Inform the Public in Road Safety SIgns
How Road Signs and Markings Save Lives
Every time we hit the road, we see road signs and markings along the way but not all of us know what they mean. Some think that the white markings and lines on the road are simply for decoration while others ignore traffic signs. This lack of knowledge about traffic signs and road markings and/or disregarding them are the most common causes of the increase in road traffic crashes that kill and injure road users, according to the World Health Organization. For this reason, non-profit, public service-oriented non-government organizations like the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP) are focused on promoting road safety.
Standardizing Traffic Signs
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) carry out the internationally prescribed uniform traffic rules and signs to facilitate foreign nationals and tourists whose language differences may create barriers. But since Pilipino/ Tagalog is the country’s national language, the DPWH also posts “hybrid” road signs that have a Tagalog translation underneath to achieve the widest public comprehension. Although hybrid road signs are acceptable, they are not generally recommended unless absolutely necessary
Road Signs
Precise shapes and sizes for each sign were also provided. The octagon red shape is exclusively for the STOP sign. The equilateral triangle with one point vertically downward is especially for the GIVE WAY sign. The circle symbols are reserved for regulatory signs while the equilateral triangle with one point vertically upward is mainly for warning signs.
Road Markings
Solid white lines on both edges of the road mean that parking is prohibited. Road lane markings also convey important messages. Like road signs, road lane markings inform the road user on what action he or she should and should not be taking. They also indicate regulations for parking and stopping and generate noise to alert drowsy motorists.
Every time we hit the road, we see road signs and markings along the way but not all of us know what they mean. Some think that the white markings and lines on the road are simply for decoration while others ignore traffic signs. This lack of knowledge about traffic signs and road markings and/or disregarding them are the most common causes of the increase in road traffic crashes that kill and injure road users, according to the World Health Organization. For this reason, non-profit, public service-oriented non-government organizations like the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP) are focused on promoting road safety.
Standardizing Traffic Signs
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) carry out the internationally prescribed uniform traffic rules and signs to facilitate foreign nationals and tourists whose language differences may create barriers. But since Pilipino/ Tagalog is the country’s national language, the DPWH also posts “hybrid” road signs that have a Tagalog translation underneath to achieve the widest public comprehension. Although hybrid road signs are acceptable, they are not generally recommended unless absolutely necessary
Road Signs
Precise shapes and sizes for each sign were also provided. The octagon red shape is exclusively for the STOP sign. The equilateral triangle with one point vertically downward is especially for the GIVE WAY sign. The circle symbols are reserved for regulatory signs while the equilateral triangle with one point vertically upward is mainly for warning signs.
Road Markings
Solid white lines on both edges of the road mean that parking is prohibited. Road lane markings also convey important messages. Like road signs, road lane markings inform the road user on what action he or she should and should not be taking. They also indicate regulations for parking and stopping and generate noise to alert drowsy motorists.