What are the different types of traffic signs ?
As per IRC:67-1977 code of practice, traffic signs are classified into the following three categories :- Warning signs or danger signs or cautionary signs Regulatory signs - prohibitory signs mandatory signs Informatory signs - Indication signs Direction and advance direction signs. Place and route identification signs. 1. WARNING SIGNS - Warning signs are used to warn road users of hazardous conditions on or adjacent to the road. This is also used to indicate the approach to a place where caution is required. The use of warning signs should be kept to a minimum, because unnecessary use of signs tends to breed disrespect for all signs. 2. REGULATORY SIGNS - Regulatory signs are used to inform road users of certain laws and regulations to provide safe and smooth movement of traffic. It is further sub-divided into two parts - (i) prohibitory signs and (ii) mandatory signs. Prohibitory signs are intended to inform the road users of traffic laws or regulations. Mandatory sig