POSITIONING OF "DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE" SIGN

Hi Lynton, here is a reference to the NSW regulations and I should think all states would be the same as it is covered by an Australia Standard.Link
Scroll down to diagram 11.

g'day lynton
to put them on your caravan , i think you'll find it is illegal to diplay these signs, there a some trucks get'n around that are also illegal.
cheers blue

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/downloads/vsi/vsi13.Have a look here

Lyndon

How about trying to call the QLD RTA for the official word.

PJ

Hi Lynton,

Have a look at this site
http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/vehicle_regulation/bulletin/pdf/vsb_12.pdf
it is compulsory for vehicles over 10tonnes to have this sign on the rear

For vehicles under 10 tonnes but more that 7.5 metres in length it is not compulsory but may be fitted.

Kev

What's generally fitted to vans is

Class 1
Category 31L
300mm x 100mm self-adhesive

Most truck parts outlets should have stock of the aluminium plate version but they need drill/screws to install.
The self adhesive decals suit the van application better because they eliminate any risk of water ingress.

The heavy goods vehicle rear markers plates are mandatory on trucks and buses (except route service buses) with a GVM exceeding 12 tonnes and trailers with a GTM exceeding 10 tonnes. They are also mandatory on trailers of any GTM when towed behing a heavy vehicles on which the plates are mandatory (because the trailer obscures from view the plates on the towing vehicle). They are permitted on light vehicles also but the Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicle wording should not be used unless the combination exceeds 7.5 in length and when fitted they should be on the left rear (because their purpose is to warn other vehicles not to overtake the combination on the left side when it straddles both lanes when turning left on a dual lane road. Note: The DNOTV sign may be illegal on light vehicles over 7.5m in length in some States.
See: http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/vehicle_regulation/bulletin/pdf/vsb_12.pdf