Traffic rules and regulation

Traffic rules and regulation

1. TRAFFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS PREPARED BY HITENDRA PENDAM TEJAS B MANE HEMANT J NEWARE GUIDED BY MRS C. KORE MAM DEPT. OF CIVIL ENGINEERING GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC, GONDIA

2. CONTENT INTRODUCTION IMPORTANCE OF TRAFFIC RULES AND REGULATION NECESSITY OF TRAFFIC RULES IN INDIA SOME IMPORTANT TRAFFIC SIGNALS ADVANTAGES OF RULES AND REGULATIONS DISADVANTAGES OF RULES AND REGULATIONS CONCLUSION REFFERENCES

3. INTRODUCTION Traffic rule and regulation is the term related to the method used to regulate traffic rules on the road to reduce the chance of fatal accident or serious injury. while rules of the road are both the laws and the informal rules that may have developed over time to facilitate the orderly and timely flow of traffic. Rules of the road and driving are the general practices and procedures that road users are required to follow. These rules usually apply to all road users, though they are of special importance to motorists and cyclists. There are various rules that apply to parking as well including maintaining a safe distance between cars, prevention f obstruction to other vehicles, no parking on footpaths etc.

4. IMPORTANCE OF TRAFFIC RULES AND REGULATION The rule is very important for safety of both the vehicular traffic and the pedestrian. most of the time accidents happen because of lack of traffic rules and regulations awareness. It is vital to know the traffic rules and regulations in India to ensure the safety of all. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), India is on the top in the list of nations with highest number of accidents it is very important to increase the level of awareness about the traffic rules among all citizens.

5. SOME IMPORTANT TRAFFIC SIGNALS Mandatory Sign : Mandatory signs are compulsory signs. mandatory road signs are circular, may use white symbols on a blue background, red border on a black symbols on a white background with a red border.

6. . Informatory Signs: An informative sign is a very legibly printed and very noticeable placard that informs people of the purpose of an object. gives users instruction on the use of something. For example is a traffic sign such as a stop sign.

7. . Regulatory Signs : The term regulatory sign describes a range of signs that are used to indicate or reinforce traffic laws, regulations or requirements.

8. . Some are traffic signs that indicate hazards on roads that may not be readily apparent to a driver.

9. ADVANTAGES OF RULES AND REGULATIONS Traffic Rules regulates the heavy traffic at intersections to allow other vehicles or pedestrians to cross it.   It helps in providing a continuous movement of traffic at a certain speed.   It helps in reducing the frequency of various types of accidents or crashes, most especially the right-angle collision.   It increases the traffic handling capacity of a certain intersection.   

10. DISADVANTAGES OF RULES AND REGULATIONS There is an increase in the use of less-adequate streets to avoid the traffic signals. There are some drivers that disobey the signals and rules. There is an increase in traffic congestion, fuel consumption, and air pollution. There is an excessive delay because of the time allocated in the traffic rules.

11. CONCLUSION Traffic laws are designed to protect you and other drivers on the road. If we do not follow them, we are putting innocent bystanders and drivers at risk.   To maximize the road safety effects, traffic law enforcement should first prevent violations that are proven to be related with the number of crashes. To the extent that new technologies facilitate voluntary speed control.

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