Traffic signs are primarily used to guide the motorist safely towards his or her destination. They are a part of any city and town with large any type vehicular population. One would however need to observe certain general rules and guidelines set by the relevant states when setting about on traffic sign installations.

The traffic sign must be installed at a distance away from vehicular traffic and out of way of pedestrian paths. In some states it is specified that the sign posts must be able to withstand all weather conditions. Apart from this the paints that are used in the traffic signs are also important. In some states the distance of traffic sign from the curb is also specified. Though traffic signs are available in the form of painting or stickers, most countries prefer painting since it is long lasting. Also, the traffic signs are required to be in signage as well as text format.

The traffic sign installation is done by agencies only after the need for the traffic sign is evaluated and these agencies are liable to maintain these traffic signs till the expiry of the contract. Even local residents are consulted by the police for installing traffic sign.