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SIGNALIZATION [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-05-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Road Transport)
- Roads
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- traffic control device
1, record 1, English, traffic%20control%20device
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- signalization 2, record 1, English, signalization
correct
- highway traffic signal 3, record 1, English, highway%20traffic%20signal
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sign, signal (visible or audible), pavement marking or other device intended to prohibit, regulate or control traffic flow or parking, or to provide information. 1, record 1, English, - traffic%20control%20device
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The purpose of traffic control devices is: to increase road safety; to facilitate the flow of traffic; when necessary, to identify or serve as a reminder of regulations issued by a regulatory authority; to warn against danger; ... to provide useful information to all road users. 1, record 1, English, - traffic%20control%20device
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation routière
- Voies de circulation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- signalisation
1, record 1, French, signalisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Signal lumineux ou sonore, panneau, marque sur la chaussée ou dispositif destinés à interdire, régir ou contrôler la circulation ou le stationnement, ou à informer. 1, record 1, French, - signalisation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La signalisation routière a pour objet : de rendre plus sécuritaire la circulation routière; de faciliter la circulation; d'identifier ou de rappeler, lorsque cela est nécessaire, la réglementation édicter par l'autorité investie d'un pouvoir réglementaire; de signaler des dangers; [...] de donner des indications ou des renseignements utiles aux usagers de la route. 1, record 1, French, - signalisation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Señales (Transporte por carretera)
- Carreteras
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- señalización
1, record 1, Spanish, se%C3%B1alizaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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