Traffic Signals

A traffic light, traffic signal or a stop light is a

signaling device positioned at a road intersection to
indicate when it is safe to wade through. The traffic
signal passes on its information using a universal
color code

STOP &
WAIT

GET READY

GO

Traffic signs or road signs are signs erected at the

side of roads to provide information to road users.
With traffic volumes increasing over the last eight
decades, many countries have adopted pictorial
signs or otherwise simplified and standardized their
signs to facilitate international travel where language
differences would create barriers, and in general to
help enhance traffic safety.
Such pictorial signs use symbols (often silhouette) in
place of words and are usually based on
international protocols. Such signs were first
developed in Europe, and have been adopted by
most countries to varying degrees.

MANDATORY ROAD SIGNS

Straight
Prohibited or No
Entry

Bullock Cart
& Cart

All Motor
Vehicles
Prohibited

Truck
Prohibited

Pedestrians
Prohibited

One Way
Sign

Height Limit

Width Limit

Length Limit

Left Turn
Prohibited

U-Turn
Prohibited

Overtaking
Prohibited

Right turn
Prohibited

Load Limit

Axle Load Limit

Speed Limit

Compulsory
Turn Right

Compulsory
Cycle Track

Load Limit

Compulsory
Ahead Only

Compulsory Ahead or
Turn Right

Compulsory Turn
Right Ahead

Compulsory
Sound Horn

Compulsory
Turn Left

Give Way

Vehicle Prohibited
in Both Directions

No Stopping or
Standing

Stop

Horn
Prohibited

Restriction
Ends Sign

Right Hand Curve School Ahead

Left Reverse Bend

Narrow Bridge

Cross Road

Y-Intersection

Steep Ascent

Slippery Road

Major Road Ahead

Barrier Ahead

Men at Work

Left Hand Curve

Steep Descent
Gap in Median

200 Meters

Loose Gravel

Y-Intersection

50-100
Cattle

Major Road Ahead

50-100 Meters

Side

Destination Sign

Advanced Direction Sign

Hospital

Re-Assurance Sign

Eating Place

Place Identification Sign

No Through Side Road

First Aid Post

Park

Resting Place

No Through Road

Park This side

Parking Lot Taxis

Parking Lot Cycle rickshaws

Parking Lot Scooters and Motorcycle

The transport department of each and every city

around the world has been entrusted with the
responsibility of providing a smooth public
transportation system on roads, controlling pollution
under permissible limits, keeping a record of
registration of vehicles, insurance of vehicles,
issuing permits and collection of taxes.
These departments function by devising policies,
implementing them and then monitor and regulate
the functioning of the transport in the city.

Traffic rules of the roads are both the laws and the
informal rules that may have been developed over
time to facilitate the orderly and timely flow of traffic.
With the replacement of ancient horse driven carts
with cars and trucks, the speed of the traffic
increased paving way for the need of smooth roads
and yet smoother traffic.
So, to curb the need of the smoother traffic, some
rules were devised to assure that the traffic runs
smooth. Almost all of the roadways traffic rules are
built with devices meant to control traffic.

The basic idea to devise rules is to make the traffic

more organized. These establish a direct contact with
the driver and help making the ride easy and controlled
by delivering information which compliments the laws,
guiding directions, speed limits and parking zones.
All these efforts collectively assure that traffic is orderly
and safe. An organized traffic has well established
priorities, lanes flowing in particular directions.
The benefit is that it reduces the travel time. Some
rules and regulations have been formulated for an easy
driving. The drivers are not allowed to drive without a
few documents. These documents should be produced
on demand.

Traffic Authorities in India

The transport Department is one of the largest
revenue earning departments.
Dealing with various transport related matters like
driving licenses, registration of motor vehicles, grant
and renewal of permits and other regulatory and
enforcement services.
The transport department works under the provision
of the section 213 of the MV Act, 1988. The transport
department is primarily established for enforcement
of the provisions of the motor vehicle act, 1988.

Working Authorities:
Transport Department works with two of the
concerned authorities, under Section 68 of the
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. These are discussed
below:
State Transport Authority: The main functions of
the State Transport Authority are:
To co-ordinate and regulate the activities and
policies of the Regional Transport Authorities.
Entering into bilateral agreements with other States.
To decide the quota for counter signature permits.
Grant of All India and State wide permits.

Regional Transport Authority: The main functions

of the Regional Transport Authority are:
To exercise and discharge the powers and functions
conferred on them under the provisions of Motor
Vehicles Act, which mainly relate to control of
transport by way of grant of permits.

Services Provided by R.T.O:

Regional Transport Office provides the following
services:
Related to Driving License:
Issuing learner license.
Renewal of learner license.
Issuing driving license.
Renewal of driving license (issued in same and
other office).
Endorsement in driving license.
Noting change of address in learner and driving
license.
Issuing International driving permit.
Conductor license

Related to Registration of Vehicles

Temporary registration of vehicles.
Permanent registration of vehicles.
Transfer of ownership.
Entry of hypothecation/ hire-purchase/ lease
agreement.
Termination of hypothecation/ hire-purchase/ lease
agreement.
Change of address.
Issue of no objection certificate.
Issue of clearance certificate

Enforcement
The services granted by these authorities are
regulated, monitored and enforced by two of the
Enforcement Agencies:
Enforcement wing of the transport department.
Traffic police.
If in any case somebody violates the rules and
regulations related to traffic laws an offence then
they are bound to issue Challans against the
offender under some penal actions as per M.V Act,
1988.

Some Related Acts

M.V.A.
C.M.V.R.
D.M.V.R.

R.R.R.

Motor Vehicle Act,

1988
Central Motor
Vehicles Rules, 1989
Delhi Motor Vehicles
Rules, 1989
Rules of Road
Regulation, 1989