Advertising and Destination Signs
The Department of Transport and Main Roads permits the installation of advertising signs on all vehicles, including buses, which display destination information. These signs are designed to catch the attention of potential passengers and other road users, and may be illuminated for increased visibility. However, they must be securely fastened to the vehicle and not have any hazard. Additionally, they must not obstruct the vehicle’s mandatory lighting equipment or impair the driver’s field of view. The use of highly reflective materials is not allowed in the advertising or vehicle signs.
Illuminated Displays
Where the advertising or destination display is illuminated, the following requirements apply:
- Flashing lights must not be used to draw attention to the display, or illuminate any part of the sign.
- Any external lighting used to illuminate the advertising display must not be directly visible to the driver of the vehicle.
- Internal low-level illumination may be used to light translucent panels provided the level of illumination is sufficiently low so as to avoid glare, either for the driver or other road users.
Signage requirements for ride-booking vehicles
All vehicles used to provide ride-booking services (excluding taxis and limousines) must display a ride-booking service identification sign, approved by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) when the vehicle is in service.
Any vehicles utilized for offering ride-booking services, with the exception of limousines, are required to show ride-booking service identification vehicle signs Springwood while they are operating, as specified by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR).
Purpose of vehicle signs
In contrast to taxis and limousines, ride-booking cars lack unique license plates that facilitate recognition. However, vehicle signage Springwood plays a crucial role in helping passengers locate their booked rides and enabling authorities, including TMR compliance officers and the Queensland Police Service, to carry out their responsibilities effectively.
Sign requirements
Rideshare signage example.
BEA holders must obtain TMR approval for their vehicle signs. Signs must be:
- retroreflective
- square and at least 146mm x 146mm in size
- clearly visible from at least 20m away from the windscreen
- able to clearly identify the booking entity by displaying the name, logo, trademark or similar identifier.
These graphics should be the main feature of the sign.
Displaying multiple signs
If you take bookings from multiple applications or platforms, you must display the correct signs for each booking entity. This might mean that you display 2 or more signs on your vehicle. However, they must not obstruct your view of the road or traffic.
Drivers who find multiple signage is obstructing their view of traffic or the road must reduce the number of signs and only display relevant BEA signage for the booking they are taking.
Generic, cut-down or overlapping signage is not permitted for drivers who provide services for multiple entities. Driver fines of $322 (with a maximum penalty of $3,226) apply.
Vehicle Signage Springwood Guidelines
Booking entities should consider the following when developing their sign:
- Keep the design simple and uncluttered to ensure the sign is visible from at least 20m away.
- Design must not be likely to offend a reasonable person.
- Limit the use of generic wording such as ‘Booked Hire’, ‘Booked for Hire’ or ‘Booked Hire Vehicle’, for the use of the main design element.
Words such as ‘taxi’, ‘taxi-cab’, ‘cab’, ‘limousine’, ‘limo’ or a similar expression cannot be used on a booked hire service identification sign.
Advertising and Destination Signs
The Department of Transport and Main Roads permits the installation of advertising signs on all vehicles, including buses, which display destination information. These signs are designed to catch the attention of potential passengers and other road users, and may be illuminated for increased visibility. However, they must be securely fastened to the vehicle and not have any hazard. Additionally, they must not obstruct the vehicle’s mandatory lighting equipment or impair the driver’s field of view. The use of highly reflective materials is not allowed in the advertising or vehicle signs.
Illuminated Displays
Where the advertising or destination display is illuminated, the following requirements apply:
- Flashing lights must not be used to draw attention to the display, or illuminate any part of the sign.
- Any external lighting used to illuminate the advertising display must not be directly visible to the driver of the vehicle.
- Internal low-level illumination may be used to light translucent panels provided the level of illumination is sufficiently low so as to avoid glare, either for the driver or other road users.
Signage requirements for ride-booking vehicles
All vehicles used to provide ride-booking services (excluding taxis and limousines) must display a ride-booking service identification sign, approved by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) when the vehicle is in service.
Any vehicles utilized for offering ride-booking services, with the exception of limousines, are required to show ride-booking service identification vehicle signs Springwood while they are operating, as specified by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR).
Purpose of vehicle signs
In contrast to taxis and limousines, ride-booking cars lack unique license plates that facilitate recognition. However, vehicle signage Springwood plays a crucial role in helping passengers locate their booked rides and enabling authorities, including TMR compliance officers and the Queensland Police Service, to carry out their responsibilities effectively.
Sign requirements
Rideshare signage example.
BEA holders must obtain TMR approval for their vehicle signs. Signs must be:
- retroreflective
- square and at least 146mm x 146mm in size
- clearly visible from at least 20m away from the windscreen
- able to clearly identify the booking entity by displaying the name, logo, trademark or similar identifier.
These graphics should be the main feature of the sign.
Displaying multiple signs
If you take bookings from multiple applications or platforms, you must display the correct signs for each booking entity. This might mean that you display 2 or more signs on your vehicle. However, they must not obstruct your view of the road or traffic.
Drivers who find multiple signage is obstructing their view of traffic or the road must reduce the number of signs and only display relevant BEA signage for the booking they are taking.
Generic, cut-down or overlapping signage is not permitted for drivers who provide services for multiple entities. Driver fines of $322 (with a maximum penalty of $3,226) apply.
Vehicle Signage Springwood Guidelines
Booking entities should consider the following when developing their sign:
- Keep the design simple and uncluttered to ensure the sign is visible from at least 20m away.
- Design must not be likely to offend a reasonable person.
- Limit the use of generic wording such as ‘Booked Hire’, ‘Booked for Hire’ or ‘Booked Hire Vehicle’, for the use of the main design element.
Words such as ‘taxi’, ‘taxi-cab’, ‘cab’, ‘limousine’, ‘limo’ or a similar expression cannot be used on a booked hire service identification sign.