Rough Surface TM3-7A (600x600mm) corflute sign panel displays a ROUGH SURFACE warning message on a yellow retroreflective background. It is used in temporary traffic management setups where road users need to be warned of a rough, uneven, altered or temporary road surface condition ahead.

The signface layout, legend and colours follow the applicable AS 1743:2023 signface design for the TM3-7A code. This standard-listed TM Series road surface condition warning 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 from 6mm UV stabilised corflute using Class 400T retroreflective yellow sheeting with opaque black printing. The black uppercase ROUGH SURFACE legend, black border and yellow retroreflective background support clear road surface warning messaging where this panel is specified.

This 600x600mm corflute sign panel is designed for use with compatible Multi-Message Sign Frame No. 1 arrangements where the frame configuration accepts 600x600mm corflute panels and the overall sign arrangement is suitable. It may also be used with other suitable temporary roadwork sign frame systems that accept 600x600mm corflute panels.

In practical use, this panel may be used for roadworks, profiling, asphalt milling, resurfacing works, pavement repairs, excavation reinstatement, utility trenching, temporary gravel sections, unsealed bypasses, road deviations, pothole repairs, bridge approaches and changed traffic conditions where a rough surface warning message is specified as part of the site arrangement.

Where specified for the site arrangement, related panels may include Road Work Ahead, Changed Traffic Conditions, Loose Stones, Prepare To Stop, Traffic Controller Ahead, Reduce Speed, Detour, Road Closed Ahead or suitable supplementary context panels.

This panel provides road surface condition warning or advance information only. It does not guarantee the presence, severity, length or exact nature of the rough surface condition, prevent skidding, prevent vehicle damage, create a lawful traffic control arrangement, speed reduction, hazard control arrangement, site compliance, TMP validity, TGS validity or approved traffic management arrangement by itself. Selection, placement, panel pairing, visibility, frame arrangement and use remain subject to the applicable TMP, TGS, road surface hazard arrangement, traffic control arrangement, site arrangement, project requirements, site conditions and relevant authority requirements.

Rough Surface TM3-7A FAQs

What is the Rough Surface TM3-7A panel used for?

This panel is used to warn road users of a rough, uneven, altered or temporary road surface condition ahead where this warning is specified as part of a temporary traffic management arrangement.

Is this a standard-listed TM Series sign panel?

Yes. TM3-7A is supplied as the national code for this Rough Surface warning sign panel. The signface layout, legend and colours follow the applicable AS 1743:2023 signface design for TM3-7A.

What do the VicRoads TM3-V7 and QLD MUTCD TC1467 references mean?

VicRoads Sign Code TM3-V7, Drawing No. 541470 and QLD MUTCD Sign Code TC1467 are supplied as state or 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 signface design does this panel follow?

The signface layout, legend and colours follow the applicable AS 1743:2023 signface design for TM3-7A. This wording refers to signface design only and does not determine site suitability, road authority approval or TMP/TGS compliance.

Is this a regulatory sign?

No. This product should not be described as a regulatory sign. It is supplied as a standard-listed temporary traffic management road surface condition warning sign panel with the TM3-7A signface design.

Does this panel guarantee the exact road surface condition ahead?

No. This panel does not guarantee the presence, severity, length or exact nature of the rough road surface condition. It provides road surface condition warning or advance information where this sign is specified as part of a broader temporary traffic management arrangement.

Does this panel prevent skidding, vehicle damage or loss of control?

No. This panel does not prevent skidding, loss of control, vehicle damage, crashes or traffic incidents by itself. Selection and use remain subject to the applicable TMP, TGS, road surface hazard arrangement, traffic control arrangement, site conditions and project requirements.

What reflective sheeting is used?

This panel uses Class 400T retroreflective yellow sheeting with opaque black printing. 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 600x600mm panel compatible with?

This 600x600mm corflute panel is designed for use with compatible Multi-Message Sign Frame No. 1 arrangements where the frame configuration accepts 600x600mm corflute panels and the overall sign arrangement is suitable. It may also be used with other suitable temporary roadwork sign frame systems that accept 600x600mm corflute panels.

Can this panel be used in a Multi-Message Sign Frame No. 1?

Yes, where specified. It may be used in compatible Multi-Message Sign Frame No. 1 arrangements where the frame accepts 600x600mm corflute panels and the overall sign arrangement is suitable for the applicable temporary traffic management setup.

Can this panel be used for profiling, resurfacing or temporary gravel sections?

Yes, where specified. It may be used for profiling, asphalt milling, resurfacing works, pavement repairs, excavation reinstatement, utility trenching, temporary gravel sections, unsealed bypasses, road deviations, pothole repairs, bridge approaches and changed traffic conditions where a rough surface warning message is specified as part of the site arrangement.

Can this panel be used with Road Work Ahead, Changed Traffic Conditions or Loose Stones signs?

Yes, where specified. It may form part of a broader temporary traffic management arrangement with related panels such as Road Work Ahead, Changed Traffic Conditions, Loose Stones, Prepare To Stop, Traffic Controller Ahead, Reduce Speed, Detour, Road Closed Ahead or suitable supplementary context panels. Final use should match the applicable TMP, TGS, road surface hazard arrangement, traffic control arrangement, site arrangement, project requirements and site conditions.

Does this panel create a compliant traffic control arrangement by itself?

No. This panel does not create a lawful traffic control arrangement, speed reduction, hazard control arrangement, site compliance, TMP validity, TGS validity or approved traffic management arrangement by itself. It is one component within a broader temporary traffic management arrangement.

Does this panel replace speed signs, barriers, delineation or traffic controllers?

No. This panel does not replace speed signs, warning signs, cones, bollards, barriers, delineation, traffic controllers, temporary pavement treatments or other required traffic control devices where those are required by the applicable TMP, TGS, road surface hazard arrangement, traffic control arrangement, site arrangement, project requirements, site conditions or relevant authority requirements.

Should placement be checked against the TMP, TGS or road surface hazard arrangement?

Yes. Selection, placement, panel pairing, visibility, frame arrangement and use should be checked against the applicable TMP, TGS, road surface hazard arrangement, traffic control arrangement, site arrangement, project requirements, site conditions and relevant authority requirements before use.