What are the classifications of traffic signs?

The classification, color, shape, lines, characters, graphics, and size of various types of road traffic signs and markings should comply with the provisions of the corresponding parts of the current "Road Traffic Signs and Markings" (GB5768).

1. Highway traffic signs are divided into two categories according to their functions: main signs and auxiliary signs:

1. Main signs:

a. Warning signs : A sign warning vehicles and pedestrians to pay attention to road traffic;

b. Prohibition signs: signs prohibiting or restricting traffic behaviors of vehicles and pedestrians;

c. Instruction signs: instructing vehicles and pedestrians Signs that should be followed;

d. Guidance signs: signs that convey the direction of the road and distance to places;

e. Tourist area signs: signs that provide the direction and distance of tourist attractions;< /p>

f. Road work area signs: signs informing the passage of road work areas;

g. Notice signs: signs informing off-road facilities, safe driving information and other information.

2. Auxiliary sign: A sign attached under the main sign to provide auxiliary explanation.

2. According to the display position, it is divided into two types: roadside and above the roadway. The corresponding support structure forms are column type, roadside attached type, cantilever type, gantry type, and roadway type. Attached from above.

3. According to the optical characteristics, it is divided into three types: retroreflective type, lighting type, and luminous type. The lighting type is divided into internal lighting type and external lighting type.

4. Classification according to the display mode of page content, divided into static signs and variable information signs.

5. According to the time limit of setting, they are divided into permanent signs and temporary signs.

Relevant regulations on traffic signs:

(1) The color of the warning sign is yellow base, black side, black pattern, and the shape is an equilateral triangle with the top corner facing upward.

(2) The color of the prohibition sign is white background, red circle, red bar, black pattern, and pattern ballast. Among them, the signs that cancel overtaking and cancel speed limits include white background, black circle, black stripe, black pattern, and pattern ballast. The shape is a circle and the road sign is an equilateral triangle with the vertex pointing downward.

(3) The color of the indicator sign is white with blue background. Shapes are round, rectangular and square.

(4) The color of guide signs is generally blue and white, except for milestones, 100-meter piles and highway boundary signs. Shapes are rectangular and square, except for location identification marks.