Road Markings
Reflecting Road Studs
Coloured road studs help drivers at night especially on wet-roads, or in poor visibility, White studs mark traffic lanes or the centre of the road. The left-hand side of the carriageway is marked by red studs, and the edge of the central reservation of a motorway or dual carriageway road by is marked by amber studs. Green studs are used to mark lay-bys and the entrances to, and exits from slip roads. All road markings assist drivers to assess the road speed limits and type of road which you are travelling. Next time you drive down the road look out for different types of road markings and see how they assist you as a driver.
Along the Road
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1. Centre line on a single carriageway road.
2. Lane line separating traffic travelling in the same direction (single or dual carriageway road)
3. Hazard warning line (replaces a centre line or a lane line). An upright sign may indicate the nature of the hazard, such as a bend. The marking is used also on the approach to a junction
Diagonal white lines (hatched markings) bounded by broken lines may be used in the centre of the road to separate opposing flows of traffic. They are often provided at junctions to protect traffic.
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