60 Speed Limit Ahead GM9-79D(60) (600x900mm) corflute sign panel displays a black 60 km/h speed symbol with an AHEAD legend on a white retroreflective background. It is used in temporary traffic management setups to provide advance warning of an upcoming temporary 60 km/h speed zone where this panel is specified.

The signface layout, legend, numerals, annulus and colours follow the applicable AS 1743:2023 signface design for the GM9-79D(60) code. This standard-listed GM Series speed zone advance warning sign panel is supplied as a modular 600x900mm corflute panel for use in compatible Multi-Message Sign Frame No. 2 arrangements.

UAGS temporary traffic sign corflute panels are manufactured from 6mm UV stabilised corflute using Class 400T retroreflective white sheeting with opaque black printing. The black 60 km/h numerals, annulus, AHEAD legend, black border and white retroreflective background support temporary speed zone advance warning messaging where this panel is specified.

This 600x900mm corflute sign panel is for Multi-Message Sign Frame No. 2 arrangements only. It does not fit Multi-Message Sign Frame No. 1. Multi-Message Sign Frame No. 2 holds two 600x900mm panels, with the other panel typically being a 600x900mm Road Work Ahead panel where specified for the traffic control arrangement.

In practical use, this panel may be used for temporary speed zone advance warning, roadworks, civil works, maintenance works, utility works, traffic switches, changed road conditions, temporary lane arrangements and other temporary traffic management layouts where advance warning of a temporary 60 km/h speed zone is required.

This panel provides temporary speed zone advance warning information only. It does not create, authorise or legally enforce a temporary speed zone or speed limit by itself. Selection, placement, advance warning distance, frame arrangement, display timing and use remain subject to the applicable temporary speed zone arrangement, traffic control arrangement, site conditions, project requirements and relevant authority requirements.

60 Speed Limit Ahead GM9-79D(60) FAQs

What is the 60 Speed Limit Ahead GM9-79D(60) sign used for?

This panel is used to provide advance warning of an upcoming temporary 60 km/h speed zone where the Speed Limit AHEAD sign is specified as part of a temporary traffic management arrangement.

Is GM9-79D(60) a national sign code?

Yes. GM9-79D(60) is the verified national sign code supplied for this 60 Speed Limit Ahead sign panel.

What signface design does this panel follow?

The signface layout, legend, numerals, annulus and colours follow the applicable AS 1743:2023 signface design for the GM9-79D(60) code. This wording refers to signface design only and does not determine site suitability, speed zone legality, road authority approval or TMP/TGS compliance.

What does the 60 AHEAD message mean?

The 60 AHEAD message provides advance warning of an upcoming temporary 60 km/h speed zone where that warning is specified under the applicable temporary speed zone arrangement.

Does this panel create or enforce a 60 km/h speed limit by itself?

No. This panel does not create, authorise or legally enforce a temporary speed zone or speed limit by itself. It is one component within a broader temporary speed zone and traffic management arrangement.

When is advance warning of a temporary speed zone used?

The supplied deployment context notes that a Speed Limit AHEAD sign may be used to provide advance warning of the start of a temporary speed zone, including where the approach speed is more than 30 km/h higher than the temporary limit. Final use remains subject to the applicable temporary speed zone arrangement, site conditions, project requirements and relevant authority requirements.

What reflective sheeting is used?

This panel uses Class 400T retroreflective white sheeting with opaque black printing. Reflective wording relates to the supplied signface material and printed signface construction only.

What does the VicRoads GM9-V79-60 reference mean?

VicRoads Sign Code GM9-V79-60 and Drawing No. 658278 are supplied as state / legacy identification references only. They should not be treated as national codes, road authority approval claims, mandatory use requirements or confirmation of site suitability.

What material is this sign panel made from?

This sign panel is manufactured from 6mm UV stabilised corflute for lightweight temporary traffic sign use.

Will this panel fit a Multi-Message Sign Frame No. 1?

No. This 600x900mm panel does not fit Multi-Message Sign Frame No. 1.

Which frame is suitable for this 600x900mm panel?

This panel is for Multi-Message Sign Frame No. 2 arrangements only. Multi-Message Sign Frame No. 2 holds two 600x900mm panels.

What panel is this usually paired with?

Where specified for the traffic control arrangement, this panel is typically paired with a 600x900mm Road Work Ahead panel in a Multi-Message Sign Frame No. 2. Other supporting signs or traffic control devices may be used elsewhere in the traffic management arrangement where required.

Should placement be checked against the temporary speed zone arrangement?

Yes. Selection, placement, advance warning distance, frame arrangement, display timing and use remain subject to the applicable temporary speed zone arrangement, traffic control arrangement, site conditions, project requirements and relevant authority requirements.