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PROCEDURAL GUIDELINE – Traffic Control: Safety
CEPG2328
Recommended Taper Length (metres)
APPROXIMATE APPROACH
SPEED KM/HR
TRAFFIC CONTROL AT
BEGINNING OF TAPER
LATERAL SHIFT
TAPER
MERGE TAPER
Less than 45 30 30 65
45 - 54 30 30 80
55 - 64 30 60 95
65 - 74 30 ( at signals ) 70 115
75 - 84 30 ( at signals ) 80 130
85 - 94 N/A 90 145
95 – 105 N/A 100 160
Greater than 105 N/A 110 180
NOTE: Always place the cones or bollards in smooth lines so that they look like the edge of a traffic
path. Be prepared to replace any that are knocked out of line.
4.14 Vehicle-mounted warning device
All Country Energy work vehicles should have a vehicle mounted warning device
The device should be either a rotating amber light or an illuminated flashing arrow sign.
Always use them when the vehicle is parked at the work site and ensure that the vehicle is in the
best place to highlight the work site. You must lower or remove the vehicle mounted signs or switch
off rotating amber light etc, before driving away from the job and into the traffic stream.
4.15 Additional signs
You may need additional signs as per the TCP which may include, but not limited to:
Prepare to stop sign
Next 2km sign
Lane closed sign
Speed limit zone sign
Lolly pop stop / slow sign
Power line work in progress sign
Pedestrian sign
23 June 2008 – Original Issue
Approved By: Chief Safety Officer
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