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In 2008 we had 216 Road traffic accidents (i.e. Reversing, rollover, collision and others) 30 related to disobeying/missing of Road signs which resulted of lost of lives, Injuries, properties damage and time spend for the investigations. All could have been prevented by applying basic rules and regulations. Here there……..

Road Signs

Left Hand Junction Sign

“3-Arm” junction on the Lekhwair - Ibri blacktop road, approximately 15km to the Lekhwair roundabout. – Rollover – 1 LTI

Left Hand Bend Sign

The driver tried to negotiate the left hand bend in an excessive speed.The driver disobeyed with the posted warning traffic signs (Left hand bend, speed limit sign “50” kph.) - Rollover

Give Way

Driver did not stop and give way to the vehicles on the main road while entering from the minor/side road. - Collision

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Warning Bend Sign

lack of hazard perception, excessive speed and inappropriate vehicle handling (reckless driving). “S” shape bend - Rollover

Failure to Follow the Signs

The driver failed to maintain the speed according to the actual road conditions (“S” bend, downhill, sand storm – impaired visibility) - Rollover

Left Hand Bend

Excessive speed for the road condition-sharp bend - Rollover

Give Way

Failed to give way to the Vehicle 2 - Collision

Left bend

Speed Limiter System not working – Device removed Excessive speed Tiredness - Driving after working night shift - Rollover 1 Fatal

STOP Sign

Disobeyed with the posted warning signs while approaching the ‘T’ junction – Collision – 1 LTI

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STOP Sign Missing

Lack of appropriate warning traffic signs ( “Junction ahead” and “STOP” signs missing). - Rollover

Cross Road

Vehicle 1 left turning manoeuvre without checking mirrors and traffic Behind Vehicle 2 overtaking manoeuvre without realizing a potential hazard ahead (slowing down vehicle). - Collision

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Chevron Sign

The vehicle approaching the ‘’T’’ junction at excessive speed Driving under the influence of alcohol - Collision

Right Hand bend Sign Missing

Advanced warning sign “sharp bend ahead” was not posted before the bend. - Rollover

Chevron Missing

Dark (night time driving).Road condition: Graded road with right bend, lack of chevron sign “Sharp Deviation to the Right”.Driver disobeyed with the 60 kph speed limit for driving at night on the graded roads. - Collision

Parking/No Parking Sign Missing

No signs that allow or forbid the parking - Collision

STOP Sign

The driver of the Vehicle 1 didn’t stop at the STOP sign and failed to give way to the Vehicle 2, which was travelling on the main road. Collision

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STOP Sign

Excessive speed for the actual driving conditions (night time, “T” junction approach).Poor road observation – the driver didn’t notice the “T” junction on time. Collision – 2 LTI

STOP Sign

The driver of the Vehicle 1 didn’t stop at the STOP sign and failed to give way to the Vehicle 2, which was travelling on the main road. Collision

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No Speed Breaker at the Roundabout

Absence of sufficient speed breakers and appropriatespeed sign boards at the approach of the roundabout - Rollover

STOP Sign

The Vehicle 2 disobeyed the posted traffic sign “STOP”. He emerged from the minor road onto the main road without stopping or giving way to the traffic on the main road. Collision

STOP Sign

Junction design: missing rumble strips, junction not lit at night, missing Reflective signs at the junction. Collision - LTI

Absence Sign

Absence of adequate warning signs for the slope and bend Rollover – 1LTI

STOP Sign

Driver did not stop at the STOP sign while merging onto the highway from the parking area slip road. sharply over steered to the right and applied brakes causing the water in the tank to move to the left side, - Rollover

Turn at High Speed

Started a right turning manoeuvre with the heavy loaded vehicle without slowing down properly before the junction - Collision

STOP Sign

Entered a junction without stopping at the STOP sign – Collision34 LTI

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Short Cut

The accident scene – The point where the vehicle went off the road No traffic warning – 1 LTI

STOP Sign

Driver didn’t stop at the posted ‘STOP’ sign before emerging onto the main road. - Rollover

Overtaking on Junction

The Vehicle 2 driver started an overtaking manoeuvre of the left turning Vehicle 1. - Collision

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STOP Sign

Driver didn’t stop at the STOP sign - Rollover

T- Junction

The Bus Driver attempted to turn left off the road at a T-junction when he was hit by another vehicle -2 LTI

Safe Distance- Speed Limit

Driver 1 failed to judge the speed of the vehicle in front and approached it at excessive speed as he didn’t follow the speed restriction for driving on graded roads of 80 kph. - Collision

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Recommendations

Road signs means instructions you should obeyed. Highlights the hazards via HSE meetings, tool box talks and

drivers forum. All missing Signs should be reported to local Construction

Engineering OXE/34M/N/B/Q/F/L/Y or Line HSE Advisors. Rules enforcement: MUST be apply as per consequence

matrix as an example for others