Civil Engineering: Traffic signs and road markings | Road markings explained

Traffic signs and road markings

I like to Read...!

Read Page 1 (You are here)

Read Page 2

Read Page 3

Regulatory Signs

Warning Signs

Information Signs

Traffic signs “roadway & markings” are divided into three broad

Categories: Regulatory, Warning, and Information.

Sometimes signs from different categories are used together to improve road safety.

Different types of signs are used for bus and cycle lanes, motorways and railway crossings and bridges. There is also a special series of warning signs for roadwork. These are all outlined at the end of this section.

Regulatory signs:

These indicate what you must do under road traffic law, so all road users must obey them. Regulatory signs are divided into a number of groups: Upright signs; Road markings; and Traffic lights.

Upright signs:

What they look like: These generally come in two formats. Their shape can be circular, octagonal, triangular or rectangular, as shown in the examples below: a white background with a red border and black letters, symbols or numbers, and a blue background with white symbols or letters.

The sign below applies to drivers of HGVs and large non-passenger vehicles.

It means that vehicles with the number of axles shown (or more) cannot use the road during the times shown without a permit. You should check the information plate and/or the permit to conﬁrm the time limits and any restrictions that apply.

The signs below apply to all drivers of vehicles which may exceed the applicable weight, width or length restrictions on certain roads. You must comply with such signs. It is an offence to proceed past such signs where your vehicle exceeds the applicable weight, width or length. This offence attracts a ﬁxed charge of Rs 600.

_______________________________________________________________

Download Glober Mapper & Cracks :  Click here
Download free mobile data recovery software full registered
Drfone-for-android  Click here
install Android 7.1.1 in laptop or PC  Click here
Or
Download Wondershare Filmora Video Editor 7.3.0.8 + Serial Key Click here

_______________________________________________________________

Stop and Yield signs As you can see from the diagram, the upright Stop sign is a red octagon with a white border.

It is the only regulatory sign of this shape. Stop signs appear at junctions with major roads. If you approach a Stop sign, you must stop completely before entering the major road, no matter how quiet it might appear.

The upright Yield sign shown is just one version of this sign. Other versions are the same shape and color but might say ‘Yield Right of Way’. If you see a Yield sign on the road, usually near a junction or Roundabout, you must give way to any traffic on a major road ahead and you must not proceed onto the main road until it is safe to do so. Make sure you allow enough time to complete your man oeuvre. It is better to be safe than sorry.

Traffic lane control signs

These traffic lane control signs will be found on national roads or motorways. When the signs are operational, the amber lights at the top and bottom will ﬂash in turn.

1). A green arrow pointing down means the lane is open and you can proceed in that lane.

2). A red X means the lane is closed. You must stop. You must not pass this sign. It has the same effect as a stop sign.

3). A green arrow pointing to the left means you must move into the left-hand lane. In doing so you must observe the general rules of the road relating to safely changing lanes.

4). A green arrow pointing to the right means you must move into the right-hand lane. In doing so you must observe the general rules of the road relating to safely changing lanes.

Where a driver proceeds beyond one of the above traffic lane control signs other than in accordance with the sign or without yielding, they will be liable for a ﬁxed charge of 600 Rs.

I LIKE TO READ...!

Read Page 1 (You are here)

Read Page 2

Read Page 3