Ontario Road Sign Wa-19 & Wa-19t T-Shirt Design

This t-shirt design features the essential elements of the Ontario road sign system, specifically focusing on the Wa-19 and Wa-19t signs. The artwork directly replicates the official visual representations used in Ontario, Canada.

Wa-19: Cross Traffic Does Not Stop

The central element of the design is the Wa-19 sign. This is a large, square graphic with a bright yellow background. Bold, black text displays the critical message: "CROSS TRAFFIC DOES NOT STOP." This straightforward and impactful design quickly communicates the change in right-of-way rules to drivers. The shape and color conform to the Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) standards for warning signs, ensuring immediate recognition by drivers familiar with the road signage system.

Wa-19t: Effective Date of Change

The design incorporates the Wa-19t sign, a supplemental element, visually placed beneath the Wa-19 sign. This tab serves as a visual reminder of the timing of the traffic pattern change. It is designed to display the text "AFTER (month and day)". This portion would feature the details of the effective date of the change, providing important context for the driver.

Combined Symbolism

The combined design symbolizes a crucial shift in intersection traffic control. By representing these signs, the artwork alerts viewers to the important meaning behind the signs: that at the upcoming intersection, cross traffic (traffic on the other road) does not stop — i.e. there is no stop sign or yield on that road. The design acknowledges recent changes in right-of-way rules at an intersection, where a previously controlled road has been converted into an uncontrolled one or an all-way stop is removed.