One Way Sign

What Does One-Way Sign Mean?

A “One-Way” sign is a regulatory traffic sign designed to indicate that traffic must only travel in one direction on a particular street or roadway.

Characteristics:

• Shape: Typically rectangular with a white background and a black arrow pointing in the direction of allowed travel.
• Symbol: Black arrow indicating the permitted direction of travel.
• Placement: Positioned at the beginning of one-way streets or sections of road to inform drivers of the travel direction.

Purpose:

• To direct traffic flow and ensure that vehicles travel in a single direction on specific streets or roadways.
• To prevent head-on collisions by clearly marking the direction of travel.
• To enhance overall safety by reducing confusion and maintaining orderly traffic flow.

Remember:

• This sign indicates that you must travel only in the direction of the arrow.
• Follow the sign to avoid entering streets or areas where one-way travel is enforced.
• Ignoring this sign can result in accidents and traffic citations.