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Traffic signs are a huge part of navigating the roadways, and in order to effectively understand the signs, it is important to know the meanings of the colors. Traffic signs are organized by color and allow for a general idea of a signs meaning long before the sign can be read. If you are a driver in need of a refresher on this topic or preparing for an upcoming driver’s exam, Graphitti Sign & Graphic Studio’s experts compiled this information for your use!
A tone frequently used is orange. These signs are more than we might like lately, and show temporary traffic control. Construction zones and special events will display orange signs, as well as areas requiring detours. If you see an orange traffic sign, be prepared to follow a navigational directive!
Blue signs primarily represent traveler services, emergency evacuation routes, and important information you need to know on the roadways. One of the more common uses of the blue traffic signs is state route and interstate markers. As you take your next road trip, family gathering, or simply your work commute, take notice of the blue signs that broadcast your way!
Red is used to translate immediate action required. This means stop signs, borders for yield signs, wrong way signs, and do not enter. These signs are integral to the safety of people out on the roadways.
Yellow reflects the need for caution. These are used for warning signs, and often for school associated signage. When you are out for a drive, and see a yellow sign, prepare to proceed slowly! There are also mixed yellow-green signs. These are for pedestrian and bicycle traffic direction.
If you see a green sign along the roadway, you are looking at guide and information signage. Green signs can be regulation and parking signs as well.
Brown shaded sign are used to display information pertaining to cultural interest, and recreation activities. Often these signs identify state parks, historical markers and national parks.
Pink color in traffic signage is not seen as often. This color represents an incident management area. These signs make the public aware of areas that can have traffic backups, or indicate blocked roadways.
Black signs and white signs are the most common. Black background is used to indicate one way streets, night speed limits, or truck regulations. White backgrounds are used for the majority of regulation signs.
At Graphitti Sign & Graphic Studio, we want our clients to be informed, and besides premium products, we also offer prime service. Our professionals researched this material to assist the community with the knowledge they will need to safely navigate the road. Reach out to us today, and we will share more on these vital sign products!
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