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It can be installed in areas with long queues, such as in approaches to boat crossings or freeway exits with cyclic backups. The beacons generally start flashing when traffic is moving at less than 20 km/h in an urban environment and at less than 40 km/h in a rural environment.

Several signs like this one are placed along the curve to mark its outer edge. These chevrons make the curve easier to see. They are generally installed when you need to reduce your speed by at least 35 km/h to make a safe turn. On freeways, they are installed when you need to reduce your speed by at least 5 km/h.

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The following sign indicates that sight distance is limited or even nonexistent in a vertical curve or grade. These signs are installed if the sight distance to an obstacle is less than the stopping distance of a vehicle.

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It is installed when the distance to see the bus stop or schoolchildren is insufficient and it is impossible to move the stop to a safer location.

A sign with the pictogram of an agricultural vehicle can also be used when the danger is more related to the presence of this type of vehicle in a rural environment.

The following signs indicate the presence of a particularly dangerous spot in a sharp curve or in a T intersection. More pronounced curves are indicated either by markers or by chevron alignments.

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La signalisation routière au Québec, the series of posters on Québec road signs, is available free of charge. These posters highlight the symbols and signs that have been used in the province for over 100 years.

The following signs indicate that there is a reduction in pavement width but not in the number of traffic lanes. You should therefore pay close attention to the change in configuration shown by these signs.

This sign warns drivers that they may have to stop if a school bus is stopped to let schoolchildren get on or off the bus.

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This maritime sign is used by mariners to provide adequate signage on board vessels. Furthermore, some flag states and regulatory organizations require maritime signs on board to be in compliance with the maritime governing regulations. Maritime signs are critical in keeping a vessel's crew safe of any possible hazards, all safety equipment easy to mark, and provide directions on board a vessel.

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These signs indicate the presence of obstacles on the roadway or shoulders, as well as indicating where a public highway narrows.

The sign has amber beacons which start flashing when the traffic lights are going to turn red. This sign is used in particular on roads with speeds of 90 km/h and over when the distance to see the lights is insufficient to safely manoeuvre.

The use of the terms “Danger” “Warning” and “Caution” is determined by the seriousness of the hazard.Danger - a possible fatality Warning - a serious consequence Caution - circumstances to be noted or avoided

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Warning signs inform road users where there is an obstacle, an actual (or potential) danger on or near a public highway. They warn users to be vigilant, slow down, or perform a manoeuvre such as changing lanes or stopping their vehicle.

The oblique lines on these signs are always oriented toward the side to be used to skirt the obstacle. The obstacle may be a rock or the low wall of a bridge, for example.

The higher the percentage, the steeper the grade. The pictogram shows a truck, as drivers of heavy vehicles must take special precautions. Motorists must also be vigilant, especially if the grade includes a bend or the road surface is slippery.

This sign indicates that the number of lanes in the same direction is reduced. You will need to change lanes if you are in a lane that is about to end.

When the beacons on this sign are flashing, this means that the signals at the railway crossing are flashing. This sign is used in particular on roads with speeds of 90 km/h and over when the distance to see the lights is insufficient to safely manoeuvre.

More specifically, it indicates the presence of a crossing for cyclists on a bikeway. It is also installed to indicate the presence of cyclists on a paved shoulder on a bicycle route. Finally, it indicates the presence of a designated roadway.