We're a sensible bunch here at Label Source, but even we don't like to take ourselves too seriously all of the time. This short blog is all about traffic signs, and divulging a few - perhaps pointless - facts related to them; just think how impressed your mates will be when you start reciting traffic signs trivia!
1. Traffic signs have been around since the time of the Roman Empire. Using pillars or milestones the Romans would let travellers know just how far away they were from the great city.
2. Double yellow lines were first introuced to the UK in 1960, by the Road Traffic Act of 1960.
3. Pedestrian crossings have a small metal or plastic cone on the underneath of them which spins as the green man appears.
4. There is a genuine correlation between the number of road traffic incidents and the condition of the signs in that area.
5. The colour red was first used as a stop signal as it symbolises blood, and so is the logical choice to get people's attention, and warn them of perils.
