Guyana Traffic Regulations: Chapter 51:02
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What is the minimum effective diameter of the lens of a light signal?

  • 8 inches (correct)
  • 7 inches
  • 10 inches
  • 6 inches
  • What is the maximum height of the center of the green lens from the road?

  • 7 feet 6 inches
  • 9 feet
  • 8 feet
  • 10 feet (correct)
  • What is the color of the stop line on the road surface?

  • Red
  • Green
  • Blue
  • Yellow or White (correct)
  • What is the width of the stop line on the road surface?

    <p>5 inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many lights are used facing the stream of traffic?

    <p>3 lights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is written on the lenses of the lamp showing a red light?

    <p>STOP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the arrangement of the lamps showing colored lights?

    <p>Vertical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the signs set out in the Third Schedule?

    <p>To provide information to users of the highway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of using light signals in pedestrian traffic?

    <p>To indicate the period during which pedestrians should cross the road</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color scheme is used for the symbols, letters, and numbers on traffic signs?

    <p>Black upon a white ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of lines may be placed on road surfaces to indicate the proximity of street refugees and fire hydrants?

    <p>Broken lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color lights are used for pedestrian traffic signals when used in conjunction with vehicular traffic signals?

    <p>Red and green lights only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it permitted to use signs of a smaller size, as illustrated in diagram (22) of the Third Schedule?

    <p>When the width of the road surface is temporarily restricted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is displayed on the lenses of the lamps showing a red light?

    <p>DON'T WALK</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of lines on road surfaces indicating the position beyond which vehicular traffic should not proceed?

    <p>To control traffic flow when required to stop by a Police Constable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the arrangement of lamps when used in conjunction with vehicular traffic signals?

    <p>Two lamps arranged vertically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the penalty for contravening or failing to comply with these regulations?

    <p>Fine of one hundred and fifty dollars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of traffic control signs, as specified in the Third Schedule?

    <p>To control traffic flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of lines on road surfaces indicating the course of direction to be taken by vehicular traffic?

    <p>To demarcate lanes for traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the words 'WALK' on the lamps?

    <p>To indicate when pedestrians should cross the road</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the arrangement of lamps when the upper lamp bears the words 'DON'T WALK'?

    <p>Two lamps arranged vertically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of lines on road surfaces indicating the prohibition or restriction of parking?

    <p>To demarcate lanes for traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the plate or other attachment to the signal?

    <p>To display the words 'WALK' or 'DON'T WALK'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Traffic Signs and Signals

    • Traffic signs must conform to diagrams set out in the Third Schedule.
    • Signs give information to highway users for specified purposes listed in the Third Schedule.
    • Notices can be used in conjunction with signs to indicate limitations.

    Road Works and Traffic Control

    • Special signs may be used during road works or when the road surface is temporarily restricted.
    • Lines on road surfaces can indicate:
      • Where vehicular traffic should not proceed when required to stop.
      • The course of direction for vehicular traffic.
      • Lanes for traffic.
      • Proximity of street refugees and fire hydrants.
      • Crossing places for pedestrians.
      • Parking restrictions and bus stops.

    Light Signals

    • Light signals can be used to indicate when pedestrians should or should not cross the road.
    • Red and green lights only are used for pedestrian signals, with "DON'T WALK" on red lights and "WALK" on green lights.
    • Light signals for vehicular traffic have three colors: red, amber, and green.
    • The sequence of signal lights is: green, amber, red, green.

    Stop Lines

    • A stop line may be placed on the road surface to indicate where vehicular traffic must stop when required to do so by light signals.
    • The stop line must be yellow or white and can be painted or made of metal or other suitable material.
    • The width of the stop line is five inches.

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