[rlvl]

Originally Posted by arun_josie

Any idea on what this signboard means? One says "No U turn" and the other one is "U turn". However the sign boards are in different shapes.

the first sign looks like the hairpin bend sign...
And the second one tells no U turn . Guess no U turn wins

[r_nairtvm]

Originally Posted by rlvl

the first sign looks like the hairpin bend sign...
And the second one tells no U turn . Guess no U turn wins

+ 1 to rlvl.

1st "Right Curve/Hairpin Ahead" is advisory but "No Uturn" is manadatory and hence, to be obeyed/followed.

Best Regards & Drive Safe

Ram

[SS-Traveller]

Reviving an old thread to look for weird and wacky traffic signs and markings. Here are a couple:

1. A Stop sign on the main carriageway, in conjunction with a proper traffic light signal.

Why this is weird/wacky:

Junctions without traffic lights or roundabouts are controlled by stop signs on minor roads and by white, yellow and black priority diamond signs on the major road. In [some countries], stop signs are restricted to situations wherein coming to a dead stop is actually necessary because of severely limited sight lines. At the vast majority of minor intersections in these countries Give Way signs and/or equivalent road markings are used. Finally, at the busier crossing streets, Give Way signs may be replaced by (mini) roundabouts, which also work on the give way (rather than stop) principle.
From Wikipedia

2. Lane markings without adequate width. Unbroken lane marking.

Why this is weird/wacky:
The centre lane is not wide enough to accommodate a 4-wheeler, which is the minimum width requirement of a lane, unless specifically meant for 2-wheelers or bicycles. The left lane has an unbroken line, which essentially disallows traffic from crossing it. This left lane is designated in Delhi as the bus lane, but the lane is not even wide enough to accommodate a bus all along its length.

[ghodlur]

Mods: Dont know if this is the correct thread to post this, if required move to relevant thread.

Was amused to read this news. Portable barricades with LED blinkers are being provided for the traffic cops in the city of Coimbatore. The logic is this will help reduce the accidents. Never knew that the barricades were a source of accidents. The barricade comes with set of wheels to move if required & a shelter to house cops in case of rain or sun. The LED blinkers can be operations for full 48 hrs once charged and have a solar panel as power source.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/c...w/45500325.cms

[TorqueyTechie]

Folks, reviving an old thread. Was confused as to post it here or on the quirky signs thread but thought of putting it here. Actually these signs are not funny/quirky by any means. They provide useful tips/news to the road users in a jovial manner. So here it goes.

1. Warning for all the romantic drivers on road.


2. For all the blood donors!


3. To people who tend to fly low.


4. Jaani dushman!!


5. Zindagi ge baad nahin!


6. Zara Zara feel me feel me!


7. Not a shortcut to hell.


8. Feminists raise and shine!


9. Better late than never.


10. Ooh lalaaahh!!


11. Naazuk.


12. Babuji zara dheere chalo...


13. Dont drive dirty..


P.S : All pics are reposted from FB. All credits goes to original poster.

[msdivy]

Saw couple of this kind of signs near Madhugiri town, what does it mean?

[msdivy]

Originally Posted by msdivy

Saw couple of this kind of signs near Madhugiri town, what does it mean?


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Bump this thread. BTW, I didn't see any unusual in the surroundings of this sign. There were no railway tracks, factory either.

[paragsachania]

Originally Posted by msdivy

Bump this thread. BTW, I didn't see any unusual in the surroundings of this sign. There were no railway tracks, factory either.

Usually it is a sign for uneven roads but not sure if this is a bad execution!

Or I could be wrong!

[Lij]

Originally Posted by msdivy

Saw couple of this kind of signs near Madhugiri town, what does it mean?


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Originally Posted by paragsachania

Usually it is a sign for uneven roads but not sure if this is a bad execution!

Or I could be wrong!

As per this source its a sign to show built up area ahead.

[paragsachania]

Originally Posted by Lij

As per this source its a sign to show built up area ahead.

Thank you. At few places I have seen similar signage when there are uneven roads in a short span of length and hence was wondering if this is a bad paint job. Your source confirms that the sign indeed refers to built up area.

[rajendra2278]

Bumping up an inactive thread
The below signs and the corresponding meanings are taken from Telangana RTO website. After the symbols, 4 columns are 4 options, and correct option is given in the last column.

There are some comments given by me for all the signs. Would be nice if anyone can chip in their own comments.

[Roadistan]

This is the road sign which is doing the rounds on Twitter.This sign is placed near Hopefarm junction in Bangalore.Commuters were confused after seeing is signboard and resorted to social media asking what to interpret.Whitefield Traffic police responded saying it’s a cautionary signboard which tells about a possible blind person on the road.

[r_nairtvm]

Originally Posted by Roadistan

Traffic police responded saying it’s a cautionary signboard which tells about a possible blind person on the road.

One of the most idiotic Traffic Sign I have ever seen in India - did'nt epect it in Bangalore though

The supposedly most "Internet Savvy City" in India - a cursory search would have given the Traffic Police all the more clearer and internationally accepted signage for this purpose

If anyone is looking these are the more accepted signage to warn about "VISION IMPAIRED PEOPLE" being around



Please tweet it to BTP, if anyone so wishes (I am not a tweety bird)

Best Regards & Drive Safe

[Meph1st0]

Originally Posted by r_nairtvm

Please tweet it to BTP, if anyone so wishes (I am not a tweety bird)

Someone did that and below is the reply



It is present in Indian Road Congress 67 (link)



But I cannot understand how anyone would interpret this as a 'blind person likely on road'. The best interpretation could be there is a series of potholes or speed breakers ahead considering the condition of our roads.

[nagaraj15]

Originally Posted by msdivy

Saw couple of this kind of signs near Madhugiri town, what does it mean?

This road sign is meant to be "Build up area ahead"