This Standard covers electrically powered, on-road, variable message signs (VMS) used for traffic management and/or driver information applications. Part 1 of this series covers fixed signs, where the display is mounted in a permanent position above or adjacent to the roadway, and Part 2 of this series covers portable signs, where the display is mounted and deployed on a re-locatable trailer.
This Standard specifies the requirements for the design, construction, performance and certain aspects of the installation of electrically powered, variable message signs, including their associated control systems.
The following types of message signs are not covered in this Standard:
(a) Passenger information signs at bus stops, on train stations etc.
(b) Variable message signs intended to advertise products and services to road users.
(c) Signs that are only capable of displaying either a single message or a blank face. AS 4852.1:2019 D N r N O r ' O Australian STANDARD Variable message signs Part 1: Fixed signs STANDARDS Australia AS 4852.1:2019 This Australian Standard@ was prepared by LG-006, Road Traffic Signals. It was approved on behalf of the Council of Standards Australia on 26 November 2019. This Standard was published on 13 December 2019. The following are represented on Committee LG-006: Australi