the quantity and quality of traffic signs

the quantity and quality of traffic signs

The lack of traffic signs can be divided into two aspects: quantity and quality. In terms of quantity, the most significant deficiency lies in the white direction signs on the road. These signs indicate that the line separating the lines can go straight, turn left or turn right, etc., so that the driver should know the choice when he arrives at the intersection. The instructions are absolutely important. On the two-lane or third-line driving route, the driver should follow the common sense before moving to the left or to the right. There are few ways to jump at the intersection; but when there is a road ahead, you can only go straight, or you can only turn to one side. Contrary to common sense, the driver may not be estimated early. Under this circumstance, the sign of the road surface will play an early warning role.

Or if there are four or five lanes on the road, the driver may not be able to foresee which line must go straight or must turn left or turn right. The effect of the pavement sign is more obvious. Today’s roads are coated with these signs, but the problem is There is not enough quantity. For a long time, such signs have been painted in series before the intersection. Once five or six cars are parked at the intersection, they will cover the short signs, making it difficult for future vehicles to predict the line selection. It is only after the start of the preceding car that the arrangement of the route ahead is seen. If it is in the wrong line, it will be very embarrassing, and the scene of dangerous transfer will often happen when the driver is not familiar with the intersection. The road signs should be designed to guide strangers. This phenomenon has been repeated in Hong Kong traffic, which is enough to prove that the road signs are insufficient.

Such short and short signs can never be explained by the lack of road length. Except for some roads, the distance is limited. Other roads with sufficient length can also see that each sign has only two, which is far from enough for early warning. . In fact, as long as the Government has relaxed the standard of the “two marks” into three, it will enable drivers to select routes and smooth traffic.

At this point in the discussion, the author has also seen the phenomenon of three road signs forming a string on several roads. I hope this is the beginning of the improvement measures and will become a common phenomenon in the future. If so, it can be regarded as benefiting the public.

There is also a need to improve the quality of traffic signs. The first is that the target board is under-illuminated. Some road signs look good under normal conditions, but because of the lack of proper lighting, the symbol or text of the logo may become gray and difficult to distinguish in the case of cloudy or backlight. Or this happens only in a particularly bad situation, but the occurrence of traffic accidents is in the light and lightning, the signs need to be clearly clear at any time, but in fact there are signs and lack of lighting examples, during driving It will always make the driver extremely gaze, causing stagnation or danger, and often sweating.

Fixed traffic signs are inherently inadequate, and temporary engineering measures should be given more attention. In general road repairing locations or where roadblocks are provided, signs or lights should be placed before the obstacles are set up to warn the vehicles. The warning distance should have been guided by the authorities to allow the road builders to know. But the unknown is that the guidance is not enough, or there is no law. Many traffic chaos is that the warning sign appears to be near the construction site. The driver is forced to rush to change traffic, which is a major drawback of traffic. As for some peacekeeping revisions involving a wide range, it is necessary to arrange them properly. Otherwise, the impact will be wide, time and money and intangible losses will not be quantified.

Looking at the area of ​​Canton Road in Tsim Sha Tsui and the recent Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Area, due to the construction of the project, the fence is everywhere, and the barriers are heavy. The left-handed turn of the road is reversed. The traffic signs are opposite, and the traffic signs are unintelligible. During walking, there is no one in the dizziness. Although this may be an inevitable traffic phenomenon in the construction area, this chaotic situation has already caused the driver to endure for many years. I hope the authorities can analyze the situation and collect experience. When there are large construction projects, there will be better arrangements.

Perhaps it is easy to criticize and blame, and implementation is difficult. The author also understands that the empty talk is not as good as the proposal. Then let the author say: Where the traffic signs are set up, please ask the authorities to walk in person.