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TRAFFIC SIGNALS [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-11-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Signalling (Road Transport)
DEF

...any power-operated traffic control [devices] by which traffic is warned to take some specific action.

OBS

"Traffic signals" is a generic term that includes flashing beacons, speed control signs, land-use control signals, railroad crossing signals and several other devices.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Signalisation routière
CONT

... la signalisation lumineuse indique par cadioptres ou clignotants des travaux ou autres dangers. Dans les grandes agglomérations, des feux tricolores règlent la circulation.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Señales (Transporte por carretera)
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