Citation

Pietrucha MT. Transp. Res. Rec. 1993; 1421: 36-44.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1993, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences USA, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

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Abstract

The concept of having a separate category of traffic sign to control traffic in emergency situations is advanced. This category is referred to as an emergency zone sign (EZS). A rationale is provided for having this category of sign and for developing a family of emergency zone signs. Detail is provided on the sign messages, shapes, and colors.

Record URL:
http://onlinepubs.trb.org/Onlinepubs/trr/1993/1421/1421-005.pdf

Language: en

Keywords

Accident prevention; Hazards; Highway accidents; Traffic signs; Color; Highway administration; Emergency traffic control