Traffic signal: Traffic signal is erected at the road junction in order to regulate the flow of traffic. This is the most common way of traffic signs and signals is live always and monitored by the control room. Some traffic police is also there near the signal to see that people are maintaining the law or not. We should always careful while crossing the road and while driving the vehicle because “it is better to late in this world than to die early in the next”. If we will not maintain and not so careful while on the road it’s not you only in danger but the innocent people also many time have accident. Any way if anyone breaks the law the police camera detects the people and sends him to jail and also take penalty to break the law.

Traffic sign: Traffic sign are devices mounted on supports to convey information to the driver, in advance. It plays a very important role maintaining people safe and comfortable driving. It reduces every day accidents by making people aware when to drive when people are in moving state. The main purpose of using traffic signs is to make aware the driver about the presence condition and availability of roads, so that driver can drive accordingly. We all use uses traffic signals in our daily life so let see the various traffic signs and signals. There are different types of traffics sign and are listed below.

Pedestrian Crossing- Refers to broad white strips marked on the ground. Signals are provided for safe crossing by pedestrians. Green man signal indicates ‘go’ and red signal indicates ‘stop’. This path is also known as pedestrian crossing. People use the signal and accordingly cross the roads.

The combination of pedestrian crossing or zebra and the traffic signal is very unique and effective in our daily life. I like this type of signal a lot. Peoples are very-very safe in this system while crossing the road. But unfortunately in smaller cities it is not available people crosses the road at their own risk. I hope and pray to the god that this type of traffic signal must get installed every cities of India.

Classification of traffic signs

(a)Regulatory sign-They inform the road users of the laws and regulation to follow while driving. It means the speed limit of the vehicles.

(b) Cautionary sign- They caution the road users of the hazardous conditions. It means be careful about the tough turning or slope of the road.

(c) Informatory signs- They provide information about the road direction to the users. This gives valuable information about the distance between the destinations.

(d) Prohibitory signs- Indicate the prohibition of devices like horn etc on certain roads. It means there is some place where we should not blow horn to maintain the silence in that area.

Position of signs

Colors with rule - colors play very important role to understand that we are to cross or not while in the road. It is very important to maintain safe traffic rules.

1. Red indicates stop.

2. Amber indicates to be ready to start.

3. Green indicates go.

4. Two side signals- one for left, one for right.

5. Flickering yellow lights- go with utmost caution.

Colour of signs – There are certain important instruction.

1. Stop sign – Red with black and white border.

2. Triangular sign- Red

3. Rectangular and square sign-Blue.

4. Reverse of ll signs – grey.

Materials of signs – It is the materials used to put the traffic sign.

1. Traffic sign plates- metal, plywood, timber.

2. Traffic sign post – Galvanized iron pipes, reinforced concrete.

3. Pipes should be anchored to prevent turning.