Traffic & Parking Signs

Name: Brady Australia Pty Ltd
Address: 2 Bellevue Circuit, Greystanes, 2145, Australia
Telephone: 1800 531 492

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are traffic & parking signs important?

The main reason traffic and parking signs have been installed in several areas is to reduce the rate of accidents and injuries, which can occur in high-traffic and collision-prone premises. The priority with the use of these signs solely corresponds with maintaining safety.
There are various obstacles, dangers and obstructions which are present due to unfortunate incidents and severe weather conditions. These signs assist to mitigate risk and prevent new accidents from occurring. They effectively protect and visually warn drivers/pedestrians in particular scenarios. Some traffic and parking signs also help enforce traffic rules and regulations.

Where are traffic & parking signs used?

They are commonly installed in any areas where there are vehicles and pedestrians such as parking lots, schools, private facilities, public spaces and retail outlets. In these areas, traffic and parking signs are essential for providing directions and rules that need to be followed to ensure everyone’s safety. For example, these signs can inform people of the speed limit in the car park, shared zones, no parking areas, or warnings of pedestrians nearby.

What types of traffic & parking signs are available?

There are several types oftraffic and parking signs, although in Australia the main ones are Regulatory Signs, Warning Signs, Information Signs and Temporary Signs. Regulatory Signs are generally associated with rules and regulations travellers/road users are expected to follow, to avoid incurring a fine or lawful punishment. Particularly informing drivers of speed limits, school zones, road works, stop signs, give way and more.
Parking signs also belong with the regulatory type of signs as these signs administer to people about what is permissible and what is not, for example no parking, bus zones, no standing and more.
Warning Signs warn people of unexpected or hazardous conditions on or adjacent to the road. Information or Direction Signs inform and advise of directions, destinations, distances, and any points of interests. Finally, Temporary Signs which are displayed to control, warn and guide pedestrians and road users safely through, around or past work sites on roads and footpaths, and to warn of other temporary hazardous conditions.

Are traffic cones mandatory?

In certain occasions it is mandatory to use traffic cones, especially locations which convey unforeseen danger and probable undesirable outcomes. The role of a traffic cone is to redirect oncoming traffic, also to barricade dangerous situations from the public and onsite individuals/vehicles. Most often it is highly necessary for traffic cones to be utilised for traffic control and management purposes, therefore it is considered to be mandatory for operative safeguarding.

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