Alama Za Barabarani (Road signs and their use). A road sign is a sign placed on a pole along the road to provide information, warning or direction to people passing by by means of transport or on foot. A road sign uses an image or a short text of one or a few words for drivers or other road users
Aina Ya Alama Za Barabarani (Road signs and their use)
Symbols of command.
These signs give orders to road users about the matter according to the respective section, and are in the shape of a circle. It can be an order to forbid or compel you to do something. Example Speed limit signs.
Warning or caution signs.
These signs alert road users to an event or danger ahead. These marks are usually in the shape of a triangle.
Directional Signs.
These signs provide the main directions for the best use of the road or direction, and are in the shape of four corners and often in blue, green or red.
Information symbols.
These signs provide various information about places, villages, cities, parks, and other main information about the best use of the road, they are in the shape of four corners in blue, green or red.
Background markings or floor patterns.
These signs are painted on the floor in white and give various instructions on the best use of the road and their shapes vary according to the use of the signs.
Alama Za Barabarani (Road signs and their use)
The following below attached PDF file has road signs and their uses:-
