Vertical road signs. Portable deformable warning devices and delineators. Portable road traffic signs. Cones and cylinders

Modified Road Traffic Signs in the South African Linguistic Landscape

International Journal of Semiotics and Visual Rhetoric ◽

10.4018/ijsvr.2020010101 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 1-18

Author(s):

Lorato Mokwena

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

South African ◽

Road Traffic ◽

Linguistic Landscape ◽

The South ◽

Traffic Signs ◽

Road Signs ◽

Definition Of ◽

Fluid Interpretation

Drawing on the linguistic landscape material of modified road traffic signs in different areas of South Africa, the article illustrates how modified traffic road signs continue to have situated contextual meanings regardless of altered physical placement or content. Drawing on semiotic repurposing this article argues for an extended definition of situated semiotics that takes into account repurposed signs. A fluid interpretation of ‘situatedness' will broaden the scope of what is perceived as situated semiotics and discourage the use of delinquent categories such as ‘transgressive' semiotics for ‘out of place' semiotics.

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Assessment of Traffic Sign Comprehension Levels among Drivers in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE

Infrastructures ◽

10.3390/infrastructures6090122 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (9) ◽

pp. 122

Author(s):

Taleb M. Al-Rousan ◽

Abdullahi A. Umar

Keyword(s):

Road Traffic ◽

Warning Signs ◽

Abu Dhabi ◽

Driver Education ◽

Traffic Sign ◽

Traffic Signs ◽

The Road ◽

Road Signs ◽

Smooth Flow ◽

Traffic Violations

Road traffic signs are part of the road infrastructure components meant to ensure the safe use of roads by motorists and pedestrians alike. A good knowledge and comprehension of road signs helps ensure smooth flow of traffic, improves safety for other motorists and provides drivers with good reaction time to comply with the message dictated by the signs. Abu Dhabi, being the capital of the UAE, brings together people from all over the world for work, business or tourism. Abu Dhabi has quality roads and traffic signage together with an efficient police force that enforces adherence to traffic rules. Despite all these and the reduced fatalities in absolute terms, traffic violations have been increasing exponentially, resulting in five million traffic fines in 2019 for a population of about 2.9 million inhabitants. This study sought to assess motorists’ comprehension of the various traffic signs used across the UAE. The results of the survey (N = 200) revealed that the drivers were able to correctly identify 77% of the road signs in the survey. It was also found that the respondents failed to correctly identify traffic signs within the specific category referred to as “advance warning signs”. Respondents’ education, nationality, gender, and marital status did not have any statistically significant effects on the results compared to earlier studies. It is recommended that more attention be focused on driver education and training.

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Violation of the use of traffic regulation means as a cause of a traffic accident

Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Transport ◽

10.31649/2413-4503-2021-14-2-26-32 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 26-32

Author(s):

Andriy Ilchenko ◽

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Volodymyr Shumliakivskyi ◽

Keyword(s):

Traffic Control ◽

Traffic Accident ◽

Statistical Data ◽

Road Traffic ◽

Percentage Increase ◽

Road Accidents ◽

Traffic Signs ◽

Road Signs ◽

Control Devices ◽

Traffic Control Devices

This article provides statistical data on the number of road accidents and their consequences (deaths and/or injuries) in all regions of Ukraine in 2021 as compared to the same period in 2020. Regions with a decrease in road traffic accident rates (Zakarpattya region, 9.6% decrease) and their percentage increase (Zhytomyr region, 56.1% increase) are highlighted. Based on the analysis of statistical data, it is estimated that the number of road traffic accidents in the country during this period increased by 19.6%. But as a positive phenomenon, the number of injuries and/or fatalities in these road accidents decreased by 17.2%. The article analyses and gives concrete examples of the use of some legally adopted road traffic control devices in the regional center of Ukraine - Zhytomyr city (traffic lights, road signs and road markings). Shows incidents of their use which are characterized by violations of traffic rules (Sections 8.1., 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.7, Sections 33 "Traffic signs" and 34 "Traffic lanes"), DSTU 2587:2021 "Traffic lanes. General Technical Conditions", DSTU 4100:2021 "Road Safety. Road Signs". At the same time there are situations when road signs are in contradiction, which is categorically unacceptable. It also shows the cases where traffic signs are installed in a shape and design that is not included in traffic regulations and the relevant standard. It was concluded that the use of the above road traffic control devices in violation of the conditions of their installation (application) can lead to misinformation of road users, create additional informational and emotional pressure on them, contribute to increased fatigue, which consequently increases the probability of occurrence of road accidents and increases their importance.

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