There are numerous traffic signs and each has its own purpose. The various traffic safety signs have been divided into three categories. They are:
Traffic signs that are mandatory: As the name suggests, the first category of traffic signs is mandatory signs which perform the function of ensuring the smooth operation of the traffic on the road. These traffic signs also make sure that the drivers on the road follow the instructions on it. Violation of any mandatory traffic sign is an offence punishable by law as per the Roadways and Transport department. The traffic signs images are displayed below:
Aside from the traffic signs that are displayed by the government to ensure road safety and smooth operation of the traffic, other traffic signs such as road safety signs and rules have to be displayed and followed by the driver while driving. The list of these rules and signs is mentioned below:
- On a two-way road, the driver must drive on the left side of the road so that the oncoming traffic from the other direction can pass through smoothly.
- For one-way roads, the driver should allow any vehicle overtaking his or her vehicle through the right.
- If the driver is turning left, he or she should ensure that the vehicle should be on the left side of the road while leaving and entering the road.
- If the driver is turning right, he or she should drive the vehicle to the centre of the road that he or she is leaving and drive to the right side of the road that he or she is entering gradually.
- It is mandatory for the driver to slow down at all inter junctions, pedestrian crossings, intersections and road crossings.
- If the driver is driving the vehicle on a main road that has does not have traffic regulation, he or she has to allow the vehicles to overtake from the right side.
- Hand signals are an important part of traffic signs as well. Some of them are: