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Traffic Police Hand Signals


To stop vehicles approaching simultaneously from front and behind.	To stop vehicles approaching simultaneously from right and left.	To start vehicle approaching from left.

To start vehicles coming from right.	To change sign.	To start one sided vehicles.

To start vehicles on T-Point.	To give VIP salute.	To manage vehicles on T-Point.


Straight Prohibitedor no entry	One way signs-vehicles prohibited in one direction		Vehicles prohibited in both direction	All vehicles prohibited

Trucks prohibited	Cycles prohibited	Horns prohibited	Bullock carts and hand carts direction	Bullock carts direction

Tongas direction	Hand carts direction	Pedestrians prohibited	Right turn prohibited	Left turn prohibited

U- turn prohibited	Overtaking prohibited	No Parking	No stopping or standing	Speed limit

Width limit	Height limit	Length limit	Load limit	Axle load limit

Compulsory bus stop	Restriction ends sign	Compulsory cycle track	Compulsory sound horn	Compulsory keep left

Compulsory turn left	Compulsory turn right ahead	Compulsory ahead or turn right	Compulsory ahead or turn left	Compulsory ahead

Stop	Give way


Right hand curve	Left hand curve	Right hair pin bend	Left hair pin bend	Right reverse bend

Left reverse bend	Steep ascent	Steep descent	Narrow road ahead	Road wideness ahead

Narrow Bridge	Slippery Road	Loose Gravel	Cycle Crossing	Pedestrian Crossing

School Ahead	Men at Work	Cattle	Falling Rocks	Ferry

Cross Road	Gap in Median	Side Road Right	Side Road Left	Y-Intersection

Y-Intersection	Y-Intersection	T-Intersection	Staggered Intersection	Staggered Intersection

Major road ahead	Major road ahead	Roundabout	Dangerous dip	Hump or rough road

Barrier ahead	200 meters	50-100 meters	200 meters	50-100 meters


Advanced direction sign	Re-assurance sign	Destination sign

Direction sign	Place identification sign	First aid post

Public telephone	Petrol pump	Hospital

Resting place	Eating place	First-aid post

Park this Side	Parking both sides	Parking lot Scooters and motorcycle

Parking lot Cycles	Parking lot Taxis	Parking lot Auto rickshaws

No through road	No through side road	Parking lot Cycle rickshaws

Flood gauge

STOP Stop well before the stop line, and don't crowd the intersection. This not only obstructs a clear view of the intersection for other road users, but also make the zebra crossing unsafe for the pedestrians. You are allowed to turn left at the red signal unless there is a sign specifically forbidding you to do so. When turning, yield the right of way to pedestrians and vehicles from other directions.
BE ALERT The Amber light gives time to vehicles to clear the road when the signal is changing from green to red. If caught in the Amber signal in the middle of a large road crossing do not press your accelerator in panic but do continue with care.
GO If first in line, do not go tearing off at the green signal but pause to see whether vehicles from other directions have cleared the road. Sometimes you are allowed to turn left or right too, unless separate signs exist for each direction. if turning, yield the right of way to pedestrians and vehicles from other directions.
STEADY GREEN ARROW SIGNAL Proceed with caution in the direction indicated by the arrows. Remember that you must yield to all pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection.
FLASHING RED SIGNAL You must come to a complete stop, yield to all other traffic and to pedestrians. Proceed only when the way is clear.
FLASHING AMBER SIGNAL You should slow down and proceed with caution.

Bare roads will lead to total vehicular confusion. Markings are painted on the road to direct, guide and regulate the road user. Road markings include all lines patters, words and colours applied on or attached to the road surface or kerb, for the said purpose
Traffic paints are commonly used for road markings. Other materials such as, road studs, cat's eyes and thermoplastic strips also find their application in road markings. These markings promote road safety and ensure smooth flow of traffic. Sometimes, road markings are used to supplement the message of road signs and other devices.
White is generally used for carriageway (road) markings except those indicating restrictions for which yellow markings are used. White or yellow together with black are used for kerb and object marking.
Centre line : Centre line marking for a two lane road On undivided two-way roads, the centre line separates the opposing streams of traffic and facilitates their movements. The centre line can be a single broken line, a single continous solid line (barrier line), a double solid line or a combination of solid line and broken line. Single and double solid lines, whether white or yellow, must not be crossed or even straddled. On a road with two centre lines, of which one is solid and the other broken, the solid line has significance only it it is on the left side of the combination as viewed by the driver. In such a case, the driver must be careful not to cross or straddle the centre line.
Lane line : Lane line and broken centre line
Centre barrier lines :
Centre barrier line marking for a four lane road
Centre barrier line marking for a six lane road
Double white/yellow lines Double Continuous lines are used where visibility is restricted in both directions. Neither stream of traffic is allowed to cross the lines.
Combination of solid and broken lines If the line on your side is broken, you may cross or straddle it. OverTake - but only if it is safe to do so. If the line on your side is continious you must not cross or straddle it.
Stop Line A stop line is a single solid transverse line painted before the intersecting edge of the road junction/ intersection.This line indicates where you are required to stop when directed by traffic officer, traffic light of stop sign. Where a pedestrian crossing is provided, the stop line is marked before the pedestrian crossing.
Give way Line The give way line is usually a double dotted line marked transversely at junctions. These lines are generally supplemented by a reverse triangle give way sign painted on the road surface before the dotted lines or by a road sign installed beside the marking. Give way to traffic on the main approaching road.
Border or edge lines These are continuous lines at the edge of the carriageway and mark the limits of the main carriageway upto which a driver can safely venture.
Parking prohibited lines A solid continuous yellow line painted on the kerb or edge of the carriageway along with a "No-parking" sign indicates the extent of no-parking area.
Yellow box junctions or keep clear These are yellow crossed diagonal lines within the box. The vehicles should cross it only if they have a clear space available ahead of the yellow box. In this marked area vehicles must not stop even briefly.
Pedestrian Crossings These are alternate black and white stripes painted parallel to the road generally known as zebra crossing. Pedestrians must cross only at the point where these lines are provided and when the signal is in their favour at controlled crossings.You must stop and give way to pedestrians at these crossings. Pedestrian crossings are marked to facilitate and give the right of way to pedestrians.

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