Road markings
Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 5
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Series
Traffic Signs Manual
Abstract
Sets out the requirements for road markings, as directed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016, as amended. Details the format, use, visibility, colours, reflectorisation and working drawings. Covers: longitudinal lines, double white lines, road studs, major/minor junctions, roundabouts, grade separated junctions, yellow box junction markings, arrows and lane destinations, traffic calming, worded and diagrammatic markings, materials and maintenance. Appendix A includes variations for Northern Ireland.
History
Supersedes Traffic Signs Manual. Chapter 5 Road markings (DfT, 2003). First published 2019. First edition 1980. Jointly published by Department for Transport, Department for Infrastructure (Northern Ireland), Scottish Government and Welsh Government.
ISBN
9780115532085
Subjects
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Transport facilities
- Road markings
- Roads
Publisher History
The Department for Transport is a UK Government department that provides leadership across the transport sector to achieve its objectives, working with regional, local and private sector partners to deliver many of the services. These activities were formerly carried out by the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.
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