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TRAFFIC DEVICE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-06-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Road Transport)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- traffic-control device
1, record 1, English, traffic%2Dcontrol%20device
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- traffic control device 2, record 1, English, traffic%20control%20device
correct
- traffic device 3, record 1, English, traffic%20device
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A device whose] function ... is to provide the road user with information regarding performance requirements along his route of travel. 4, record 1, English, - traffic%2Dcontrol%20device
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
[A device] used to inform the driver of various conditions affecting road use. 5, record 1, English, - traffic%2Dcontrol%20device
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Traffic-control devices include all signs, markings, signals and other devices placed on, above, or adjacent to the roadway by authority of officials having jurisdiction to regulate, warn, or guide traffic. 4, record 1, English, - traffic%2Dcontrol%20device
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation routière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de signalisation
1, record 1, French, dispositif%20de%20signalisation
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Panneau, signal lumineux, marque ou tout élément placé ou élevé dans le but de réglementer, prévenir ou guider la circulation. 2, record 1, French, - dispositif%20de%20signalisation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Outre les panneaux et panonceaux, font partie des dispositifs de signalisation les balises jalonnant un virage ou marquant un carrefour, les signaux lumineux de circulation, les signaux temporaires indiquant un chantier ou une circonstance fortuite, les marques sur chaussée [...]. 3, record 1, French, - dispositif%20de%20signalisation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Señales (Transporte por carretera)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dispositivo de control de tránsito
1, record 1, Spanish, dispositivo%20de%20control%20de%20tr%C3%A1nsito
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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