Teeliiklusmärgid

Teeliiklusmärgid, also known as road signs, are essential visual communication tools used to regulate, warn, and guide road users. They are standardized symbols and text placed alongside roads to convey important information. The primary purpose of teeliiklusmärgid is to ensure the safety and efficiency of traffic flow.

There are several categories of teeliiklusmärgid. Warning signs, often triangular with a red border, alert drivers to potential hazards ahead, such as sharp curves, slippery roads, or animal crossings. Prohibition signs, typically circular with a red border, indicate actions that are forbidden, like speed limits or no entry. Mandatory signs, also circular, instruct drivers to perform a specific action, such as turning in a certain direction or using headlights. Information signs, which can be various shapes and colors, provide guidance, directions, or details about services available.

The design and meaning of teeliiklusmärgid are internationally harmonized to a large extent, particularly within Europe, through conventions like the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals. This standardization allows drivers to understand signs regardless of their nationality. Different countries may have specific variations in color or minor symbol details, but the core messages remain consistent. Proper understanding and adherence to teeliiklusmärgid are crucial for all road users, including drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, to prevent accidents and maintain order on the roads.