Traffic Rules and Regulation

Topic: Traffic Rules and Regulation

WEEK: 5 & 6

Traffic Rules And Regulation

Traffic rules and regulations are laws and rules which govern traffic, regulate vehicles and facilitate the orderly and timely flow of traffic.

Traffic on the road may consist of pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, motorcycles, vehicles, street cars, and other conveyances, either singly or together, while using the public way for purpose of travel.

Traffic Signs

Road signs are symbols that provide drivers with complete information about the road. to prevent accidents from happening. They are placed together as warnings.

Regulatory signs

These are markers that often have circular forms. They are separated into

Mandatory Regulatory Sign: Mandatory regulatory signs, such as roundabout signs and diversion signs, are shown with blue circles rather than a red border. Examples are:

DIRECTION TO BE FOLLOWED sign
DIVERSION sign
ONE WAY sign
ROUNDABOUT sign
COMPULSORY CYCLE TRACK sign
PEDESTRIAN TRACK sign
DIVIDED 2-LANES 2-WAY AHEAD sign
2-LANE-2 WAY AHEAD sign
4-LANES UNDIVIDED 2-WAY AHEAD sign
PRIORITY TO APPROACHING VEHICLE sign
TWO WAY sign
KEEP RIGHT sign
END DIVERSION sign
PASS EITHER SIDE sign
PEDESTRIAN TRACK sign
SPEED LIMIT (MINIMUM) sign
DIVIDED 4-LANES 2-WAY AHEAD sign
SIGN FOR TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

Prohibitive Regulatory signs: They are circular signs that are red and yellow. They include Stop, No-Light, and other signs. Red is used in regulatory signage as a background colour to signify limitation and as a prohibitory symbol with a circular outline and diagonal bar.

Informative Signs

They are offered to provide necessary information to drivers. They seem to be rectangular. is a very visible sign with extremely legible printing that tells people what something is for or instructs them on how to utilise it. Example are;

Entrance to the controlled parking zone
Entrance to congestion charging zone
End of the controlled parking zone
Advance warning of restriction or prohibition ahead
Parking place for solo motorcycles
With-flow bus lane ahead which pedal cycles and taxis may also use
Lane designated for use by high occupancy vehicles (HOV)
Vehicles permitted to use an HOV lane ahead
End of motorway
Start of motorway and point from which motorway regulations apply
Appropriate traffic lanes at the junction ahead
Traffic on the main carriageway coming from the right has priority over joining the traffic
Additional traffic joining from left ahead.
Traffic in the right-hand lane of the slip road joining the main carriageway has priority over the left-hand lane
‘Countdown’ markers at the exit from the motorway (each bar represents 100 yards to the exit).
Green-backed markers may be used on primary routes and white-backed markers with black bars on other routes.
Motorway service area sign showing the operator’s name
Traffic has priority over oncoming vehicles
Hospital ahead with Accident and Emergency facilities
Tourist information point
No through road for vehicles
Recommended route for pedal cycles
Home Zone Entry
Area in which cameras are used to enforce traffic regulations
Bus lane on road at the junction ahead

Some Traffic Rules and Regulation

Pedestrians

People on foot who must cross the street, stroll beside it, or interact with other drivers are referred to as pedestrians.

Rules of Pedestrians

1. Constantly stroll beside the road.

2. Be careful to face the direction of incoming traffic as you walk.

3. To make yourself more visible to drivers while walking in the dark, wear bright or reflecting colours like white or green.

4. Before crossing the street, look left, right, and left again.

5. When zebra crossings and pedestrian bridges are available, use them.

6. Adhere to traffic signs.

7. Be considerate of other drivers’ rights.

Duties of Pedestrians

You should constantly use caution while walking and avoid obstructing the flow of traffic. Jaywalking is the act of crossing the street oblivious to traffic signals or laws of the road. It may cause injuries and is exceedingly risky.
When crossing the road, pedestrians must do so at a straight angle or by using the shortest path practicable.
If there are sidewalks available, pedestrians must utilise them. Pedestrians must not abruptly cross in front of oncoming traffic.
Pedestrians are required to walk on the left side of the road if there are no sidewalks and they must adhere to all traffic signs.

Cyclists

Cyclists are defined as those who utilise the road while riding motorbikes, bicycles, tricycles, etc.

Cyclists’ Rules

1. Make sure your bicycle is in excellent shape before you go on it; check the brakes, tyres, lights, and rear reflectors.

2. Before moving forward, take a quick check behind you. If you need to turn, hold out your arm in the other direction.

3. Avoid riding too closely behind moving vehicles.

4. Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothes while riding a motorbike or bicycle.

5. Make sure you’re wearing a helmet.

6. Never ride a motorbike with more than one passenger.

7. To maintain equilibrium, avoid carrying things that are overly heavy.

8. Obey traffic signs.

9. Never ride after drinking.

10. Be considerate of other drivers’ rights.

11. Comply with traffic police.

Motorists

This group includes drivers (drivers). Drivers of vehicles such as cars, buses, trucks, and trailers are included.

Rules for Motorists

1. Before operating any motor vehicle, get a valid drivers’ licence.

2. Check the car’s condition each morning before you drive it outside to make sure it’s in excellent shape.

3. Comply with traffic signals and speed restrictions.

4. Avoid driving after drinking.

5. Don’t overstuff your car.

6. Never operate a car with a cracked windscreen.

7. Constantly buckle up while driving.

8. Avoid distracting activities while driving.

9. Follow all traffic laws and signalised intersections.

10. Honor the rights of other motorists.