More Road Markings!

Lane Markings

Lane Line

Centre line

Hazard

warning line

Various lane markings are used. As a

general rule, remember the more

emphatic the marking the greater the

hazard.

Chevron Marking

Part of carriageway where traffic passes in

the same direction on either side of the

chevron marking and should not enter

unless safe to do so.

On a motorway, part of the verge or

hardshoulder between the main

carriageway and a slip road where traffic

passes either side in the same direction

and where traffic must not enter except in

an emergency.

Along the edge of the road

Edge of carriageway other than at junctions, exits from private drives and laybys

Alternative edge of carriageway marking with raised ribs for motorways and all purpose roads with hard shoulders or strips, which provides an audible and tactile warning

side elevation

Edge of carriageway at junctions, exits from private drives and laybys, or the division between the main

carriageway and a traffic lane which leaves the main carriageway at a junction ahead

Edge of main carriageway at junctions and exits from private drives or, where laid diagonally, the start of a pedal cycle lane

Reflecting Road Studs

these help drivers at night or in poor visibilty. White studs mark traffic lanes or the centre of the road, while the edge of the carriageway is marked by red studs on the left hand side and amber studs by the central reservation on dual carriageways. Green studs are used to mark entrances to and exits from slip roads and laybys.

Other Markings

Used with upright

sign and white line

Associated with

various hazards

May be used with

upright sign

Do not block that part

of the carriageway

indicated

Indication of a compulsory movement

Indication of traffic lanes for

particular destinations

Warning of give way just ahead

Transverse yellow bar markings used to slow traffic

on the approach to roundabouts

Marks on the road to indicate the

limits of a measured length of road

to enable the police toassess the

speed of traffic

Direction in which

pedestrians should

look for approaching

traffic