Road Markings

Pedestrian Crossings & Stopping Line Markings

Pedestrian Crossing

Where: On any road before a pedestrian crossing.

Purpose: To indicate an area where you may not stop except for pedestrians crossing or wanting to cross the road or for a vehicle that has already stopped.

Action: Look out for pedestrians that may cross the road, slow down and stop if someone wants to cross the road. Do not overtake inside this area or a vehicle that has stopped at any pedestrian crossing.

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No Stopping Lines

Where: On any road.

Purpose: To prohibit drivers from stopping where stationary vehicles may disrupt the traffic or where the environment obstructs the view and such vehicles may obstruct the view more.

Action: Except in any emergency, do not stop at these lines.

In the case of a broken line, you may not stop during the times indicated by a road traffic sign.

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No Parking Lines

Where: On any road.

Purpose: To prevent drivers from stopping where stationary vehicles may disrupt the traffic, or where the environment obstructs the view and such vehicles obstruct the view more.

Action: Exception an emergency, you may stop for short periods, but may not park here.

Parking means that a vehicle is stationary (whether the engine is running or not ) for a longer period than is longer than that needed to on or off load goods or passengers.

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