lane marking

Painted highway dividers

Lane markings are the painted lines, symbols, and patterns on road surfaces that guide traffic flow.

They indicate where lanes begin and end, which directions vehicles may travel, and where passing is permitted or prohibited.

Common markings include solid and dashed lines, arrows, crosswalks, and stop bars.

The lane markings had faded so badly that drivers couldn't tell where to position their cars.

Related
  • roadVehicle travel surface
  • stripeContrasting linear marking
  • paintColored coating substance
  • asphaltPetroleum-based paving material
  • highwayMajor road for travel

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road guidance method

lane markingtraffic sign

Roadside regulatory marker

road sign · traffic signal · traffic cone · guardrail · barrier

road surface state

lane markingunpaved road

Unfinished driving surface

dirt road

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G