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Traffic Management 2

The document outlines the importance of symbol signs in traffic communication, emphasizing the need for contrast in color to ensure visibility. It classifies traffic signs into groups based on their use, including regulatory, guide, warning, freeway, and special traffic instruction signs, each with specific functions. Additionally, it details the types of regulatory signs, such as priority, prohibitory, and mandatory signs, which are crucial for safe traffic management.

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Traffic Management 2

The document outlines the importance of symbol signs in traffic communication, emphasizing the need for contrast in color to ensure visibility. It classifies traffic signs into groups based on their use, including regulatory, guide, warning, freeway, and special traffic instruction signs, each with specific functions. Additionally, it details the types of regulatory signs, such as priority, prohibitory, and mandatory signs, which are crucial for safe traffic management.

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 SYMBOL SIGNS-Upon which words are completely omitted, they have

marked ability to compel attention and to rapidly communicate the


planned message.

 There are few signs which do not conform to this rule. It is important to
note that contrast in color is necessary in order to achieve these two
(2) basic requirements:

• The sign stands out from its background

• The legend stands out form the sign board.

 TRAFFIC SIGNS MAY BE CLASSIFIED IN THE FOLLOWING GROUPS


ACCORDING TO THEIR USE.

 NUMBERING SYSTEM

• The numbering system for signs is as follows: A letter prefix, as
shown below, denoting class of sign;

 R – Regulatory signs

 G – Guide signs
 W – Warning signs

 GE – Freeway and Expressway signs

 S – Special Traffic Instruction Signs

 HM – Hazard Markers

• REGULATORY SIGNS (TYPE R)-regulate the movement of traffic


and traffic to comply with their directions constitute and offense.

A. PRIORITY SIGNS-these are signs intended to regulate priority over a


particular road section or roadway.

B. PROHIBITORY SIGNS OR RESTRICTIVE SIGNS- shall be

Used in specified section of the road which will be easily seen by motorist to
indicate regulation which is prohibitive or restrictive and nature.

C. MANDATORY SIGNS- These shall be used to notify the road users of


special rules in which they must comply for the safety, convenience and
smooth flow of traffic.
• SPECIAL MANDATORY SIGNS (TYPE S)

-instruct users to meet certain traffic rule requirements or road conditions


that ordinary guide or regulatory signs do not achieved the desired result.

LANE DIRECTION SIGN

MOVEMENT INSTRUCTION SIGN

• WARNING SIGNS (TYPE W)-warn road users of condition on or


adjacent to the road which may be unexpected or hazards to
traffic operation.
Changes in Horizontal

Alignment

Intersections
Advance Warning of Control Devic

Converging traffic Lanes

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