Road Markings

• Are markings applied to the road surface.
• They regulate, control, warn and guide traffic.
• They delineate the limits of the road.
• Are divided into three groups.

I. Regulatory Markings

• These markings control the stopping and yielding of vehicles.
• Give pedestrian priority.
• Control the movement of traffic in lanes.

II. Warning Markings

• Warn of mandatory markings ahead regarding lane direction.
• Warn of regulatory signs ahead.
• Warn against overtaking.
• Warn of railway crossing ahead.
• Indicate position of speed humps.
• Continuity lines indicate that a roadway outside the lines does not carry straight on.
• Warn of lanes ending.

III. Guidance Markings

• Indicate lane continuity.
• Guide traffic across intersections.
• Indicate increase in number of lanes by means of furcation arrows.
• Indicate class of vehicle for which lane or parking bay is reserved.

The Road Traffic Signs and Markings, explained

Regulatory Signs

• Control signs
1. Stop
   Bring vehicle to a complete stop, in line with the sign or before the white STOP line. Proceed when clear.
   
2. 3-Way/4-Way Stop
   Stop in the prescribed manner. Proceed only when other vehicles which stopped before you at the other STOP lines have cleared the junction.
   
3. Customs, Police or Scholar Patrol Stop
   Bring vehicle to a complete stop. Proceed when directed to do so by the official.
   
4. Stop/Ry-GO
   Usually found at road construction sites where the road is not wide enough for two vehicles to pass. STOP is on the reverse side of RY-GO. Proceed carefully when allowed to go.
   
5. Yield
   Decrease speed and give way to traffic on the road you are approaching. Proceed when safe.
   
6. Stop-Yield
   Decrease speed. You may proceed to the left without stopping if it is safe to do so. If turning right or driving straight ahead, come to a complete stop before proceeding when safe.
   
7. Yield to Pedestrians
   Give way to pedestrians on, or approaching, the pedestrian crossing.
   
8. Yield to Traffic Circle
   Slow down and give way to traffic already in the circle approaching on your right.
   
9. No Entry
   No vehicle may proceed past this sign. Usually indicates a one-way road with oncoming traffic.
   
10. One Way Road
    Traffic may travel only in the direction of the arrow when entering such a road. Arrow may point left, right or straight ahead.