the shape of mandatory traffic signs is circular.
what is the shape of mandatory traffic signs?
circular
it is also worth noting that, unlike in europe, considerable variation within road sign designs can exist within nations, especially in multilingual areas. 





























section::::differences between mutcd-influenced traffic signs.





























the main differences between traffic signs influenced by the mutcd relate to:





























bullet::::- graphic design and symbological details





























bullet::::- the use of square-bordered or circular regulatory signs





























bullet::::- local languages (signs may be bilingual or trilingual)





























bullet::::- most notable is the text on stop signs. unlike in europe, the text on stop signs in the americas varies depending on language, and may be multilingual.





























section::::differences between mutcd-influenced traffic signs.:languages.
comparison of mutcd-influenced traffic signs
section::::modern prohibitory traffic signs.:limits.





























section::::modern prohibitory traffic signs.:limits.:speed limits.





























"see: speed limit"





























used to indicate a maximum speed limit. the indicated limit is in mph in the usa and the uk, and in km/h in all other countries.





























section::::modern prohibitory traffic signs.:limits.:weight limits.





























used denote maximum weight for bridges.





























section::::modern prohibitory traffic signs.:limits.:width limits.





























used to denote maximum width on narrow roadways.





























section::::modern prohibitory traffic signs.:limits.:height limits.





























used to denote height limit on bridges and underpasses





























section::::modern prohibitory traffic signs.:limits.:length limits.





























used to denote maximum length. 





























section::::modern prohibitory traffic signs.:no horns.
prohibitory traffic sign