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Traffic sign catalogue

Descriptions, characteristics and inventory numbers of signs used on Alberta's highway network.

Overview

The purpose of traffic signs is to inform drivers of traffic regulations, warn of road characteristics or hazards, and provide information necessary for route selection.

The following sign catalogue contains the descriptions, physical characteristics and inventory numbers for all signs that are currently in use on Alberta's primary highway network.

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Regulatory signs (Class R)

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Classification information: Regulatory signs (Class R)

Warning signs (Class W)

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Classification information: Warning signs (Class W)

Guide and information signs (Class I)

FTP downloads

Accessing FTP data

Download and install the latest version of Filezilla to access FTP Highway sign patterns.

Some documents on the FTP site require Acrobat Reader 4.0 or better, available for free from Adobe.

The development of sign patterns is ongoing. Some sign patterns are available for downloading. See the highway sign patterns FTP site.

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Contact

Connect with Traffic Sign Catalogue:

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Phone: 780-415-1051
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
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