RA/343/4373 REAM -GL 12/201 Guidelines on Traffic Control and Management Devices La ae) Application of Traffic Signs: Sear au ein) (At-Grade)FOREWORD Road Engineering Association of Malaysia (REAM), through the cooperation and support of various road authorities, engineering institutions and private sectors in Malaysia, publishes a series of official documents on STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS, GUIDELINES, MANUALS and TECHNICAL NOTES which are related to Road Engineering. The aim of such publications is to achieve quality and consistency in road and highway construction The cooperating bodies are: Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia (JKR) Kementerian Kerja Raya Malaysia (KKR) Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (LLM) Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) PLUS Expressways Berhad (PLUS) 3M Malaysia Sdn. Bhd Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan, Malaysia (IP) Polis DiRaja Malaysia (PDRM) The production of such documents are carried out through several stages. Initially, the documents were drafted and compiled by the relevant Technical Committee and subsequently scrutinised by the Standing Committee of REAM. Finally, the road authorities and practitioners of road engineering endorsed them after intense deliberations at a conference/workshop before publication. REAM welcomes feedback and suggestions which can update and improve these documents This guideline (Part 3A: Application of Traffic Signs: Signing Scheme at Junctions (At-Grade) is part of a series of REAM’s Guidelines On Traffic Control and Management Devices. This guideline is based on the following documents: 1) Arahan Teknik (Jalan) 2B/85 ‘Traffic Signs Application It consists of, with the exception of temporary signs, design criteria and location requirements for all traffic signs. 2) Arahan Teknik (Jalan) 26/87 Guide Sign Design and Application This is an addition to the Arahan Teknik (Jalan) 2 ties which was published in 1986. It is to be used for the design and application of guide signs. Since it has, in parts superseded the Arahan Teknik (Jalan) 2A/85 and 2B/85, it must therefore be read or used in conjunction with them. 3) Pelan-pelan Piawaian, Jabatan Pengangkutan Bandar, Dewan B: Kuala Lumpui jaraya 4) Memorandum Tekni Lembaga Lebuhraya M s, Expressway Manual,sidelines is to establish uniformity in design and application of all road designe The purpose of this g traffic control devices for the benefit of road user ic control devices. Therefore, itis to be used on all manufacturers and suppliers of types of roads regardless of the road authority concerned. With the uniformity of control devices, itis expected that the road users will interpret the signs uniformly and act accordingly ROAD ENGINEERING ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA ‘6A, Jalan Gola Tampar 1214, Secton 13, Wor, Malaysia 1 603-9513 6521 / 603 - 55 5513 8523 Email: ream@po jaring. my sm.org myACKNOWLEDGEMENT This Guidelines on Traffic Control Devices: Part 3a - Application of Traffic Signs Signing Scheme at Junctions (At-Grade) have been prepared by the REAM Technical Committee TCO7 for the use by all authorities in charge of roads such as Jabatan Kerja Raya, Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia, PLUS Expressways Berhad, Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur and those related to traffic signs such as the traffic signs manufactures, suppliers and road contractors. During the preparation of this manual. the Cawangan J Lembaga Lebuhi Lumpur, Jabatan P is gratefully acknowle The permanent Technical Committe are: Assoe. Prof. Ir, Dr. Hj. Amiruddin bin Ismail jidance and assistance was sought from staff of lan JKR, Kementerian Kerja Raya Malaysia, sh \ya Malaysia, PLUS Expressways Berhad, Dewan Bandaraya Kuala ngangkutan Jalan and Polis DiRaja Malaysia and their cooperation manufactures, members involved in preparing this guidelines UKM (Chairman) Ir. Hj, Abdul Rahman bin Baharuddin JKR Hj. Ismail bin Mohamad JKR Hjh Razhiah binti Wahab JKR Naelah binti Mat Kasa JKR Azrena Suria binti Abdul Wahid JKR Nurulhuda binti Aziz PUU, KKR Rohaya binti Abdullah LLM Mohamad Dalib IPs Mohamad Pazi bin Hj. Ahmad IPs Awariah binti Idris PLUS Nasri bin Ahmad DBKL Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hj. Meor Othman B. Hamzah USM Samsul bin Jaharuddin 3M Representative of Polis DiRaja Malaysia PDRMCONTENT Contents 10 3.0 40 6.0 7.0 Devices Used Purpose Application of Traffic Signs 3.1 Regulatory Signs 3.2 Junction Waring Signs 3.2.1 Advance Warning of Traffic Control Devices Series 3.2.2. Junction Series Guide Signs 4.1. Directional Signs 4.2 Information Signs Chevron Delineator Typical Arrangement for Junction References 40Table 1 Table 2 Table 3a: Table 3b: Table 4: Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure Figure 6a Figure 6b Figure 7a Figure 9a Figure 9b Figure 10a Figure 10b Figure 10 Figure 10d Figure La Figure IIb Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 ist of Tables Sight distance requirement for the installation of ‘BERI LALUAN' Minimum stopping sight distance Dista of advance direction signs from junetion Dista .c of advance direction signs from interchange Directional Signs Distance Sight distance restriction for installing a "BERL LALUAN ' sign Position of ‘BERHENTI'/ ‘BERI LALUAN ' sign on the minor road Position of BERI LALUAN si Position of turn prohibition si nat slip-lane which do not have any taper Position of No Entry Sign’ Advance Direction Sign for at-grade junction (wide format, stack type) Advance Direction Sign for at-g G at intersection Gantry Lane Designation Sign - Right tum at intersection de intersection (diagrammatic type) ion Sign - Left turn y Lane Designa Gantry Lane Designation Sign - three direction at a junction Intersection Direction Sign Intersection Direction - conventional sign Intersection Direction - chevron end sign Reassurance Direction Signs (long axis horizontal) Reassurance Direction Signs (long axis vertical) Road Name Sign Road Name Road Name Sign as Intersection Direction Si as Advance Direction § Road Name Sign with area postcode Tourist attraction/recreatio al areas as Intersection Direction sign Tourist attraction/recreational areas as Intersection Direction sign Locations of one way chevron Minor Rural T-Junetion - Straight Approach Minor Rural Junction - Curved Approach Major Rural Junction Major Urban Junction Major Urban Junction - Divided Road Mi Large Roundabout or Urban Junction Local Roundabout Junction with ‘One Way Str2.0 3.0 DEVICES USED Signs and devices used in or near junctions comprise the following i. Regulatory Signs ii, Warning Signs iii, Guide Signs = Advance Direction Signs - Intersection Direction Signs - Reassurance Direction Signs Road Name Signs - Traffic Instruction Signs - Tourist Attraction and Recreational Areas - General Services iv. Pavement markings - covered in Guidelines on Traffic Control and Management Devices Part 4: Pavement Marking and Delineation v, Traffic signals - covered in Arahan Teknik (Jalan) 13/87 vi, Islands and other devices - covered in Guidelines on Traffic Control and Management Devices Part 4: Pavement Marking and Delineation, PURPOSE Reasons for the installation of traffie control devices are: (1) give information about directions to assist in route navigation: (2) warn the motorist of conflicting traffic streams ahead; (3) direct traffic movements into intended paths: (4) _ solving the conflicting traffic streams, APPLICATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNS Not one junction is the same, and the principles given in applying and installing various traffi signs in this guide can be used for uniformity and consistency. Consistency in installing traffic signs can help in reducing acide of applying and installing the various traffic signs for at-grade junctions and provide typical appli s. This guideline deals only with the principl ions of their useThe choice of 'BERHENTI' or 'BERI LALUAN’ is made based on the sight distance restrictions for vehicles on the minor road to make a safe entry or crossing the major priority road. Install 'BERI LALUAN' sign if the sight dis enter the major road (as shown in Figure 1) is as tabulated in Table 1 a) "BERHENTI and ‘BERT LALUAN' signs 'BERHENT’ signs are used to control traffic at uncontrolled junctions, by allocating priority to traffic on one of the intersecting roads usually the major road, ‘BERL LALUAN' signs must be provided at all uncontrolled junctions where one of the roads through the junction has priority movement distance is less than the values from Table 1, then a'BERHENTT sign is required \| ine | / ‘no sight obstruction ure 1: Sight distance restriction for installing a'BERI LALUAN' sign. 10 tance required for vehicles to If the sightTable 1: Sight distance requirement for the installation of BERI LALUAN sign Major road speed Distance along minor road,] Distance along major road, (km/hr) X(m) y(m) 40 3 20 50 3 30 60 3 40 70 3 55 80 3 65 90 3 80 100 3 95 110 3 115 120 3 140 Source: Australian Standard AS 1742.2.1994 The legibility of the sign must be at least equivalent to the stopping sight distance as in Table 2 Table 2: Minimum stopping sight distance Design speed km/h Stopping sight distance (m) 30 30 40, 40 50 65 60, 85 70 110 30 140 90 170 100 205 110 250 Source: REAM GL 2/2002 ~ A Guide on Geometric Design of Roads The sign is normally positioned on the left side of a two-way carriageway, where vehicles are required to a complete stop or give way to oncoming vehicles before entering the junction. It faces approaching traffic and at, or as close as practicable to, the point where approaching, vehicles are required to stop/give way. Generally, the sign should be located within | to 2 metres of the stop line or give way line, preferably in line with the stop line or give way line, If the major road is kerbed, the sign must be located not more than 2 m back from the edge line (or edge of the pavement), See Figure 2.Figure 2: Position of BERHENTI/BERI LALUAN sign on a minor road Care must be taken to ensure that these signs are positioned so that they are easily seen by drivers approaching the junction on the minor (uncontrolled) road Where a median or median island is provided in the minor road approach, an additional sign should be provided in the median. In cases where the visibility of the ‘BERHENTI’ and ‘BER! LAL UAN' signs are restricted (e.g. due to a curve or crest on the minor road approach) to less than the stopping sight distance, it is necessary to provide advance warning signs to warn of the presence of the signs. Ata the left tum slip lane where an acceleration/merge lane is not provided, a ‘BER! LALUAN’ sign must be provided. In this case the sign should be located close to the BERI LALUAN line as shown in Figure 3. Figure 3: Position of 'BERI LALUAN' si "at slip lane which do not have any taperion signs ‘The ‘No U-Turn! sign is used where vehicles are prohibited by regulation from making a ‘U' turn, The ’No Right Turn’ or 'No Left Tum’ sign is used at junctions where it is necessary or desirable to probibit vehicles from making a turn to the right or left The signs must be located at prominent position fa the junction where it is desired to prohibit the tum. Some signs may have to be set at an angle to achieve this purpose. Preferably the sign should be located slightly in advance of the point from which the tum would normally be made (See Figure 4), ing the traffic to which it applies at Figure 4: Position of tum prohibition sign©) NoEntry The ‘NO ENTRY’ sign is used at the end of a one-way street to prohibit entry from the wron; At one-way street exits, install at least one "NO ENTRY' sign at the junction facing the opposite direction of the one-way flow. Sometimes, the sign may need to be located some distance along the one-way street to prevent confusion among drivers or as a reminder to drivers that have entered from the wrong direction. Place signs on both sides of the one-way street exit if signs ‘JALAN SEHALA’ or *LALUAN SEHALA‘ at the exit are not easily visible to all potential wrong way approaches (See Figure 5) Figure 5: Position of no entry sign Junction Warning Signs Junction warning signs are only placed where the nature, importance or location of a junction is not obvious to an approaching driver Placement of warning signs must be with care as it is primarily for the benefit of the driver who is unfamiliar with the road, The effective placement of any warnin, and night conditions. less of the x sign must be checked periodically under both daya) b) ¢ Control Devices S Advance Warning of Traff Where advance warning of the presence of traffic control devices are needed the followi signs shall be used: “BERHENTT Sign Ahead The ‘BERHENTI' Sign Ahead sign is used in advance of a BERHENTY sign where: (1) there is restriction in visibility, ic. Where the sight distance and the distance to recognise the BERHENTY' sign is less than the stopping sight distance given in Table 2 the operating speed on the road is high (>70 km/hr) and requires advance warning; (3) BERHENTY sign is unexpected: or the BERHENTY sign is not effective, “BERI LALUAN' S ign Ahead The ‘BERI LALUAN' Sign Ahead sign is used in advance of a BERI LALUAN' sign where: (1) there is restriction in visibility, icc. where the sight distance and the distance to recognise the BERL LALUAN' sign is less than the stopping sight distance given in Table 2; (2) the operating speed on the road is high (©70 km/hr) and requires advance warming; @) “BERILALU unexpected; or N' sign is (4) the ‘BERIT LALUAN' sign is not effective°) b) ‘Traffic Signals Ahead The Traffic Signals Ahead sign shall be used in advance of a traffic signal installation where: (1) there is restriction in visibility where the sight distance and the distance to recognise the traffic than the stopping sight distance given in Table 2 signals is less (2) the speed on the road is high (70 km/hr) and requires advance warning; (3) traffic signal is unexpected Signs in the junction series should not be used on the approach to traffic unless the tr fic signals ahead sign is also used Junction Ser es Cross Junction ‘The Cross Junction sign is used in advance of a junction where two or more roads meet at a common point and the pre ‘ot easily recognised by oncoming drivers. Do not use the sign on an approach to a controlled junction “T? Junetion The “T’ Junction sign is used in adva T’ junction. Do not us intersection that is channelised by traffic islands. ce ofa this sign for a T- If the °T’ Junction occur unexpectedly just beyond a erest or curve, must be put up on the approach controlled by 'BERHENTT' LALUAN’ advance warnin 16 signs, or traffic signals. In such cases, the appropriate signs to giv ‘of these traffic control devices should also be used.°) 4) f) je road on the left / right The Side Road Junction is used in advance of a side road junction where the side forms the stem of the T Angled junctions to the left/ The sign is used where there is a minor side road branching off from that road to the right and to the left and where the meeting point of the wo roads sily seen is not Merging Roads The Merging Road sign is used in advance of a merging of roads where there is a side road meeting the road on the left or right and that the two streams of traffic from separate carriageways are to meet. Where possible, this sign should be put at the merge gore area so that the one sign can easily be seen to both merging traffic erging Roads The sign is used where the roads diverge into two separate roads at an angle and where the mecting point of the two roads is obscured.2) h) i) d Roundabout Ahead The Roundabout Ahead sign is used on any one or all of the when the presence of the roundabout is not readily apparent to an approaching driver. Do not use the sign where a diagrammatic Advance Direction sign is used on the approach roaches to a roundabout Staggered Junctio The Staggered Junction sign is used in adva ince of a pair of junctions that does not meet at one common point, and both require advance warning, but they are not far enough for each to be signposted separately. If one of the intersecting legs of the staggered junction cannot be accessed (either wrong way of traffic or closed to traffic, etc.) the red sign with one no-entry sign is used. stay This type of sign usually used at closely spaced diamond interchange where one of the legs is an exit or entry ramp for the other direction of traffic. Diverging Traffic The sign is used where traffic may pass on either side of the island that separates the road, Obstruc n Sign The sign is used to mark an obstruct the carriageway. Usually used with diverging traffic si channelised intersection. This usage is not usually recommended as it obstructs sighting distance. Placement of the sign must be selected with care so as it will not impede drivers’ sighting distan ion on on islands at 84.0 4d GUIDE SIGNS Guide signs which consist of directional signs and information signs such as road name signs, distance (if applicable), route number marke attractions/recreational areas signs and general services signs are used to inform and advise road users of directions and available facilities. Generally, at junctions, only directional signs, road name signs, route number markers and tourist attractions / recreational areas signs are commonly used to inform and advise road users on the direction and distances to destinations on the route tourist they are following, These guide signs are located at i In advance of the junetion ii At the junetion iii, On departure from the junction Directional Si When designing a direc ng scheme, the first step is to identify and differentiate between the local destinations and the through destinations. Local destinations are used only for signs within the particular locality. Through destinations are the major towns / destinations that can be reached via the particular route. In Malaysia, for routes (federal roads and major state roads) that traverse a particular state, the state capital city will always be referred as the through destination. For signs that have passed the state capital city, the next ‘bouring state capital city shall be used as the through destination. A other destinations on that particular route such as a expressways (toll roads) ma cess road leading to y be named below the through destination. The legibility of the wording on the signage is dependent on alphabet design, lettering height and width, colour and contrast ratio of signboard and driving speed. Therefore, the number of destinations to be put up on any directional guide signs is limited to five destinations for federal, state and local roads and four destinations for expressways. This is based on lettering height of 200mm Series | for federal, state and local roads and 400mm for expressways. The most important aspect of directional signs is the continuity and uniformity of the displayed destinations, where the destinations are repeated on all directional signs until it is reached, Often a new destination (usually new townships) is just added tothe existing advance direction signs and not repeated in the other directional signs such as intersection direction sign and nce direction sign. reassura Directional signs are generally located on the left side of the road, In some circumstances, signs may be mounted above the carriageway on a gantry or on the right hand side of the road.Sometimes directional signs are erected in medians to supplement a simila sign on the left side, In urban situations with wide medians and roadsid development, mounting of signs within the median may be unavoidable Some directional signs may need to be erected on traffic islands or on the rigk ust b fersection or, on th side of some carriageways at channelised intersections. The sign m within a driver's vision cone as the driver approaches th: side of the intersection where the driver is likely to be looking if he/she required to make an approaching traffic along an opposing path or 0 pedestrians. Adv nee Direction igns - Conventional Signs Advance Direction signs are used in advance of a junction to indicat destinations along each route branching off from the junction, Wher applicable, the sig include the names of the intersecting roads. In Advance Direction signs, th word "SIMPANG KE .....' is usually used along with the distance to th intended junction, In diagrammatic signs, there should be no distance shown, ns shall include Federal or State Route numbers, and ma In rural roads, where the approaching speed is high, there is a need to insta First Advance Direction and Second Advance Direction signs. The Fir Advance Direction sign is usually located maximum 2 km prior the junetio: and the Second Advance Direction sign is located minimum 100 m prior th junction, There are two types of Advance Direction signs, stack (see Figure 6a) diagrammatic (see F SIMPANG KE em Kamunting 500 m Figure 6a: Advan Direction Sign (stack type)Figure 6b: Advance Direction Sign for at-grade intersection ( diagrammatic type) All types should normally be located at the roadside, but in some circumstances, e.g. in urban areas where a suitable roadside location cannot be found, or where the prominence or visibility of a sign erected by the roadside at an important junction would be lacking or impaired, then an overhead sign should be considered. The location of an Advance Direction sign from an intersection varies according to the approaching vehicles speed. This is to provide drivers with early information in time for them to make decisions and take action. The distance of Advance Direction signs from an intersection is as indicated in Table 3a for rural and urban roads and Table 3b for expressways. For channelised junction that has separate turn lanes, the distance is measured from the start of the turn lane(s). Table 3a: Distance of Advance Direction Signs From Junction Yas (km/h) | <75 75~90 120-180 90 180 ~ 250 In urban areas it may not be suitable to locate the sign at the desired location tabulated in Table 3a due to roadside development, shop awnings, advertising signs and intersecting streets. At locations where roadside development does not permit the preferred location, it may be necessary to install a cantilever sign over the road at a point much closer to the junction.b) Table 3b: Distance of Advance Direction Signs from interchange Road rarchy {Distance from start of exit taper Interurban Highway 2000 m, 1000 m and 500 m Urban Highway 1000 m and 500 m | Source: Expressway Signing System Manual ~MHA Advance Direction Sign - Lane De nation sign Lane Designation signs should be used in urban areas where it is difficult 10 perceive the direction of the lane. Generally used on high volume, or urban roads with more than 2 lanes, or multi-lane approaches to an intersection wh drivers need additional directions or reminders beside, or over one or more lanes, as to the correct lane they must use for their intended movement at the junction, Conventional Advance Direction signs (stack or diagrammatic) may be provided if there is no space constraint. Therefore an assembly on a gantry over the carriageway can be considered if it ean provide all the necessary directional information. Destination name(s) shall always be the same as those used on the relevant part of the Advance Direction Sign The lane arrows used on an overhead sign shall be mounted directly over the 1e to which it refers. The lane arrows shall point vertically downwards for zht destination and slanting downward for tum at the junctions (see F band 7c). 1 lane 2 lanes \ Figure 7a: Gantry Lane Dk esignation Sign - Left Turn at junetionJin Raja Laut Jin Ipoh Figure 7b: Gantry Lane Designation Sign - Right Turn at junetion JinT.A Jin Raja Laut Rahman Jin Ipoh U Q 1 lane 1 lane y a J Figure 7c: Gantry Lane Designation Signs - 3 directions at a junction° Intersection Direction Si The Intersection Direction signs (see Figure 8a) are presented in wide format and shall supplement Advance Direction signs and are placed at junctions or decision points to show where the intersecting roads lead. If the through/principal destination name for the intersecting route has been given on the Advance Direction sign, it must be repeated on an Intersection Direction sign. There is no distance indication on Intersection Direction sign. However, Where applicable, at a junction where there are more than one direction leading to the same destination, an additional information shall be incorporated into the direction sign such as distance and route number. Alternately, the signs as in Figures 8b and 8c can be used at the junetion as Intersection Direction si junction, Intersection Direction sign can help drivers choose the corre: through the junction and thus prevent wrong-way movements. gn for individual directions. At a complex channelised path Intersection Direction signs should be located within or near the junction at a site where they are readily visible to approaching drivers, Treatments will depend on the roadside development, other signs in the area, visibility, the background, nd the need to avoid restricting intersection sight distance. They should be located wherever possible to show the precise point of conflict between intersecting traffic, especially when the intersecting visible. ement is not tterworth ure 8a: Intersection Direction Sign4) en Figure 8b: Intersection Direction - conventional type Jin. Ipoh >> ture 8e: Intersection Direction - chevron end type Confirmation Direction Signs Confirmation Direction signs are used beyond intersections to reassure motorists that they travelling on the right path towards their intended destination and to indicate the distances to the destinations nominated, Where distances are given on directional signs they should be shown as follows ‘Table 4: Directional Signs Distance i. | Distances up to 500 m To nearest multiple of ii. | Distances between 500 mand 1 km | To nearest multiple of 100 m iii,| Distances of | km or more ‘To the nearest km Confirmation Direction signs shall be rectangular, normally with long horizontal axis (see Figure 9a). Where the signs contain more than three destinations, higher vertical axis must be used (see Figure 9b). Similar to Advance Direction signs, in the Confirmation Direction sign, the nearest town is located at the top followed by the next nearest town and so on. For rural roads, the Confirmation Direction sign is ideally located at 400 m and for urban roads at 100 m to 150 m after the intersection.42 Ce eo eee eS ee C3 Setama re 9a : Reassurance Direction Sign (long horizontal axis) igure 9b ; Reassurance Direction Sign (high vertical axis) Information Signs Information signs such as street names and tourist attractions/recreational are can also be incorporated into the directional signs as destinations, with t difference in the colour coding of the sign. For road names, the colour codi is yellow on blue background while for tourist attractions / recreational aré is white on brown background. Federal and State route number markers ¢ also be used as free standing signs or incorporated into the directional signs. 26a) Road Name Signs Road Name signs (see Figure 0a) are an important aid to navigation. Without road name signs, a road user unfamiliar to the area would be lost and results in disappointment, delay and annoyance. Due to their small size, care must be exercised in their placement to ensure maximum conspicuity and legibility. Road Name signs are used to indicate to all road users, the names of roads and streets under day and night time conditions. At intersections of major urban arterial roads, it is necessary to provide street name information on advance or tersection direction signs (see Figure 10b, 10e), For advance direction and intersection direction treatments, the road names may be used in lieu of place name destinations. If the road is long, the road name must be provided at intervals to assure motorists that they are on the correct route. If the urban areas are vast, and contain a different postcode for different section of the same road, it may be necessary to provide the postcode of the particular areas (see Figure 10d), It is advisable to have the first alphabet in capital letter followed by small letters for ease of capturing the name of the road. Where road signs are erected beside the carriageway, they must be installed not less than 2 m from the pavement to prevent vandalism. For signs located in median or a separator or traffic island or at intersections, it is desirable to mount two faces of the sign on the same post. At some junctions, it may be necessary to mount the road name higher to allow it to be seen if the sign is easily obstructed by taller vehicles, Road Name signs should be located as near as practicable to the junction and shall be clearly visible by day and night to drivers when viewed from all directions, The number and placement of road name signs required to give adequate formation to the driver depends on the configuration of the road and the intersection and on visibility constraints. igure la: Road Name Sign— i Pa eu 4 STO ee Cra ora 6G met Uk i Petaling Jaya ure 10b: Road Name Sign as Advance Direction Sign Figure 10c: Road Name Sign as Intersection Direction Sign AOU eur DL Petr reg Figure 10d: Road Name Sign with area postcodeb) Yourist Attractions / Recreational Areas These areas are frequently sought by public and most of the times are located further up from the main road. Signing of the areas as destination names is important as a guide to the public in general. The areas can be assigned in the directional sign provided they have been officially listed by Kementerian Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan and Kementerian Pelancongan as tourist / recreational destinations. A tourist / recreational destination can be incorporated in Directional sign (Advance Direction and Intersection Direction) if the destination can be reached via one of the leg at the intersection, Guidelines on placement and design of the sign is the same as the Directional sign. Figures 11a and 11b show examples of tourist attractions / recreational areas used in Directional ee et 5 ee et Figure 1b: Tourist Recreational Area as Directional Sign 29a) » CHEVRON DELINEATOR Chevron delineator is used to highlight the start of a channelising is! median or separator and on the central island of a roundabout to mark vel paths past or around them. ion Chevron T-junction chevron is placed opposite the stem of a T-junction as a target for guidance for traffic approaching the terminating road. They are gene used in rural areas, but may also be used in urban areas for extra delineatic where poor lighting exists. The chevron should be located so that it can be by the oncoming driver from the last 100 to 300 metres, One Way Chevron (Figure 12) One way chevron is used as follows: i, On the central island of a small roundabout ii, At exposed ends of raised median, median island and other cer carriageway obstructions ral igure 12: Example location of one-way chevron 306.0 TYPICAL ARRANGEMENT FOR JUNCTION ‘The signing for the various junetion types are illustrated in Figures 13 to 21 ‘These figures are typical examples. The layout of a particular junction may require reference to two or more figures to obtain a suitable guide for a composite treatment, Signs at junctions particularly in urban areas must always be organised with other street furniture or roadside developments to ensure that: i, junction sight distance at important locations is not affected ii the signs are not hidden by other street furniture and landscaping features iii usage of existing supports is maximised to prevent unsightly clutter __ (ear OS) T @ Tel inten eo Figure 13: Minor Rural Junction ~ Straight Approach 31el Figure 14: Minor Rural Junction — Curved ApproachFigure 15: Major Rural T’- JunetionDeBUOMOIES [lon o8bu0m m=) 6] ior CC Kuala Lumpur Figure 16: Major Urban Junction 34Figure 17: Major Urban Junction ~ Divided Roada fiw base wan Figure 18: Minor Urban Junction NOTES: 1, Road studs may be used to augment barrier lines and island outline mart 2. IKUT KIRD signs are angled towards right turning traffic 3. Provide 10m unbroken lane line on the approach to discourage lane chat in advance of the junction.oe, a ae a om Late Figure 19: Large Roundabout NOTES: 1. The intersection direction sign may be located on the island if is better seen by circulating traffic and sight distance for traffic entering on that approach is not abscured otherwise, place the signs on the left side of the exit as shown for other legs. 2. Road studs may be used to augment barrier line and island outline marking. 3. Payement arrows are not normally placed in the entry lanes, 7LE rey | roomint Figure 20: Local Roundabout NOT 1, Waming to roundabout may not be required in local streets, but should be where the visibility to the roundabout from one or more approaches is poor The ‘BERI LALUAN’ sign must be as noticeable as possible to appros drivers 3. 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