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Are you going down the road and don't know what various signs mean? Do not worry "Hersan" has developed this blog to let you know the traffic signs, do not be one of those who only know how to accelerate and drive aimlessly, without knowing how to read these signs ... So let's get started.

Signs: Do you know what the meaning of traffic signs is?, in fact there are two types:

  • The Vertical Signaling that are all those signs built with plates and installed through poles, and
  • The Horizontal Signaling that are the stripes, words, symbols and objects, applied or adhered on the pavement.

Vertical Signage: Vertical signaling is classified into 3 basic types that are:

  • Preventive Signs
  • Restrictive Signals
  • Informational Signs

Preventive Signs: They are the yellow signs that have a symbol and that are intended to warn drivers of the existence of any danger on the road and its nature. Examples of this are the following.

Restrictive Signals: They are the white signs with a red ring and that are intended to indicate the existence of physical limitations or regulatory prohibitions that regulate traffic. Examples of these are the following: Failure to obey some of these signs is typified with fines in the Traffic Regulations.

Informative signs: They are signs with legends and / or symbols, which are intended to guide the user along his itinerary through streets and roads and inform him about names and location of towns, places of interest, services, mileage and certain recommendations that should be observed. These signals are classified into:

  • Identification.
  • Destination.
  • Recommendation.
  • General information.
  • Services and tourism.

Identification Information: They aim to identify streets according to their name and roads according to their route number and mileage.

Destination Information: They are intended to inform users about the name and location of each of the destinations that are presented along their route. Its application is essential at intersections where the user must choose the route to follow according to the selected destination. The purpose of these signs is to inform certain provisions and safety recommendations that should be observed, as well as some general information that should be known.

Information on Services and Tourism: They are intended to inform of the existence of a service or a place of tourist and / or recreational interest. Examples of these are the following:

PRACTICAL TIPS FOR THE INTERPRETATION OF VERTICAL SIGNAGE:

  • Be alert when you find a PREVENTIVE SIGNAL, since this will indicate that ahead you may find yourself in a situation in which you must adopt precautionary measures to carry out a maneuver, on which your own safety and that of other vehicles will depend.
  • Obey the indications of the RESTRICTIVE SIGNS, since these denote the existence of limitations or prohibitions that require the circumstances of the road and the traffic regulations. Remember that disobedience of these signs implies sanctions established in the Traffic Regulations.
  • Be attentive to the indications of the INFORMATIVE SIGNS, since they represent a very useful help to guide you in the itinerary that you take on your trip.
  • DO NOT DESTROY the signage, since it is one of the main means to safeguard traffic safety on the streets and highways.

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