2. Traffic control devices, such as signs, pavement
markings, and traffic signals, are used to regulate, warn
and guide traffic movements on public roadways. Over
the years, the design and application of these devices
has become highly standardized throughout the world.
Traffic signs or road signs are signs erected at the side
of or above roads to give instructions or provide
information to road users. Many countries have
adopted pictorial signs or otherwise simplified and
standardized their signs to overcome language
barriers, and enhance traffic safety. Such pictorial signs
use symbols in place of words and are usually based on
international protocols. Such signs were first
developed in Europe, and have been adopted by most
countries to varying degrees.
Traffic Signs
3. Rule no.1 Keep Left. the driver of a motor vehicle shall
drive the vehicle as close to the left hand side of the
road as may be expedient and shall allow all traffic
which is proceeding in the opposite direction to pass on
his right hand side.
Rule no.2 Overtaking prohibited in certain cases.
The driver of a motor vehicle shall not pass a
vehicle traveling in the same direction as himself;
(a) if his passing is likely to cause inconvenience or
danger to other traffic proceeding in any direction.
(b) if he is near a point, a bend or corner or a hill or
other obstruction of any kind that renders the road
ahead not clearly visible.
(c) if the driver ahead of him has not signaled that he
may be overtaken.
Traffic Rules and Regulations
4. Rule no.3 Caution at road junction. The driver of a motor vehicle
shall slow down when approaching a road intersection, a road
junction, pedestrian crossing or a road corner, and shall not enter
any such intersection, junction or crossing until he has become
aware that he may do so without endangering the safety of
persons there on.
Rule no.4 Fire service vehicles and ambulances to be given free
passage. Every driver shall, on the approach of a fire service
vehicle or of an ambulance allow it free passage by drawing to
the side of the road.
Rule no.5 Right of way. The pedestrians have the right of way at
uncontrolled pedestrian crossing. When any road is provided
with footpath or cycle tracks specially for other traffic, except
with permission of a police officer in uniform, a driver shall not
drive on such footpath ortrack.
Rule no.6 Taking 'U' turn. No driver shall take a 'U' turn where 'U'
turn is specifically prohibited and on busy traffic road. If a 'U' turn
is allowed the driver shall show signal by hand as for a right turn,
watch in the rear view mirror and turn when safe to do so.
5. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Traffic control devices are markers, signs and signal
devices used to inform, guide and control traffic,
including pedestrians, motor vehicle drivers and
bicyclists. These devices are usually placed adjacent,
over or along the highways, roads, traffic facilities
and other public areasthat require traffic control.
Types
1. Traffic signs are signs which use symbols and/or
words to convey information to road users. These
devices are made with retroreflective materials that
reflect light from headlights back towards the driver's
eyes. This is to achieve maximum visibility especially at
night.
6. MANDATORY / REGULATORY - Mandatory signs are
generally indicated in a circular form. In accordance
with the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, every driver of a
motor vehicle shall drive the vehicle in conformity
with any indication given by the mandatory signs
and not obeying these signs is anoffence.
CAUTIONARY / WARNING SIGNS:- Cautionary signs
are meant for cautioning the driver about the
hazards lying ahead on the road. Drivers must obey
there signs for safety. These signs are indicated in a
triangular form.
INFORMATORY SIGNS:- Informatory signs are erected
on the road to provide information on direction,
destination, roadside facilities etc. to the road users.
Traffic Signs
10. Bare roads will lead to total vehicular confusion.
Markings are painted on the road to direct, guide and
regulate the road user.
Road markings include all lines patters, words andcolours
applied on or attached to the road surface or kerb, for
the said purpose
Road Marking
11. . Traffic lights are traffic control devices used for
alternately assign right-of-way to traffic moving in
conflicting directions at an intersection. Traffic lights
feature four different lights that conveys different
meanings. The red light means that the vehicle facing
the traffic light must come to a complete stop. A green
light means that the vehicle facing the traffic light may
proceed when it is safe to do so. A yellow light indicates
that a red light will follow, and vehicle drivers must stop
if it is safeto do so.
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 colour code.
