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Dozens of traffic signs across the Island appear to flout regulations, a Royal Gazette survey reveals.

The suspected offenders are the blue oval signs with white arrows.

According to sign regulations, these give compulsory directions to motorists to marshal the flow of traffic.

But our survey reveals they have been erected at crossroads and roundabouts.

Among the puzzling locations are Pomander Road, Euclid Avenue and the Bermuda Bakery.

The Department of Works and Engineering, it seems, should have put up "informatory'' rectangular signs instead.

These inform motorists about one-way roads -- but do not compel drivers to drive up them.

Works Minister Dr. Clarence Terceira told The Royal Gazette he would look into the matter.

He said Government normally tried to conform with international signage.

"I will certainly try to see what has happened,'' he added.

Dr. Terceira also disclosed road signs would be an issue at the current session of Parliament, although he declined to elaborate.

SIGNS OF CONFUSION -- The oval "one-way'' signs at Pomander Road (left) and Bermuda Bakery (right) should be rectangular, according to regulations.