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ROAD MARKINGS Alyson Slomko
ROAD MARKINGSAlyson Slomko
What are Road Markings?
Road markings have the same force of law as signs or traffic signals.
Number of Road Markings
There are fourteen different road marks that a driver needs to know in order to be a safe and precautious driver.
A. Yellow Center Lines
1. Separate traffic flow going in opposite directions
L. Solid Line
2. On a motorist’s side of the center line means do not pass
M. Edge Lines
3. Separate the shoulder from the travel lane and show the edges of highways
J. White Stop Lines
4. Show where to stop at stop signs or traffic signals
F. White Lines
5. Separate traffic going the same way when there is more than one lane; show edges of the road
H. Yellow Solid Lines
6. Prohibit passing; stay in the lane
D. White Special Markings
7. Show special conditions, such as STOP AHEAD, SCHOOL and R X R
K. Dashed Lines
8. On a motorist’s side of the center line of the road mean that passing is permitted when safe
N. White Diamonds
9. Indicate high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes reserved for a particular vehicle type or vehicles carrying multiple riders, as identified by posted regulatory signs
G. Road Arrows
10. When used with other signs, show the correct direction a motorist must make in that particular lane
I. White Crosswalks
11. Indicate pedestrian crossing areas
E. Yellow Edge Lines
12. Separate the shoulder from the travel lane and show the edge of the highway
B. White Dashed Lines
13. Separate traffic lanes on multi-lane highways
C. Yellow & Solid Dashed Lines
14. Control passing
