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Traffic Control Devices

Traffic signs are one of the main traffic control devices used to regulate, warn, and guide road users through the use of symbols and text on standardized sign boards. There are three main types of traffic signs: regulatory signs that communicate rules, warning signs that notify of hazards, and informative signs that provide directional guidance. Proper traffic sign design and placement aims to command attention, clearly convey the intended meaning, and ensure compliance from all road users to help prevent accidents.

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Traffic Control Devices

Traffic signs are one of the main traffic control devices used to regulate, warn, and guide road users through the use of symbols and text on standardized sign boards. There are three main types of traffic signs: regulatory signs that communicate rules, warning signs that notify of hazards, and informative signs that provide directional guidance. Proper traffic sign design and placement aims to command attention, clearly convey the intended meaning, and ensure compliance from all road users to help prevent accidents.

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TRANSPORTATION

ENGINEERING

TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES #1


1. TRAFFIC SIGNS
CENTRAL POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE, TVPM.

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
(S6 CIVIL), Revision 2015
By

VIJAYASREE K.K.,
LECTURER (HG)

MODULE- I
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING #1
VIDEO # 2
CONTENT

TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES


 TRAFFIC SIGNS
 REGULAROTY /MANDATORY SIGNS
 WARNING / CAUTIONARY SIGNS
 INFORMATORY / GUIDING SIGNS
 IRC STANDARDISATION OF SIGN BOARDS
 EXAMPLES
EXPECTED QUESTIONS
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
The various aids and devices used to control,
regulate and guide traffic.
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES

1) TRAFFIC 2) TRAFFIC 3) TRAFFIC 4) ROAD


SIGNS SIGNALS ISLANDS MARKINGS
1. TRAFFIC SIGNS
Traffic signs are provided to warn, direct
and guide road users.
They are in the forms of symbols or
inscriptions.
They are mounted on fixed or portable
supports and are placed on the side of
roads.
TRAFFIC SIGNS
Road signs are the traffic aids which prevent
accidents.
The object of Traffic signs must be capable :
To command the attention
To make its meaning clear at a place
To allow the required response time.
To ensure respect from all road users.
TYPES OF TRAFFIC SIGNS

1. Regulatory / Eg. Parking prohibited, speed


Mandatory signs limit etc.
TRAFFIC SIGNS

2. Warning / Eg. School, Hair pin bend,


Cautionary signs Ferry etc.

3. Informatory / Eg. Route marker sign, Road


Guiding signs name sign etc.

Eg. Road at work, Road closed


4. Temporary signs etc.
I. REGULATORY /MANDATORY TRAFFIC SIGNS

These signs are used to  Examples


inform road users – Over taking prohibited
certain rules and – No turn
regulations which have – Dead slow
to be observed for safe – Speed limit
and free flow of traffic. – Parking prohibited
The violation of these – Sound horn prohibited.
signs is a legal offence.
REGULATORY OR
MANDATORY SIGNS

 The size, shape and details of


traffic signs have been
standardised by I.R.C.
 A regulatory sign has to be
displayed on a red disc 600
mm in diameter and installed
at a height of 2.8m above
ground level up to the centre
of the disc.
 It carries a rectangular
definition plate between the
circular disc.
REGULATORY / MANDATORY SIGNS
II. WARNING / CAUTIONARY SIGNS

These signs are used to caution the


drivers about certain hazardous conditions
ahead.
These warn the driver so that he can take
the desired precaution.
Eg. Cross roads, steep hill, Hair pin bend.
WARNING /
CAUTIONARY SIGNS

 The board on which the


cautionary signs are displayed
have been standardised by
I.R.C.
 An equilateral triangular board
of 450 mm side is supported on
a post of height 2.75 m above
ground level upto the base of
the triangle.
 A rectangular plate of 450mm X
400 mm is placed 150 mm
below the base of the triangle
on which the sign is written.
WARNING / CAUTIONARY SIGNS
Examples
Examples

 Reduced carriage way


III. INFORMATORY OR GUIDING SIGNS

To inform the road users of routes, important


destinations, cities, etc.
These signs are provided for route identification,
direction to travellers and such other information a
traveller requires in order to reach his destination.
Informatory or
guiding signs

Shape & color : The


signs shall be in shape
of square or rectangle
with a blue background
and white legend,
symbols and border or
white background and
black legend, symbols
and border.
INFORMATORY SIGNS
Examples
Examples
Examples
EXPECTED QUESTIONS

What are traffic control devices?


Explain with four examples, Regulatory or Mandatory
signs?
Explain with examples, Warning or Cautionary signs?
What are Informatory or Guiding signs?
What are the different types of traffic signs?
What are the objective of traffic signs?

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