Traffic control device :

Defenition :
A sign, signal, marking, or other device used to
regulate, warn, or guide traffic, placed on, over,
or adjacent to a street, highway, pedestrian
facility, or shared-use path by authority of a
public agency having jurisdiction.

Function :
The main purpose of a traffic control device is to
provide information to road users so they can
safely move along a highway, street, pedestrian
facility, or bikeway. The five basic criteria of a
traffic control device, as defined by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD),
 are to do the following:

Fulfill a need.
Command attention.
Convey a clear, simple meaning.
Command respect from road users.
Give adequate time for response.
Convey a clear, simple meaning.
Command respect from road users.
Give adequate time for response.

Wpes of device :
Regulatory signs are traffic signs used to convey traffic rules and
regulations such as intersection controls, weight limit, speed limit,
one way, no parking and others. These signs are generally
rectangular in shape and uses white, black and red/or as their
primary colors.

Warning signs are traffic signs that are used to warn road users about
a potential danger. These signs are usually diamond in shape and,
except for temporary traffic control signs, have black legends and
borders on a yellow background. Work zone signs have orange
backgrounds, and incident management signs have pink
backgrounds Examples of warning signs are crosswalk signs. curve
warning signs, intersection ahead signs, flagger signs, workers signs,
or road machinery signs.

Guide signs help road users navigate to their destination. These signs
are generally rectangular in shape and have white text on green
backgrounds. When a guide sign provides temporary guidance due
to a work zone, it will have a black legend and border on an orange
background. Examples of guide signs are street name signs,
destination and distance signs, And place name signs. Work zone
guide signs include detour markers, length of work signs, and end
road work signs.
Road sign
Definition;
A traffic sign is defined as a device mounted on
a fixed or portable support whereby a specific
message is conveyed by means of words or
symbols.
Color General Meaning
Warning
Red Stop or prohibition
Blue Road user services guidance, tourist information, and
evacuation route
The sign is placed or erected for the purpose of
regulating, warning, or guiding vehicular,
pedestrian, or bicycle traffic.
Colour of road sign :
 Color General Meaning
Warning
Red Stop or prohibition
Blue Road user services guidance, tourist information, and
evacuation route
Green Indicated movements permitted, direction guidance
Brown Recreational and cultural interest area guidance
Orange Temporary tramc control
Black Regulations
Regulation

Fluorescent Pedestrian warning, bicycle warning, school bus and

Green school warning

Colour of road sign :

Road signage for
moving vehicle: