Category Archives: Highway Signs

What is the Purpose of the Merge Lane?

A merge lane accommodates traffic that needs to merge into the main highway. Merge lanes are generally found on freeways, highways, and bridges. This article will cover the purpose of merging lanes and how they differ from a standard lane. What is a Merge Lane? Merge signs are an important part of the roadway. They […]

What is a Queue Warning System?

Everybody has experienced traffic of some sort. Whether it is a vehicle accident or a mudslide stopping traffic, delays are bound to happen. When the inevitable delay occurs, traffic backs up and can even cause more accidents, which then create more and longer delays. These accidents can be incredibly dangerous as the emergency services will […]

What Does a Low Shoulder Sign Mean

The low shoulder sign is a road condition symbol that is most often seen where the road is crowned, has a soft bedding material right at the edge of the asphalt, or where it drops off suddenly from a level flat surface to a slope. All these conditions essentially can mean a high-risk situation for […]

The Benefits of Variable Speed Limit Signs

Technologies are now a permanent thread of our society, and this is no different in the world of transportation. Specifically, in recent years, technology has had quite an impact on our roads in a variety of ways, with variable speed limit (VSL) systems being one of those ways. You’ve probably noticed these quite a bit […]

What Does a Pennant Sign Indicate?

Have you ever wondered what pennant road signs indicate to travelers on the roadways? While these signs might remind you of a sporting event or the masthead of a ship, it is much more to a driver than meets the eye. Its sideways triangular shape is used for one reason only and that is to […]