AS 1742.4-2008

Specifies the traffic control devices to be used for the regulatory control of traffic speed and gives guidance on how speed limits should be determined and applied in various situations. The Standard does not cover temporary speed limits, the use of advisory speed signs, or speed limits applicable to certain classes of vehicle or driver.

This Standard specifies the traffic control devices to be used for the regulatory control of traffic speed and gives guidance on how speed limits should be determined and applied in various situations. The Standard does not cover temporary speed limits, the use of advisory speed signs, or speed limits applicable to certain classes of vehicle or driver.NOTE: Speed matters excluded from this Standard are covered in the following references:(a) Temporary speed limits at road works - AS 1742.3.(b) Use of advisory speed signs - AS 1742.2.(c) Limits applied by regulation to classes of vehicle or driver - State regulations and guidelines.

First published in part as part of AS CA14-1935.Revised and redesignated AS CE1-1946.Second edition 1960.Revised and redesignated AS 1742.1-1975.AS 1742.2 first published 1978.AS 1742.1-1975 and AS 1742.2-1978 revised, amalgamated and redesignated in part as AS 1742.4-1986.Second edition 1999.Third edition 2008. Originated in part as part of AS CA14-1935. Previous edition AS 1742.4-1999. Third edition 2008.