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Other regulatory signals
| Name: | Control handsignals for use by traffic officers (SS1) |
| Purpose: | To direct traffic in areas where there is high traffic congestion, at the scene of an accident or the normal traffic signals are not operational. |
| Action: | Driver must focus on the signals given by the officer, and strictly adhere to the signal given. The traffic officer signals takes precedence over any other traffic signal. a) Stop – Stop traffic approaching from the front b) Stop – Stop traffic approaching from the rear c) Stop – Stop traffic approaching from the front and rear d) Go/Proceed – Indicates to the driver that he/she may proceed e) Go/Proceed – Indicates to the driver that he/she may proceed |
| Name: | Flag signals – Stop / Proceed (SS2) |
| Purpose: | To direct traffic in areas where there is road works ahead, herdsman leading cattle or other animals across or next to a roadway. (i) Flag signal to stop – indicating to the driver of a vehicle that he or she shall stop until the proceed flag signal is displayed; and (ii) Flag signal to proceed – indicating to the driver that he or she shall proceed when the flag signal is displayed. |
| Name: | Flag signals – Warning flag signal |
| Purpose: | Warns a road user to proceed slowly and be alert. |