Critical Analysis of the Brazilian Traffic Signals Manual Volume V - Traffic Signals

About this manual

This document is Technical Note 266, a critical analysis of the Brazilian Traffic Signals Manual Volume V - Traffic Signals, approved by CONTRAN Resolution No. 483 of 09/04/2014. It discusses terminology and definitions used in the manual.

It examines the meaning of "semáforo," conflicting and non-conflicting movements, and proposes clearer definitions, including reserving "grupo focal" for the physical signal head. This manual is written in Portuguese.

What's inside

• Introduction
• Meaning of the term 'Semáforo'
• Definition of conflicting movements

Frequently asked questions

What document does this note analyze?

It critically analyzes the Brazilian Traffic Signals Manual Volume V - Traffic Signals, approved by CONTRAN Resolution No. 483 of 09/04/2014.

What definition does the note suggest for "semáforo"?

It suggests defining "semáforo" as the set of physical and functional elements that alternately grants right of way to vehicles and pedestrians.

What are conflicting movements?

They are movements with different origins whose trajectories intersect or converge at some point in the conflict area.