Comprehensive Guide to Road Signs, Signals, and Markings

Road Markings: Series GM and WM (Page 1)

Longitudinal and Regulatory Line Markings

  • GM1GM1: Lane line marking   Used to demarcate specific lanes of travel on a multi-lane roadway.

  • GM2GM2: Guide line marking   Provides visual guidance for drivers, typically through intersections or complex road layouts.

  • RM3RM3: Channelising line marking   Used to direct traffic into specific directions or lanes, preventing lane switching in critical areas.

  • RM4.1RM4.1: Left edge line marking   Specifically identifies the boundary of the road on the left-hand side.

  • WM2WM2: Continuity line marking   Indicates the path through a junction or hazard where a standard lane line might be interrupted.

Information and Warning Arrows

  • GM3GM3: Furcation arrow marking   Indicates a point where a lane splits or branches into two directions.

  • WM6WM6: Lane reduction arrow marking   Warns motorists that the number of available lanes is decreasing and they must merge.

  • WM7WM7: Mandatory direction arrow ahead marking   Warns of an upcoming requirement to follow a specific direction, placed in advance of the actual instruction.

  • RM8RM8: Mandatory direction arrow marking   Designates the specific direction a vehicle must take from a certain lane.

Intersection and Pedestrian Control

  • RTM1RTM1: Stop line marking   The solid transverse line at which a vehicle must stop when directed by a stop sign or traffic signal.

  • RTM3RTM3: Pedestrian crossing line marking   Marks the boundaries for pedestrian movement across the roadway.

  • RM5RM5: Painted island marking   A cross-hatched or shaded area on the pavement used to separate traffic or protect turning vehicles; motorists are generally prohibited from driving over these areas.

  • L1+L2L1+L2 Lanes   Identifies specific lane designations within the road structure.

Road Markings: Advanced Symbols and Special Zones (Page 2)

Junction and Traffic Flow Regulation

  • RM−10RM-10: Box junction marking (Keep clear zone)   A grid of yellow or white lines forming a box that must remain clear of stationary traffic; drivers may not enter the box unless their exit is entirely clear.

  • RTM−2RTM-2: Yield line marking   Indicates the position where a driver must slow down or stop to give right-of-way to other traffic.

  • RTM−4RTM-4: Block pedestrian crossing   A high-visibility "zebra" style crossing utilizing large blocks of paint to delineate the pedestrian path.

  • WM−3WM-3: Dividing line marking   Separates opposing streams of traffic on a single roadway.

Prohibitive and Exclusive Lane Markings

  • RM−1RM-1: No overtaking line marking   A solid longitudinal line that forbids vehicles from passing or overtaking others on that stretch of road.

  • RM−2RM-2: No crossing marking   Prevents vehicles from crossing the line for any reason, including turning or lane changes.

  • RTM−9RTM-9: Exclusive lane line marking (bus)   A dedicated lane marking restricting the use of the lane specifically to buses.

  • GM−6GM-6: Road marking symbol (airport)   A graphic representation (typically an airplane) indicating the direction to or presence of an airport facility.

Exclusive Parking Bay Markings (RM−7RM-7)

The marking code RM−7RM-7 designates exclusive parking areas reserved for specific types of vehicles or services. These include:

  • Ambulances: Dedicated zones for medical emergency response vehicles.
  • Buses: Specific bays for transit and public service vehicles.
  • Loading zones: Areas designated for the transfer of goods and commercial activity.
  • Taxis: Reserved ranks for licensed taxicabs awaiting passengers.
  • Fire fighting vehicles: Critical access bays reserved for emergency fire apparatus.

Organizational Context

Motus has been operational and "moving forward together" since the year 19481948.