Prepare To Stop TM1-18B (1200x300mm) corflute sign panel displays a PREPARE TO STOP advance warning message for temporary traffic management setups where approaching road users may need to prepare to stop ahead, such as near a traffic controller position or boom barrier.

The signface layout, legend and colours follow the applicable AS 1743:2023 signface design for TM1-18B. This temporary traffic management advance warning sign panel is supplied as a modular corflute panel for use with compatible temporary roadwork sign frame systems.

UAGS temporary traffic sign corflute panels are manufactured on 6mm UV stabilised corflute using Class 400T retroreflective white sheeting with translucent red traffic ink and an opaque black border. The white uppercase PREPARE TO STOP legend, red signface and black border support clear temporary traffic management sign messaging where this advance warning panel is specified.

This 1200x300mm corflute sign panel is compatible with suitable temporary roadwork sign frame systems that accept 1200x300mm corflute panels. It may also be used as the lower 1200x300mm insert in compatible Multi-Message Sign Frame No. 1 arrangements where the frame configuration accepts this panel size.

Looking for the 600x600mm format? If your TGS, TMP or frame arrangement specifies the square panel format, view the Prepare To Stop TM1-18A (600x600mm) Corflute Sign Panel.

In deployment-context terms, the PREPARE TO STOP sign is used to give advance warning where traffic may be required to stop in accordance with the directions of a traffic controller or a boom barrier. This wording describes temporary traffic management use context only and does not mean the panel itself creates a lawful stopping point, site compliance or an approved traffic control arrangement.

This panel is commonly used in roadworks, civil construction, utility works, lane closures, shuttle flow arrangements, controlled access points and event traffic management where vehicles may need advance warning before reaching a traffic controller position or boom barrier.

As an advance warning panel, TM1-18B may form part of a broader temporary traffic management arrangement with related signs or controls such as Traffic Controller symbolic sign panels, Road Work Ahead panels, speed limit sign panels where specified, boom barrier symbolic panels or other relevant temporary traffic management devices where specified. It should not be treated as replacing the direction of a traffic controller, boom barrier or approved traffic control arrangement.

Selection, placement, panel arrangement and use remain subject to the applicable TMP, TGS, project requirements, site conditions and relevant authority requirements.

Prepare To Stop TM1-18B FAQs

What is the difference between the TM1-18A and TM1-18B sign panels?

The main difference is panel shape and frame position. TM1-18A is the 600x600mm square format. TM1-18B is the 1200x300mm wide lower-panel format. Both have the same nominal panel area, but they suit different frame layouts and sign arrangements. Use the size and layout specified by the applicable TMP, TGS, project requirements, frame arrangement or relevant authority requirements.

What is the Prepare To Stop TM1-18B panel used for?

This panel provides an advance warning message where traffic may be required to stop ahead in accordance with the directions of a traffic controller or boom barrier.

Does this panel create a mandatory stopping point by itself?

No. This panel does not create a lawful stopping zone, mandatory stopping point or traffic control arrangement by itself. It is an advance warning panel used as part of a broader temporary traffic management setup where stopping may occur under the directions of a traffic controller, boom barrier or approved traffic control arrangement.

Is this a regulatory sign panel?

No. This product should not be classified as a regulatory sign panel. It is a temporary traffic management advance warning sign panel with the TM1-18B signface design.

What signface design does this panel follow?

The signface layout, legend and colours follow the applicable AS 1743:2023 signface design for TM1-18B. VicRoads TM1-V18 and VicRoads Drawing No. 541499 are supplied as state or legacy references only and are not road authority approval claims.

What reflective sheeting is used?

This panel uses Class 400T retroreflective white sheeting with translucent red traffic ink and an opaque black border. Reflective wording relates to the supplied signface material and printed signface construction only. Selection and use remain subject to the applicable TMP, TGS, site conditions and project requirements.

Which frames is this panel compatible with?

This 1200x300mm corflute panel is compatible with suitable temporary roadwork sign frame systems that accept 1200x300mm corflute panels. It may also be used as the lower 1200x300mm insert in compatible Multi-Message Sign Frame No. 1 arrangements where the frame configuration accepts this panel size.

Can this panel be used with other signs or controls?

Yes, where specified. It may form part of a broader temporary traffic management arrangement with related signs or controls such as Traffic Controller symbolic sign panels, Road Work Ahead panels, speed limit sign panels where specified, boom barrier symbolic panels or other relevant temporary traffic management devices where specified by the applicable TMP, TGS, site arrangement, project requirements, site conditions or relevant authority requirements.

Does this panel replace a traffic controller or boom barrier?

No. This panel provides advance warning only. It does not replace the direction of a traffic controller, boom barrier or approved traffic control arrangement.