The Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics (DIPL) has responsibility for road reserves alongside NT Government managed roads. This includes highways such as the Stuart, Arnhem, Barkly and Victoria Highways, as well as major arterial and regional roads.

The road reserve is the area of land between the edge of the asphalt and the boundary of private or business properties.

Signage and commercial activities in the road reserve needs to be appropriately regulated to ensure it does not unduly distract motorists or pedestrians, or become a hazard during a cyclone event.

The department is working on draft guidelines for the management of signage and activities in road reserves, which clearly outlines approved areas around the Territory.

Consultation has now commenced and key stakeholders are being asked to provide their views on the draft guidelines.​

Industry Forums will be held with the Chamber of Commerce NT and Palmerston Regional Business Association.

The Northern Territory Government will take the views of all stakeholders into account when finalising the guidelines in October this year.

When the new regulations are introduced, a 6-month moratorium will be put in place to allow time for stakeholders to make necessary changes.

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