Road Marking
| Road markings are the lines, patterns, words or other devices, except signs applied or attached to the carriageway. These are meant for controlling, warming, guiding and informing the users. The markings serve as a psychological barrier and signify the delineation of traffic path and it’s lateral clearance from traffic hazard for safe movement of traffic. Road markings are indispensable to ensure smooth and orderly flow of traffic and for promoting road safety. |
Standards on various road markings are outlined in the Indian Road Congress (IRC) Code No. 35.
Road markings should be of ordinary road marking paint, hot applied thermoplastic compound or refectories’ paint as specified by the engineer in charge. For specifications on road marking material reference may be made to clause 803 of the ministry of Surface Transports (MOST’s) "Specifications for Road and Bridge Works", publishers by IRC. White, Yellow and Black colours are the standard colours used for markings.
All markings should be white except the following which shall be yellow.
1) Lines indicating parking restriction
2) No overtaking zone markings
3) Obstruction approach markings.
A. Carriageway Markings
1) Longitudinal Markings
2) Markings on Intersections
3) Markings on hazardous location.
4) Markings for parking.
5) Word Message
B. Object Markings
1) Objects within the carriageway
2) Objects adjacent to the carriageway
3) Marking on kerbs
Road markings are a special type of traffic signs which are marked on the surface of the road. Like traffic signs they can give orders, warning or information. Sometimes they are used with traffic signs.
Road markings giving warning and information
