Compression Braking Sign
A NSW sign, but variations are finding their way into other states, this sign warns heavy vehicle drivers to minimise the use of exhaust / Jake brakes.

Image © Paul Rands

Compression Brakes Sign
Sign used in NSW requesting truck drivers to not use their exhaust brakes through town.

Image © Paul Rands

Crash Zone Sign
Taken northbound on the Princes Highway on the NSW South Coast, this sign is unfortuantely common along many stretches of National Route 1 in NSW.

Image © Jason Andrews

Dangerous Goods Sign
This is your average dangerous goods sign prior to a tunnel entrance. Taken August 2004 on the Cahill Expressway, Circular Quay, Sydney.

Image © Paul Rands

Dual Intersection Directional Sign
Standard NSW format for a two destination intersection directional sign

Image © Paul Rands

Emergency Stopping Bay
A standard NSW sign marking a stopping place on a road with narrow shoulders.

Image © Paul Rands

Road Name Directional Sign
Standard issue signage for road name emphasis as installed by Main Roads Queensland on the corner of Albion and McDonald Roads, Windsor in Brisbane. August 2005.

Image © Jason Andrews

New South Wales Border Sign
Common at NSW borders this sign welcomes visitors to the 'premier' state.

Image © Jason Andrews

Town Name Sign
A common sight all over Australia, this is the standard town name sign you'll see as you enter most towns.

Image © Darren Hodges

Clearance Signs
Standard clearance signs, with a lower clearance on the sign behind the first one!

Image © Darren Hodges

Fingerboard Sign
Victorian style fingerboard directional sign with route number in the centre.

Image © Darren Hodges

Reassurance Marker
Standard Victorian reassurance trailblazer sign.

Image © Darren Hodges

Waterway Name Sign
Sign indicates the name of waterway that is being crossed.

Image © Darren Hodges

50 Zone Reminder
Common sign in Victoria as you enter towns, used to remind drivers of the 50 km/h zone nearby.

Image © Darren Hodges

Compression Braking Sign
Similar signs to these appear at the entrances to towns on highways. As residents will attest, they have little effect on truck drivers.

Image © Darren Hodges

Victorian Stack Sign
Standard stack sign from Victoria. There's A440 cover-plate over an old B440 designation.

Image © Darren Hodges

Old South Australian Stack Signage
Older style South Australian stack sign near Port Wakefield. South Australia no longer uses the sheild system of route numbering, favouring the alpha-numeric model.

Image © Michael Greenslade

Queensland Border Sign
Sign welcoming motorists to Queensland. Taken Northbound on the New England Highway (NH-A15) at Wallangarra (QLD) / Jenkins (NSW). This area has a nice tourist spot, where you can stand in both states.

Image © Paul Rands

Old Style State Border Sign
This was once the typical border crossing signage used throughout Australia. This sign is on the Dumaresq River, Texas Queensland.

Image © Paul Rands

Road Safety Cameras Sign
From Victoria, this sign indicates red light and speed cameras operating in the area.

Image © Jason Andrews

South Australian Border Sign
Sign welcoming motorists to South Australia. Taken Westbound on the Princes Highway in 1999.

Image © Paul Rands

Stack Sign
Most states use a format that is somewhat similar to this in their general directional signage.

Image © Paul Rands

Victorian Border Sign
Taken on the NSW-Vic Border near Tocumwal on the Newell Highway (NH39 / NH-A39) southbound.

Image © Jason Andrews

Victorian Border Sign
Sign welcoming motorists to Victoria. Taken Southbound on the Princes Highway in 2000.

Image © Paul Rands

Council Blade Signs
This come in all shapes and colours, but are the most used sign in the nation. Used to identify streets and sometimes directions to landmarks and towns. Taken in the Brisbane CBD on the corner of Ann & Roma Streets.

Image © Jason Andrews

Blind Persons Cross Here
Sign used at traffic lights in Queensland to indicate the possibilty of blind pedestrians.

Image © Jason Andrews

Overtaking Lane Ahead
Sign indicating that an overtaking lane is approaching.

Image © David Whiteman

Rest Area Advance Directional Sign
AD sign used to indicate an upcoming rest area. Symbols vary depending on available facilities.

Image © David Whiteman

Rest Area Intersection Directional Sign
ID sign used to indicate an upcoming rest area. Symbols vary depending on available facilities.

Image © David Whiteman

Speed Cameras In Use
NSW sign indicating a 24 hour speed camera zone

Image © David Whiteman

Stop Revive Survive
NSW Roads and Traffic Authority signage urging motorists to take a rest from driving every couple of hours.

Image © David Whiteman

Toll Plaza Sign
NSW sign used to warn motorists they may be photographed using the toll booths on a motorway.

Image © Jason Andrews

National Highway Signage
A sign found on federally funded highways in Australia.

Image © Michael Gill