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Permanent Signs—
Everything You Need To Know
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The function and purpose of signs
The main functions of traffic signs are to provide regulations, warnings, and guidance information for anyone traveling the roads of Minnesota. Words, symbols and arrows are usually used to convey the message.
Signs are defined by their function and are broken into three major groups:
- Regulatory Signs give notice of traffic laws or regulations.
- Warning Signs give notice of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
- Guide signs show route designations, destinations, directions, distances, services, points of interest, and other geographical, recreational, or cultural information.
The basic requirements of signs
The basic requirement for signs is that they be readable for those that they are intended for, and that they be understandable in time to permit a proper response. Desirable components include:
A. High visibility by day and night.
B. High readability: adequately sized letters, symbols, or arrows, and a short legend for quick comprehension by a road user.
Understanding The Different Types Of Signs
You’d be surprised on how many different types of signs that are used on the roads and in construction and work zones. Here we’ll teach you everything you need to know about different signs, including the shape, size, color and reflectivity.
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Why Are Signs Different Shapes & Colors?
There are 11 distinct sign shapes, and 10 different colors used for road and construction signs. Particular shapes and colors are used so that travelers can recognize them. Here you’ll learn about those shapes and colors and in what situation they are used.
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What Are The Different Reflective Sheeting’s Used For Signs?
Actually, the word reflective is no longer used, it is called retro-reflective sheeting, and there are several different grades of sheeting for sign faces that we will teach you about here.
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Keeping Signs Up—Sign Posts & Supports
Steel and wood posts are the most common types of supports for signs, but they come in many different shapes, and are combined with cantilever to support the myriad of road signs.
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