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Rural Road Safety Course

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including Night Time Safety

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Road Signages & Road Furniture

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Indian Standards & Manuals

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Night Time Safety Includes

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reduction in chances of collision

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daylight condition

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front of the motor vehicle.

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create blind spots to motorists.
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How retro-reflection guide us on road

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Retro Reflection

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during the day


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Because what you see


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Day vs. Night

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get at night !

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Is not always what you

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Principal of Retro Reflection

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Glass Bead Technology ( 1930’s )

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Highly Efficient
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Micro Prismatic Technology (1970’s)

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Observation Angle for Trucks is higher than Cars

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175 ft 350ft 750ft

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(53m) (107m) (230m)

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2.25o 1.0o 0.50o

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Travel speed, stopping distance and crash impact speed

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Importance of Early Detection of Road- Sign

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wavelength light.
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Ordinary

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IRC 67- 2012 : Types of Sheeting

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Type XI : Micro-Prismatic

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IRC 67 - 2012

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roads is almost equivalent to
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expressway
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Class C – 8, 9 & 11 Hence type 11(Class C) passes
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

standard requirement as well

A
C

ID
Class C is recommended for NH, SH TI
U

R
C

N
and Expressways Class B can be used
IR

PA

F
C

O
all roads except expressway
TO
R

TS
FO

AN
O
TI
C
IR
C
U
LA
TI
O
FO N
R TO
C PA
IR
C R
IRC73

U TI
LA C
TI IP
O AN
FO N TS
R TO
O
C PA F
IR N
C R R

overhead signs
U TI ID

for all road signs


LA C A
TI IP
O AN
N TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
R
TI
C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
TI
C ID O
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
Type XI is preferred for gantry mounted

O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AN AM
Class C sheeting as per IRC 67 is recommended

TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
C
IR
C
U
LA
TI
O
FO N
R TO
C PA
IR
C R
IRC84

U TI
LA C
TI IP
O AN
FO N TS
R TO
O
C PA F
IR N
C R R
U

for all road signs


TI
C ID
LA
IP A
TI
O AN
N TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
R
TI
C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
TI
C ID O
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
N
Released in 2014 after IRC 67, 2012 version

R PR
ID O
A G
TR R
Class C sheeting as per IRC 67 is recommended

AN AM
TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
O
Type XI is preferred for gantry mounted overhead signs

ID
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
C
IR
C
U
LA
TI
O
FO N
R TO
C PA
IR
C R
IRC87

U TI
LA C
TI IP
O

road signs”
AN
FO N TS
R TO
O
C PA F
IR N
C R R
U TI ID
LA C A
TI IP
O AN
N TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
R
TI
C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
Released in 2013, After IRC67:2012

TI
C ID O
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AN AM
TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
O
Type XI is preferred for gantry mounted overhead signs
Class C sheeting as per IRC 67 is recommended for “all

ID
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
A

G
ID

O
R

PR
N

G
F
MORTH &IRC SignageStandards

IN
TS

S
AI

AM
AN

TR
IP

R
A

G
C

ID

O
• Code of Practice for Road Signs ( IRC 67:2012 )
TI

PR
R

N
PA

• Code of Practice for Road Marking ( IRC 35 – 2015)

G
F
O

IN
TO

TS

N
• Guidelines on Traffic Management in Work Zone ( IRC 55: 2014)

S
AI
N

AM
AN
O

TR
TI

• MORTH 2013 – Specifications for Roads and Bridge work

IP

R
LA

G
C

ID

O
TI
U

• Guidelines for road signage under PMGSY

PR
C

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

IN
TO

TS

N
AI
N

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

IN
TO
R

TS

N
FO

AI
N

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

IRC67- IRC35- IRC55- MORTH PMGSY Signage

F
C

O
Guidelines
TO

2012 2015 2014


R

TS
FO

AN
O
TI
A

G
ID

O
R

PR
N

G
F
Traffic Signs

IN
TS

S
AI

AM
AN

TR
IP

R
A

G
C

ID

O
TI

PR
R

N
PA

G
F
O

IN
TO

Principles of traffic signs and markings:

TS

S
AI
N

AM
AN
O

TR
Traffic signs and markings are most effective when they
TI

IP

R
LA

G
satisfy five basic requirements:
C

ID

O
TI
U

PR
C

N
• Fulfill a need;
IR

PA

G
F
C

IN
TO

• Command attention;

TS

N
AI
N

AN
O

• Convey a clear, simple meaning;

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C
• Command respect from road users; and

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
• Give adequate time for proper response.
IR

PA

G
F
C

IN
TO
R

TS

N
FO

Traffic Signs and Road Markings MUST BE the primary, and sole , means of communication

AI
N

AN
between Road System and Road User for efficient navigation
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

F
C

O
TO
R

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FO

AN
O
TI
A

G
ID

O
R

PR
N

G
F
O

IN
TS

S
AI

AM
AN

TR
IP

R
Traffic Signs

G
C

ID

O
TI

PR
R

N
PA

G
F
Function of signs:

IN
TO

TS

S
AI
N

Signs shall be defined by their function as follows:

AM
AN
O

TR
TI

IP

R
LA

G
C

ID

O
TI
U

PR
C

R
A. Regulatory signs give notice of traffic laws or regulations.

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

IN
TO

B. Warning signs give notice of a situation that might not be readily

TS

N
AI
N

apparent.

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
C. Informative signs show route designations, destinations, directions,
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
distances, services, points of interest, and other geographical, recreational,
C

N
IR

PA

G
F
or cultural information.
C

IN
TO
R

TS

N
FO

AI
N

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

F
C

O
TO
R

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FO

AN
O
TI
A

G
ID

O
R

PR
N

G
F
O

IN
TS

S
AI

AM
AN

TR
Classification of Road Signs

IP

R
A

G
C

ID

O
TI

PR
R

N
Prohibitory / Regulatory Sign
PA

G
F
O

IN
TO

TS

S
AI
N

AM
AN
O

Regulatory / Mandatory Signs Compulsory Control Signs

TR
TI

IP

R
LA

G
C

ID

O
TI
U

PR
C

N
IR

PA

STOP & Give Way Signs

G
F
C

IN
TO

TS

N
AI
N

AN
O

TR
Cautionary / Warning Sign
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

Direction Information Sign

IN
TO
R

TS

N
FO

AI
N

Informatory Sign

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

Facility Information Sign

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

F
C

O
TO
R

TS
FO

AN
O
TI
A

G
ID

O
R

PR
N

G
F
O

IN
TS

S
AI

AM
AN

TR
Mandatory / Regulatory Signs

IP

R
A

G
C

ID

O
Sub-heads

TI

PR
R

N
PA

i) Stop and Give Way signs ( Right of way signs )

G
F
O

IN
TO

TS

S
AI
N

AM
AN
ii) Prohibitory signs
O

TR
TI

IP

R
Following

 All Mandatory or Regulatory signs are circular in Shape


LA

G
C

ID

O
TI
U

iii) No Parking and No Stopping signs  Signs are with red circular ring & diagonal bars with black

PR
C

AR

N
IR

symbols or arrow or letters on white background


P

G
F
C

IN
O

 Red Ring indicates Prohibitory regulation


iv) Speed Limit & Vehicle Control signs
T

TS

N
 Diagonal Red bar prohibits the action or movement

AI
N
Under

AN
O

TR
indicated by the black symbol
TI

IP
v) Restriction Ends sign
LA

A
 Mandatory signs giving positive instructions are circular

ID
TI
U

with white symbol on a blue background

R
C

R
Classified

N
IR

PA

vi) Compulsory Direction Control

G
F
C

IN
TO
R

TS

N
FO

AI
N

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

F
C

O
TO
R

TS
FO

AN
O
TI
A

G
ID

O
R

PR
N

G
F
O

IN
TS

S
AI

AM
AN

TR
Mandatory / Regulatory Signs

IP

R
A

G
C

ID

O
TI
Size and Dimensions of Mandatory and Regulatory Signs

PR
R

N
PA

G
F
Design Size Regulator Mandatory Signs

IN
TO

Speed y Signs

TS

S
AI
N

AM
AN
O

Diameter Diameter Border Oblique Bar Front Size

TR
TI

IP

R
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
LA

G
C

ID

O
TI
U

PR
C

Up to 65 In conjunction with 300 35 35 75


R

N
IR

PA

kmph traffic light signal

G
F
C

IN
TO

TS

N
Small 600 600 50 50 100

AI
N

AN
O

TR
66 – 80 Medium 750 750 60 60 125
TI

IP
LA

kmph

A
C

ID
TI
U

81 – 100 Normal 900 900 75 75 150

R
C

N
IR

PA

kmph

G
F
C

IN
TO
R

TS

N
> 100 Large 1200 1200 100 100 225
FO

AI
N

AN
kmph
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
Source: IRC 67: 2012 “Code of Practice for Road Signs”.
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U

R
C

N
IR

PA

F
C

O
TO
R

TS
FO

AN
O
TI
C
IR
C
U
LA
TI
O
FO N

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O
C PA F
IR N
C R R
U TI ID
LA C A
TI IP
O AN
N TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
R
TI
C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
TI
C ID O
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
Sign Sizes – Mandatory Signs

O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AN AM
TS AI
N S
1500 mm

O IN
F G
N PR
R
Extra Large Size -

O
38

ID
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
A

G
ID

O
R

PR
N

G
F
O

IN
TS

S
AI

AM
AN

TR
Cautionary / Warning Signs

IP

R
A

G
C

ID

O
TI

PR
R
Size and Dimensions of Cautionary Signs and their Siting Distance

N
PA

G
F
O

IN
TO

TS

S
AI
N

Design Size Side (mm) Border Clear Distance of

AM
AN
O

TR
Speed (mm) Visibility Sign from
TI

IP

R
LA

Distances Hazard

G
C

ID

O
TI
U

(m) (m)

PR
C

N
IR

PA

Up to 50 Small 600 45 45 45

G
F
C

IN
TO

kmph

TS

N
AI
N

51 – 65 Medium 750 60 60 45 – 110

AN
O

TR
kmph
TI

IP
LA

A
C
66 – 80 Normal 900 70 60 110 – 180

ID
TI
U

R
kmph
C

N
IR

PA

G
F
> 80 kmph Large 1200 90 90 180 - 245
C

IN
TO
R

TS

N
FO

AI
N

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
Source: IRC 67: 2012 “Code of Practice for Road Signs”.
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

F
C

O
TO
R

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FO

AN
O
TI
C
IR
C
U
LA
TI
O
FO N

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O
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IR N
C R R
U TI ID
LA C A
TI IP
O AN
N TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
R
TI
C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
TI
C ID O
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
Sign Sizes – Cautionary Signs

F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
R
1500 mm

AN TR AM
TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
Extra Large Size -

N PR
R
O
40

ID
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
A

G
ID

O
R

PR
N

G
F
O

IN
Sign Sizes – Cautionary and Regulatory Signs

TS

S
AI

AM
AN

TR
IP

R
Extra Large Size -

G
C

ID
1500 mm

O
TI

PR
R

N
PA

G
F
O

IN
TO

TS

S
AI
N

AM
AN
O

TR
TI

IP

R
LA

G
C

ID

O
TI
U

PR
C

R
Uniformity in case of arrows

N
IR

PA

and icons

G
F
C

IN
TO

TS

N
AI
N

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

IN
TO
R

TS

N
FO

AI
N

AN
O

Clarity Regarding Side Dimensions

TR
TI

IP
after Smoothening
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

F
C

O
TO
R

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FO

AN
O
TI
A

G
ID

O
R

PR
N

G
F
O

IN
Yellow Backing Board Concept –

TS

S
AI

AM
AN

TR
Use of fluorescent color
IP

R
A

G
C

ID

O
TI

PR
R

N
PA

When all other normal treatments

G
F
O
have been tried (e.g. larger signs

IN
TO

TS

N
and upgraded delineation) and still

S
AI
N

AM
AN
a higher-than-expected crash rate is
O

TR
TI

experienced, only then should the

IP

R
LA

G
use of a yellow backing board be

ID

O
TI
U

considered. They should be used

PR
C

N
very sparingly as a special case and
IR

PA

G
F
C

not as a matter of routine. It may

IN
TO

also be fluorescent; this greatly

TS

N
AI
N

increases conspicuity in dull

AN
O

TR
weather and at dusk. Fluorescence
TI

IP
can be particularly effective in
LA

A
C

ID
drawing attention to signs mounted TI
U

R
C

R
in deep shadow, e.g. below

N
IR

PA

overhanging trees or in places

G
F
C

IN
TO

affected by dull or foggy weather


R

TS

N
FO

conditions.

AI
N

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

F
C

O
TO
R

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FO

AN
O
TI
C
IR
C
U
LA
TI
O
FO N
R TO
C PA
IR
C R
U TI
LA C
TI IP
O AN
FO N TS
R

Eating Place
TO
C O
F

Public Telephone
IR PA
C R N
U R
TI
C ID
LA
IP A
TI
O AN
N TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
R

Police Station
Resting Place

TI
C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
O
Toilet

TI ID
Facility Information Sign

C A G
IP
First Aid Post

AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AN AM
Hospital
Filling Station

TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
C
IR
C
U
LA
TI
O
FO N
R TO
C PA
IR
C R
U TI
LA C
TI IP
O AN
FO N TS
R TO
O

Asian Highway
C PA F
IR N
C R R
U TI ID
LA C A
TI IP
O AN
N TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
R
TI ID
Expressway C A
TI IP TR
O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
N
Route Marker Signs

R R PR
TI
C ID O
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
National Highway

N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AN AM
TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
G
State Highway

A R
TR AM
AI
N S
IN
G
C
IR
C
U
LA
TI
O
FO N
R TO
C PA
IR
C R
U TI
LA C
TI IP
O AN
FO N TS
R TO
O
C PA F
IR N
C R R

Source: IRC 67: 2012 “Code of Practice for Road Signs”.


U TI ID
LA C A
TI IP
O AN
N TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
R
TI
C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
Object Hazard Marker - Orientation

N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
TI
C ID O
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AN AM
TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
A

G
ID

O
R

PR
N

G
F
O

IN
TS

S
AI

AM
AN

TR
Retro-reflective solutions for Road Safety– ADDITIONAL SIGNS

IP

R
A

G
C

ID

O
TI

PR
R

N
PA

G
F
O

IN
TO

TS

S
AI
N

AM
AN
O

TR
TI

IP

R
LA

G
C
Accident Zone Ahead Accident Zone Ahead

ID

O
TI
U

Informatory Sign Cautionary Sign Informatory signs for Speed

PR
C

N
IR

PA

Cameras

G
F
C

250 to 500 m ahead of accident 100 to 200 m ahead of accident

IN
TO

prone location prone location Where camera enforcement is

TS

N
AI
N

taking place.

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

IN
TO
R

TS

N
FO

AI
N

AN
Informatory sign on penalty as per
O

TR
TI

Motor Vehicle act on Red light

IP
LA

A
C
Supplementary Plate Option Supplementary Plate Option

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

F
C

O
TO
R

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FO

AN
O
TI
A

G
ID

O
R

PR
N

G
F
O

IN
TS

S
AI

AM
AN

TR
Retro-reflective solutions for Road Safety– ADDITIONAL SIGNS

IP

R
A

G
C

ID

O
TI

PR
R

N
PA

G
F
O

IN
TO

TS

S
AI
N

AM
AN
O

TR
TI

IP

R
LA

A
Accident Zone Ahead Accident Zone Ahead

G
C

ID

O
TI
U

Informatory Sign Cautionary Sign Informatory signs for Speed

PR
C

N
Cameras
IR

PA

G
F
C

250 to 500 m ahead of accident 100 to 200 m ahead of accident

IN
TO

prone location prone location Where camera enforcement is

TS

N
AI
N

taking place.

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

IN
TO
R

TS

N
FO

AI
N

Informatory sign on penalty as per

AN
O

TR
TI

Motor Vehicle act on Red light

IP
LA

A
Supplementary Plate Option Supplementary Plate Option

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

F
C

O
TO
R

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FO

AN
O
TI
A

G
ID

O
R

PR
N

G
F
O

IN
TS

S
AI

AM
AN
Retro-reflective solutions for Road Safety– ADDITIONAL SIGNS

TR
IP

R
A

G
C

ID

O
TI

PR
R

N
PA

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Cameras
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F
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250 to 500 m ahead of accident 100 to 200 m ahead of accident

IN
TO

prone location prone location Where camera enforcement is

TS

N
AI
N

taking place.

AN
O

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ID
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IR

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G
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FO

AI
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Informatory sign on penalty as per

AN
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Motor Vehicle act on Red light

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Supplementary Plate Option Supplementary Plate Option

ID
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Retro-reflective solutions for Road Safety– ADDITIONAL SIGNS

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PA

G
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O

IN
TO

TS

S
AI
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AM
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O

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TI

IP

R
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Accident Zone Ahead Accident Zone Ahead

G
C

ID

O
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U

Informatory Sign Cautionary Sign Informatory signs for Speed

PR
C

N
Cameras
IR

PA

G
F
C

250 to 500 m ahead of accident 100 to 200 m ahead of accident

IN
TO

prone location prone location Where camera enforcement is

TS

N
AI
N

taking place.

AN
O

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TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
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IR

PA

G
F
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IN
TO
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TS

N
FO

AI
N

Informatory sign on penalty as per

AN
O

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TI

Motor Vehicle act on Red light

IP
LA

A
Supplementary Plate Option Supplementary Plate Option

ID
TI
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Retro-reflective solutions for Road Safety– ADDITIONAL SIGNS

TR
IP

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C

ID

O
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PR
R

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PA

G
F
O

IN
TO

TS

S
AI
N

AM
AN
O

TR
TI

IP

R
LA

A
Accident Zone Ahead Accident Zone Ahead

G
C

ID

O
TI
U

Informatory Sign Cautionary Sign Informatory signs for Speed

PR
C

N
Cameras
IR

PA

G
F
C

250 to 500 m ahead of accident 100 to 200 m ahead of accident

IN
TO

prone location prone location Where camera enforcement is

TS

N
AI
N

taking place.

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

IN
TO
R

TS

N
FO

AI
N

Informatory sign on penalty as per

AN
O

TR
TI

Motor Vehicle act on Red light

IP
LA

A
Supplementary Plate Option Supplementary Plate Option

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

F
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New/Revised Signs > 50 Signs

N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
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C ID O
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AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
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TI TR
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TO
TS N
O IN
F G
Small

PA Large
N
Medium

R R PR
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C ID O
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AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
New Signs Contd -Blackspot Related Signs

N PR
R
ID O
: 900 mm x 600 mm,
: 1200 mm x 900 mm

A G
: 1800 mm x 1200 mm.

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IR N
C R R
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LA C A
TI IP
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TO
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C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
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C ID O
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AN TR
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ID

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Colour Pattern for Direction Information Signs

IP

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A

G
C

ID

O
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PR
R

N
PA

G
F
O

IN
TO

Green Background

TS

S
AI
N

NH,SH & MDR

AM
AN
O

TR
TI

IP

R
LA

G
C

ID

O
TI
U

PR
C

N
IR

PA

Blue Background

G
F
C

IN
TO

Expressways & Urban Road

TS

N
AI
N

AN
O

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TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

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N
White Background
IR

PA

G
F
C

IN
TO
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ODR & Village Road

TS

N
FO

AI
N

AN
O

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ID
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N
IR

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Color Pattern for Direction Information Signs

IN
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C

ID

O
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PR
R

N
PA

G
F
O

IN
TO

TS

S
AI
N

AM
AN
O

Road Type Background Arrows/ Border/ Letters

TR
TI

IP

R
LA

Expressway Blue White

G
C

ID

O
TI
U

National Highway (NH) Green White

PR
C

N
IR

PA

State Highway (SH) Green White

G
F
C

IN
TO

Major District Road (MDR) Green White

TS

N
AI
N

Village Road (ODR and VR) White Black

AN
O

TR
TI

Urban/City Road Blue White

IP
LA

A
C
Other Scenario

ID
TI
U

R
C

R
Tourism related Signs Brown White

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

Temporary/ Work zone Signs Yellow Black

IN
TO
R

TS

N
FO

AI
N

AN
O

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TI

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ID
TI
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IR

PA

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O AN
FO N TS
R TO
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C PA F
IR N
C R R
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LA C A
TI IP
O AN
N TS
TO
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PA F
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C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
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TI
C ID O
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AN TR
Marker/Cat’s Eye

AI
TS N
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
Road Stud/Raised Pavement
Marker/Reflective Pavement

TR R
AN AM
TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
A

G
ID

O
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PR
N

G
F
O

IN
TS

S
AI

AM
AN

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IP

R
Reflective Raised Pavement Markers

G
C

ID

O
TI

PR
R

N
PA

G
F
O

IN
TO

TS

S
AI
N

• Raised Pavement Marker (RPM) should be

AM
AN
O

TR
TI

IP

R
LA

A
bright enough to illuminate road surface.

G
C

ID

O
TI
U

PR
C

N
IR

PA

• RPM should be tough enough to bear the load of

G
F
C

IN
TO

TS

N
vehicle when it passes over it.

AI
N

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
• Reflection in RPM either occurs by reflecting
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

R
lens or by beads.

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

IN
TO
R

TS
• LED based solar RPM have built in sensor that can

N
FO

AI
N

AN
O

TR
TI

automatically turn on LED’s when ambient light


IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

drops below the preset level.

R
C

N
IR

PA

F
C

O
TO
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FO

AN
O
TI
A

G
ID

O
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N

G
F
O

IN
TS

S
AI

AM
AN

TR
Safety Benefits of Reflective RPM’s
IP

R
A

G
C

ID

O
TI

PR
R

N
PA

G
F
O

IN
TO

TS

S
• RPM are placed on centerline to provide more

AI
N

AM
AN
O

TR
TI

guidance to traffic.
IP

R
LA

G
C

ID

O
TI
U

• RPM placed on edge line warn the driver that they are

PR
C

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

more nearing the edge.

IN
TO

TS

N
AI
N

• Improve the sight distance when placed on vertical /

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
horizontal curve on the road or near the intersection.
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

R
• RPM works as traffic delineators to improve

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

drivers sight distance.

IN
TO
R

TS

N
FO

AI
N

AN
• RPM placed on dangerous curve are more visible.
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C
• RPM when placed close together in rows form

ID
TI
U

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C

R
rumble strip.

N
IR

PA

F
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O
TO
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FO

AN
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A

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ID

O
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PR
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RPM

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AI

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Colour selection

IP

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A

G
C

ID

O
TI

PR
R

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PA

G
F
O

IN
TO

TS

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AI
N

AM
AN
O

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IP

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LA

G
C

ID

O
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U

PR
C

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IR

PA

On Median Edge On Shoulder Edge On Traffic Line

G
F
C

O
Pedestrian Crossing Stop Line, Diagonal &

IN
TO

TS

N
Along with TBM Chevron Marking

AI
N

AN
O

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TI

IP
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A
C

ID
TI
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N
IR

PA

G
F
C

IN
TO
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Crossable continuity line

TS

N
FO

On Shoulder Edge

AI
N

All junctions and median openings-

AN
O

TR
Across the carriageway
TI

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Edge Line
IR PA
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IP A
TI
O AN
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TO
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PA F
R N
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TI
C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
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C ID O
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
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ID O
A G
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O IN
F G
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ID O
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Centre Line

A R
TR AM
AI
N S
IN
Application of RPM / Cat Eye/ Road Studs

G
C
IR
C
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LA
TI
O
FO N
R TO
C PA
IR
C R
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LA C
TI IP

Material
O AN
FO N TS
R TO
O
C PA F
IR

Inferior Plastic
C R N
U R
TI
C ID
LA
IP A
TI
O AN
N TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
R
TI
C ID
nails

Lens
TI IP TR
O
Broken
AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
O
Fixed with metal

TI
C ID
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AN AM
TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
O
Non- reflective at Night

ID
A G
Common Problems with Local RPM’s / Cat Eye / RPM

TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
A

G
ID

O
R

PR
N

G
F
O

IN
TS

S
AI

AM
AN

TR
IP

R
A

G
C

ID

O
TI

PR
R

N
PA

G
F
O

IN
TO

TS

S
AI
N

AM
AN
O

TR
TI

IP

R
LA

G
C

ID

O
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C

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AI
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MORTH Specification
TI

IP
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A
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ID
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C

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 Material of Body : Plastic & no metal

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

IN
TO

 Compressive Strength : Min 13,635 Kg


R

TS

N
FO

AI
N

 Fixed by Using Adhesive : No nails

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
 Retro Reflective Area :≤13Sqcm
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
 Height 20 mm & Width 130mm
C

N
IR

PA

F
C

O
TO
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FO

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O
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A

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Road Studs : Spacing

PR
Code of Practice for RoadMarking

G
F
O

IN
Table 5.1: Road Studs for UndividedRoads

TS

S
AI
Description Normal Section Warning Section No OvertakingSection
Applicabl

AM
AN

TR
Road Traffic Carriage Centre Traffic Centre Traffic Centre Traffic
Edge Line Edge Line Edge Line e Figures

IP

R
Category M ovement way Line lane Line Line lane Line Line lane Line

G
C
Red- Red- Red-

ID

O
TI White Bi- White Bi- White Bi-

PR
Single/Inter
R
directional directional directional

N
PA

mediate Two way <5.5m NA NA NA NA NA NA Fig 4.4


at 18m at 9m at 6m

G
F
Lane Road

IN
TO

interval interval interval

TS

N
(Optional) (Optional) (Desirable)

S
AI
N

White- Red- White- Red- Yellow- Red-

AM
AN
O

Two Lane

TR
White Bi- White Bi- White Bi- White Bi- Yellow Bi- White Bi-
TI

Road

IP

R
5.5mto directional directional directional directional directional directional
LA

G
without

C
Two way NA NA NA Fig 4.5

ID
7m at 18m at 18m at 9m at 9m at 6m at 6m

O
TI
U

paved
interval interval interval interval interval interval

PR
C

R
Shoulder

N
IR

PA

(Optional) (Optional) (Desirable) (Desirable) (Desirable) (Desirable)

G
F
C

White- Red-White White- Red-White Yellow- Red-White

IN
TO

Two Lane White Bi- Bi- White Bi- Bi- Yellow Bi- Bi-

TS

N
Roadwith directional directional directional directional directional directional

AI
N

Two way >7m NA NA NA Fig 4.6

AN
Paved at 18m at 18m at 9m at 9m at 6m at 6m
O

TR
TI

Shoulder interval interval interval interval interval interval

IP
LA

A
(Optional) (Optional) (Desirable) (Desirable) (Desirable) (Desirable)

ID
Yellow- Red-White
TI Yellow- Red-White Yellow- Red-White White-
U

R
C

R
Yellow Bi- Bi- Yellow Bi- Bi- Yellow Bi- Bi- WhiteBi-

N
Three Lane
IR

PA

directional directional Not directional directional Not directional directional directiona

G
F
Undivided
C

Two way >11m Fig 4.7


at 18m at 18m Required at 9m at 9m Required at 6m at 6m l at6m

IN
TO

Road
R

interval interval interval interval interval interval interval

TS

N
FO

AI
N

(Desirable) (Optional) (Desirable) (Desirable) (Desirable) (Desirable) (Optional)

AN
O

TR
Yellow- Red-White Yellow- Red-White Yellow- Red-White White-
TI

IP
Yellow Bi- Bi- Yellow Bi- Bi- Yellow Bi- Bi- White Bi-
LA

Four Lane

A
C
directional directional Not directional directional Not directional directional directiona

ID
Undivided Two way >14 Fig 4.8
TI
U

at 18m at 18m Required at 9m at 9m Required at 6m at 6m l at6m

R
C

Road
R
interval interval interval interval interval interval interval

N
IR

PA

(Desirable) (Optional)
P age
(Desirable) (Desirable) (Optiona l)

F
(Desirable) (Desirable)
C

O
TO
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IRC 35 :2015

TS
FO

AN
O
TI
C
IR
C
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LA
TI
O
FO N
R TO
C PA
IR
C R
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LA C
IP

IRC 35 :2015
Road Studs

TI
O AN
FO N TS
R TO
O
C PA F
IR N
C R R
U TI ID
LA C A
TI IP
O AN
N TS
TO
O
PA F
N
Spacing:6 m
R R
TI
C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
N AI
N
Spacing: 9 m

TS
TO IN
O G
PA F
R N PR
R
Spacing :18m

TI
C ID O
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AN AM
TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
O
Page

ID
A G
Code of Practice for RoadMarking

TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
A

G
ID

O
R

PR
N

G
F
O

IN
Solar Raised PavementMarker

TS

S
AI

AM
AN
Features & Benefits

TR
IP

R
A

G
C

ID

O
TI

PR
• LED based solar RPMs are
R

N
PA

G
F
becoming

IN
TO

TS

N
popular in India.

S
AI
N

AM
AN
O

TR
TI

IP

R
LA

G
C
• Solar RPM is designed with highly

ID

O
TI
U

PR
C

R
engineered plastic body and is

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

suitable for Indian road conditions

IN
TO

TS

N
which can take heavy traffic loads

AI
N

AN
O

TR
of over 20 tons.
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

R
• This Solar RPM provides 360

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

Degree uniform illumination using

IN
TO
R

TS

N
FO

Light Guide Technology

AI
N

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

F
C

O
TO
R

TS
FO

AN
O
TI
C
IR
C
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LA
TI
O
FO N
R TO
C PA
IR
C R
U TI
LA C
TI IP
O AN
FO N TS
R TO
O
C PA F
IR N
C R R
U TI ID
LA C A
TI IP
O AN
N TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
R
TI
C ID
visibility
Night time IP A
TI TR
O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
TI
C ID O
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
Latest Median Markers help avert accidents

F G
N PR
R
Visibility

ID O
A G
TR R
AN AM
TS AI
N S
Rainy / Foggy Day

O IN
F G
N PR
R
8
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ID O
A G
TR R
AM
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IN
G
A

G
ID

O
R

PR
N

G
F
O

IN
Flexible Median marker – The new way of median

TS

S
AI

AM
AN
visibility

TR
IP
\

R
A

G
C

ID

O
TI

PR
R

N
PA

Challenges

G
F
O

IN
TO

of current

TS

S
AI
Median
N

AM
AN
O

TR
Marker
TI

IP

R
LA

G
C

ID

O
TI
U

PR
C

N
IR

PA

Feature Advantage Benefits

G
F
C

O
Innovative Flame like Design

IN
TO

structure

TS

N
Better visual appearance Increases visibility at night for safe driving

AI
N

Vandal proof against impact

AN
O

TR
Flexible Thermoplastic Body Bounce Back on impact Lesser chances of people tripping over median marker
TI

IP
Increased reflectivity
LA

High reflectivity gives better visual appearance to the

A
C

ID
driver
Vertical design
TI
U

R
C

R
Fluorescent Type XI DG3 Long Distance visibility in day &

N
IR

PA

G
Reflective sheeting night

F
Provides longer response time for safer driving
C

IN
TO
R

TS

N
FO

AI
N

RPM Like Shank Reduce application time Increases productivity lead in reduction of labour charge

AN
O

TR
Easy installation on narrow width medians
TI

IP
Narrow foot print
LA

Shank Based Grouting Reduced epoxy consumption

A
C

ID
TI
U

Vandal resistant against sheeting

R
C

R
peel off Longer durability & reflectivity service life

N
Edge Sealed Reflective Sheeting
IR

PA

F
C

High performance Thermoplastic

O
TO
R

engineering Grade material Better performance Long term durability 7

TS
FO

9
N

AN
O
TI
A

G
ID

O
R

PR
N

G
F
O

IN
TS

S
AI

AM
AN
Reflective Road Markings

TR
IP

R
A

G
C

ID

O
TI

PR
R

N
PA

G
F
O

IN
TO

• Most commonly used material is Thermoplastic material (TPM).

TS

S
AI
N

AM
AN
O

TR
• It can easily be made reflective either by pre-mixing or by
TI

IP

R
LA

G
C

ID

O
TI
U

dropping glass beads with the material.

PR
C

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

• The headlight beam penetrates glass beads hits the pigmented road

IN
TO

TS

N
AI
N

surface and reflect the light back to the motorist.

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C
• Visibility is based on the contrast between illuminated strip

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
and dark road surface.
IR

PA

G
F
C

IN
TO
R

TS

N
• Threshold reflectivity values are
FO

AI
N

AN
O

TR
100mcd/sq.m/lux.
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

F
C

O
TO
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FO

AN
O
TI
A

G
ID

O
R

PR
N

G
F
O

IN
TS

S
AI
Safety Benefits of Reflective Markings

AM
AN

TR
IP

R
A

G
C

ID

O
TI

PR
R

N
PA

G
F
O

IN
TO

• Reflective markings are visible all the time

TS

S
AI
N

AM
AN
O

TR
TI

IP

R
LA

even in worst weather conditions.

G
C

ID

O
TI
U

PR
C

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

O
• Thicker layer of TPM works as rumble strip.

IN
TO

TS

N
AI
N

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
• TPM are more cost effective due to longer
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

life, no need to paint the road surface

G
F
C

IN
TO
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TS

N
FO

AI
N

AN
O

TR
frequently.
TI

IP
LA

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ID
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N
IR

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F
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FO

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TI IP
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LA C A
TI IP
O AN
N TS
TO
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C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
TI
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IP A G
AN TR
Road Marking Material &

AI
TS N
O IN
F G
N
Code of

R PR
ID O
A G
TR R
AN AM
S
Practice for

AI
TS N
O IN
GeneralFeatures Road Marking

F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
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TS

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Marking Paint

TI
C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
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TO
TS N
O IN
Cold AppliedPlastics

PA F G
R N
Type of Material for RoadMarkings

R PR
thermoplastic compound)

TI
C ID O
A G
Preformed Adhesive Tapes

IP TR
AN
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
Solvent borne and Waterborne Road
Thermoplastic Markings (Hot applied

A G
TR R
AN AM
TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
A

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ID

O
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N

G
F
O

IN
Thermoplastic Markings

TS

S
AI

AM
AN

TR
IP

R
A

G
C

ID

O
TI

PR
R

N
mixture of plasticizer & resins that serves to hold all of
PA

G
F
O

IN
TO

the other ingredients together.

TS

S
AI
N

AM
AN
O

TR
TI

IP

R
LA

G
C

ID

O
TI
U

PR
C

R
fast drying time and highly durable

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

IN
TO

TS

N
AI
N

AN
O

TR
better retro reflective performance than that of
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
ordinary road marking paint.
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

IN
TO
R

TS

N
FO

AI
N

The service life of one application ranges from 2 to

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C
3 years, depending on traffic volumes.

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

F
C

O
TO
R

TS
FO

AN
O
TI
A

G
ID

O
R

PR
Code of Practice for Road

G
F
Markings

IN
Solvent Borne &Waterborne Road MarkingPaints

TS

S
AI

AM
AN

TR
IP

R
A

G
C
 Water-based ( acrylics) paint is environmentally friendly

ID

O
TI

PR
R

N
PA

G
F
O

IN
TO

TS

S
 Solvent based ( oil, alkyd based), release volatile

AI
N

AM
AN
O

TR
organiccompounds
TI

IP

R
LA

G
C

ID

O
TI
U

PR
C

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

O
 Water based is easier to handle compared to solvent-

IN
TO

TS

N
based paints

AI
N

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

 Water-based paints can be opened to traffic quicker


PA

G
F
C

IN
TO
R

TS

N
FO

AI
N

AN
O

TR
TI

Generally used in construction work zone for temporary

IP
LA

A
C

ID
marking TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

F
C

O
TO
R

TS
FO

AN
O
TI
A

G
ID

O
R

PR
N

G
F
O

IN
Cold AppliedPlastics

TS

S
AI

AM
AN

TR
IP

R
A

G
C

ID

O
TI

PR
R

N
PA

G
F
Generally Used for Coloured pavement marking.

IN
TO

TS

S
AI
N

AM
AN
O

TR
TI

IP

R
LA

G
C
 best means to provide audible raised pavement

ID

O
TI
U

PR
C

R
marking for edge lines.

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

IN
TO

TS

N
AI
N

AN
O

TR
TI

more durable than thermoplastic markings in

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
retaining the original colour and luminancevalues.
C

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

IN
TO
R

TS

N
FO

AI
N

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

F
C

O
TO
R

TS
FO

AN
O
TI
A

G
ID

O
R

PR
N

G
F
O

IN
TS

S
AI

AM
AN

TR
Preformed AdhesiveTapes

IP

R
A

G
C

ID

O
TI

PR
R

N
 continuous rolls of various lengths and widths.
PA

G
F
O

IN
TO

TS

S
AI
N

AM
AN
O

TR
TI

 Easy to apply and less drying or curing period.

IP

R
LA

G
C

ID

O
TI
U

PR
C

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

IN
TO

 high initial cost but would offer more service life in locations with

TS

N
AI
N

high traffic volumes

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

 suitable for those locations that require frequent replacement of

G
F
C

IN
TO
R

pavement markings.

TS

N
FO

AI
N

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

 Application :They are used for object markings and transverse

R
C

N
IR

PA

lines in high-traffic areas.

F
C

O
TO
R

TS
FO

AN
O
TI
C
IR
C
U
LA
TI
O
FO N
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C PA
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C R
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LA C
TI IP
O AN
FO N TS
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C PA F
IR N
C R R
U TI ID
LA C A
TI IP
O AN
N TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
R
TI
C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
TI
C ID O
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
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TS AI
N S
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A G
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LA C A
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TO
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R
TI
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IP A
TI TR
O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
in one’s own field of view

TI
C ID O
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AN AM
TS AI
N S
Glare is sensation caused by bright light

O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
C
IR
C
U
LA
TI
O
FO N
R TO
C PA
IR
C R
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LA C
TI IP
O AN
FO N TS
R

increase
TO
C O
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R N
headlamp
C R
U TI ID
LA C A
TI IP
Glare Issues

O AN
N TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
R
TI
C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
TI
C ID O
A G
reaction time and recovery time.

IP TR
AN
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
N
• Discomfort in viewing rear view mirror

R PR
ID O
A G
• Discomfort by viewing oncoming vehicle

TR R
AN AM
TS AI
N S
• Decrease in visibility distance and increase in

O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
A

G
ID

O
R

PR
N

G
F
O

IN
TS

S
AI

AM
AN

TR
Factors Contributing to Glare
IP

R
A

G
C

ID

O
TI

PR
R

N
PA

G
F
O

IN
TO

TS

N
• Head light Intensity (New off the market LED Lights)

S
AI
N

AM
AN
O

TR
TI

Headlight Mounting Height (High Beam)

IP

R

LA

G
C

ID

O
TI
U

Age of driver

PR
C


R

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

Two way Highway without median increasesglare effect

IN
TO

TS

N
AI
N

AN
• Unlit road have more glare effect
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C
• Improper mounting of headlamp (After repairs)

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

• Absence of Road Marking

G
F
C

IN
TO
R

Highway without Median as oncoming vehicle come more closer to

TS

N
FO

AI
N

AN
O

TR
driver’s line sight
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

• Dirt on headlamp and wind shield increase scattering of light

R
C

N
IR

PA

F
C

O
TO
R

TS
FO

AN
O
TI
A

G
ID

O
R

PR
N

G
F
O

IN
TS

S
AI

AM
AN

TR
ANTI-GLARE DEVICES
IP

R
A

G
C

ID

O
TI
• At night, the headlamps of an oncoming

PR
R

N
PA

G
F
vehicle may cause harmful glare that

IN
TO

TS

N
interferes with the sight of drivers.

S
AI
N

AM
AN
O

TR
• Presence of glare leads to a significant
TI

IP

R
LA

G
C

ID
reduction in the safety margin and the

O
TI
U

PR
C

N
IR

PA

number of traffic accidents is much

G
F
C

IN
TO

higher in the glare conditions than in the

TS

N
AI
N

AN
non-glare conditions.
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
• Installing antiglare facilities along the
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

R
road is an economical and feasible

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

method for solving the glare problem

IN
TO
R

TS

N
FO

caused by the headlamps of oncoming

AI
N

AN
O

TR
TI

vehicles

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

F
C

O
TO
R

TS
FO

AN
O
TI
C
IR
C
U
LA
TI
O
FO N
R TO
C PA
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C R
U TI
LA C
TI IP
O AN
FO N TS
R TO
O
C PA F
IR N
C R R
U TI ID
LA C A
TI IP
O AN
N TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
R
TI
C ID
A
Anti-Glare Screen

TI IP TR
O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
TI
C ID O
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AN AM
TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
A

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ID

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PR
N

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F
O

IN
TS

S
AI

AM
AN

TR
AREAS OF APPLICATION

IP

R
A

G
C

ID

O
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R
• In the median of streets and motorways with several lanes

PR
R

N
PA

G
F
O

IN
TO

• On roads with heavy traffic in dark periods

TS

S
AI
N

AM
AN
O

TR
• Between parallel or approaching roads, when traffic runs in
TI

IP

R
LA

G
C

ID

O
opposite directions
TI
U

PR
C

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

• In areas of humps or other un-favourable topographic conditions

IN
TO

TS

N
AI
N

• In long curves and Bridges

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C
• Beside railroad or tram lines running beside roads

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

• Near buildings which reflect lights towards the road

G
F
C

IN
TO
R

TS

N
FO

AI
N

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

F
C

O
TO
R

TS
FO

AN
O
TI
A

G
ID

O
R

PR
N

G
F
O

IN
High Visibility Clothing

TS

S
AI

AM
AN

TR
IP

R
A

G
C

ID

O
TI

PR
R

N
PA

G
F
• Any clothing worn that has highly reflective properties or a

IN
TO

TS

S
AI
N

AM
AN
O

color that is easily discernible from any background.

TR
TI

IP

R
LA

G
C

ID

O
TI
U

PR
C

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

IN
TO

• It is worn by occupational workers (Traffic police Personals,

TS

N
AI
N

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
Construction workers of Highways, Railways etc.) or by the
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

persons moving near the vehicles (Cyclist, Pedestrians).

G
F
C

IN
TO
R

TS

N
FO

Workers wear to improve how well other people "see" them.

AI
N

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

F
C

O
TO
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FO

AN
O
TI
C
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C
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LA
TI
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FO N
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C R
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LA C
TI IP
O AN
FO N TS
R TO
O
C PA F
IR N
C R R
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LA C A
TI IP
O AN
Safety Jackets

N TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
R
TI
C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
TI
C ID O
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AN AM
TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
C
IR
C
U
LA
TI
O
FO N
R TO
C PA
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C R
U TI
LA C
TI IP
O AN
FO N TS
R TO
O
C PA F
IR N
C R R
U TI ID
LA C A
TI IP
O AN
N TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
Safety Garments

R
TI
C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
TI
C ID O
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AN AM
TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
A

G
ID

O
R

PR
N

G
F
O

IN
TS

S
AI

AM
AN

TR
Reflective Tapes
IP

R
A

G
C

ID

O
TI

PR
R

N
PA

G
F
O

IN
TO

• Reflective tapes are self illuminating and does not power

TS

S
AI
N

AM
AN
O

from vehicle like tail lamp. Any light is enough to

TR
TI

IP

R
LA

G
C
illuminate the strip make your vehicle more visible and

ID

O
TI
U

PR
C

R
safe.

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

IN
TO

TS

N
AI
N

AN
O

TR
• Rear end collisions occur when driver could not see a
TI

IP
LA

A
C
slower vehicle or stopped vehicle in front of it and could

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

not stop the vehicle in time, use of reflective tape in any

G
F
C

IN
TO
R

pattern or color can reduce the chances of accidents.

TS

N
FO

AI
N

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

F
C

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FO

AN
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LA C
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TI IP
O AN
N TS
TO
O
F

Ghat Road, Ooty


PA
R N
R
TI
C ID
Roundabout at Haldwani, UP

IP A
TI TR
O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
Flexible Prismatic Sheeting (FPS)

PA F G
R N PR
R
TI
C ID O
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
N PR
R
O
Bull Nose at TollPlaza

ID
A G
R
Round About inBangalore

AN TR AM
TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
C
IR
C
U
LA
TI
O
FO N
R TO
C PA
IR
C R
U TI
LA C
TI IP
O AN
FO N TS
R TO
O
C PA F
IR N
C R R
U TI ID
LA C A
TI IP
O AN
N TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
R
TI
C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
TI
C ID O
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AN AM
TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
A

G
ID

O
R

PR
N

G
F
O

IN
TS

S
AI

AM
AN
Delineators (IRC 79)

TR
IP

R
A

G
C

ID

O
TI

PR
R

N
PA

G
F
O

IN
TO

TS

S
AI
• Delineators provide visual assistance to drivers about
N

AM
AN
O

TR
TI

IP

R
alignment of road ahead, especially at night.
LA

G
C

ID

O
TI
U

PR
C

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

• Normally, reflectors are used on the delineators for better

IN
TO

TS

N
night time visibility.

AI
N

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

• Delineators are driving aids and not be regarded as a

R
C

N
IR

PA

G
F
substitute for warning signs, road markings, or barriers .
C

IN
TO
R

TS

N
FO

AI
N

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

F
C

O
TO
R

TS
FO

AN
O
TI
A

G
ID

O
R

PR
N

G
F
O

IN
TS

S
AI

AM
AN
Type I

TR
IP

R
A

G
C

ID

O
TI

PR
R

N
PA

G
F
O

IN
TO

• These are put-up wherever there are

TS

S
AI
N

AM
AN
O

TR
objects so close to the road hazard, e.g.
TI

IP

R
LA

G
C

ID
approaches to bridge abutments, guard-

O
TI
U

PR
C

N
IR

PA

rails and culverts

G
F
C

IN
TO

TS

N
• The markers should be erected

AI
N

AN
O

TR
TI

immediately ahead of the line of

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

obstruction with sufficient height so that

R
C

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

properly visible to the oncoming traffic.

IN
TO
R

TS

N
FO

AI
N

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

F
C

O
TO
R

TS
FO

AN
O
TI
C
IR
C
U
LA
TI
O
FO N
R TO
C

etc.
IR PA
C R
U TI
LA C
TI IP
O AN
FO N TS
R TO
O
C PA F
IR N
C R R
U TI ID
LA C A
TI IP
O AN
N

Delineation lacking:
TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
R
TI
C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
N

Reflectorized marking, studs,


AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
TI
C ID O
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
R
Not able to align vehicle on traffic lane

AN TR AM
TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
C
IR
C
U
LA
TI
O
FO N
R TO
C PA
IR
C R
U TI
LA C
TI IP
O AN
FO N TS
R TO
O
C PA F
IR N
C R R
U TI ID
LA C A
TI IP
O AN
N TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
R
TI
C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
G

Minor Bridge
PA F
R N PR
R
TI
C ID O
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AN AM
TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
A

G
ID

O
R

PR
N

G
F
O

IN
TS

S
AI

AM
AN
Type II

TR
IP

R
A

G
C

ID

O
TI

PR
R

N
PA

G
F
• Roadway Indicators

IN
TO

TS

S
AI
N

AM
AN
O

TR
•Delineate the edge of the roadway to guide drivers
TI

IP

R
LA

G
C

ID
about the alignment ahead used in non-urban sections,

O
TI
U

PR
C

N
IR

PA

especially in curved portions and on straight sections at

G
F
C

IN
TO

medians or kerb edge.

TS

N
AI
N

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

IN
TO
R

TS

N
FO

AI
N

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

PA

F
C

O
TO
R

TS
FO

AN
O
TI
C
IR
C
U
LA
TI
O
FO N
R TO
C PA
IR
C R
U TI
LA C
TI IP
O AN
FO N TS
R TO
O
C PA F
IR N
C R R
U TI ID
LA C A
TI IP
O AN
N TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
R
TI
C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
N
Safety

AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
TI
C ID O
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AN AM
Night Time Visibility for Work Zone

TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
A

G
ID

O
R

PR
N

G
F
O

IN
Elements of Traffic

TS

S
AI

AM
AN

TR
Control Zone
IP

R
A

G
C

ID

O
TI

PR
R

N
PA

G
F
O

IN
TO

TS
Clear work area & return to

S
AI
N

AM
AN
normal traffic lanes
O

TR
TI

IP

R
LA

G
C

ID

O
TI
U

PR
C

N
IR

PA

G
F
C

IN
TO

TS

N
Actual construction is being

AI
N

AN
O

undertaken.

TR
TI

IP
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

R
C

N
IR

It guides traffic flow into working


PA

G
F
C

O
zone

IN
TO
R

TS

N
FO

AI
N

AN
O

TR
TI

IP
Warn road user of approaching
LA

A
C

ID
TI
U

hazard

R
C

N
IR

PA

F
C

O
TO
R

TS
FO

AN
O
TI
C
IR
C
U
LA
TI
O
FO N
R TO
C PA
IR
C R
U TI
LA C
TI IP
O AN
FO N TS
R TO
O
C PA F
IR N
C R R
U TI ID
LA C A
TI IP
O AN
N TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
R
TI
C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
TI
C ID O
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
Advance Warning Zone

N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AN AM
TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
C
IR
C
U
LA
TI
O
FO N
R TO
C PA
IR
C R
U TI
LA C
TI IP
O AN
FO N TS
R TO
O
C PA F
IR N
C R R
U TI ID
LA C A
TI IP
O AN
N TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
R
TI
C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
Proposed

N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
Changes (Day)

Orange Retro
reflective sign

TI
C ID O
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AN AM
TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
C
IR
C
U
LA
TI
O
FO N
R TO
C PA
IR
C R
U TI
LA C
TI IP
O AN
FO N TS
R TO
O
C PA F
IR N
C R R
U TI ID
LA C A
TI IP
O AN
N TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
R
TI
C ID
IP A
TI TR
Proposed

O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
O
Changes (Night)

TI
C ID
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AN AM
TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
C
IR
C
U
LA
TI
O
FO N
R TO
C PA
IR
C R
U TI
LA C
TI IP
O AN
FO N TS
R TO
O
C PA F
IR N
C R R
U TI ID
LA C A
TI IP
O AN
N TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
R
TI
C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
TI
C ID O
IP A G
TR
CurrentScenario

AN
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AN AM
TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
C
IR
C
U
LA
TI
O
FO N
R TO
C PA
IR
C R
U TI
LA C
TI IP
O AN
FO N TS
R TO
O
C PA F
IR N
C R R
U TI ID
LA C A
TI IP
O AN
N TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
R

signage
TI
C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
Proposed

N AI

Retro reflective
TS N
Sign

TO IN
O
Roll up

PA F G
R N PR
R
Changes (Day)

TI
C ID O
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AN AM
TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
C
IR
C
U
LA
TI
O
FO N
R TO
C PA
IR
C R
U TI
LA C
TI IP
O AN
FO N TS
R TO
O
C PA F
IR N
C R R
U TI ID
LA C A
TI IP
O AN
N TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
R
TI
C ID
IP A
TI TR
Proposed

O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
O
Changes (Night)

TI
C ID
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AN AM
TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
C
IR
C
U
LA
TI
O
FO N
R TO
C PA
IR
C R
U TI
LA C
TI IP
O AN
FO N TS
R TO
O
C PA F
IR N
C R R
MORD –

U TI ID
Rural Roads

LA C A
TI IP
O
Specifications for

AN
N TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
R
TI
C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
TI
C ID O
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
signage

N PR
R
ID O
under PMGSY

A G
R
Guidelines for road

AN TR AM
TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
C
IR
C
U
LA
TI
O
FO N
R TO
C PA
IR
C R
U TI
LA C
TI IP
O AN
FO N TS
R TO
O
C PA F
IR N
C R R
U TI ID
LA C A
TI IP
O AN
N TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
R
TI
C ID
A
Non- IRC Standard SignBoards

TI IP TR
O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
TI
C ID O
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AN AM
TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
C
IR
C
U
LA
TI
O
FO N
R TO

Board
C PA
IR
C R
U TI
LA C
TI IP
O

Reflective Sign
AN
FO N TS
R TO
O
C PA F
IR N
C R R
U TI ID
LA C A
TI IP
O AN
N TS
(In Hindi)

TO
UFARPURA

O
PA F
R N
R
TI
C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
TI
C ID O
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
As per IRC -67 Standard SignBoards

N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AN AM
TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
C
IR
C
U
LA
TI
O
FO N
R TO
C PA
IR
C R
U TI
LA C
TI IP
O AN
FO N TS
R TO
O
C PA F
IR N
C R R
U TI ID
LA C A
TI IP
O AN
N TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
R
TI
C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
N AI
TS N

Current Situation
TO IN
O G
PA F
R N PR
R
TI
C ID O
G
Curvature section onRoad–Class Exercise

IP A
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AN AM
TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G
C
IR
C
U
LA
TI
O
FO N
R TO
C PA
IR
C R
U TI
LA C
TI IP
O AN
FO N TS
R TO
O
C PA F
IR N
C R R
U TI ID
LA C A
TI IP
O AN

Reflective Signage
N TS
TO
O
PA F
R N
R
RPM /
Cat Eye TI
C ID
IP A
TI TR
O AN
N AI
TO
TS N
O IN
PA F G
R N PR
R
O
Curvature section onRoad

TI
C ID
IP A G
AN TR
AI
TS N
O IN
Curve Improvement with Reflective solution

F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AN AM
TS AI
N S
O IN
F G
N PR
R
ID O
A G
TR R
AM
AI
N S
IN
G

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