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#17-13 Update to Code of practice for temporary traffic management (CoPTTM)

Published: | Category: Technical advice note | Audiences: Road controlling authorities, Road traffic engineers & consultants, Roading contractors

CoPTTM describes best practice for the safe and efficient management and operation of temporary traffic management (TTM) on all roads in New Zealand. This update is part of a regular cycle of reviews.

Publication details

CoPTTM describes best practice for the safe and efficient management and operation of temporary traffic management (TTM) on all roads in New Zealand. This update is part of a regular cycle of reviews.

The February 2017 version of CoPTTM includes some new requirements, clarifications and minor corrections. It also incorporates the following technical notes:

  • Changes to ROPE procedures
  • High visibility garments
  • CoPTTM changes for HSWA 2015
  • Guidelines for managing cyclists where cycle lanes are impacted by a worksite.

An update note is available online to identify the amendments:

https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/resources/code-temp-traffic-management/docs/2017/Update-notice-Feb2017.pdf [PDF, 2.3 MB]

The changes to CoPTTM took effect on 1 April 2017.

Publication details

Author: NZ Transport Agency
Published: The print version of CoPTTM will be updated in August 2017
Reference: Traffic control devices manual, part 8, CoPTTM
Version: 4th edition, February 2017
Found at: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/code-temp-traffic-management

Further information

For further information contact Stuart Fraser, Senior Traffic and Safety Engineer (CoPTTM) at copttm.quals@nzta.govt.nz

Neil Cree