The traffic system

How signs, signals and markings regulate traffic.

Understand how control measures interact.

Markings

Elements

  • Signs: permanent rules and information
  • Signals: real‑time control and priorities
  • Markings: lanes, guidance and restrictions

Priority order

  1. Police and controllers
  2. Signals
  3. Signs
  4. Markings and general rules

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