(1)  A traffic control device of a kind mentioned in the Road Rules has effect for the Rules if –

(a) the device is on a road; and

(b) the device complies substantially with the Rules.

Note 1 : Road includes a road-related area – see rule 11(2) .

Note 2 : Rule 322(1) and (2) explain the meaning of a traffic control device on a road.

(2)  A traffic control device is taken to comply substantially with the Road Rules unless the contrary is proved.