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Trams can run on roads used by other vehicles
and pedestrians.The part of the road used by trams (the "swept
path") may have a different colour or textured surface to
the rest of the road, or it may be edged with special road
markings. Keep the "sweptpath" clear. Trams cannot move out
of the way of other roadusers!
Route
for trams only (and buses where the upper sign also
includes the bus symbol)
Indication
of a tram-only route at a junction ahead
Warning
of trams crossing the road ahead
Road
markingindicating the start of a route for trams only
(and buses when varied to TRAM & BUS ONLY)
Reminder
to pedestrians to look out for trams approaching from
both directions
Drivers
of other vehicles must give way to trams at level crossings
without barriers, gates or road traffic light signals.
Sometimes just a "give way" sign and a tram plate may
be used
The
signal mounted to the right gives instructions totram
drivers; these instructions may not be the same as those
given to drivers of other vehicles
Proceed
left
Proceed
right
Stop
line for trams at traffic signals where that part of the
road is not used by other vehicles
Speed
limit sign for tram drivers shown in kilometres per hour.
All diamond-shaped signs are for tram drivers only
