All traffic signs installed on or near a road must be authorised by the relevant road controlling authority. The legal requirements for traffic signs are given in Land Transport Rule: All traffic signs installed on or near a road must be authorised by the relevant road controlling authority. The legal requirements for traffic signs are given in the Land Transport Rule (Traffic Control Devices 2004 and amendments .) and any associated amendments.
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Copyright statement
The copyright of the traffic sign specifications on this website is the property of the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA). Reproduction of the traffic sign images does not require copyright approval, except where specifically noted on the sign or symbol. The downloadable files can be used for commercial and non-commercial purposes without NZTA's approval .The copyright of these specifications are the property of the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA). Reproduction of the traffic sign figures on this web site do not require copyright approval. The downloadable files can be used for commercial and non-commercial purposes without NZTA's approval.
Conditions of use
The traffic sign imagesfigures available on this website mustweb site should not be used in any visual media (eg, roadside advertising) which is installed on a road or in a place visible from athe road unless it is a legitimate traffic sign authorised by the relevant road controlling authority. See Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004.
The NZTA does not encourage the use of non-standard traffic sign formats (ie, those not depicted in the specifications on this website) in any visual media. The standard shape, colour and legend of traffic signs have been carefully designed to help road users quickly see and understand them. Repeated use of non-standard traffic sign formats in any form of media could result in road users' quick recognition and correct response to traffic signs being diminished .The NZTA does not encourage the use of non-standard traffic sign formats (ie, those not depicted in these web specifications) in any visual media. The standard shape, colour and legend of traffic signs have been carefully designed to help road users quickly see and understand traffic signs. Repeated use of non-standard traffic sign formats in all forms of media could result in the road users' quick recognition and correct response to traffic signs being diminished.
Dimensions
The dimensions of some signs on this website have changed. The changes have been made in consultation with the Road Safety Manufacturers’ Association to standardise signs of similar size and purpose, to improve efficiency in the manufacturing process and minimise waste of the base materials. Changes to dimensions are relatively small and will not affect the cost of manufacturing signs. Regardless of the changes, all signs described on this website conform substantially with the specifications in Schedule 1 of Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004 and are deemed to be authorised traffic signs in accordance with the Rule.