The role of setting up safety islands in road traffic

The installation of safety islands in road traffic can effectively separate traffic flow, protect pedestrians and improve the safety of road traffic.

Safety island is a kind of traffic facilities installed on the road, usually made of concrete, steel and other materials, used to separate traffic, protect pedestrians and improve the safety of road traffic. Safety islands are usually set up in the center of the road or the roadside, especially in the areas where people and vehicles mix more frequently, such as school entrances, commercial streets, parks and other places. The main function of safety islands is to separate the traffic flow, so that vehicles and pedestrians are independent of each other, and reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents. Safety islands not only help pedestrians cross the road safely, but also balance the traffic flow and reduce traffic congestion and traffic pressure. In addition, safety islands can also play a role in guiding the direction of vehicular traffic and regulating the order of traffic. At the same time, at night or under adverse weather conditions, the reflective signs and warning lights on the safety island can help drivers to identify the road conditions, reminding attention to driving safety.

What are the rules for setting up safety islands? According to the Road Traffic Safety Law and other relevant regulations, the installation of safety islands need to comply with the following provisions: 1, in the distance from the crosswalks within 50 meters of the road, must be set up safety islands; 2, the safety island should meet certain dimensions and height standards, such as the height of not less than 0.5 meters, the width shall not be less than 1.2 meters, etc.; 3, the safety of the island should be set up to provide a clear indication and warning signs to inform pedestrians and vehicles to pay attention to traffic safety.

Safety island is a very important traffic facilities in road traffic, it can effectively separate traffic, protect pedestrians, improve the safety of road traffic. In the process of setting up the safety island, need to pay attention to comply with the relevant regulations and standards to ensure that its function and effect of realization.

Legal basis:

"Chinese People's Republic of China *** and the State Road Traffic Safety Law" Article 54 Road maintenance vehicles, engineering work vehicles for operations, without affecting the passing vehicles under the premise of the line and direction of travel is not subject to traffic signs, markings, passing vehicles and people should pay attention to avoid.