India has the second largest road networks in the world and accounts for 10% of worldwide road fatalities. Laws regulating the traffic on the road are provided under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 is an Act of passed by the Parliament of India which came into force from July 1, 1989 and is applicable to whole of India however lapses in traffic laws regulations, violations and accidents are glaring reality.
Understanding traffic signs are crucial for optimum safety on the road. These traffic signs communicate the basic rules and regulations of road safety in the form of extremely simple graphics that can be easily understood within seconds. In fact, any person applying for a driving license, for example, needs to be completely aware of all the traffic signs to pass the theoretical exam of a driving test.
