Guide Post reflectors

Normally indicates water hydrant for Fire brigade.
Mike

In Victoria it means there is a fire hydrant in the vicinity. I would assume it means the same Australia wide.
This was implemented in Vic after the ASH WEDNESDAY fires in 1983 because the city fire services had trouble locating the fire hydrants out in the country.

I think you will find it means about 3 hundred meters to a truck parking bay.
Further along you will probably see a post with 2 reflectors and so forth.

Dave

Thanks all.
Should have done a Google first.


GUIDELINES FOR “3-2-1 BLUE DELINEATOR” INFORMAL

HEAVY VEHICLE STOPPING PLACES

1. Purpose

These guidelines outline items to consider in the provision of advance notice of informal heavy vehicle stopping places in Queensland.

2. Background

A successful trial was conducted by Main Roads Border District following a submission from Mr Rod Hannifey (Truckright), whereby the approaches to a number of intermediate "informal" heavy vehicle stopping places were indicated by a system of blue reflectors placed on guide posts. The purpose of the blue reflectors is to indicate to heavy vehicle drivers that a stopping place is a short distance ahead to enable them to check their loads and vehicles and for short term rests.

The concept was also being trialled in NSW, notably on the Newell Highway, so Main Roads was approached to extend the treatment into Queensland. Border District supported the concept and installed informal heavy vehicle stopping places on the Cunningham Highway,

New England Highway, Carnarvon Highway, Leichhardt Highway, Gore Highway, Barwon Highway, Moonie Highway and the Balonne Highway. Drivers are made aware of the significance of the blue reflectors by direct contact with freight companies operating in the area and notices in local roadhouses. (Refer figure 4 - example notice.)

The heavy vehicle stopping places marked in the trial were generally existing informal sites that were currently used by heavy vehicle drivers. They were selected by Main Roads Border District staff on safety grounds (sufficient sight distance to ensure safe access and egress and satisfactory ground slopes and surface conditions).

The blue reflectors on marker posts are intended to assist heavy vehicle drivers to stop in a predicable manner by providing advance notice. They also direct drivers to stopping places with adequate sight distance. As the reflectors are visible both day and night, the scheme provides notice to drivers at all times. However, it should be noted that, the informal sites are not all weather facilities and that these sites may not be suitable for use during or after prolonged rain.

This safety initiative has received wide acceptance from the trucking community.

The system of marking the sites begins with three blue reflectors mounted on a guide post at a minimum of 400 metres before the stopping place, then two blue reflectors at a minimum of 200 metres and lastly, one blue reflector on the guide post immediately before the stopping place. (Refer to figures 1-3 and figure 5 - layout drawing.)

Hairs & Fysh is spot on, 1st you see 3, start slowing down if you want the park, then 2 your close, then 1 hit the brakes ready to turn in.

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