Traffic signals. Traffic Laws

One of the main means of managing roadTraffic lights are traffic. Cars crossing an adjustable intersection are obliged to travel solely on the instructions of these optical devices. This orderliness of the road traffic minimizes the possibility of an accident.

Traffic signals are a means of organizationroad traffic. In exceptional cases, namely, when the device is operating in a freelance mode, the traffic coordinator is engaged in the coordination of vehicle traffic.

Traffic lights

For the first time the traffic light (semaphore) was installed inLondon and switched manually. Time, as they say, does not stand still. Everything is being updated, developing, and traffic lights as well. Today we are more used to seeing it as a device installed on the road. Traffic signals - red, yellow and green, are familiar to everyone.

The most common is the street light(photo above); on its signals are oriented not only drivers, but also pedestrians. However, in addition to such means of organizing the movement, there are other types used at railway crossings, rivers and so on.

Kinds

Traffic lights are divided into the following types:

• Street.

- Automobile (round);

- Arrowheads;

- with a flashing red signal;

- installed at railway crossings;

- Reversible;

- adapted for pedestrians, cyclists, route vehicles;

- tramway.

• Railway.
• River.
• For motorsports.

Traffic lights for street transport - round

Each of us was taught as a childTo be guided by signals. The most common source is the three-color circular traffic light, which decorates an adjustable intersection and regulates the movement of vehicles and pedestrians.

What signals are given to traffic participants by a traffic light?

• Red. Prohibits the commencement of the passage / passage of the intersection. The flashing signal of this color has the same value.
• Yellow blinking - the movement is allowed.However, he warns of the danger at the crossroads. Also can inform the traffic participants that the traffic light does not work. If there is an adjuster at the intersection, the journey is carried out according to his instructions.
• Yellow. Traffic signal informs that the traffic is prohibited and informs about the soon change of color.
• Green. Allows you to move.
• Green blinking. Does not prohibit movement. Informs that the prohibitor will soon turn on.

At some traffic lights, a digital display is installed for more accurate information.

One-time ignition of two colors (red andyellow) tells drivers of cars, pedestrians and other traffic participants about the prohibition of passage / passage, and also that soon green will turn on.

Traffic lights with additional sections and arrows

These devices are installed on morebusy intersections. Traffic signals have the form of arrows in the usual colors for us: red, yellow or green, and have the same meaning as the round ones. The difference lies in the direction indicated. It is worth noting that the arrow that allows you to turn to the left, also allows you to turn (except when the latter is prohibited by an additional road sign).

A circular traffic light, on the lenses of which are depictedarrows, is located above each stripe. It facilitates the orientation of the driver on the carriageway, showing where he can go after the authorization light comes on. And they are similar to the values ​​of a conventional round.

A traffic light with additional sections has moreone cell with an arrow pointing the direction. That is, movement in a certain direction is allowed only when this signal is green. There is another situation: the additional section and the red prohibition signal light up green at the same time. This means that it is allowed to start moving towards the direction of the arrow only after vehicles that pass the intersection from other directions are missed.

With an additional section, the traffic light (photo) can be seen at the bottom.

For better guidance and exclusionthe black contour arrow is displayed on the main green lens. Even in the dark, when the switched off additional section at the traffic light can simply not be noticed, vehicle drivers will be aware of its availability.

SDA: reverse traffic light

On some sections of the motorway to a certainthere are huge congestion. To speed up traffic and not create many-hour traffic jams, on the roads are introduced bands with reversible movement, that is, changing direction depending on the signal of the traffic light. Each strip has its own, according to SDA.

The traffic light has three sections.In the first red sign "X". In the second section there is a yellow arrow, in the third - green. Accordingly, the red signal - prohibits movement, green - allows, and yellow warns. In the second section, the direction of the arrow may change to the right or left and indicate where to go after the enable signal lights up. With the reversed traffic light turned off, traffic on the lanes is prohibited.

Traffic lights for pedestrians and cyclists

This means of organizing traffic has only two colors - it's red and green. The lens depicts the silhouette of a pedestrian or a bicyclist. Green allows movement, red - prohibits.

For arranging bicycles, sometimesa traffic light with round signals is used, under which an information plate is installed. It has the following appearance - a white background on which a black bicycle is depicted.

To attract attention, as well as for blind pedestrians, traffic lights are equipped with a beep. It is served when the green light turns on, allowing the passage of the roadway.

Technical means of regulating the movement of trams

For motor vehicles, whicha separate strip is allocated, a special traffic light can be installed. It has four round lenses of the same color - white-lunar. These signals are arranged in the form of the letter "T".

Orient on such a traffic light is enoughjust. In it, three lenses are arranged in a row, and the fourth in the center below. The movement of trams is permitted when two signals are illuminated simultaneously. So, for the journey, the lower lens must be directly connected and in the upper row the central lens. The combination of the two signals informs the driver that the traffic is directly allowed. When the lower lens is on and the right / left upper tram can be turned in the corresponding direction. Passage is prohibited in all directions, when three signals are flashing on the traffic light. This combination is a kind of demand for a tram stop.

This traffic light is obliged to be used by driversroute vehicles, which allocated a certain band. In our country it is most often trams. Nevertheless, other road users should take into account the traffic light with white-lunar lenses. After all, with the simultaneous placing signal of different traffic lights, rail vehicles have priority.

Round white-lunar traffic lightsare installed before railroad crossing. The included lenses allow you to travel through the paths. In comparison with the circular signal for us, this signal is similar to green, which allows movement.

If the lens does not blink white-lunar, and vice versa -burns red, the crossing of the railway tracks is permitted in the absence of rail transport in the zone of visibility. In this situation, do not rush. It is better to slowly assess the situation at the crossing. Remember that many railways have left-hand traffic.

Fines

The most common driver error is the travel to the prohibiting traffic light signal. For the first time for a violation, your wallet will lose one thousand rubles.

If I went by red the second time, the payment will be much higher: five thousand rubles to the state treasury or the deprivation of the driver's license for a period of up to six months.

It is worth noting that the penalty is issued not only for the passage to the red light, but also for yellow, as well as their combination.

Reminder for novice drivers

Carefully assess the situation on the road. Better a little delay, than hurry and become the initiator of a traffic accident.

Try not to lose sight of a single sign or markup. After all, initially incorrectly occupied position on the roadway will not allow you to make a planned maneuver.

Undoubtedly, every road user (whether driver or pedestrian) is required to know the traffic rules and move in accordance with them.