International Road Signs

by **split_fire** on Fri Aug 28, 2009 4:11 pm

How to Understand the International Road Signs

International Road Signs are used in foreign countries, Despite this, their meanings are not always clear,
as they are graphical-based and most do not include captions.

In general, on International Road Signs:
- A red triangle is a warning, such as a beware of low flying aircraft or beware of wildlife sign.
- A red circle indicates a restriction of some kind, eg. the maximum
  speed limit, restrictions on vehicles carrying dangerous goods.
- Square and rectangle shaped signs provide guidance, for example parking areas, pedestrian crossing ahead and so on.
- Blue, circular signs indicate requirements, for example bicycle lanes, minimum speed signs etc.
- Diamond shaped signs indicate priority roads (i.e. you have the right of way).
- Any sign with red on it usually signals negative information such as a restriction or warning.
- Any sign with blue on it indicates positive information such as
  guidance or road/travel features that you can use to your advantage. A
  common rule of thumb is red means [i]don't while blue means do.

by **split_fire** on Fri Aug 28, 2009 4:50 pm

Traffic Signals (source: LTO)

RED SIGNAL Unless a sign indicates
otherwise, a right turn may be made on a red signal or from a one-way street to
a one-way street provided the vehicle is first brought to a stop, and always
subject to the right of way of pedestrians and other traffic.

FLASHING RED SIGNAL A flashing red
signal means bring your vehicle to a stop and proceed only when it is safe to
do so.

FLASHING RED BEACON The flashing red
signal maybe an overhead beacon used in conjunction with a stop sign, or a
beacon located directly above a stop sign.

YELLOW SIGNAL A yellow signal indicates
that the red signal is about to appear. Stop the vehicle if you can do so
safely, otherwise you may proceed with caution.

FLASHING YELLOW SIGNAL A flashing yellow
signal means proceed with caution.
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FLASHING YELLOW BEACON When a flashing
yellow signal is incorporated with an overhead beacon or a beacon located
directly above a warning sign, it warns you to proceed with caution.

YELLOW ARROW In some traffic control
signal, a yellow arrow appears after a green arrow. When the yellow arrow
appears, it means the red or solid green signal is about to appear. Therefore,
stop the vehicle safely, if can be done otherwise, proceed with caution.

GREEN SIGNAL A green signal means you
proceed, provided you yield to pedestrian and other traffic lawfully using the
intersection. When making a turn on a green signal, remember that the
pedestrian crossing on the green signal have the right-of-way. Be sure that you
do not block the traffic.

FLASHING GREEN SIGNAL When a flashing green
signal or a left turn green arrow with a green signal is used, it permits the
vehicle facing that signal to turn left, turn right or go through while
opposing traffic faces a red signal. A pedestrian must not proceed on a
flashing green signal or green left turn arrow unless a walk signal is shown.

· GREEN ARROW WITH
OR WITHOUT A RED SIGNAL When a green arrow is shown with
or without a red signal, you may enter the intersection to move only in the
direction shown by the arrow.