The Language of the Road: Exploring the Social Functions of Vehicle Writings

idul Moran

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This study examines the social functions of vehicle writings, a form of folk speech, in Assamese, Hindi, and English. Vehicle writings are influenced by regional spoken language and culture, reflecting folk beliefs, religion, and social consciousness. Through observations, this study analyzes the various social functions of vehicle writings, including communication with drivers, emphasis on safety, and provision of guidelines for passenger awareness, entertainment, health knowledge, and environmental awareness. The findings highlight the significance of vehicle writings as a resource for folk speech, con- veying messages and values that shape societal attitudes and behaviors.

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idul Moran (2025). The Language of the Road: Exploring the Social Functions of Vehicle Writings. Shodhpith International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 1(3), 1–3. https://www.shodhpith.com/article/simrj13mj25001/the-language-of-the-road-exploring-the-social-functions-of-vehicle-writings

idul Moran. “The Language of the Road: Exploring the Social Functions of Vehicle Writings.” Shodhpith International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, vol. 1, no. 3, 2025, pp. 1–3. https://www.shodhpith.com/article/simrj13mj25001/the-language-of-the-road-exploring-the-social-functions-of-vehicle-writings

idul Moran. “The Language of the Road: Exploring the Social Functions of Vehicle Writings.” Shodhpith International Multidisciplinary Research Journal 1, no. 3 (2025): 1–3. https://www.shodhpith.com/article/simrj13mj25001/the-language-of-the-road-exploring-the-social-functions-of-vehicle-writings

idul Moran (2025) ‘The Language of the Road: Exploring the Social Functions of Vehicle Writings’, Shodhpith International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 1(3), pp. 1–3. Available at: https://www.shodhpith.com/article/simrj13mj25001/the-language-of-the-road-exploring-the-social-functions-of-vehicle-writings.

idul Moran, “The Language of the Road: Exploring the Social Functions of Vehicle Writings,” Shodhpith International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, vol. 1, no. 3, pp. 1–3, 2025. https://www.shodhpith.com/article/simrj13mj25001/the-language-of-the-road-exploring-the-social-functions-of-vehicle-writings.

idul Moran. The Language of the Road: Exploring the Social Functions of Vehicle Writings. Shodhpith International Multidisciplinary Research Journal. 2025;1(3):1–3. https://www.shodhpith.com/article/simrj13mj25001/the-language-of-the-road-exploring-the-social-functions-of-vehicle-writings.

idul Moran. The Language of the Road: Exploring the Social Functions of Vehicle Writings. Shodhpith International Multidisciplinary Research Journal 2025, 1 (3), 1–3. https://www.shodhpith.com/article/simrj13mj25001/the-language-of-the-road-exploring-the-social-functions-of-vehicle-writings.

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Published15 Jun 2025

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