New Delhi
With the beginning of the new year, the central government has implemented new guidelines for sign boards on highways and expressways. These guidelines, which will come into effect from January 24, are aimed at providing clear, standardized and timely information to road users. Through these changes, efforts are being made to reduce accidents and make traffic more organized.
Speed limit and warning indicators
Under the new system, signs will be placed before potentially dangerous spots such as rumble strips, to give drivers time to adjust their speed. Information about speed limit will be given through sign boards every five kilometers. These boards are designed to be easy for drivers to read and understand.
Standardization and uniformity
The Ministry of Road Transport has standardized the size and color of letters and numbers used on sign boards. This step will increase uniformity of indicators and make them easier to understand. Also, arrangements have been made to clearly display the speed limits of different vehicles on the same board.
No parking and pedestrian safety
“No parking” boards will be installed every five kilometers to reduce accidents and traffic jams. Apart from this, arrangements have been made to give advance information about the crossing, giving priority to the safety of pedestrians.
overall security efforts
To prepare these guidelines, a committee of experts was formed, which studied international experiences and road safety data in depth. Based on this, route signs were divided into three main categories: mandatory, warning and informational signs.
