AS 1742.11-2016 PDF

Full title and description

St AS 1742.11-2016 — Manual of uniform traffic control devices, Part 11: Parking controls. Specifies the design, application and installation of parking control signs and associated pavement markings used to indicate areas available for parking or where parking is restricted or prohibited, including linear and area parking control formats and panel components.

Abstract

AS 1742.11:2016 sets out the uniform signs, panels, legends, colours, sizes and installation practices for parking controls on public roads. It provides regulatory requirements and guidance for sign design, placement, illumination/reflectorization, associated pavement markings and conformity with road rules to ensure consistent, enforceable parking controls.

General information

• Status: Superseded (replaced by AS 1742.11:2025; supersession recorded November 13, 2025).
• Publication date: 24 October 2016 (AS 1742.11:2016).
• Publisher: Standards Australia (published as part of the AS 1742 series).
• ICS / categories: Road equipment, installations and related road-marking topics (commonly classified under ICS 93.080.30 / road equipment and installations for traffic signs and markings).
• Edition / version: 3rd edition (AS 1742.11:2016, revising AS 1742.11-1999).
• Number of pages: 63 pages.

Scope

Defines the signs and pavement markings used to indicate parking availability and restrictions on roads (full‑time or part‑time), including linear parking control (kerbside) and area parking control, required panel components, sign numbering and basic design conventions, installation requirements (angle, height, illumination/reflectorization) and the relationship of signs to regulatory road rules and enforcement. The Standard also covers types of control (time limits, permit zones, no‑parking/no‑stopping), explanatory plaques and application guidance for consistent use across jurisdictions.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardised sign types and numbering for parking controls (linear and area signs).
• Design rules: colours, legends, fonts (in conjunction with AS 1744 where alphabet/lettering sizes are required), symbol usage and panel composition.
• Installation criteria: mounting height, angle, positioning relative to the kerb and minimum sign dimensions.
• Illumination and retroreflective performance requirements for visibility and night‑time conspicuity.
• Pavement marking conventions tied to parking controls and how markings interface with signs to define extents of controlled areas.
• Conformity and interaction with road rules and enforcement practice — signs must reflect the applicable regulatory times, vehicle/person classes and local legislation.

Typical use and users

Used by road and traffic engineers, local government and road authorities, traffic control designers, sign manufacturers and installers, parking enforcement agencies and consultants to design, specify and install parking control signs and markings that are consistent, enforceable and compliant with national practice. It is also referenced in legislation and parking codes where conformity with AS standards is required.

Related standards

AS 1742.11 is part of the AS 1742 Manual of uniform traffic control devices series (other parts cover general introduction, regulatory signs, speed controls, pedestrian control, etc.). It is commonly used with AS 1744 (Standard alphabets for road signs) and other parts of AS 1742 for consistent traffic sign systems. Jurisdictions may cross‑reference the Guide to Traffic Management and local road rules when applying AS 1742.11 provisions.

Keywords

parking controls, parking signs, parking markings, traffic signs, AS 1742, manual of uniform traffic control devices, pavement markings, reflectorization, sign installation, road signage, parking zones.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: AS 1742.11:2016 is the Australian Standard titled "Manual of uniform traffic control devices, Part 11: Parking controls" that specifies parking signs and associated pavement markings for use on public roads.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the design, panel composition, colours, legends, sign sizes, installation (height, angle, reflector/illumination) and the use of pavement markings to define parking areas and restrictions (time limits, permit zones, no parking/no stopping, area controls).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Traffic and transport engineers, local government and road authorities, signage manufacturers, installers and parking enforcement officers who need to design, specify and implement compliant parking controls.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: AS 1742.11:2016 has been superseded — it was replaced by a 2025 edition (AS 1742.11:2025); the recorded supersession date is 13 November 2025, so the 2016 edition is no longer the latest edition. For current obligations and any changes introduced in 2025, refer to the 2025 edition.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 11 of the AS 1742 series (Manual of uniform traffic control devices). Other parts of AS 1742 cover general sign indices, regulatory signs, speed controls, pedestrian controls, bus lanes, local area traffic management and more.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Parking controls, parking signs, pavement markings, traffic control devices, AS 1742, sign installation, reflectorization, parking zones.