What are the transient traffic signals

Transient signals are traffic signals whose main function is to control traffic in those areas where road maintenance or construction is carried out. The transitory signs are very visible, they are usually mostly phosphorescent orange and indicate that the road you are traveling on does not have the same conditions as usual. In this article of .com we show you what are the transient traffic signals to know them in detail and drive safely.

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Within the transitory signals we find those that the workers use to inform of certain circumstances in the constructions of the roads . The ones we see in the image indicate:

  • Presence of authorized personnel to indicate on a deviation of the road or alert that it is necessary to slow down.
  • Presence of workers working on the road.
  • Presence of heavy construction machinery on the road.
  • It informs that road works are being carried out on the road.

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Other transient signals that we can find are the ones we see in this image that are used to inform of the existence of a risk zone on the road, such as the Explosives Zone sign.

The other two signs inform drivers of the existence of a road under construction as well as its distance and final stretch.

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The barricades, the vertical panels, barrels and cones are the most used transient signals to warn the drivers about the dangerous conditions in the working areas of the tracks. At night, they can be accompanied by warning lights. It is very important to be alert to these types of signals to avoid accidents.

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Finally, on the road we can also meet people who perform the same function as transient signals. Flaggers are often available to indicate to drivers that they must slow down or stop the vehicle . When you are faced with it, it is important that you slow down and move carefully with your instructions.

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Learn the meaning of other traffic signs by visiting our articles on regulatory signs, prevention and information.