Comprehensive Guide to Road Signs, Signals, and Markings
Road Markings: Series GM and WM (Page 1)
Longitudinal and Regulatory Line Markings
: Lane line marking Used to demarcate specific lanes of travel on a multi-lane roadway.
: Guide line marking Provides visual guidance for drivers, typically through intersections or complex road layouts.
: Channelising line marking Used to direct traffic into specific directions or lanes, preventing lane switching in critical areas.
: Left edge line marking Specifically identifies the boundary of the road on the left-hand side.
: Continuity line marking Indicates the path through a junction or hazard where a standard lane line might be interrupted.
Information and Warning Arrows
: Furcation arrow marking Indicates a point where a lane splits or branches into two directions.
: Lane reduction arrow marking Warns motorists that the number of available lanes is decreasing and they must merge.
: Mandatory direction arrow ahead marking Warns of an upcoming requirement to follow a specific direction, placed in advance of the actual instruction.
: Mandatory direction arrow marking Designates the specific direction a vehicle must take from a certain lane.
Intersection and Pedestrian Control
: Stop line marking The solid transverse line at which a vehicle must stop when directed by a stop sign or traffic signal.
: Pedestrian crossing line marking Marks the boundaries for pedestrian movement across the roadway.
: 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.
Lanes Identifies specific lane designations within the road structure.
Road Markings: Advanced Symbols and Special Zones (Page 2)
Junction and Traffic Flow Regulation
: 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.
: Yield line marking Indicates the position where a driver must slow down or stop to give right-of-way to other traffic.
: Block pedestrian crossing A high-visibility "zebra" style crossing utilizing large blocks of paint to delineate the pedestrian path.
: Dividing line marking Separates opposing streams of traffic on a single roadway.
Prohibitive and Exclusive Lane Markings
: No overtaking line marking A solid longitudinal line that forbids vehicles from passing or overtaking others on that stretch of road.
: No crossing marking Prevents vehicles from crossing the line for any reason, including turning or lane changes.
: Exclusive lane line marking (bus) A dedicated lane marking restricting the use of the lane specifically to buses.
: Road marking symbol (airport) A graphic representation (typically an airplane) indicating the direction to or presence of an airport facility.
Exclusive Parking Bay Markings ()
The marking code 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
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