THE PURPOSE OF THIS NEW MANUAL ARAHAN TEKNIK (JALAN) 2C/85 (PINDAAN 2016)

The purpose of this new manual Arahan Teknik (Jalan) 2C/85 (Pindaan 2016), hereinafter
called ATJ 2C/85 (Pindaan 2017) Manual on Traffic Control Devices: Temporary Signs
and Work Zones Control is to establish uniformity in the design and application of all traffic
signage and control devices in Malaysia for the benefit of road users, road and traffic
authorities and manufacturers of traffic signs.
This manual supersedes and forms part of the revised version of JKR/J(Rb) 0001/80,
Manual On Traffic Control Devices – Traffic Signs. The manual is now divided into the
following parts:-
1) ATJ 2A/85 – Standard Traffic Signs.
Standard traffic signs drawings for Regulatory, Warning and Guide signs are
illustrated complete with dimensions. A coloured chart for all the traffic signs
indicating the acceptable colours for each sign.

2) ATJ 2B/85 – Traffic Sign Application.

It consists of, with the exception of Temporary signs, design criteria and location
requirements for all traffic signs.

3) ATJ 2C/85 – Temporary Signs and Work Zones Control.

It consists of standard temporary sign drawings and their applications in the work
zones.

4) ATJ 2D/85 – Road Markings and Delineation

Standard road line paints, road markings and delineators are identified together
with guides on their applications.

5) ATJ 2E/87 – Guide Signs Design and Application

It covers among others, general requirements, principles, classification and latest
design layout for guide signs.

The specifications in this manual are recommended to be used for all new signage and for
all replacements of existing signage which have outlived their usefulness.
This document has also been arranged to comply with the current Road Transport Act and
Road Transport Rules, wherever applicable.
This manual will be reviewed and updated from time to time to cater for the changes on
policies and current requirements. In this respect any comments and feedback regarding
this manual should be forwarded to Bahagian Pembangunan Inovasi & Standard, Pakar
Kejuruteraan Jalan & Jambatan, Cawangan Jalan.