Regulation Of Traffic

CE-561
(Transportation Engineering-1)
Presented By
Juned Ahmed Joy (2018333524)
Khaled Mahmud Rafi(201333525)
Manik Miah(2018333531)
CONTENT

 INTRODUCTION
 IMPORTANCE OF TRAFFIC RULES AND REGULATION
 NECESSITY OF TRAFFIC RULES IN Bangladesh
 SOME IMPORTANT TRAFFIC SIGNALS
 ADVANTAGES OF RULES AND REGULATIONSo
 DISADVANTAGES OF RULES AND REGULATIONS
 CONCLUSION
 REFFERENCES
INTRODUCTION:

 Traffic rule and regulation is the term

related to the method used to regulate
traffic rules on the road to reduce the
chance of fatal accident or serious injury.
while rules of the road are both the laws
and the informal rules that may have
developed over time to facilitate the
orderly and timely flow of traffic.
Rules of the road and driving are the general
practices and procedures that road users are
required to follow.
These rules usually apply to all road users,
though they are of special importance to
motorists and cyclists.
There are various rules that apply to parking
as well including maintaining a safe distance
between cars, prevention f obstruction to
other vehicles, no parking on footpaths etc.
IMPORTANCE OF TRAFFIC RULES AND
REGULATION:

The rule is very important for safety of both

the vehicular traffic and the pedestrian.
most of the time accidents happen
because of lack of traffic rules and
regulations awareness.
 It is vital to know the traffic rules and
regulations in India to ensure the safety of all.
According to the World Health Organization
(WHO), India is on the top in the list of nations
with highest number of accidents
it is very important to increase the level of
awareness about the traffic rules among all
citizens.
SOME IMPORTANT TRAFFIC SIGNALS:

Mandatory Sign:
 Mandatory signs are compulsory signs.
mandatory road signs are circular, may
use white symbols on a blue background,
red border on a black symbols on a white
background with a red border.
Fig: some important Traffic Signal
Informatory Signs:
An informative sign is a very legibly printed
and very noticeable placard that informs
people of the purpose of an object.
gives users instruction on the use of something.
For example is a traffic sign such as a stop sign.
Regulatory Signs:
The term regulatory sign describes a range of
signs that are used to indicate or reinforce
traffic laws, regulations or requirements.
ADVANTAGES OF RULES AND
REGULATIONS:

Traffic Rules regulates the heavy traffic at

intersections to allow other vehicles or
pedestrians to cross it.
It helps in providing a continuous movement
of traffic at a certain speed.
It helps in reducing the frequency of
various types of accidents or crashes,
most especially the right-angle collision.
It increases the traffic handling capacity
of a certain intersection.
DISADVANTAGES OF RULES AND
REGULATIONS:

There is an increase in the use of less-

adequate streets to avoid the traffic
signals.
There are some drivers that disobey the
signals and rules.
There is an increase in traffic congestion,
fuel consumption, and air pollution.
There is an excessive delay because of
the time allocated in the traffic rules.
 CONCLUSION:
Traffic laws are designed to protect you and
other drivers on the road. If we do not follow
them, we are putting innocent bystanders and
drivers at risk.
 To maximize the road safety effects, traffic law
enforcement should first prevent violations that
are proven to be related with the number of
crashes.
To the extent that new technologies facilitate
voluntary speed control.
Thank you….