Signs, Signals and Road Markings Road Markings

Road Markings

Road surface markings typically follow their equivalent signs and have meanings equivalent to signs. They can also be classified into regulatory, warning and information markings. Generally, you may not stop on red lines, park on yellow lines, and cross white lines, except those that cross the road.

Type

Objective

Examples

Regulatory

Regulate and control traffic flow and must be obeyed. It is an offence to not obey these signs. Yellow, red and white markings.

Warning

Warn of potential hazards on the road ahead. Typically white markings, but sometimes in combination with red.

Guidance

Guides direction of traffic

 

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