8 Factors That Make Road Signs Important

8 Factors That Make Road Signs Important Stone columns are used as the very first traffic indicators. They were employed by the Romans to inform travellers of their proximity to the city. With the development of the bicycle, road signs as we know them started to emerge because riders need indicators that alerted them to […]

The Plight of Roadworker

The Plight of the Roadworker There is a wide range of reasons why roadworks may be necessary Repairing utilities such as gas, water, electricity, broadband Repairing Potholes in the Road Road Widening or road realignment New Infrastructure The above list is not exhaustive, but they all have one thing in common,The completion of the works […]

Power of Road Signs

Power Of Road Signs We all know that certain road signs are regulatory and must be obeyed, however, at some point in our driving history we have all transgressed against them.  Most of these transgressions have gone unpunished but signs such as maximum speed limits are regularly enforced by static and mobile camera technology to […]

WHAT DO THE MARKINGS ON THE ROAD MEAN?

WHAT DO THE MARKINGS ON THE ROAD MEAN? There are two categories of road markings, regulatory and non-regulatory. Road markings may be defined as markings on the surface of the road for the control, warning, guidance, or information of road users. They may be used to supplement upright signs, or they may be used alone. […]

What are the different categories of signs and why are they different shapes?

Road traffic signs in Ireland fall into three main categories Clear and for the operation to work smoothly, appropriate road traffic signs are required of the road network, for the enforcement of traffic regulations, and for road safety. This Traffic Irish Signs Manual explains the road traffic signs in detail which may be used on […]