Road Marking Signs and Meanings

Reading road markings is an important skill
for new drivers, yet it's one that even veteran

drivers seem to lack. Perhaps it's because our
road signage and markings seem to be in a
perpetual state of flux, and even the authorities
painting them often seem puzzled by where
they should actually go.
When you find lane markings directing you into

a telephone pole planted in the middle of the
road, it's probably best to use your better
judgment instead. Even so, it can't hurt
to familiarize yourself with these basic lane
markings, because they might save your life. 3. Broken white center line or lane
divider. This denotes the center of a two-lane
road, or marks the division between lanes on
multi-lane roads. It is a reminder to stay in your
lane. Straddling the line is illegal and
punishable under the law. As the line is
broken, however, this means it is legal to
cross it when overtaking or changing lanes.
Bear in mind that vehicles continuing in a
straight line within their lane automatically have
right of way, so wait your turn.
1. Solid white shoulder line. This denotes the

edge of the roadway. Any asphalt or concrete
surface beyond this line should not be used
during the normal operation of your vehicle.
4. Solid white center line. This is often used to

divide traffic on a two-way multi-lane road. As
this is a solid line, you are discouraged from
overtaking over it unless the way is absolutely
clear.
2. Diagonal white lines. An area filled with

diagonal white lines and bordered by solid
white lines is not considered part of the
roadway, and vehicles are expected to stay off
unless there is an emergency. These areas are
often used to ease the flow of traffic where
roads diverge or intersect.
5. Solid white double center line. You are

forbidden from overtaking over this line, but
you may make left turns over it, provided the 8. Solid white lane divider. These are often
way is clear. Remember, however, that found near intersections, and are reminders to
oncoming traffic still automatically has right of stay in lane. As a practice, if you're turning at
way. an intersection, it's best to get into the turning
lane 50m before the intersection, while the lane
divider is still broken.
6. Solid yellow double center line. As we

noted a while back, this lineindicates that it is
unsafe to overtake at any time. It is often found 9. Directional arrows. When combined with
around blind curves or in areas where fast- solid white lane dividers, they indicate which
moving two-way traffic meets on an undivided directions you are allowed to go within a lane.
road. If the arrow points forward only, you cannot
make a turn from that lane. If it points forward
and to the side, you can either go straight or
turn. If it points only to the side, you must turn
within that lane. Ignoring these arrows might
just get you a ticket, or worse, get you into an
accident.
7. Mixed center line/solid yellow with broken

yellow or white line. This indicates that only
one side can overtake--the side with the broken
line. This is often found entering curves where
the view is obstructed coming from one
direction, but is clear from the opposite side.
10. Broken blue lane divider. This indicates
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the motorbike lane along major thoroughfares.
The broken line indicates that you can move
into and out of it, but the lane is preferentially
for motorbikes.
11. Solid yellow lane divider. This indicates 14. Rumble strips. These tightly spaced
the bus lane on EDSA, but can also be used to horizontal white lines not only give your car's
indicate bicycle lanes in some areas. Bicycle suspension a bit of a workout, they also indicate
lanes may also be indicated by solid white lines hazards ahead, such as dangerous curves or
on the side of the road. merging traffic.
12. Broken yellow lane divider. This indicates 15. Solid white horizontal line. This indicates
areas where you can merge into the bus lane in where you must stop at a stoplight or stop sign.
preparation for turning off EDSA.
16. Zebra crossing. This indicates a pedestrian

13. Mixed double lane divider/solid yellow crossing zone. Stopping over this at a red light
with broken yellow or white line. This is a traffic violation, so make sure to pay
indicates that traffic on the solid yellow side attention to those light timers!
cannot cross lanes, while traffic on the other
side may do so if the way is clear. This is often
used where smaller arteries merge into main
roads or where feeder roads merge onto the
highway.
17. The yellow box. This box indicates the part
of the intersection that must--by law--be kept
open at all times. Even if you have a green light,
if the traffic is stopped on the other side ahead,
it's best to wait until there's enough space for
you to clear the yellow box. Even in the absence
of a light, the yellow box must be kept clear.

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Reading road markings is an important skill

for new drivers, yet it's one that even veteran

When you find lane markings directing you into

1. Solid white shoulder line. This denotes the

4. Solid white center line. This is often used to

2. Diagonal white lines. An area filled with

5. Solid white double center line. You are

6. Solid yellow double center line. As we

7. Mixed center line/solid yellow with broken

16. Zebra crossing. This indicates a pedestrian

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