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CODE OF PRACTICE FOR ROAD SIGNS

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 1RC 67—1977

CODE OF PRACTICE FOR ROAD SIGNS

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Traffic signs, which have the backing of law in India, are incorporated in the Ninth
Schedule of the Indian Motor Vehicles Act, 1939.

1.2. The existing Ninth Schedule does not cover all the signs warranted by different traffic
situations and the designs of signs are not fully dimensioned. Further the signs do not have uniformity,
and mostly letterings are used to convey the message, especially in the case of regulatory signs. These
inadequacies have resulted in different designs being adopted in different States of the country. Some
improvements were made by the Indian Roads Congress in 1960 by preparing dimensioned drawings of
signs which were published in the Journal of the Indian Roads Congress, Volume XXV. These
reconituendations covered only the road signs included in the Indian Motor Vehicles Act and hence did
not encompass the additional signs needed for different traffic situations.
1.3. The existing road signs have been reviewed by the Traffic Engineering Committee of
the Indian Roads Congress in the light of recommendations made by various international conventions,
with a view to evolving a uniform and an efficient system of road signs suiting the present as well as
future traffic. This Code of Practice sets out the methodology to be followed in the use, siting, construction
and maintenance of the road signs.
1.4. This Code of Practice was approved by the Traffic Engineering Committee (personnel given
below) in their meeting held on the 10th and 11th March, 1973.
H. C. Maihotra Convenor
Dr. N. S. Srinivasan Member—Secretary
G. M. Andavan M. S. Nerurkar
H. U. Bijlani S. M. Parulkar
A. K. Bhattacharya M. D. Patel
M. K. Chatterjee S. Ramanatha PilIai
P. Das C. Raghavan
V. D. Desai S. K. Roy
T. Ohosh P. V. Sathe
C. L. N, Iyengar Dr. 0. S. Sahgal
S. L. Kathuria R. P. Sikka
[rach A. Nadirshah R. Thillainayagam
Dr. N. V.A. Narasirnham P. R. Wagh
Director General (Road Development), Govt. of India — Ex-officlo

1.5. Later, the Specifications and Standards Committee (personnel given on the page facing the
inside title) in their meeting held at Chandigarh on the 5th March 1975 after considering this Code of Prac-
tice set tip a Working Group (personnel given below) to flnalise the same in light of the views expressed
at the meeting.
H. C. Maihotra R. P. Sikka
Dr. N. S. Srinivasan

1.6. The Code of Practice as finalised by the Working Group was then approved by the Executive
Coniniittee and the Council in their meetings held on the 7th and 27th August 1976 respectively.

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2. CLASSIFICATION OF ROAD SIGNS

Road signs shall be classified under the following three heads:

(I) Mandatory/Regulatory signs: These signs are used to inform road users of certain laws
and regulations to provide safety and free flow of traffic. These include all signs which give notice of
special obligations, prohibitions or restrictions with which the road users must comply. The violation
of these signs is a legal offence.
(ii) Cautionary/Warning signs: These signs are used to warn road users of the existence of
certain hazardous conditions either on or adjacent to the roadway, so that the motorists are cautious and
take the desired action.
(iii) Informatory signs : These signs are used to guide road users along routes, inform them
about destination and distance, identify points of geographical and historical interest, and provide other
information that will make the road travel easier, safe and pleasant.

3. SiTING OF SIGNS WiTH RESPECT TO THE CARRIAGEWAY

3.1. The signs shall be so placed that the drivers for whom these are intended can recognise them
easily and in time. Normally the signs shall be placed on the left hand side of the road. These may,
however, be placed or repeated above the carriageway or on the other side of the carriageway if local
conditions are such that the signs might not be seen in time by the drivers for whom these are meant.
In case of hill roads, the signs shall generally be fixed on the valley side of the road, unless traffic and road
conditions warrant these to be placed on the hill side.
3.2. On kerbed roads, the extreme edge of the sign adjacent to the highway shall not be less than
60 ciii away from the edge of the kerb. On un-kerbed roads, the extreme edge of the sign adjacent to
the highway shall be at a distance of 2 to 3 metre from the edge of the carriageway depending on local
conditions, but in no case shall any part of the sign come in the way of vehicular traffic.
3.3. On kerbed roads, the bottom edge of the lowest sign shall not be less than 2 metre above the
kerb. On un-kerbed roads, the bottom edge of the lowest sign shall not be less than 1.50 metre above
the crown of the pavement.
3.4. Where in the opinion of competent authorities a sign would be ineffective if placedon the
left hand side shoulder of a road with separated carriageways, it may be placed on the median and in
that case need not be repeated on the shoulder.
3.5. The signs shall be so placed that these do not obstruct vehicular traffic on the carriageway,
and if placed on the shoulder/footpath/refuge island, obstruct pedestrians as little as possible. The
difference in level between the carriageway on the side where a sign is placed and the lower edge of the
sign shall be as uniform as possible for signs of the same class on the same route.

4. ORIENTATiON OF THE SIGNS

4.1. The signs shall normally be placed at right angles to the line of travel of the approaching
traffic. Signs relating to parking of vehicles during specified periods shall, however, be fixed parallel to
the carriageway.
4.2. Where niirror reflection from the sign face is encountered to such an extent as to reduce
legibility, the sign should be turned slightly away from the road. On horizontal curves, the sign should
not be fixed normualto the carriageway but the angle of placement should be determined with regard to the
course of the approaching traffic.

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4.3. Sign faces are normally vertical, but on grades it may be desirable to tilt a sign forward or
backward from the vertical to improve the viewing angle.

5. MATERIALS FOR SIGNS

The traffic sign plates may be made of stove-enamelled metal plate, or other suitable local materials
like plywood, timber planks with metal sheet lining, and reinforced concrete. Nothing in this Code should
be interpreted to exclude any new material that meets the standard requirements for colour and visibility.

6. POSTS FOR SIGNS

The signs shall be mounted on separate sign posts, which may be of suitable mild steel sections,
galvanised iron pipes, reinforced cement concrete or aluminium sections. In certain circumstances, signs
may be fixed to existing utility posts such as lamp posts, electric poles, etc. if conveniently l~cated. The
posts and their foundation shall be so constructed as to hold the signs rigidly in a proper and permanent
position, to resist swaying in wind or displacement by children or vandals.

7. MOUNTING OF SIGNS

The signs should be securely bolted to the sign posts so as to prevent their turning or slipping down.
In the case of tubular posts, the mounting should permit angular movement with subsequent locking of the
sign for exact adjustment after erection.

8. COLOUR FOR SIGNS

8.1. Signs shall be painted in colours as shown on the detailed drawings. The reverse side of
all sign plates shall be painted grey.
8.2. Except in the case of level crossing signs (for which the colour scheme is given later), the
sign posts shall be painted in 25 cm wide bands, alternately black and white. The lowest band next to
the ground shall be in black.
8.3. Colours shall comply with the following IS.!. shades given in Indian Standard No. 5—1961
Colours for Ready Mixed Paints”
Blue —Indian Standard Colour No. 166 : French Blue
Red—Indian Standard Colour No, 537 : Signal Red
Grey—Indian Standard Colour No. 630: French Giey

9. SIZES OF SIGNS
9.1. As a general rule, there shall be two sizes of signs for mandatory/regulatory and cautionary~
warning signs. The normal size shall be used for main roads in rural areas, and the small size shall be
used for less imuportant roads in rural areas and roads in urban areas. On expressways, the size of the
signs may be bigger than the normal size depending upon the speed adopted for design. For certain
categories of mandatory/regulatory signs,’ a still smaller size may be used in conjunction with traffic light
signals or on bollards on traffic islands.
9.9. General dimensions of different categories of signs are given in respective sections.
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10., VISIBILITY OF SIGNS

In order to make theni more visible and legible at night, road signs, in particular danger warning
signs arid regulatory signs other than those regulating standing and parking in lighted streets of built-up
areas, shall be lighted or equipped with reflective material including luminous paints or reflective devices.
Care should, however, be taken that this does not result in road users becoming dazzled.

11. SiZES OF LETTERS

11 .1. The size and shape of letters and numerals used on informatory signs or definition plates.
shall be as detailed in IRC : 30—1968 “Standard Letters and Numerals of Different Heights for use’
on Highway Signs.”
11.2. Letter size should be chosen with due regard to the speed, classification and location of
the road, so that the sign is of adequate size for legibility but without being too large or obtrusive.
11.3. For advance direction signs on rural roads, the letter size should be from 8 to 15 cm.
In urban areas, letter size should be from 8to 10 cm. On expressways, bigger letters upto 25cm may
be used depending on the need.

11.4. Letter size on definition plates attached with normal sized signs should be 10 or 15 cm.
In the case of small signs, it should be 5 or 8 cm. Where the message is long, as for instance in
No Parking “ and “No Stopping” signs, the size of letters may be further reduced so that the
definition plate is not too large.
12. MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS

The signs along with the posts shall be maintained in proper position, and kept clean and legible
at all times. Damaged signs shall be replaced immediately. All signs shall be inspected at least twice a
year. Special care shall be taken to see that weeds, shrubbery, mud etc. are not allowed to obscure
any sign.
13. DEFINITION PLATES/SUPPLEMENTARY PLATES

13.1. Wherethecompetentauthorityconsiders it advisable to make the meaning of a sign or

symbol more explicit, or in the case of mandatory signs to limit their application to certain categories of
road users or to specific periods, an inscription shailbe placed below the sign in a rectangular definition
plateofstiitablesize. The definition plate shall have white backgrotmnd and black letters and black
border 20 mm wide. Size of the plate should be adequate for legibility but not too large as to be
obtrusive. Numerals shall be inscribed in international form of Indian numerals and word messages in
English an (1/or other languages as necessary.
13.2. Wherever feasible, .synibols should be used on the definition plates.

14. MANDATORY/REGULATORY SIGNS

14.1. The detailed dimensioned drawings of normal sized sign and symbols thereon are shown in
Plate I, pages 19 to 35, for ease of reproduction. For signs of other sizes, the symbols should be
proportionately reduced or enlarged. The mandatory/regulatory signs are listed in Annexure I. These’
are classified under the following sub-heads keeping in view their design and application
(I) ‘ Stop ‘ and ‘Give Way’ signs
(2) ‘ Prohibitory’ signs
(3) ‘No Parking’ and ‘No Stopping’ signs;

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(4) ‘Speed Limit’ and ‘Vehicle Control’ signs;

(5) ‘Restriction Ends’ sign ; and
(6) ‘Compulsory Direction Control’ and other signs.

14.2. Stop and Give Way Signs

14.2.1. Stop Sign
14.2.1.1. Purpose: The sign is intended for use on roadways where traffic is required to stop
before entering a major road, and where it is intended that the vehicle shall proceed past the stop line
only after ascertaining that this will not cause danger to traffic on the main road.
14.2.1.2. Combination with markings: The stop sign shall always be used in combination with
certain road markings such as stop line and the word “STOP” marked on the pavement vide IRC
35—1970 “Code of Practice for Road Markings”
14.2.1.3. Size, shape and colour: The sign shall be octagonal in shape and shall have red back-
ground and white border. The height of the octagon shall be 90 cm including the border for normal sized
sign and 60 cm including the border for small sized sign. The width of the border shall be 30 mm and
20 mm respectively.
14.2.1.4. Combination with definition plate: The stop sign shall be used in combination with a
definition plate carrying the word “STOP” in English and other language(s) as necessary, till the road
users become familiar with its, usage.
14.2.1.5. Warrants for installation: The sign should be used on a minor road at its intersection
with a major road where conditions are considered to be unduly hazardous due to restricted visibility,
bad alignment, high accident record etc. making it imperative for the minor road traffic to stop on every
occasion. The sign may also be used at other intersections where a combination of high speed, restricted
view and record of serious accidents indicates the need for control by stop sign. The sign should not be
used at intersections where traffic signals are installed or where traffic is controlled by traffic police.
The stop sign is not to be used for speed control.
14.2.1.6. Location: Stop signs should be sited as close to the stop line as possible but not in
such a position as to impair visibility along the major road. Normally these should be fixed 1.5 to 3 metre
in advance of the stop line. Where there is a marked pedestrian crossing, the stop sign shall be erected
1.2 metre in advance of the pedestrian crossing. If the site conditions prevent a sign so placed from being
easily seen, it should be placed at a greater distance in advance of the line, but not more than 6 metre
from it.
14.2.2. Give Way Sign
14.2.2.1. Purpose: The sign is used to assign right-of-way to traffic on certain roadways and
intersections, the intention being that the vehicles controlled by the sign must give way to other
traffic having the right of way.
14.2.2.2. Size, shape and colour: The sign shall be an equilateral triangle with the apex down-
wards. It shall have red border and white background. The side of the normal sized sign shall measure
90 cm including the border ; the side of the small sized sign shall mea.sure 60 cm including the border.
The size of the border shall be 70 mm and 45 mm respectively.
14.2.2.3. Combination with definition plate: The sign shall be used in combination with a defi-
nition plate carrying the words “GIVE WAY in English and other language(s) as necessary, till the
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road users beconie familiar with its usage.

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14.2.2.4. Wan-ants for installation: The sign shall be used on a minor road at the entrance to
an intersection where it is necessary to assign right-of-way to the major road but where a stop is not
necessary at all times. The sign shall also be used on hill roads on long gradients facing the downhill
traffic to assign right-of-way to vehicles climbing uphill. If necessary, this intention may also be conveyed
through a suitable word message on definition plate.

142.2.5. Location: The sign should be located as near to the point where vehicles are required
to stop to yield the right-of-way, say at a distance of 1.5 to 3 metre. Where there is a marked Give Way
line, the sign should be erected 1 .2 metre in advance of the marking. On gradients, the sign should be
placed at the start of the down gradient and repeated as necessary.

14.3. Prohibitory Signs

14.3.1. Size, shape and colour: The signs shall be of circular shape with a red border, white
background, black symbol and red oblique bar. Their diameter shall be 60 cm in case of normal sized
signs and 40 cm in the case of small sized signs. Width of the border shall be 65 mm and 45 mm and of
the red oblique bar 60 mm and 40 mm respectively.
A smaller size of 30cm diameter may be used in conjunctionwith traffic light signals or on bollards
on traffic islands, Widths of the border and red oblique bar in that case shall be 35 mm and 30 mm res-
pectively.

14.3.2. Straight Prohibited/No Entry: The sign shall be located at places where the vehicles
are not allowed to enter. It is generally erected at the end of one-way road to prohibit traffic entering
the roadway in the wrong direction and also at each intersection along the one-way road.

The sign may be repeated on long stretches if considered necessary.

14.3.3. One Way : The sign shall be located at the entry to the one-way street and repeated at
intermediate intersections on that street.

14.3.4. Vehicles Prohibited in Both Directions : The sign shall be used at the approach end of
the roads where entry to all types of vehicular traffic is prohibited, especially in case of areas which
have been designed as pedestrian malls.
14.3 5. All Motor Vehicles Prohibited : The sign shall be used at the entrance to the roads
where entry to all types of motor vehicles is prohibited.
14.3.6. Truck Prohibited The sign shall be erected on each entry to the road where move-
ment of trucks is prohibited.

14.3.7. Bullock Cart and [‘land Cart Prohibited : The sign shall be erected on each entry to the
road where all types of slow moving vehicles except cycles are to be prohibited.

14.3.8. Bullock Cart Prohibited : The sign shall be erected on each entry to the road where
bullock carts are to be prohibited.
l4.3~9. Tonga Prohibited : The sign shall be erected on each entry to the road where’tongas
are to he prohibited.

14.3.10. Hand Cart Prohibited: The sign shall be erected on each entry to the road where
hand carts are to be prohibited.

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14.3.11. Cycle Prohibited : The sign shall be erected on each entry to the road where cycles are
to be prohibited.

14.3.12. Pedestrian Prohibited: The sign shall be erected on each entry to the road where
pedestrians are to be prohibited.

14.3.13. Right/Left Turn Prohibited: The sign shall be used at places, where vehicles are not
allowed to make a turn to the right or left. The signs shall also be used at the intersections of one-way
street to supplement the one-way sign.

14.3.14. U—Turn Prohibited: The sign shall be used at the places where vehicles are forbidden
to make a turn to reverse direction of travel between the sign and the next intersection beyond it. The
sign shall be erected at the start and at intervals along section of a roadon which the controlling authority
has authorised the prohibition. The spacing between any two successive signs should not exceed 120
metre on each side of the road.

14.3.15. Overtaking Prohibited: The sign shall be erected at the beginning of such sections of
highways where sight distance is restricted and overtaking will be hazardous. The sign can be dispensed
with where standard pavement markings exist.

14.3.16. Horn Prohibited: The sign shatl be used on stretches of the road where sounding of
horn is not allowed, such as near hospital~and in silence zones.

14.4. No Parking and No Stopping/Standing Signs

14.4.1. Size, shape and colour: The signs shall be of circular shape with a red border and blue
background. There will be an oblique red bar at 45 degrees for the No Parking sign and there will be two
oblique red bars at 45 degrees and right angles to each other for No Stopping sign. Their diameter shall
be 60 cm in case of normal sized signs and 40 cm in the case of small sized signs. Width of the border
shall be 65 mm and 45 mm and of the red oblique bar 60 mm and 40 mm respectively.

A smaller size of 30 cm diameter may be used in conjunction with traffic light signals or on bollards
on traffic islands. Width of the border and red oblique bar shall be 35 mm and 30 mm respectively.

14.4.2. Combination with definition plate: There shall be a definition plate below the signs
carrying the words “No Parking” or “No Stopping/Standing” as applicable, in English and other
language(s) as necessary. The scope of the prohibition may be explained by inscriptions on the definition
plate specifying, as the case may be, (i) the days of the week during which the prohibition applies, (ii)
the hours of the day (luring which parking is prohibited, (iii) the distance upto which the prohibition is
applicable, and (iv) exceptions granted for certain classes of road users. In addition, the definition plate
may exhibit a single-headed arrow pointing the direction in which the restriction is applicable if the sign
is at the end of a zone, or a double-headed arrow pointing both ways if the sign is at an intermediate point
in the zone.
14.4.3. Location of No Parking Sign: The sign shall be erected where the controlling authority
has resolved to prohibit parking. The sign should be accompanied by suitable kerb or carriageway
markings as indicated in IRC 35—1970.

14.4.4. Location of No Stopping/Standing Sign: The sign shall be erected on sections of a road
or street where the controlling authority has decided to prohibit stopping of vehicles, even temporarily.

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14.5. Speed Limit and Vehicle Control Signs

14.5.1. Size, shape and colour: The signs shall be of circular shape with a red border, and bearing
black symbols and numerals on white background. The diameter inclusive of the border shall be 60 cm
in case of normal sized sign and 40cm in caseof small sized sign. The width of the border shall be 65 mm
and 45 mm respectively.
A still smaller size of 30 cm diameter may be used in conjunction with traffic light signals or on
bollards on traffic islands. Width of border shall be 35 mm in this case.

14.5.2. Location: These signs shall be erected at the beginning of any section of a road or the
side of a structure, which is subject to prohibition or restriction so as to face the entering traffic. Addi-
tional signs shall be erected within the prohibited section at each intersection made by a road which is not
subject to prohibition so as to face the entering traffic and inform it of the restriction. For speed limit,
additional repeater signs may also be installed at intervals where necessary.

14.5.3. Speed Limit: The sign shall be located at the beginning of the section of the road or area
covered by a speed restriction, with numerals indicating the speed limit in kilometre per hour.
The speed limit should be marked in multiples of 5 k.p.h.

Where the speed limit is imposed only on a certain class or classes of motor vehicles, this shall be
spec ified on a definition plate attached below the sign. Where in addition to a general speed limit
applicable to other motor vehicles, a special speed limit is imposed on vehicles of a certain class or classes,
the general speed limit shall be specified on the disc and special speed limit together with the class or
classes of vehicles specified on the definition plate.

The class or classes of motor vehicles on the definition plate should preferably be shown in symbols.

14.5.4. Width Limit: The sign shall be used where entry of vehicles exceeding a particular width
is prohibited.

14.5.5. Height Limit: The sign shall be erected in advance of an overhead structure where entry
is prohibited for vehicles whose height exceeds a certain limit.

14.5.6. Length Limit: The sign shall be erected where entry of vehicles exceeding a particular
length is prohibited.

14.5.7. Load Limit: The sign shall be erected whereentry is prohibited for vehicles whose laden
weight exceeds a certain limit.

14.5.8. Axle Load Limit: The sign shall be erected where entry is prohibited for vehicles
whose axle load exceeds a particular limit.

14.6. Restriction Ends Sign

14.6.1. Size, shape and colour: It shall be circular with a white background. The diameter of
the circle shall be 60 cm in case ~f a normal sized sign and 40 cm in case of a small sized sign. There
shall be a diagonal band of black colour at an angle of 45 degrees sloping downward from right to left.
The width of the band shall be 130 mm in normal sized sign and 90 mm in small sized sign.

14.6.2. Purpose: This sign shall indicate the point at which all prohibitions notified by prohi-
bitory signs for moving vehicles cease to apply.
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14.7. Compulsory Direction Control and Other Signs

14.7.1. Size,shape and colour: These signs shall be circular in shape with a blue background and
having symbols in white. The diameter shall be 60 cm for normal sized sign and 40 cm for small sized
sign. However, signs having a diameter of not less than 30 cm may be used in conjunction with traffic
signals or on bollards on traffic islands.
14.7.2. Compulsory Direction Signs General Warrant: These signs shall by arrow or arrows
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indicate the appropriate direction(s) in which vehicles are obliged to proceed, or the only directions
in which they are permitted to proceed.

14.7.3. Compulsory Keep Left: The sign is most frequently used on bollards or islands and refuges
in the centre of the carriageway and at the beginning of central reserves of dual carriageway. It should
not be used at breaks in an otherwise continpous central reserve. This sign is not to be used on the central
island of a roundabout.

14.7.4. Compulsory Cycle Track : The sign shall notify cyclists that they must use the cycle
track at the entrance to which it is placed, and shall notify the drivers of other vehicles that they are not
entitled to use that track.

14.7.5. Compulsory Sound Horn: The sign shall mean that the motor vehicles shall compulsorily
sound horn at the location at which sign~isplaced, for instance at sharp curves on hill roads.

15. CAUTIONARY/WARNING SIGNS

15.1. The detailed dimensioned drawings of normal sized sign and symbols thereon are shown,
in Plate II, pages 37 to 51, for ease of reproduction. For signs of other sizes, the symbols should
be proportionately reduced or enlarged. The cautionary/warning signs are listed in Annexure II.

15.2. Size, shape and colour: The signs shall be in the shape of an equilateral triangle, with apex
pointing upwards. It shall have red border and black symbols on white background. The side of the
triangle shall be 90 cm for normal sized signs and 60 cm for small sized signs. The width of the border
shall be 70 mm and 45 mm respectively.

15.3. Location: The warning signs should normally be located at the following distances in
.advance of the hazard warned against:

(a) Non~arbanLocations
Plain or
rolling Hilly
terrain terrain
(i) National Highways and State Highways .. 120 m 60 m
(ii) Major District Roads .. .. .. 90 m 50 m
(iii) Other District Roads 60 m 40 m
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(iv) Village Roads .‘. .. . 40 m 30 m

These distances may be increased on steep downhill gradients to account for increased speed.

(b) Urban Locations

In urban locations, the warning signs should be located at about 50 metre away from the points
of hazard. Distance may be increased or decreased to suit site conditions.

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15.4. Curve Signs

15.4.1. These signs (right hand/left hand curves) are intended to be used where the geometric
and operating conditions show the recommended speed on the curve to be much less than the design
speed for the highway. The following table gives a rough indication of the speeds on curves below
which the signs are warranted
Plain and Hilly
rolling terrain
terrain
National Highways and State Highways .. 60 K.P.H. 40 K.P.H.
Major District Roads .. .. .. 50 K.P.H. 30 K.P.H.
Other District Roads .. .. .. .. 40 K,P.H. 25 K.P.Hi
Village Roads .. .. .. .. 35 K.P.H. 25 K.P.H.

15.4.2. The right hand curve sign should be used to mark curves bearing to the right, and the
left hand curve sign for curves bearing to the left.

15.5. RIght/Left Hairpin Bend

The sign should be used to mark curves of small radii, where the change of direction is so con-
siderable as to amount to a reversal of direction. The symbol should bend to left or right according
to the road.

15.6. Right/Left Reverse Bend

The sign should t:e erected where two curves in opposite direction are separated by a tangent
less than 120 metre in length in plains and 30 metre in hills. The sign may also be erected where in
the opinion of the controlling authority the nature of the reverse bend is~not obvious to approaching
drivers and constitutes a hazard. If the first curve is to the right, a right reverse bend sign shall be
used. If the first curve is to the left, a left reverse bend sign shall be used.

15.7. Steep Ascent/Descent

15.7.1. Steep Ascent: The sign should be used 30 metre before a steep upgrade where the
erecting authority considers that the steepness of the upgrade warrants a warning to the road users.
A gradient of 10 per cent and above may be considered steep gradient for this purpose. The sign
should not be used unless the gradient continues for a length of about 1/2 to 1 km. It should be repea-
ted at suitable intervals in the stretch having the steep ascent.

15.7.2. Steep Descent: The sign should be used 30 metre before a steep downgrade, where the
erecting authority considers that the steepness of the grade may constitute a hazard to traffic. A gra-
dient of 10 per cent and above may be considered as a steep gradient for this purpose. The sign should
not be used unless the gradient continues for a length of about 1/2 km. It should be repeated at suitable
intervals in the stretch having the steep descent.

15.8. Narrow Bridge

The sign should be erected on roads in advance of bridges where the clear width between kerbs
or wheel guards is less than the normal width of the carriageway.

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15.9. Narrow Road Ahead

The sign should be erected on such sections of roads in rural areas where in the opinion of the
controlling authority a sudden reduction in width of pavement causes a danger to traffic.
15.10. Road Widens Ahead
The sign should be erected on such sections of roads in rural areas where in the opinion of the con-
trolling authority the sudden wideningof a road causes a danger to traffic, such as a two-lane road suddenly
widening to a dual carriageway.

15.11. Gap in Median

The sign should be installed ahead of a gap in the median of a divided carriageway, other than at
an intersection.
15.12. Slippery Road
The sign should be erected to warn that the section of the road ahead may be particularly slippery.
The sign should be removed immediately after the hazard is remedied.

15.13. Loose Gravel

The sign should be used on section of a road on which gravel may be thrown up by fast moving
vehicles. The sign should be removed immediately after the hazard is remedied.

15.14. Cycle Crossing

The sign should be erected in advance of all uncontrolled cycle crossings.

15.15. Pedestrian Crossing

The sign should be erected in advance on both approaches to uncontrolled pedestrian crossings.
This is absolutely essential when visibility of the crossing is impaired by a bend or hump in the road.

15.16. School
The sign should be erected where school buildings or grounds are adjacent to the road, and
where in the opinion of the controlling authority passing traffic creates a hazard to children.

15.17. Cattle
The sign should be erected where there is danger due to farm animals or cattle straying on the road.
The sign should not be used simply because animals are driven along or across the road at frequent inter-
vals but should be used where they cross regularly.

15.18. Men at Work

The sign should be displayed only when men or machines are working on the road or adjacent to
it or on overhead lines or poles. The sign should be removed immediately after the work is completed.

15.19. FaIling Rocks

The sign should be erected wherever rocks are liable to fall on the road either seasonally or through-
out the year. The symbol may be reversed to show the side from which rockfall is expected. The high-
way authorities should cover the signs during the season when this problem does not exist.

15.20. Ferry
The sign is intended to warn the drivers about the existence of a ferry crossing across a river. It is
recommended that a pair of signs be used for this purpose, one for advance warning located at 200 metre

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from the ferry, and the second erected near the ferry. The distance of the ~secondsign from the ferry may
be 50 to 100 metre in plain and rolling country and 30 to 60 metre in hills depending on the design speed.
15.21. Cross Road
The sign should be erected in advance of the cross road where in the opfriion of the
controlling authority a sufficiently large volume of crossing or entering traffic together with restricted sight
distance is likely to constitute a hazard. This sign should only be used when the driver needs to be warned
of the existence of a junction and no other indication, eg. by a map type advance direction sign or traffic
signal, is given.
15.22. Side Road
The sign should be erected in advance of the side road intersections where in the opinion of the
controlling authority a sufficieiitl~large volume of entering traffic together with restricted sight distance
is likely to constitute a hazard. The sign should only be used when the drivers need to be warned of the
existence of a junction and no other indication, e.g. by a map type advance direction sign or traffic signal,
is given.
15.23. T—lntersection
The sign should be erected in advance of T-junctions where in the opinion of the controlling
authority the nature of the intersection is not obvious to approaching drivers. The width of bands should
indicate the relative importance of the roads. This sign should only be used when the driver needs to be
warned of the existence of a junction and no other indication, e.g. by a map type advance direction sign
or traffic signal, is given.
15.24. Y—lntersection
The sign should be erected on the approach to a bifurcation of any road. This sign should only be
used when the driver needs to be warned of the existence of a junction and no other indication, e.g. by
a map type advance direction sign or traffic signal, is given.
15.25. Staggered Intersection
The sign should be used to indicate junctions where the distance between two junctions does not
exceed 60 metre. This sign should only be used when the driver needs to be warned of the existence of a
junction and no other indication, e.g. by a map type advance direction sign or traffic signal, is given.
15.26. Major Road Ahead
The sign should be erected in advance of crossing with a major road, where in the opinion of the
controlling authority a sufficiently large volume of traffic together with restricted sight distance is likely
to constitute a hazard. The sign should not be used where the intersection is controlled by traffic signal.
15.27. Roundabout
The sign should be used where it is necessary to indicate the approach to a roundabout and adequate
warning is not conveyed by a map type advance direction sign.
15.28. Dangerous Dip
The sign should be erected where a sharp dip in the profile of the road or a causeway is likely to
cause considerable discomfort to traffic.
15.29. Hump or Rough Road
The sign should be used where in the opinion of the controlling authority sudden surface irregulari-
ties or hump constitutes a hazard or discomfort for the drivers. This sign should be removed immediately
after the hazard is remedied.

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15.30. BarrIer Ahead

The sign should be erected in advance of a gate barring a road. A pair of signs should be used for
the purpose : (i) a warning sign with a definition plate bearing the words “SLOW, BARRIER AHEAD”
installed at a distance of 200 metre from the barrier, and (ii) another warning sign with a definition plate
bearing the words “DEAD SLOW, BARRIER AHEAD installed at a distance of 50-100 metre in
“,

plain and rolling terrain and 30-60 metre in hilly terrain.

1531. Unguarded Railway Crossing

The sign should be used on the approaches of level crossings where there are no gates or other
barriers . A pair of signs shall be used for the purpose : (i) an advance warning sign located at 200
metre away from the crossing, and (ii) a second sign to be erected near the crossing. The distance of the
second sign from the crossing may be 50-100 metre in plain and rolling terrain and 30-60 metre in hilly
terrain.

15.32. Guarded Railway Crossing

The sign should be used to warn traffic on the approaches of guarded railway crossings.
A pair of signs shall be used for the purpose : (i) an advance warning sign located at 200 metre away
from the crossing, and (ii) a second sign to be erected near the crossing. The distance of the second
sign from the crossing may be 50-100 metre in plain and rolling terrain and 30-60 metre in hilly terrain.

16. INFORMATORY SIGNS

16.1. The detailed dimensioned drawings of normal sized sign and symbols thereon are shown
in Plate III, pages 53 to 65, for ease of reproduction. For signs of other sizes, the symbols should be
proportionately reduced or enlarged. The informatory signs are listed in Anrzexure III.

16.2. The signs are classified under the following sub-heads keeping in view their design and
application:
(1) Direction and Place Identification Signs
(2) Facility Information Signs
(3) Other Useful Information Signs;
(4) Parking Signs; and
(5) Flood Gauge.

16.3. Direction and Place Identification Signs

16.3.1. Shape, colour and language of inscription These signs shall be rectangular. However,
direction signs may be in the shape of an elongated rectangle with the longer side horizontal, terminating
in an arrowhead. The signs shall have white background, black letters and arrows, and black border.
Inscription shall be in English and other language(s) as necessary.

16.3.2. Advance Direction

The sign indicates the routes ahead by showing the names of particular places with arrow symbols
indicating directions. If desired, distance in kilometres may be shown after the destination names. If
more than one place is to be shown in the same direction, the names of the places may be grouped and a
single arrow used for direction indication. The sign shall normally be located at the same distance from
the intersection as given in para 15.3.

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IRC 67—1977

16.3.3. Destination : The sign should be used at intersections of major importance or at

intersections where the approach speeds are high requiring advance warning. The sign with vertical
arrow shall be at the top, the right arrow next, and the left arrow at the bottom of the assembly.

16.3.4. Direction: The sign shows where a road leads to and indicates the names of towns,
railway stations, aerodromes, or public centres, and the distance by road to them. Direction is indicated
by the arrowhead at the end of the sign board, the board being placed generally parallel to the road
leading to the place named.

16.3.5. Re-assurance: The sign should be erected on important roads beyond an intersection
or a junction, to reassure a driver of a vehicle that the desired direction is being followed. Two place
names should normally be shown, the upper name being of the town or place in which the greater
proportion of the through traffic is interested and the lower name being of the next place of importance.

16.3.6. Place Identification: The sign should be used along highways to mark entrance to
cities. It should be erected at the entrance to the area incorporated in the local authority. If the
built~uparea does not extend to the corporate line at the point where it crosses the highway, then the sign
should be placed inside the incorporated area 90 metre in advance of the edge of the built-up section.

16.4. Facility Information Signs

16.4.1. Size, shape and colour: These signs shall be rectangular and have a blue background;
they shall bear a white square on which the symbol shall be displayed in black and red depending on
the design. The size of the normal sized sign shall be 80 cm X 60 cm and of the small sized sign
60 ciii >~45 cm. Size of the inside square shall be 40 cm for normal sIzed sign and 30 cm for small sized
sign. On the blue band at the bottom of the sign, the distance to the facility indicated, or to the entry of
the road leading to it, may be inscribed in white. The signs may also be setup at the entry to the road
leading to the facility and may then bear a white directional arrow on the blue part at the bottom.

16.4.2. Public Telephone: The sign should be erected on long stretches of roads in rural areas
indicating the distance to the nearest public telephone, especially where it is in ar~inconspicuous
position.

16.4.3. Petrol Pump: The sign should be erected on long stretches of roads in rural areas
at the entry to the road leading to the facility. It is not necessary when the facility is within sight and
available at reasonably frequent intervals along the route.

16.4.4. Hospital : The sign should be used to notify drivers of vehicles that they should take the
precautions require(l near medical establishments and, in particular, that they should not make any
unnecessary noise. The sign also serves to indicate the location of hospital where medical facilities will
be available.

16.4.5. First Aid Post: The sign should be used to notify the drivers of vehicles on long
stretches of roads in rural areas of the first aid facility which may be helpful in case of
emergency.
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16.4.6. Eating Place: The sign should be used to indicate where a regular eating place
is located.

16.4.7. Light Refreshment: The sign should be used to indicate a place where light
refreshments would be available.

16.4.8. RestIng Place: The sign should be used to indicate where facilities for resting and
lodging would be available. It shall be combined with a separate definition plate, indicating whether the
place is a Rest House, Motel, Hotel, etc.

16.5. Other Useful Information Signs

The shape and colour of these signs shall be the same as those of ‘Facility Information’ signs. The
symbols shall be according to the drawings shown on page 59.

16.5.1. No Through Road : The sign should be erected at the entrance to a road from which
there is no exit.

16.5.2. No Through Side Road: The sign should be erected on the main road, with
appropriate variations to the symbol sà as to show the road layout, where it is considered essential to
give advance indication of a ‘No Through Side Road ‘.

16.5.3 Informatory Sign for Pedestrian Subway : To guide the traffic to the Subway.
16.6. Parking Signs
The parking sign, which may be set up parallel to the axis of the road, should indicate the places
where parking of vehicles is authorised. The sign shall be square of 60 cm X 60 cm size. It shall bear
the letter ‘P in white colour. The background colour shall be blue.
‘

Symbols or inscriptions on an additional plate below the sign may show the direction in which the
parking places lie or the categories of vehicles for which parking is reserved.

16.7, Flood Gauge

The sign should be installed at causeways and submersible bridges or culverts to indicate to the
road users the height of the flood above the road level.

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IRC : 67-1977

ANNEXURE I

LIST OF MANDATORY/REGULATORY SIGNS

1. Stop and Give Way Signs

(I) Stop
(ii) Give Way

2. Prohibitory Signs
(i) Straight Prohibited/No entry
(ii) One Way
(iii) Vehicles Prohibited in Both Directions
(iv) All Motor Vehicles Prohibited
(v) Truck Prohibited
(vi) Bullock Cart and Hand Cart Prohibited
(vii) Bullock Cart Prohibited
(viii) Tonga Prohibited
(ix) Hand Car Prohibited
(x) Cycle Prohibited
(xi) Pedestrian~Prohibited
(xii) Right/Left Turn Prohibited
(xiii) U-Turn Prohibited
(xiv) Overtaking Prohibited
(xv) Horn Prohibited

3. No Parking and No Stopping Signs

(i) No parking
(ii) No Stopping/Standing

4. Speed Limit and Vehicle Control Signs

(i) Speed Limit
(ii) Width Limit
(iii) Height Limit
(iv) Length Limit
(v) Load Limit
(vi) Axle Load Limit

5. Restriction Ends Signs

6. Compulsory Direction Control and Other Signs

(i) Compulsory Turn Left/Right
(ii) Compulsory Ahead Only
(iii) Compulsory Turn Right/Left Ahead
(iv) Compulsory Ahead or Turn Right
(v) Compulsory Ahead or Turn Left
(vi) Compulsory Keep Left
(vii) Compulsory Cycle Track
(viii) Compulsory Sound Horn

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 IRC 67—1977

ANNEXURE II

LIST OF CAUTIONARY/WARNING SIGNS

1. Right Hand/Left Hand Curve
2. Riglit/Left Hairpin Bend
3. Right/Left Reverse Bend
4. Steep Ascent/Descent
5. Narrow Bridge
6. Narrow Road Ahead
7. Road Widens Ahead
8. Gap in Median
9. Slippery Road
10. Loose Gravel
ii. Cycle Crossing
12. Pedestrian Crossing
13, School
14. Cattle
15. Men at Work
16. Falling Rocks
17. Ferry
18. Cross Roads
19. Side Road
20. T—Intersectiort
21. Y—lntersection
22. Staggered Intersection
23. Major Road Ahead
24. Roundabout
25. Dangerous Dip
26. Hump or Rough Road
27. Barrier Ahead
28. Unguarded Railway Crossing
29. Guarded Railway Crossing

17
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IRC : 67—1977

ANNEXURE II!

LIST OF 1NFORMATORY SIGNS

I. Direction and Place Identification Signs
(i) Advance Direction
(ii) Destination
(iii) Direction
(iv) Reassurance
(v) Place Identification

2. Facility Information Signs

(i) Public Telephone
(ii) Petrol Pump
(iii) Hospital
(iv) First Aid Post
(v) Eating Place
(vi) Light Refreshment
(vii) Resting Place

3,. Other Useful Information Signs

(I) No Through Road
(ii) No Through Side Road
(iii) Informatory Sign for Pedestrian Subway
4 Parking Signs
5. Flood Gauge

18
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 PLATE I

MANDATORY/REGULATORY SIGNS

1. THE HEIGHT OF OCTAGON FOR ‘STOP SIGN’ IS 90 CM. FOR NORMAL SIZED
SIGN & 60 CM. FOR SMALL SIZED SIGN. THE WIDTH OF WHITE BORDER SHALL
BE 30 MM. & 20 MM. RESPECTIVELY.

2. EACH SIDE OF EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE 1S 90 CM. FOR NORMAL SIZED SIGN

& 60 CM. FOR SMALL SIZED SIGN. THE WIDTH OF RED BORDER SHALL BE
70 MM. & 45 MM. RESPECTIVELY.

3. THE DIAMETER OF THE CIRCLE IS 60 CM. FOR NORMAL SIZED SIGN & 40 CM.
FOR SMALL SIZED SIGN. THE WIDTH OF RED BORDER SHALL BE 65 MM. & 45 MM
RESPECTIVELY. THE WIDTH OF RED OBLIQUE BAR SHALL BE 60 MM. & 40 MM
RESPECTIVELY.
A SMALLER SIZE OF 30 CM. DIAMETER MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH
TRAFFIC LIGHT SIGNALS OR ON BOLLARDS ON TRAFFIC ISLANDS. WIDTHS OF
RED BORDER & RED OBLIQUE BAR IN THAT CASE SHALL BE 35 MM. & 30 MM.
RESPECTIVELY.
4. THE SIZE OF THE SYMBOLS SHOWN IN THE DRAWINGS IS FOR NORMAL SIZED
SIGN. FOR SIGNS OF OTHER SIZES, THE SYMBOLS SHOULD BE PROPORTIONA-
TELY REDUCED.

5. THE WIDTH OF BLACK OBLIQUE BAR IN THE CASE OF RESTRICTION ENDS SIGN
IS 130 MM. FOR NORMAL SIZED SIGN & 90 MM. FOR SMALL SIZED SIGN.

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 PLATE 1 (Continued)
STOP AND GIVE WAY SIGNS

STOP

(TILL THE ROAD USERS ARE FAMILIAR, A DEFINITION

PLATE SHOULD SE ATTACHED WITH THE SIGN CARRYING
THE WORD ‘STOP IN ENGLISH AND OTHER LANGUAGES
AS NECESSARY)

R 4~

GIVE WAY

(IN THE BEGINNING, A DEFINITION PLATE SHOULD BE

USED WITH THE SIGN CARRYING THE MESSAGE
%IVE WAY’ IN ENGLISH AND OTHER LANGUAGES
AS NECESSARY)

1, Dimensions shown are for normal sized signs.

2, AU dimensions are in millimetres.

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 PROHIBITORY SIGNS PLATE 1 (Continued)

A~
60 Y~i-

~6C~
I
470
600

STRAIGHT PROHIBITED
OR NO ENTRY

HZZ0—~

£
TLi
1 ONE WAY SIGNS
470
600
.1

470
<< F’ eoo
VEHICLES PROHIBITED
tN BOTH DIRECTIONS

1. Dimensions shown are for normal sized signs.

2. All dimensions are in millimetres.

23
 PLATE I (Continued)

25 ~25 25
T

~-—470—~ I I I~. 470 _______

—6OO~—~ 600
ALL MOTOR VEHICLES TRUCK PROHIBITED
PROHIBITED

‘4 ~25
£25

470 4 11 470
F’ Is S’bO
BULLOCK CART & HANQ BULLOCK CART PROHIBITED
CART PROHIBITED

£25

.4~.

~-—470___ 1’ 470 • ‘1
600 - 600
TONGA PROHIBITED HAND CART PROHIBITED

t. Dimensions shown are for normal sized signs.

2. All dimensions are in millimetres.
<<
25
 PLATE I (Continued)

25
25 ..T.

CYCLE PRQH$ITED PEDESTRLAN PROHIBITED

~ 470
—600 600

RiGHT TURN PROHIBITED LEFT TURN PROHIBITED

____ ~25

1I7t~~
R13o

..w~w
U-TURN PROHiBITED OVERTAKING PROHIBITED

1. Dimensions shown are for normal sized signs.

2. All dimensions are in millimetres.

<< 27
 PLATE I (Continued)

~25

L,,LLLLLLI.LLL.LLLLLU

I k-47O——-fJ

HORN PROHIBITED

NO PARKING AND NO STOPPING SiGNS

k---470 _____ 470 ________

“—-——- 600
—600
NO PARKING NO STOPPING OR STANDING

SPEED LIMIT AND VEHICLE CONTROL SIGNS

3. A definition plate may he attached with the No Parking and

<< No Stopping signs carrying the messages in English & other
languages as necessary, as also any additional information
SPEED LIMIT such as the period during which the restrictions will he in
force or the particular vehicles to which it applies.
chowo arc for normal sizcd signs. 4. Speed limits for different classes of vehicles may be indicated
in a separate definition plate attached to the Speed Limit
All dora ii L ro Wrro In sign.

29
 PLATE I (Continued)

~——47o
Al
WIDTh LIMIT HEIGHT LIMIT

4~T~ ~
ri~ 75
/
70VJPr,070

LENGTH LIMIT LOAD LIMIT AXLE LOAD LIMIT

RESTRICTION ENDS SIGN

<<

1. Dimensions shown are for normal sized signs.

2. All dimensions are in millimetres.

31
 PLATE I (Continued)

~cOMPULSORYDIRECTION ~9NTROL
AND OTHER SIGNS

I
600

Ii ~

120 ~

COMPULSORY COMPULSORY
TURN LEFT AHEAD ONLY
(roe TURN RIGHT, SYMBOL TO
BE REVERSED)

COMPULSORY COMPULSORY
TURN RIGHT AHEAD AHEAD OR TURN RIGHT
(FOR TURN LEFT AHEAD, SYMBO4..
TO BE REVERSED)

6o’,~
•~\
~ -r
1~~T2O

4.5~ll5 T
215 —

COMPULSORY COMPULSORY
AHEAD OR TURN LEFT KEEP LEFT

<< 1, Dimensions shown are for normal sized signs.

2. All dimensions are in millimetres.

33
 PLATE I (Concluded)

600

COMPULSORY CYCLE TRACK

COMPULSORY SOUND HORN

<< 1. Dimensions shown are for normal sized signs.

2, All dimensions are in millimetres.
35
 PLATE II

CAUTIONARY/WARNING SIGNS

THE SIZE OF THE TRIANGLE SHALL BE9O CM. FOR NORMAL SIZED SIGN & 60 CM.
FOR SMALL SIZED SIGN. THE WiDTH OF TIlE BORDER SHALL BE 70 MM. & 45 MM.
RESPECTiVELY. THE SiZE OF THE SYMBOLS SHOWN iN DRAWINGS iS FOR NORMAL
SIZE[) SIGN AND IN THE CASE OF SMALL SIZED SIGN, THE SYMBOL SHOULD BE TWO-
THIRDS OF THE SIZE SHOWN IN THE DRAWINGS.

37
<<
 PLATE II (Continued)

70~>

Il 45

900

R 10

-1-fr I
55 ~4. 14U+-

RIGHT
160-4

HAND ~tFT HAND

CURVE CURVI

~lGHT ~LFT
HAIR PIN UND

ii 1Is~
RIGHT Ltfl

*IVUU UND

1. Dimensions shown are for normal sized signs,

2. All dimensions are in millimetres.
<<
~39
 PLATE II (Continued)

it

I—

TYPIcAL CAUTIONARY SJGN~

Rio

r jn~4u4I6O~4

RIGHT HAND LEFT HAND

CURVE CURVE

£5’

NIGHT LU?
HAIR PIN tEND

IT
ii
RIGHT
<< NIVIRSE BEND

1. Dimensions shown are for normal sized signs.

2, All dimensions are in millimetres,

39
 PLATE II (Continued)

E265~1

H
RIGHT LEFT

CROSS ROAD SIDE ROAD 7—INTERSECTION

-r
Si

ii t

Y- IN1tRSECTtONS

~eottoH

i*:t
STAGGERED INTERSECTIONS MAJOR ROAD AHEAD
50-4 ~ R 105

ROUNDABOU1

<<

1. Dimensions shown are for normal sized signs.

2. All dimensions are in millimetres.
41
 PLATE II (Continued)

_______~25
‘4.
—~ F- 25 - ~25

F II liii F I L..L.l—itIJ fF1 F f~I

SLIPPERY ROAD LOOSE GRAVEL

F25
25
444T4T1T1T 25

:h ~I::i:,~
fU
1I .LFL P9
m.44 ~I
d-’
,r .7
t ,~t
n 44~ SCHOOL CATTLE
CYCLE CROSSING PEDESTRIAN
CROSSING

Is- 25
25
25 r

<<
MEN AT WORK FALLING ROCKS FERRY

1. Dimensions shown are for normal sized signs

2. All dimensions are in millimetres.
43
 PLATE II (Continued)

~25 ~~*-25
•uii..u.u.mnu...u. ~25
uuulu•.uurnn..u
‘F •upu-
•u~
.~..
-.s••useuum~
~
‘
.u.S•uss
uSuS~U~S
r
I...,. — I~P I I - ‘SU~UIU
flIr.~ • - I ~ ‘a. nun
SIP a U I. -U. ~
I. a— I.
n.t- SI ‘nns
St... . S flU
Sr U

STEEP ASCENT STEEP DESCENT

1~ 190
‘go
It
Us, s,
I-

IF ‘I
75
Y fltt ISO
-k
160
55
75 102
-r 55
160
I00
-A- ~1~~~

NARROW bRIDGE NARROW ROAD ROAD WIDENS

AHEAD AHEAD

~~1~
65
I
if)
t
CM

<<
GAP IN MEDIAN

1. Dimensions shown are for normal sized signs.

2. All dimensions are in millimetres.

45
 PLATE II (Continued)
R,25
I ____
350

DANGEROUS DIP

R35
25

105

~—35O--
HUMP OR
ROUGH ROAD

BARRIER AHEAD
(A DEFiNITION PLATE MAY BE
ATTACHED WITH THE SIGN INDICATING
<< THE DISTANCE TO THE BARRIER AND
ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS)

1. Dimensions shown are for normal sized sign

2. All dimensions are in millimetres
47
 PLATE II (Continued)

‘~
m
•1 ‘Ti
ifif

.J F LI 1J: 1’
~n~ac
I —300

900

200 METRES 50-100 METRES IN PLAIN & ROLLING

TERRAIN AND 30—60 METRES IN
HILLY’ TERRAIN

UNGUARDED RAILWAY CROSSING

FOR EACH CROSSING, BOTH SIGNS ARE TO &
USED AT DISTANCES INDICATED ABOVE)

<<

1. DImensions shown are for normal sized signs.

2. All dimensions are in millimetres.

49
 PLATE Il (Concluded)

200 METRES
50—100 METRES IN PLAIN & ROIliNG
TERRAIN AND 30—60 METRES IN
HILLY TERRAIN

GUARDED RAILWAY CROSSING

(FOR EACH CROSSING, BOTH SIGNS ARE TO BE
USED AT DiSTANCES INDICATED ABO~IE)

<<
I Dimensions shown are for normal sized signs.
2. All dimensions are in millimetres,

51
 PLATE III

INFORMATORY SIGNS

IN CASE OF FACILITY iNFORMATION SIGNS, THE SIZE OF THE RECTANGLE SHALL

BE 80 CM. x 60 CM. FOR NORMAL SIZED SIGN & 60 CM. x, 45 CM. FOR SMALL SIZED
SIGN. THE SIZE OF THE SQUARE SHALL BE 40 CM. & 30 CM. RESPECTIVELY. THE
SIZE OF TUE SYMBOLS SHOWN iS FOR NORMAL SIZED SIGN & IN CASE OF SMALL SIZED
SIGN, THE SYMBOL SHOULD BE THREE-FOURTH OF THE SIZE SHOWN.

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 PLATE Ill (Continued)

DIRECTION AND PLACE IDENTIFICATION S1GNS

THE S1ZE OF THESE SIGNS DEPENDS ON THE MESSAGE AND SIZE OF LETTERS

ADVANCE DIRECTION SIGN

t NAJAFGARH
‘iJ1~bJIç 3
ROHTAK 58
~

NEW_DELHI 81
~

DESTINATION SIGN

BAHADURGARH 10
d
ROHIAK 48
id,

DIRECTION SIGN RE-ASSURANCE SIGN

<<

PLACE IDENTIFICATiON SIGN

55
 600 PLATE Ill (Continued)

r 4~O

..~L, 25 5

4L 3()()

PUBLIC TELEPHONE

~fl

a’ a’
U.

HOSPITAL

<< EATING PLACE LiGHT REFRESHMENT

1, Dimensions shown are for normal sized signs;

2. All dimçnsions are in millimetres.

57
 PLATE Ill (Continued)

Its

A DEFINITION PLATE SHOULD

BE ATTACHED INDICATI’W
WHETHER THE PLACE IS
REST H0USE,H~iTEL, OR
MOTEL

REST1NG PLACE

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION SIGNS

I~I35H 50”~
II ~I2o1$b

rn+ fT200
UffL.. ISO
~zO
35 .1”
L.

NO THROUGH ROAD
NO THROUGH SIDE ROAD

1. Dimensions shown are for normal sized signs.

2. All dimensions are in millimetres.

<<

Informatory Sign for Pedestrian Subway

Note The Informatory Sign for Pedestrian Subway was approved by the Council of the
Indian Roads Congress in their meeting beld at Pondicherry on the 21st August, 1983

59
 PARKiNG SIGNS

I~ f~~~so

II
— ~2I
—300

II
PARK THIS SIDE PARKING BOTH SIDES

25
-r

<< SCOOTER & MOTOR CYCLE STAND

CYCLE STAND
 PLATE Ill (Continued)

‘I _________ 25
T
25

TAXI STAND AUTO—RICKSHAW

STAND

25
-C25
T

CYCLE RICKSHAW
<< STAND

1. Dimensions shown are for normal sized signs~

2. All dimensions are in millimetres.
63
 FLOOD GAUGE PLATE Ill (Concluded)

5Cm

<<

65