Temporary Traffic Management
- Publication no: AGTTM07-26
- ISBN: 978-1-923617-13-1
- Published: 26 May 2026
- Edition: 1.2
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Guide to Temporary Traffic Management Part 7: Traffic Controllers details contemporary traffic controller practices including information about training competencies, control instructions and devices.
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Austroads report AP-R765-26 documents content and referencing changes made in Edition 1.2 of the Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (AGTTM) Parts 1 through Part 7, Part 9 and Part 10, published in May 2026.
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6 July 2026 – Updates to the Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management in Edition 1.2
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Edition 1.2 published May 2026
Edition 1.2 contains:
- updated content relating to major changes in AGTTM Part 8
- additional guidance for supervision of Traffic Management Implementors in training
- minor amendments for clarity and consistency.
Superseded editions:
- 1 Introduction
- 1.1 Scope of Part 7
- 1.2 Structure of AGTTM
- 1.3 Heading discontinued from Edition 1.1
- 1.4 Application of Part 7 to New Zealand
- 1.5 Definitions
- 2. Traffic Controller Requirements
- 2.1 Introduction to traffic control
- 2.2 Authority and accreditation
- 2.2.1 General
- 2.2.2 Authority of a Traffic Controller
- 2.2.3 Work health and safety
- 2.2.4 Traffic Controller in Training
- 2.3 Fitness for duty
- 2.3.1 General
- 2.3.2 Eyesight
- 2.3.3 Hearing, speech and vision
- 2.3.4 Mobility, endurance and concentration
- 2.3.5 Learning, literacy and numeracy skills
- 2.3.6 Character and suitability
- 2.3.7 Site climatic conditions
- 2.3.8 Fatigue and hydration
- 2.3.9 Drugs and alcohol
- 2.4 Traffic Controller’s responsibilities
- 2.4.1 General
- 2.4.2 Functions of a Traffic Controller
- 2.4.3 Responsibilities of a Traffic Controller
- 2.4.4 Communicating effectively
- 2.4.5 Behaviour and attitude
- 2.4.6 Give definite and clear signals
- 2.4.7 Breaks from Traffic Controller duties
- 2.5 What to wear
- 2.5.1 General
- 2.5.2 Clothing to comply with standards
- 2.5.2.1 Monitoring of Traffic Controller safety attire by site supervisors and employers
- 2.6 What to use
- 2.6.1 General
- 2.6.2 Portable traffic control devices
- 2.6.3 Approved equipment for manual control of traffic
- 2.6.4 Communication devices
- 2.6.5 Night works
- 2.6.6 Approved hand signals for Traffic Controllers
- 2.6.7 When hand signals can be used without additional equipment
- 2.6.8 Departures from standards and innovation
- 2.7 When a Traffic Controller gets to the worksite
- 2.7.1 General
- 2.7.2 Pre-start meeting
- 2.7.3 Station set up and positioning
- 2.7.3.1 Station signs and devices
- 2.7.4 Sight distance and sign location
- 2.8 Performing traffic control
- 2.8.1 Traffic signals
- 2.8.2 Risk management
- 2.8.3 Always be alert to changing conditions
- 2.8.4 STOP and GIVE WAY signs
- 2.9 Traffic control station operation
- 2.9.1 General
- 2.9.2 Queue monitoring
- 2.9.3 Changing hand-held STOP/SLOW bat
- 2.9.4 Periods of darkness
- 2.9.5 What to watch
- 2.9.6 Two lanes, two-way roads
- 2.9.7 Multi-lane roads
- 2.9.8 At or near traffic signals
- 2.9.9 Third Traffic Controller
- 2.10 When things don’t go to plan
- 2.10.1 General
- 2.10.2 Incident management
- 2.10.3 Incident details
- 2.10.4 Incidents involving hazardous loads
- 2.11 Compliance
- 2.11.1 General
- 2.11.2 Compliance
- 2.11.3 Amending, suspending and cancelling an accreditation
- 3. AGTTM Feedback
Austroads has released updated editions of nine parts of the Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (AGTTM). The updates make it easier to apply the guidance consistently in practice, supporting safer worksites and safer journeys for all road users.