Traffic Lights

Defining Language of the Road

Language of the road! Does it seem a funny slogan? How a road could have evolved its own language over a period of time and to whom it address on the road? Yes, the road has its language and it speaks to all road users including pedestrians, cyclists, two wheeler riders, car drivers etc. The language of the road consist various signs and signals that guides the road users and helps in maintaining uninterrupted flow of traffic. Various types of signs and signals are:

  • Traffic Lights
  • Traffic Signs
  • Hand Signals by Traffic Police
  • Hand Signals by Drivers
  • Road Marking