Signs and Signals

» Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
   The standard for signs, signals, and pavement markings in the United States. Includes HTML and .pdf versions.
   http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/

» Traffic Sign and Signals
   International overview, emphasizing the Vienna Convention of 1968 standardizing traffic control. Thorough links section.
   http://homepages.cwi.nl/~dik/english/traffic/

» Arts and Environment Initiative
   Part of the Center for Economic and Environmental Development at Allegheny College in Pennsylvania. Page shows recent projects including two involving the sculpting of road signs into art ("Read Between the Signs" and "Signs and Flowers&qu

   
   http://ceed.allegheny.edu/A&EI/

» Bartolomeo: Traffic Signs of the World
   Examples of child crossing, construction, and falling rock signs worldwide.

   
   http://www.elve.net/rcoulst.htm

» Brian's Guide to Getting Around Germany
   Illustrations and detailed commentary.

   
   http://www.gettingaroundgermany.info/

» Danny's Daily's The "Sign" Collection
   Humorous examples.

   
   http://www.dannysdailys.com/sign/

» Diamond Signs
   Photograph collection of warning signs.

   
   http://www-cs-faculty.stanford.edu/~knuth/diamondsigns/diam.html

» Evaluation of Traffic Signal Displays for Protected/Permitted Left-Turn Control
   Research project studying controls for this movement, addressing such principles as the "left-turn trap". Includes animated graphic examples.

   
   http://projects.kittelson.com/pplt/

» France Road Signs
   Large collection of French road signs.

   
   http://www.americansinfrance.net/Driving/SelectedRoadSigns.cfm

» From War to Worboys
   Chronicles the history and evolution of signs in the United Kingdom.

   
   http://www.cbrd.co.uk/histories/wartoworboys/

» Hawaii Road Sign Photos
   Many standard and unusual examples.

   
   http://www.hawaiihighways.com/hawaii-road-signs.htm

» Highway Route Markers
   Contains hundreds of images from around the world.

   
   http://www.ugcs.caltech.edu/~jlin/signs/

» Italian & International Road Signs
   Images of Italian signs with English descriptions.

   
   http://www.nsa.naples.navy.mil/gaetaffsc/Italian and International Road Signs.htm

» Italian Road Signs
   Most Italian road signs.

   
   http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/road_signs/index.htm

» Japanese Traffic Signs
   Three pages of Japanese signs with English descriptions.

   
   http://www.police.pref.shizuoka.jp/e-html/yobu-1-h.htm

» MUTCD History
   Page by the Texas Transportation Institute illustrating the changes between each edition of the U.S. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Also includes related articles.

   
   http://tcd.tamu.edu/documents/MUTCD_History.htm

» Manual of Traffic Signs
   A listing of those most commonly used in the United States.

   
   http://www.trafficsign.us/

» Men at Work
   Dozens of variations on the "Men at Work" theme.

   
   http://user.cs.tu-berlin.de/~sepp/baustelle/baustelle.html

» MiniTraff
   Unofficial traffic signal simulator available for download. Uses Java.

   
   http://minitraff.sourceforge.net/

» Motorway Signs
   Photos of approach, advance direction, exit, reassurance, and overhead signs on motorways in various countries.

   
   http://www.brombeer.net/signs/

» My Crazy Hobby
   Photograph inventory of a large personal collection.

   
   http://www.mycrazyhobby.com/

» National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
   U.S. organization which helps develop standards which are often applied to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. History, member information, and meeting information.

   
   http://www.ncutcd.org/

» Old California Traffic Signs
   Photos of signs from the early 20th century.

   
   http://www.caltrafficsigns.com/

» Road Geek Stuff
   Includes a graphics gallery of U.S. state route markers as displayed on guide signs, and personal marker cosmetic change proposals.

   
   http://www.mylandofmisery.com/roads.htm

» Road Sign Images
   Various graphic files of U.S. examples, some fictional.

   
   http://www.rxrsignals.net/Signs/

» Road Sign Math
   Website that accepts submissions of photographs of sign assemblies whose numbers can be arranged to form a mathematical operation.

   
   http://www.roadsignmath.com/

» Road Signs and History
   Collection of news, webmaster's thoughts, and photographs.

   
   http://www.myroadsign.com/

» Road Signs in Italy
   Images and descriptions of most Italian signs.

   
   http://www.alltravelitaly.com/Italy/Car_Rental/Road_Signs.htm

» Road Signs of DPRK
   North Korean road signs.

   
   http://www1.korea-np.co.jp/pk/106th_issue/99080401.htm

» Road Trip America Signs
   Hundreds of funny road signs by category

   
   http://www.roadtripamerica.com/signs/categories.htm

» Roadsigns and Signals
   Basic European signage.

   
   http://www.ideamerge.com/motoeuropa/roadsigns/

» Shields Up!
   Generates graphic route markers.

   
   http://www.kendrick.org/shields-up/

» Sign Language
   Many humorous road signs, with commentary by the website maintainer.

   
   http://www.signslanguage.com/

» Sign Post Forest in Germany
   Tourist attraction composed of donated road signs. Site includes visiting information.

   
   http://www.fernweh-park.de/

» SignMaker
   Java applet letting users create highway sign graphics.

   
   http://www.kurumi.com/roads/signmaker/signmaker.html

» Signalfan.com
   Photos of an collection of signals and signs, many vintage, plus a gallery of photos covering many geographic areas.

   
   http://signalfan.freeservers.com/

» Signs on Nova Scotia Roads and Highways
   Describes the unique attraction signage on freeways of this Canadian province. Official page of the provincial Department of Transportation and Public Works.

   
   http://www.gov.ns.ca/tran/highwayops/sign.asp

» Signspotters
   Includes photo collection of examples in Australia.

   
   http://www.hobbiesplus.com.au/signspotters/

» The Cone Epicentre
   Includes information and photographss about traffic cones and other related subjects.

   
   http://cones.epicentre.net/

» The Great International Highway Makeover
   What highway signs could look like.

   
   http://www.us-highways.com/new_signs.htm

» The Highway Code
   Official document of the United Kingdom. Includes illustrations and usage of signs and signals.

   
   http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/

» The National Campaign to Stop Red Light Running
   Advocacy group based in Washington, D.C., U.S. News, events, articles, and links.

   
   http://www.stopredlightrunning.com/

» The Open Road
   Photos of and commentary on current and old signs and signals throughout the U.S. and Canada as well as welcome signs.

   
   http://www.geocities.com/mdo200/road.html

» The Traffic Signal Museum
   Illustrates a private collection of signals, including pedestrian.

   
   http://home.comcast.net/~jab8356/

» The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002
   The standard for signs, signals, and pavement markings in the United Kingdom. Includes graphics.

   
   http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2002/20023113.htm

» This Flashing Green Arrow Plan (TFGAP)
   A private citizen's proposals for new and altered signalization.

   
   http://home.comcast.net/~tamivox/dave/traffic/about/

» Traffic Control Devices
   Texas Transportation Institute page. Includes historical and research documents.

   
   http://tcd.tamu.edu/

» Traffic Signs in Lebanon
   Images of most Lebanese signs.

   
   http://www.lebanon.com/isf/traffic/

» Traffic Signs in Seoul Korea
   A few good pictures of Korean signs and signals.

   
   http://langintro.com/seoul/catalog/tpc48_01.htm

» Watson Lake Sign Post Forest
   Gives the background on this feature in the Yukon Territory of Canada consisting of thousands of donated road signs.

   
   http://www.yukoninfo.com/watson/signpostforest.htm

» Western New York Signals
   Photograph collection. Also covers the Central and Capital/Adirondack regions of the state.

   
   http://wny-signals.tripod.com/