Road Markings

Understanding Warning Road Markings

Mandatory Direction Arrow Ahead - Warning Markings

Where: In a traffic lane on any road especially in urban areas.

Purpose: To provide early warning that you will be required to follow a specific direction at the upcoming intersection.

Action: Move into the correct lane early enough to proceed in the direction you intend to take.

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No Overtaking / No Crossing Line Ahead

Where: On any road.

Purpose: To warn you that there is a no-overtaking line or no-crossing line ahead.

Action: Ensure not to cross the prohibition line that follows the sign. If you are on the right-hand side of the road move back to the left-hand lane as soon as possible before the prohibition line starts.

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Arrestor Bed Ahead - Warning Markings

Where: On any rural road especially in mountainous areas.

Purpose: To indicate, especially to drivers of heavy vehicles, that a vehicle's brakes can became defective and it will be stopped by the gravel section ahead.

Action: Only drive into this arrestor bed when your brakes fail.

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Speed Humps

Where: On any road especially in urban areas.

Purpose: To warn that there is a speed hump in the road.

Action: Slow down and release your brake before driving over the speed hump.

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