Essential Guidelines For Traffic Control Personnel

Traffic Control Melbourne

Traffic Control Melbourne has helped many residents enjoy the uninterrupted access to all major roads, throughout the year. There are basically four important conditions, which must be followed, before the traffic controllers can start commencing work with a stop/slow bat.

• The maximum allowed speed for approaching traffic is 60 km/hr
• Traffic controllers must have an escape path
• The controller needs to be separated from the worksite by about 30 meters or more
• Controllers need to have a sight distance to the approaching traffic which is more than 1 ½ times of the approaching speed of the traffic, so as to ensure proper braking distance for the slowing traffic

The Traffic Control Melbourne personnel, prior to stopping the traffic, must stand on the path shoulder, fully clear of the path travelled. It may be possible that the worksite is not in view because of site conditions. However, the controller must be in clear view of the oncoming traffic.

Traffic Plans need to be so designed, that, when the controller wants to stop the traffic, then they must look for a gap in the traffic. The stop bat extends over the carriageway, at an angle of 45°. This is done to make sure that the stop banner is facing the traffic which is approaching. After this the controller may walk over to the driver, to indicate the driver, to stop with a gesture.

A vigilant watch needs to be maintained, of the traffic, and note should be taken of anti social elements. The stop bat must be projected forward, if the way is obstructed by a large vehicle. When the road is clear, then the controller must move aside and with the slow sign must indicate the drivers to move forward. ‘Slow’ gesture is used to slow the traffic during busy hours.

There are certain key instructions which the traffic controllers need to follow:

• Being visible to the users
• Not standing on the road until approaching traffic has stopped
• Not turning the back to the traffic
• Giving clear instructions
• Always having a clear escape path

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