Road Traffic Signs

Road Traffic Signs - Signals Basic Rules of the Road The rules enlisted under this category are to be meant for all the people sharing the roads. The idea behind form fo rmul ulat atin ing g su such ch ru rule les s is th that at the ro road ads s are mea ean nt no nott on only ly fo forr the dri riv ver ers s (i (in ncl clud udin ing g motorists/cyclists/motorcyclists), but are shared by the pedestrians and animals by the road side. The rules belonging to these categories are mandatory to be followed while using the roads. You can observe all the above-stated rules only if you are patient, considerate and careful..

Traffic Signals A traffic light, traffic signal or a stop light is a signaling device positioned at a road intersection to indicate when it is safe to wade through. The traffic signal passes on its information using a universal color code

STOP & WAIT

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GET READY

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Road Signals

Signs form a vital and integral part of the trafficking system for the safety of the road users. As per IRC (Indian Roads Congress) Road Signs are for indications on the road the road signs are categorized into 3 types:

Mandatory Signs or Regulatory Signs

Straight Prohibited or No Entry

One Way Sign

One Way Sign

Vehicle Prohibited in Both Directions

All Motor Vehicles Prohibited

Truck Prohibited

Bullock Cart Prohibited

Tonga Prohibited

Hand Cart Prohibited

Cycle Prohibited

Pedestrians Prohibited

Right turn Prohibited

Left Tturn Prohibited

U-Turn Prohibited

Overtaking Prohibited

Horn Prohibited

Bullock Cart & Cart Prohibited

Length Limit

Speed Limit

Load Limit

Height Limit

Width Limit

Axle Load Limit

Restriction Ends Sign

No Parking

No St Stopping or or St Standing

Compulsory Ahead Only

Compulsory Keep Left

Compu Com pulso lsory ry Tur Turn n Left Left

Compul Com pulso sory ry Ttu Tturn rn Righ Rightt

Compulsory Turn Right Ahead

Compulsory Turn Left Ahead

Compulsory Ahead or  Turn Left

Compulsory Ahead or  Turn Right

Compulsory Cycle Track

Compulsory Sound Horn

Stop

Cautionary or Warning or Precautionary Signs

Give Way

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Left Le ft Ha Hand nd Cu Curv rve e

Righ Ri ghtt Ha Hair ir Pi Pin n Be Bend nd

Left Rev Revers erse e Ben Bend d

Steep Ste ep Asc Ascent ent

Steep Ste ep Des Descen centt

Narrow Narr ow Road Ahe Ahead ad

Road Roa d Wid Widenes eness s Ahe Ahead ad

Narrow Bridge

Slippery Road

Loose Gravel

Cycle Crossing

Pedestrian Crossing

School Ahead

Men at Work

Cattle

Falling Rocks

Ferry

Cro ss ss Road

Gap in Median

Side R oa oad Ri gh ght

Side Road L ef ef t

Y- In Intersection

Y- In Intersectio n

Y- In Intersection

T-In te te rs rsecti on on

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Roun Ro unda dabo bout ut

Left Le ft Ha Hair ir Pi Pin n Be Bend nd

Righ Ri ghtt Re Reve vers rse e Be Bend nd

Stagger ed ed In te ter se section Stag ge gered I nt ntersectio n

Dang Da nger erou ous s Di Dip p

Hump Hu mp or Ro Roug ugh h Ro Road ad

Barr Ba rrie ierr Ahe head ad

200 20 0 Me Metter ers s

50-1 50 -100 00 Me Mete ters rs

200 20 0 Me Metter ers s

Informatory Road Signs

Advanced Direction Sign

Re-Assurance Sign

Destination Sign

Place Identification Sign

Hospital

First Aid Post

Resting Place

Eating Place

No Through Road

No Through Side Road

500-10 100 0 Me Mete ters rs

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Park This Side

Park This Both Side

Parking Lot Taxis

Parking Lot Auto rickshaws

Parking Lot Cycle rickshaws

Parking Lot Cycles

Parking Lot Scooters and Motorcycle

Barrier Ahead

Hand Signals

Hand Signals or Manual Regulation Signs are the gestures used to regulate traffic on the road using the hand movements. movemen ts. Traffic policemen use these actions to Regula Regulate te traf traffic fic particu particularly larly at inters intersectio ections ns while the driver drivers s use these signals to Notify the other users on the road about his intentions. Based on the person these Can be categorized as:

Traffic Police Hand Signals

To start one sided vehicles

To stop vehicles coming from front

To stop vehicles approaching from behind

To stop vehicles approaching simultaneously from front and behind

To stop vehicles approaching simultaneously from right and left

To start vehicle approaching from left

To start vehicles coming from right

To change sign

To start one sided vehicles

To start vehicles on T-Point

To give VIP salute

To manage vehicles on T-Point

Hand Signals by Drivers

I intend to move in to the left or turn left

I intend to move out to the right or changing the lane or turn right

I intend to stop

I intend to slow down

Indicating the car following you to overtake

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Road Markings and Pavement Markings

Road markings or pavement markings were introduced in 1920s. Initially, they were used to indicate the road's centerline. But, as they traffic increased, so did the roads and the lanes and later with the multi lane roads they were used to define lanes. With the times, they too have evolved a lot adorned with the information to aid motorists in passing saf ely ely..

Road Marking or Pavement Marking Signs

Centre Line Marking For A Two Lane Road

Lane Line And Broken Centre Line

Centre Barrier Line Marking For A Four Lane Road

Centre Barrier Line Marking For A Six Lane Road

Double White/Yellow Lines: Used where visibility is restricted in both directions. Neither  stream of traffic is allowed to cross the lines.

Combination Of Solid And Broken Lines: •

If the line on your side is broken, you may cross or  straddle it. OverTake - but only if it is safe to do so.

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If the line on your side is continious you must not cross or straddle it.

Stop Line: A stop line is a single solid transverse line painted before the intersecting edge of the road junction/ intersection.This line indicates where you are required to stop when directed by traffic officer, traffic light of stop sign. Where a pedestrian crossing is provided, the stop line is marked before the pedestrian crossing.

Border or Edge Lines: These are continuous lines at the edge of the carriageway and mark the limits of the main carriageway upto which a driver can safely venture.

Parking Prohibited Lines: A solid continuous yellow line painted on the kerb or edge of  the carriageway along with a "No-parking" sign indicates the extent of no-parking area.

 Yellow Box Junctions or Keep Clear: These are yellow crossed diagonal lines within the box. The vehicles should cross it only if they have a clear space available ahead of the yellow box. In this marked area vehicles must not stop even briefly. Pedestrian Crossings These are alternate black and white stripes painted parallel to the road generally known as zebra crossing. Pedestrians must cross only at the point where these lines are provided and when the signal is in their favour at controlled crossings.You must stop and give way to pedestrians at these crossings. Pedestrian crossings are marked to facilitate and give the right of way to pedestrians.