Abstract

Specifies the design and performance requirements for portable warning triangles required to be carried in certain motor vehicles in accordance with the National Road Traffic Code and various State and Territory traffic laws or regulations.

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee MS-049 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 29 November 2017.
The following are represented on Technical Committee MS-049:
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
AUSTROADS
AWTA Product Testing (Testing Interests Australia)
CIE Australia
Council of Textile and Fashion Industries of Australia
Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (SA)
New Zealand Road Safety Manufacturers Association
New Zealand Transport Agency
Roadmarking Industry Association of Australia
The University of New South Wales
VicRoads

Scope

This Standard specifies the design and performance requirements for portable warning triangles required to be carried in certain motor vehicles in accordance with the National Road Traffic Code and various State and Territory traffic laws or regulations. They are not intended for use in conjunction with roadworks. Standard signs for this latter purpose are specified in AS 1742.3. Two types of triangle are specified, Type A and Type B (see Clause 1.5).

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	This Standard covers 'How to use' portable warning triangles for motor vehicles. Reconfirmed 18/12/2017. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2017 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 18/12/2017
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ISBN
Committee	MS-049
Supersedes	AS 3790(Int)-1990