at work sites Technical Manual | Version 4.0 | June 2010 | Jul '18 | View latest Traffic control at work sites manual - version 5.0 (PDF, 11.58 MB) |
Traffic Facilities Guidelines | - | Jun '88 | Jan '11 | Various |
Traffic Signal Practice - Design | - | Dec '92 | Feb '08 | Traffic Signal Design |
Technical directions
1992
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
Guidelines for the Assessment of Routes for Operation of 14.5m Buses | TD 92/15 | Jun '92 | Nov '98 | TD 98/13 |
Road Signs & Class of Reflective Sheeting | TD 92/17 | Jun '92 | Jun '06 | TDT 2009/08 |
Vehicle/Path Computer Program | TD 92/24 | Jul '92 | Sep '01 | TDT 2001/06a |
Signposting to Advise the Availability of Tourist Radio Broadcasts | TD 92/38 | Dec '92 | Rescinded Dec '99 | NA |
Information Signs for Road Projects | TD 92/42 & C 90/14 | Dec '92 | - | - |
Zig-Zag Advanced Pavement Markings at Marked Footcrossings | TD 92/43 & TS 88/3 | Dec '92 | Apr '08 | Delineation |
Signposting for Regional Shopping Centres | TD 92/45 & TS 88/7 | Dec '92 | Mar '02 | Service Signposting |
Guidelines for Signposting Associated with Accommodation Facilities | TD 92/46 | Dec '92 | Oct '98 | Tourist Signposting |
Signposting for Hospitals | TD 92/47 & TS 90/3 | Dec '92 | Dec '10 | Service Signposting |
1993
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
Use of Flashing Arrow Signs | TD 93/12 | Jul '93 | Sep '03 | Traffic Control at Work Sites |
1994
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
Roundabouts | TD 94/17 | Jul '94 | Jan '11 | Guide to Road Design (Austroads) |
1995
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
Roundabouts - Pavement Marking of | TD 95/9 | Oct '95 | Feb '10 | Delineation Section 11 |
Restricted Parking Areas | TD 95/10 | Dec '95 | Jun '03 | Restricted Parking Areas |
1996
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
Restricted Parking Areas, Amendments | TD 96/11 | Aug '96 | Jun '03 | Restricted Parking Areas |
1997
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
Roundabouts | TD 97/6 | Jul '94 | Jan '11 | Guide to Road Design (Austroads) |
Parking Control Signs - Adoption of Symbolic Period Parking Signs | TD 97/7 | Jun '97 | Sep '97 | AS 1742 |
Plastic Water Filled Devices for Roadwork Sites | TD 97/9 | May '97 | Jun '03 | Traffic Control at Work Sites |
Permit Parking | TD 97/19 | Jul '97 | Mar '02 | Permit Parking |
Parking Control Signs - Adoption of Symbolic Period Parking Signs | TD 97/22 | Sept '97 | Jan '11 | AS 1742 |
Parking Signs, Australian Standard Zone Symbol | TD 97/23 | Sept '97 | Jan '11 | AS 1742 |
1998
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
Footpath (Kerb) Extensions at Intersection & Mid-block Locations, including associated Parking Restrictions | TM G98/1 | Nov '98 | Jul '02 | AS 1742 |
Tactile Ground Surface Indicators at Kerb Ramps | TM P98/7 | May '98 | Dec '00 | Traffic Signal Design Appendix D |
Raised Pavement Markers | TD 98/3 | Mar '98 | Jun '02 | TDT 2009/09 |
Bus Lanterns at Signalised Intersections | TD 98/4 | Apr '98 | Feb '08 | Traffic Signal Design |
Use of Traffic Calming Devices as Pedestrian Crossings | TD 98/6 | May '98 | Jun '01 | AS 1742 |
The Use of Waterborne Paints with Large Glass Beads | TD 98/7 | Jun '98 | May’ 18 | Refer to Performance marking specification |
Tourist Signposting | TD 98/11 | Oct '98 | Jul '03 | Tourist Signposting |
Bus Stop Blackspot Programs | TD 98/14 | Dec '98 | Feb '20 | |
Traffic Control at Work Sites | TD 98/16 | Oct '98 | Dec '03 | Traffic Control at Work Sites |
1999
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
Signs & Markings for Transit Lanes | TD 99/5 | Jun '99 | Sept '11 | Delineation Section 9 |
Roadside Services in Remote Areas | TM P99/7 | Dec '99 | Dec '10 | Service Signposting |
Coloured Pavement for Special Purpose Lanes | TD 99/9 | Aug '99 | Apr '08 | Delineation Section 3 |
Enforcement Signs for Roadwork Speed Zones | TD 99/11 | Nov '99 | Sep '03 | Traffic Control at Work Sites |
Adoption of the Australian Road Rules | TD 99/20 | Oct '99 | Jan '11 | NA |
No Standing and No Parking Signs | TD 99/21 | Oct '99 | Jan '11 | AS 1742 |
Scramble Crossing - Signs and Markings | TD 99/22 | Oct '99 | Feb '08 | Traffic Signal Design |
U-Turns at Signalised Intersections | TD 99/23 | Oct '99 | Feb '08 | Traffic Signal Design |
Hook Turn Only Sign at Signalised Intersections | TD 99/24 | Oct '99 | Feb '08 | Traffic Signal Design |
No Hook Turn By Bicycles | TD 99/25 | Oct '99 | Jan '11 | AS 1742 |
Keep Clear Pavement Marking | TD 99/26 | Oct '99 | Sept '11 | Delineation Section 9 |
Standard Zone Symbol Parking Signs Part 2 | TD 99/27 | Oct '99 | Jan '11 | AS 1742 |
No Entry Signs for Road - Related Areas | TD 99/28 | Dec '99 | Jan '11 | AS 1742 |
Use of End Speed Limit Signs | TD 99/29 | Dec '99 | Apr '09 | NSW Speed Zoning Guidelines |
Bicycle Parking | TD 99/30 | Dec '99 | Dec '03 | NSW Bicycle Guidelines |
Safety Zone Signs | TD 99/31 | Dec '99 | Jan '11 | AS 1742 |
Motor Bike Parking | TD 99/32 | Dec '99 | Mar '04 | Parking |
Signs for Prohibitions, Designated Paths & Control of Downhill Speed | TD 99/33 | Dec '99 | Jan '11 | AS 1742 |
2000
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
RTA Bicycle Policy (Grates) | TM P00/1 | Jan '00 | May '18 | Austroads Guide to Rd Design |
Use of Pre-formed Traffic Signal Detection Loops | TM P00/2 | Mar '00 | Apr '10 | TDT 2010/02 |
Filming on Major Roads | TM P00/3 | Dec '00 | Aug '06 | Special Events Guide (NSW TMC) |
Tactile Indicators at Kerb Ramps | TM P00/4 | Dec '00 | Jul '02 | Traffic Signal Design Appendix D |
Use of Freeway Signs | TD 2000/2 | May '00 | Jan '11 | AS 1742 |
Use of Keep Left Unless Overtaking Signs | TD 2000/3 | May '00 | Jan '11 | AS 1742 |
Traffic Separation using Road Marking Materials | TD 2000/4 | May '00 | Apr '08 | Delineation Section 4 |
Truck Lanes | TD 2000/5 | May '00 | Jan '11 | AS 1742 |
Shared Zone Signs | TD 2000/6 | Jul '00 | May '18 | TTD 2016/01 |
2001
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
Children's Crossings - RTA Policy | TM P01/1 | Feb '01 | Jan '11 | AS 1742 |
raffic & Transport Technical Directions & Manuals | TDT 2001/01T | Jun '01 | Jan '11 | NA |
Regulatory Signs | TDT 2001/02 | Jul '01 | Feb ' 09 | Transport for NSW Road Sign Register |
Signalised Entries to Private Developments - RTA Policy | TDT 2001/03 | Jun '01 | Aug '08 | Traffic Signal Design Section 15 |
Use of traffic calming devices as pedestrian crossings | TDT 2001/04a | Jun 2001 | October 2014 | TDT 2001/04b |
Use of traffic calming devices as pedestrian crossings | TDT 2001/04b | Oct '14 | Oct ‘18 | RMS Supplement to AS1742.10 and TDT 2011/01a |
Permit Parking | TDT 2001/05 | Aug '01 | Apr '05 | Permit Parking |
AUTOTURN Swept Path Computer Program | TDT 2001/06a | Nov '01 | May '18 | Austroads Guide to Rd Design |
Shared Paths - User Advisory Signs | TDT 2001/07a | Dec '01 | Nov '03 | NSW Bicycle Guidelines |
Marked Footcrossings at Signalised Intersections - RTA Policy | TDT 2001/08a | Nov '01 | Feb '08 | Traffic Signal Design |
Kerbside Linemarking of Parking Restrictions | TDT 2001/09 | Dec '01 | Apr '08 | Delineation Section 4 |
2002
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
How to Prepare a Bike Plan | TDT 2002/01 | Feb '02 | Nov '12 | NA |
Signposting of Regional Shopping Centres - RTA Policy | TDT 2002/02 | Mar '02 | Dec '10 | Service Signposting |
Educational Institutions, Signposting of - RTA Policy | TDT 2002/03 | Mar '02 | Dec '10 | Service Signposting |
How to Prepare a Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan | TDT 2002/04 | Feb '02 | May '18 | Refer to How to Prepare a Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan |
Pay Parking | TDT 2002/05 | Mar '02 | May '09 | Pay Parking |
Traffic Light Inventory - RTA Policy | TDT 2002/06 | Apr '02 | Jun '03 | TDT 2003/03 |
Kerb Ramps | TDT 2002/08 | Jul '02 | Aug '08 | Traffic Signal Design |
Prequalified Raised Pavement Markers | TDT 2002/09 | Jun '02 | Jun '03 | TDT 2009/09 |
Pedestrian Refuges | TDT 2002/10 | Jul '02 | Jan '11 | AS 1742 & TDT2011/01 |
Use of Variable Message Signs (VMS)- RTA Policy | TDT 2002/11c | Jul '02 | Dec '10 | TDT 2010/07 |
Replacement of Traffic Controller Ahead Symbolic Signs | TDT 2002/13 | Dec '02 | Apr '06 | Traffic Control at Work Sites |
Replacement of Tar Spraying Signs | TDT 2002/14 | Dec '02 | Apr '06 | Traffic Control at Work Sites |
2003
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
Prequalified Raised Pavement Markers | TDT 2003/01 | Jun '03 | Nov '04 | TDT 2009/09 |
Plastic Water Filled Devices for Roadwork Sites | TDT 2003/02 | Jun '03 | Apr '06 | Traffic Control at Work Sites |
Restricted Parking Areas | TDT 2003/05 | Jun '03 | May '18 | Refer to Restricted Parking Areas |
Tourist Signposting | TDT 2003/06 | Jul '03 | Feb '09 | Tourist Signposting |
Light Emitting Diode (LED) Traffic Signal Lanterns | TDT 2003/07 | Oct '03 - Superseded (See TDT 2005/04) | Jul '05 | TDT 2008/05a |
NSW Bicycle Guidelines | TDT 2003/08 | Dec '03 | May '18 | Refer to NSW Bicycle Guidelines |
Traffic Control at Work Sites | TDT 2003/09 | Dec '03 | Apr '06 | Traffic Control at Work Sites |
2004
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
Use of Class 1 Retroreflective Sheeting on Roadworks Signs | TDT 2004/01a | Apr '04 | May '18 | Traffic Control at Work Sites, IC-QA-3400 |
Prequalified Raised Pavement Markers | TDT 2004/03a | Nov '04 | Jul '05 | TDT 2011/10 |
2005
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
Planning guidelines for walking and cycling | TDT 2005/01 (PN 027G) | Mar '05 | Oct ’18 | How to Prepare a Bike plan, Transport for NSW – Sydney’s Walking Future & Sydney’s Cycling Future |
Guidelines for the location and placement of variable message signs | TDT 2005/02b | Dec 2008 | Jul 2016 | Refer RMS Supplement to AGTMp10 |
Guidelines for the Selection of Bus Priority Enforcement Camera Sites | TDT 2005/03 | May '05 | Oct '10 | TDT 2010/04 |
Installation of Light Emitting Diode (LED) Traffic Signal Lanterns | TDT 2005/04 | Jul '05 | Dec '08 | TDT 2008/05 |
Prequalified Retroreflective Raised Pavement Markers | TDT 2005/05 | Jul '05 | Oct '09 | TDT 2011/10 |
Toll Charge Signposting | TDT 2005/06 | Oct '05 | Jul '07 | Guide Signposting |
Transport Interchanges Signposting | TDT 2005/07 | Oct '05 | Dec '10 | Service Signposting |
2006
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
Design Vehicles and Turning Path Templates | TDT 2006/01 | Feb '06 | May '18 | Austroads Guide to Rd Design |
Traffic Control at Work Sites Manual Amendment | TDT 2006/02 | Apr '06 | Jul '10 | TDT 2010/03 |
Approved Retro-reflective Sheeting Materials for Road Signs | TDT 2006/03 | Jun '06 | Feb '07 | TDT 2009/08 |
Temporary Roadwork Speed Zones | TDT 2006/04 | Sep '06 | Jun '10 | Traffic Control at Work Sites |
Guidelines for the Signposting of Accommodation Facilities | TDT 2006/06b | Oct '06 | Dec '10 | Service Signposting |
A Guide to the Delegation to Councils for the Regulation of Traffic (including the operation of Traffic Committees) | TDT 2006/07 | Nov '06 | May '18 | Refer to Guide to the Delegation to Councils for the Regulation of Traffic |
2007
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
Use of Fluorescent Material for Road Signs | TDT 2007/01 | Jan '07 | May '18 | IC-QA-3400 |
Approved Retro-reflective Sheeting Materials for Road Signs | TDT 2007/02 | Feb '07 | Sep '08 | TDT 2012/06 |
New Sign for Use in Roadwork Speed Zones | TDT 2007/03 | Jul '07 | Jun '10 | Traffic Control at Work Sites |
Guidelines for the implementation of on-street car share parking | TDT 2007/04 | Sept '07 | Oct '18 | TDT 2018/001 |
2008
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
Use of portable variable message signs with radar speed indicators | TDT 2008/01 | Sep '08 | July 16 | Refer RMS Supplement to AGTMp10 |
Approved Retro-reflective Sheeting Materials for Road Signs | TDT 2008/02 | Sep '08 | Oct '09 | TDT 2011/10 |
Installation of Light Emitting Diode (LED) Traffic Signal Lanterns | TDT 2008/05 | Sep '12 | - | TDT 2012/07 |
2009
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
Use of Austroads and Australian Standards Documents | TDT 2009/01 | Feb '09 | Jan '11 | NA |
Interim Guide to Signs & Markings - Withdrawal from Use | TDT 2009/02 | Feb '09 | Jan '11 | NA |
Implementation of new intersection layout at traffic signals | TDT 2009/03b | Oct '09 | Oct ’18 | Traffic Signal Design |
Use of type approved illuminated flashing arrow signs | TDT 2009/04 | Jun '09 | Oct ‘18 | Traffic Control at Work Sites |
Renumbering of Traffic Controller Ahead (Symbolic) sign | TDT 2009/05 | Jun '09 | Jun '10 | Traffic Control at Work Sites |
Police Speed Enforcement or Presence on RTA Work Sites | TDT 2009/07 | Aug '09 | Nov '20 | Traffic Control at Work Sites |
Approved Retro-reflective Sheeting Materials for Road Signs | TDT 2009/08 | Aug '09 | Sep '12 | TDT 2012/06 |
Prequalified Retro-reflective Raised Pavement Markers | TDT 2009/09 | Oct '09 | Nov '11 | TDT 2011/10 |
2010
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
Traffic Control at Worksites Training | TDT 2010/01 | Feb '10 | June '19 | |
Use of prefabricated detector loops | TDT 2010/02 | Apr '10 | Sept '12 | TDT 2012/09 |
Traffic control at work sites | TDT 2010/03 | Jul '10 | Oct '18 | - |
Use of variable message signs | TDT 2010/07 | Dec '10 | July 16 | Refer RMS Supplement to AGTMp10 |
2011
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
Use of Portable Speed Hump Devices | TDT 2011/02 | May ‘11 | Jul ‘19 | - |
Implementation of revised pavement marking layouts | TDT 2011/04 | May '11 | Oct ‘18 | - |
Approval Requirements for New Traffic Assets | TDT 2011/05 | May '11 | Sep '12 | TDT 2012/08 |
Use of Uninterrupted Power Supply for Traffic Signals | TDT 2011/06 | Nov ‘06 | May ’16 | Traffic Signal Design (Section 3) |
Use of Type Approved Portable Variable Message Signs | TDT 2011/08 | Jun '11 | Jul '12 | - |
Footway Parking Schemes | TDT 2011/09 | Jul '11 | Aug '12 | TDT 2012/04 |
2012
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
Economic analysis of variable message signs | TDT 2012/02 | Jul '12 | July 16 | Refer RMS Supplement to AGTMp10 |
Footway Parking Schemes | TDT 2012/04 | Aug '12 | Sep '13 | - |
Pedestrian Bridge Eligibility and Prioritisation Assessment | TDT 2012/05 | Sep '12 | Dec '19 | - |
Approved Retroreflective Sheeting Materials for Road Signs | TDT 2012/06 | Sep '12 | Oct '13 | TDT 2013/08 |
2013
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
Management of changes to the Alphanumeric (MAB) Route Marking system in NSW | TDT 2013/002 | Jan '13 | Apr '20 |
2014
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
Design and implementation of shared zones including provision for parking | TTD 2014/003 | Jul '14 | Feb '16 | TTD 2016/001 |
Providing a Clearway Service on a State Road | TTD 2014/001 | Mar '14 | May '18 | Refer to Clearways Guideline |
2017
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
Special purpose lanes for trams – signage and line marking | TTD 2017/002 | Jun '17 | May '21 | AS1742 Part 12: Bus, transit, tram and truck lanes (PDF, 309.46 KB) |
2019
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
Installation of Audio Tactile Line Marking | TETD 2019/01 | Mar '19 | Aug '20 | |
Use of Temporary Portable Rumble Strips in single lane operation | TETD 2019/04 | Oct 19 | Nov 2020 | Traffic Control at Work Sites |
Use of Portable Boom Barriers | TETD 2019/03 | May 19 | Nov 2020 | Traffic Control at Work Sites |
Use of Type 1 (Manual) Portable Traffic Signal Systems | TETD 2019/02 | March 19 | Nov 2020 | Traffic Control at Work Sites |
Miscellaneous
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
Use of large glass beads in linemarking | N/A | - | May '18 | Refer to Performance marking specification |
Traffic policies
1999
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
RTA bicycle policy | P99/04 | Oct'99 | Oct ’18 | Transport for NSW – Sydney’s Cycling Future |
Significant roadside environment area signs | P99/06 | Dec '99 | Oct ‘18 | Refer to Roadsides Environment Committee |
2005
Document | Reference | Date of original issue | Date superseded | Latest Reference |
Planning for walking and cycling policy | PN 027 | Mar '05 | Oct ’18 | How to Prepare a Bike plan, Transport for NSW – Sydney’s Walking Future & Sydney’s Cycling Future |