Roadside tributes
The placement of roadside flowers and a small cross is a matter for individual families.
The RTA is the responsible agency to contact for information and advice about roadside tributes. The RTA will provide sympathetic advice for those seeking it.
It is the responsibility of those placing it to ensure that the tribute does not become a hazard to other road users. There is no limit to the time a tribute can remain, or specific guidelines for its location.
The erection of a tribute must factor in Section 138 of the Roads Act which states:
(1) A person must not:
(a) erect a structure or carry out a work in, on or over a public road, or
(b) dig up or disturb the surface of a public road, or
(c) remove or interfere with a structure, work or tree on a public road, otherwise than with the consent of the appropriate road authority.
(2) A consent may not be given with respect to a classified road except with the concurrence of the RTA.
(3) If the applicant is a public authority, the roads authority and, in the case of a classified road, the RTA must consult with the applicant before deciding whether or not to grant consent or concurrence.
(4) This section applies to a roads authority and to any employee of a roads authority in the same way as it applies to any other person.
Fur further information contact the RTA 
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Contact us
City Administration Centre
282 King Street
Newcastle NSW 2300
Tel: 02 4974 2000