Slippery Road (SYM) TM3-3A (600x600mm) corflute sign panel displays a slippery road symbolic warning graphic on a yellow retroreflective background. It is used in temporary traffic management setups where road users need to be warned of a slippery or temporarily hazardous road surface condition ahead.

The signface layout, symbol and colours follow the applicable AS 1743:2023 signface design for the TM3-3A code. This standard-listed TM Series road surface hazard warning symbol 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 slippery vehicle symbol, black border and yellow retroreflective background support clear road surface hazard warning 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 road resurfacing, newly sealed bitumen, wet or damp surface conditions, slippery temporary surfaces, loose material on the road surface, oil residue, icy conditions, moss-prone areas, construction works, road deviations, pavement repairs, bridge approaches and changed traffic conditions where a slippery road surface warning is specified as part of the site arrangement.

Where specified for the site arrangement, related panels may include Loose Surface, Loose Stones, Rough Surface, Reduce Speed, advisory speed panels, Changed Traffic Conditions, Road Work Ahead, Prepare To Stop, Traffic Controller Ahead, Next 2km supplementary panels, Ahead supplementary panels or suitable supplementary context panels.

This panel provides road surface hazard warning or advance information only. It does not guarantee the presence, severity, length or exact nature of the slippery surface condition, prevent skidding, prevent loss of control, 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, repetition 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.

Slippery Road TM3-3A FAQs

What is the Slippery Road (SYM) TM3-3A panel used for?

This panel is used to warn road users of a slippery or temporarily hazardous road surface condition where this warning is specified as part of a temporary traffic management arrangement.

Is this a standard-listed TM Series sign panel?

Yes. TM3-3A is supplied as the national code for this Slippery Road symbolic warning sign panel. The signface layout, symbol and colours follow the applicable AS 1743:2023 signface design for TM3-3A.

What do the VicRoads TM3-V3 and QLD MUTCD TC1218 references mean?

VicRoads Sign Code TM3-V3, Drawing No. 541529 and QLD MUTCD Sign Code TC1218 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, symbol and colours follow the applicable AS 1743:2023 signface design for TM3-3A. 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 hazard warning symbol sign panel with the TM3-3A signface design.

What road surface conditions may this panel be used for?

This panel may be used where slippery conditions are specified in the site arrangement, including conditions caused by water, ice, loose material, newly sealed surfaces, temporary road surfaces or other temporary road surface hazards. Final selection remains subject to the applicable TMP, TGS, road surface hazard arrangement, project requirements, site conditions and relevant authority requirements.

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 slippery surface condition. It provides road surface hazard warning or advance information where this sign is specified as part of a broader temporary traffic management arrangement.

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

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 with Loose Surface, Loose Stones or Reduce Speed signs?

Yes, where specified. It may form part of a broader temporary traffic management arrangement with related panels such as Loose Surface, Loose Stones, Rough Surface, Reduce Speed, advisory speed panels, Changed Traffic Conditions, Road Work Ahead, Prepare To Stop, Traffic Controller 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.

Can this panel be used with a Next 2km or Ahead supplementary panel?

Yes, where specified. Supplementary panels such as Next 2km or Ahead may be used where the overall sign arrangement, road surface hazard arrangement and frame layout are specified by the applicable TMP, TGS, site arrangement, project requirements, site conditions and relevant authority requirements.

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, loose surface signs, loose stones 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, repetition 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.