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Understanding Temporary Condition Signs: Rules of the Road

RULES OF THE ROAD: Temporary Condition Signs

Temporary Condition Signs: Essential Road Safety Guidelines

Temporary Condition Signs



Construction work one kilometre ahead.

Construction work one kilometre ahead.

 

Road work ahead.

Road work ahead.

 

Survey crew working on the road ahead.

Survey crew working on the road ahead.

 

Traffic control person ahead. Drive slowly and watch for instructions.

Traffic control person ahead. Drive slowly and watch for instructions.

 

You are entering a construction zone. Drive with extra caution and be prepared for a lower speed limit.

You are entering a construction zone. Drive with extra caution and be prepared for a lower speed limit.

 

Temporary detour from normal traffic route.

Temporary detour from normal traffic route.

 

Flashing lights on the arrows show the direction to follow.

Flashing lights on the arrows show the direction to follow.

 

Pavement has been milled or grooved. Your vehicle's stopping ability may be affected so obey the speed limit and drive with extra caution. Motorcyclists may experience reduced traction on these surfaces.

Pavement has been milled or grooved. Your vehicle's stopping ability may be affected so obey the speed limit and drive with extra caution. Motorcyclists may experience reduced traction on these surfaces.

 

Lane ahead is closed for roadwork. Obey the speed limit and merge with traffic in the open lane.

Lane ahead is closed for roadwork. Obey the speed limit and merge with traffic in the open lane.

 

Closed lane. Adjust speed to merge with traffic in lane indicated by arrow.

Closed lane. Adjust speed to merge with traffic in lane indicated by arrow.

 

Do not pass the pilot vehicle or pace vehicle bearing this sign.

Do not pass the pilot vehicle or pace vehicle bearing this sign.

 

Reduce speed and be prepared to stop.

Reduce speed and be prepared to stop.

 

Follow detour marker until you return to regular route.
Follow detour marker until you return to regular route.
Enforces doubling the HTA fines for speeding in a designated construction zone when there are workers present.

Enforces doubling the HTA fines for speeding in a designated construction zone when there are workers present.

 

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Discussion Forum Activity - Pay attention to Road Signs:

Drivers must know and obey all traffic signs to ensure a safe and efficient driving experience. While driving on the road, which traffic signs do you usually see, and how do you approach them? Share your experience regarding this.


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