The government is seeking community feedback on how signage and activities in road reserves could be better managed to minimise hazards to road users, while establishing fair rules about signage and other activities to support business and enterprising individuals.

The Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics is responsible for managing road reserves adjacent to Northern Territory Government 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 road and area of land between the edge of the asphalt and the boundary of private or business properties,” a government spokeswoman said. 

“It is important that signage and commercial activities in the road reserve are appropriate, conducted safely, do not unduly distract motorists or pedestrians, or become a hazard during strong winds.

“The department is working on draft guidelines which outline a planned approach to the management of signage and activities in road reserves across the Territory.

“The views of all stakeholders will be taken into account when finalising the guidelines in October this year,” the spokeswoman said. 

Want to have your say? Click here to fill in a survey.