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Traffic Signs

When traffic signs or road marking have an orange color:

  1. These are traffic signs or markings on hazardous road sections for which no specific traffic sign was determined.
  2. These are temporary traffic signs on a non-urban road only, which are valid for a maximum period of three months.
  3. They mark that you are in a road works site.· Correct answer
  4. They are painted with special colors, designed to emphasize the signs during special weather conditions.

Explanation

Orange signs or road markings indicate a roadworks site. Orange was chosen because it stands out and warns of a temporary change in road conditions. These markings are valid only for the duration of the works.

How to approach it

Orange = roadworks = temporary

orangeworksitetemporary

Common mistake

Thinking orange signs are permanent or special for weather conditions

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