Test Methods and Specifications

Cover of Longitudinal Pavement Marking
Longitudinal Pavement Marking
  • Publication no: ATS-4110-21
  • Published: 12 May 2021
  • Edition: 1.0

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 4110 sets out the performance based requirements for the application of:

  • longitudinal pavement marking (using waterborne road marking paint, thermoplastic or cold applied plastic material);
  • audio-tactile pavement marking; and
  • temporary pavement markers.

It does not cover raised pavement markers, transverse markings and other pavement markings.

The technical specification can also be downloaded as a Word document.

  • 1. Scope
  • 2. Definitions
  • 3. Referenced Documents
  • 4. Quality System Requirements
  • 5. Materials
    • General
    • Pavement Marking Paint
    • Thermoplastic
    • Cold Applied Plastic (CAP)
    • Glass Beads
    • Anti-Skid Media
    • Roadmaking Tapes
  • 6. Equipment for the Application of Pavement Marking
  • 7. Protection of People, Property and the Environment
  • 8. Application
    • General
    • Application of General Waterborne Pavement Marking Paint
    • Thermoplastic
    • Cold Applied Plastic
    • Audio-tactile linemarking
    • Surface Applied Glass Beads
    • Anti-Skid Media
  • 9. Position Tolerances
  • 10. Temporary Pavement Markers (FLAPS)
  • 11. Redundant Pavement Markings
    • General
    • Sprayed Seal Surfaces
    • Asphalt Pavement
    • Hazard Management
    • Temporary Masking of Pavement Marking
  • 12. Period Contracts
  • 13. Acceptance of Work
  • 14. Performance Criteria
    • Dry Retroreflectivity
    • Wet Retroreflectivity
    • Colour
    • Luminance
    • Skid Resistance
    • Degree of Wear
    • Thickness
  • 15. Records
  • Annexure A: Summary of Hold Points, Witness Points and Records
  • Annexure B: Dry Retroreflectivity