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    Traffic Signs:

    Warning, Regulatory
    and Informative
    Signs

    GROUP 3 (BSCE3-01)
    Table of contents

    Introduction of
    01 02 Regulatory Signs
    Traffic Signs

    03 Warning Signs 04 Informative Signs


    01
    Introduction of
    Traffic Signs
    Road Traffic Signs
    Road traffic signs and symbols are visual markers that
    were designed to guide drivers and pedestrians toward
    their destination. These were meant to keep them safe
    while they're on the move on public roads. They usually
    provide either a direction, a warning, or an instruction
    that both drivers and pedestrians must follow.

    Types of Traffic Signs


    Regulatory Signs Warning Signs
    Informative Signs
    02
    Regulatory Signs
    Types of Traffic Signs
    Regulatory Signs
    ➢ These signs require the driver to obey the signs for
    the safety of other road users.

    ➢ Also called mandatory signs because the drivers must


    obey these signs for the safety of other road users. If
    the driver fails t follow them, the control agency has
    the right to take legal action against the driver. These
    signs generally have a black legend on a white
    background. They are circular with red borders.
    RIGHT OF WAY SERIES
    STOP SIGN
    GIVE WAY SIGN
    LEFT TURNER GIVE WAY SIGN
    STOP SIGN
    ● All vehicles approaching a stop sign
    must come to a complete stop
    before the designated stop line.
    ● Act as a control point, promoting
    slower speeds and smoother traffic
    flow, ultimately reducing the risk of
    accidents.
    GIVE WAY SIGN
    ● It’s a caution sign, urging drivers to
    slow down, assess the situation, and
    proceed only when it’s clear.
    ● They must yield priority to any
    vehicles, bikes, or pedestrians
    already in the intersection or
    approaching it.
    LEFT TURNER MUST
    GIVE WAY

    ● Drivers intending to turn left at the


    intersection must yield the right of
    way to all oncoming traffic.
    ● Oncoming traffic has priority to
    proceed through the intersection
    first.
    SPEED SERIES
    MAXIMUM SPEED RESTRICTION
    END OF MAXIMUM SPEED RESTRICTION
    SPEED LIMIT DERESTRICTION
    MINIMUM SPEED RESTRICTION
    MAXIMUM SPEED RESTRICTION

    ● Drivers must not exceed the speed


    indicated on the sign.
    ● Promotes safety and reduces the risk
    of accidents by preventing excessively
    high speeds.
    END OF MAXIMUM SPEED
    RESTRICTION

    ● Indicates that the previously enforced


    lower speed limit is no longer
    applicable.
    ● Drivers may now resume driving at the
    general speed limit for that type of
    road, unless otherwise indicated.
    SPEED LIMIT DERESTRICTION

    ● Signals the end of a specific speed


    restriction zone.
    ● Does not necessarily mean you can
    drive at any speed you want.
    MINIMUM SPEED RESTRICTION

    ● Drivers must not travel below the


    speed indicated on the sign.
    ● Enforces a consistent flow of traffic
    and prevents disruptions caused by
    slow-moving vehicles.
    MOVEMENT SERIES

    ❏ TURN SIGN
    ❏ EXCLUSION SIGN
    ❏ TURN PROHIBITION
    ❏ ALIGNMENT SIGN
    TURN SIGN

    TURN LEFT/RIGHT SIGN

    ● used to indicate drivers the direction in


    which they must turn left/right at the
    intersection ahead and is placed at
    intersections.

    PASS EITHER SIDE

    ● indicates that vehicles may pass either


    side to reach the same destination.
    EXCLUSION SIGN
    NO ENTRY
    ● is used to indicate that you are not
    allowed to go into a particular area or
    go through a particular door or gate.

    NO ENTRY FOR [SPECIFIED


    VEHICLE]

    ● This sign indicates that [specified


    vehicle] are prohibited from passing
    beyond the sign.
    TURN PROHIBITION

    NO LEFT/RIGHT TURN

    ● turn prohibition sign that is


    designed to prevent an accident
    from occurring by informing
    drivers that turning left/right is
    prohibited.

    NO U-TURN
    ● posted at intersections to
    indicate the driver is not legally
    allowed to make a U-turn.
    ALIGNMENT SIGN

    KEEP LEFT/KEEP RIGHT

    ● indicate that you must drive to the left


    or right of an obstruction where the
    sign is display.
    PARKING SERIES

    Among these are parking signs that


    not only list limitations or
    prohibitions on parking, but also
    specify locations, vehicle types that
    are allowed, time limits for parking,
    and other details.
    NO PARKING

    ● tells drivers that they may not park in


    the area indicated by the sign.

    NO PARKING TOW-AWAY ZONE

    ● a parking type of restriction sign which


    is normally used for being displayed
    around tow away zone to warn drivers
    parking is prohibited
    LOADING AND UNLOADING
    ZONE

    ● mark areas in parking lots or along


    streets that are designated for the
    loading or unloading of freight or
    passengers
    PEDESTRIAN SERIES
    ❏ PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AHEAD

    ❏ SLOW DOWN, PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AHEAD

    ❏ CHILDREN CROSSING AHEAD

    ❏ CROSS ONLY AT PEDESTRIAN CROSSING

    ❏ HANDICAPPED CROSSING

    ❏ BIKE LANE AHEAD


    PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AHEAD
    ● Pedestrian crossing signs indicate areas with a
    high likelihood of pedestrian activity. These signs
    are meant to prevent accidents by preparing
    drivers to slow down or stop on short notice.

    SLOW DOWN, PEDESTRIAN


    CROSSING AHEAD
    ● “Ped Xing” means “pedestrian crossing”.
    It is a quick way to put critical
    information on a traffic sign, easily
    readable by a driver in a moving vehicle.
    CHILDREN CROSSING AHEAD

    ● a dedicated section of the road is designated for


    children's and pedestrian traffic only, which includes
    a crossing on the road

    CROSS ONLY AT PEDESTRIAN CROSSING

    ● remind pedestrians that they


    can only cross where and when
    allowed.
    HANDICAPPED CROSSING

    ● Inform road-users of an area of roadway designated


    as a wheelchair crossing. Alert road users in advance
    of locations where unexpected entries into the
    roadway might occur.

    BIKE LANE AHEAD

    ● Bike lane signs are typically also placed alongside


    the road. A bicyclist should always travel in the
    same direction of traffic when using a bike lane,
    unless the pavement markings in a bike lane
    indicate you may travel against traffic. Cars are not
    permitted to park or drive in a bike lane.
    MISCELLANEOUS
    ❏ LOAD AND DIMENSION RESTRICTION SIGNS

    ❏ USE SEAT BELT SIGN

    ❏ NO BLOWING OF HORNS
    LOAD AND DIMENSION RESTRICTION SIGNS

    WIDTH RESTRICTION

    ● No entry for vehicles with more than 2


    meters of width

    HEIGHT RESTRICTION
    ● No entry for vehicles with 3.5 meters in
    height
    LOAD AND DIMENSION RESTRICTION SIGNS

    LENGTH RESTRICTION

    ● No entry for vehicles with more than 10


    meters in length

    WEIGHT RESTRICTION (BY TONS)


    ● No entry for vehicles with gross vehicle
    mass of more than 5 tons
    LOAD AND DIMENSION RESTRICTION SIGNS

    WEIGHT RESTRICTION (PER AXLE)

    ● No entry for vehicles with gross axle load of


    more 2 tons
    USE SEAT BELT SIGN

    ● Used for being displayed around areas where


    it is necessary to ensure people wear seat
    belts for their own safety

    NO BLOWING OF HORNS
    ● Orders a driver entering a particular area to
    avoid using his/her car horn. No Blowing of
    Horn signs are usually located on roads
    adjacent to places where silence is
    required.
    03
    Warning Signs
    Types of Traffic Signs
    Warning Signs
    ➢ These signs are for the safety of oneself who is driving and
    advice the drivers to obey these signs.

    ➢ The LTO traffic signs under this category were designed to


    warn motorists and pedestrians about the hazards on the road
    or sidewalk. They may tell motorists that there's an incoming
    road layout, hazards, or humps ahead or that the area they're
    traversing is prone to flooding and landslides. Warning signs
    are usually designed with an upward triangle outlined in red or
    filled with other shapes in yellow and green colors. They are
    intended to serve as a precaution and a reminder to be mindful
    of their surroundings for safety purposes.
    NO PASSING ZONE RAILROAD CROSSING
    A no passing sign indicates that passing Railroad crossing signage alerts drivers to
    through the road is not permitted. the presence of railroad tracks and to the
    It may also indicate that a stretch of road possibility of an approaching train.
    is not safe to pass through.
    SCHOOL ZONE SHARP CURVES

    A school zone sign warns drivers that A sharp curve road sign is a warning traffic
    they are near a school. When you see this sign which means that the road you are
    sign, slow down, watch out for children (at traveling will curve ahead in the direction
    all times, not just during school hours) and of the arrow. The sharp curve road sign is
    be ready to stop. also accompanied by recommended speed
    limit sign.
    INTERSECTION SIGN

    An intersection warning sign means that


    you are approaching an intersection. It may
    or may not be controlled by traffic lights or
    signals. Intersections are areas of the
    roadway where the traffic moving in
    different directions crosses paths.
    04

    Guide/Informative
    Signs
    Types of Traffic Signs
    Guide/Informative Signs
    ➢ These signs provide information to the driver about the
    facilities available ahead and the route and distance t reach
    the specific destinations. In addition, special type of traffic sign
    namely work zone signs are also available. These types of signs
    are used t give warning to the road users when some
    construction work is going on the road. They are placed only
    for short duration and will be removed soon after the work is
    over and when the road is brought back to its normal
    condition.
    Route Markers
    Route markers are used to identify
    numbered highways. They have designs
    that are distinctive and unique. They
    are usually written in black letters on a
    yellow background.
    Route Markers
    Examples
    Destination Signs
    Destination signs are used to indicate
    the direction to the critical destination
    points, and to mark important
    intersections. Distance in kilometer
    (km) is sometimes marked to the right
    side of the destination.
    They are, in general, rectangular with
    the long dimension in the horizontal
    direction. Mile posts are provided to
    inform the driver about the progress
    along a route to reach their destination,
    Destination Sign
    Examples
    Kilometer posts/
    markers
    ● commonly referred to as “Milestones”
    or “Mileposts” in other countries
    ● serves as an indicator of how far you
    have traveled and how near the next
    city is to you
    Service signs
    ● These are road signs that direct drivers
    towards the nearby facilities within the
    area sometimes including directions
    and also the distance of the service
    facility from the service sign.
    ● These are usually the blue, and white
    marked signs seen on the roads.
    Thank you for
    Listening!
    References
    ● https://ltoportal.ph/lto-traffic-signs-symbols-philippines/?fbclid=IwAR2THj7GC7TyReu-EcaCuD6qyoV5bOo94
    Xti4znD9kxwN3tt8daB1eP45oE#GuideInformative_Signs

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