Road signs can be placed into 4 categories: regulatory signs, warning signs, guide signs, construction/temporary signs.
- Regulatory and Informative Signs
Background colour is either red, white, blue or black
Remind road users of specific rules that apply where they are posted in each traffic situation
- Warning Signs
Background colour is yellow
Indicate possible danger on the roadway
Diamond shapes indicate “up ahead” - Guide Signs
Background colours are blue+red, green, blue or brown
Provide information (route markers, directions, points of interest etc) - Construction/Temporary Signs
Background colour is orange
Indicate road repairs, detours, special road closures
Diamond shapes indicate “up ahead”
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