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4) Continuity Lines - These are
lines indicating which are
should be followed by
motorists. These are usually
marked on approaching narrow
portions of the carriageway or
on uphill approach where
passing lanes are provided.
Figures 38a to 38e are examples
of continuity lines copied and
pasted from the Appendices of
UN-CRSS.
5) Transition Lines - These are
used to guide traffic safely past
obstructions or roadways such as
islands, median strips, bridge
piers or indicate changes in the
width of the traveled portion of
the roadway and an Increase or
reduction in traffic lanes. Lane,
edge, separation or continuity
lines may be used as transition
lines whichever is appropriate
(DPWH, 2012 & UN-CRSS, 1968).
Transition lines are also called
barrel lines (Fig.
B. Transverse Lines
These markings refer to the "series of marked (either flat or raised) transverse bars
placed across the road in the direction of traffic flow which are used to raise driver
awareness of risk through perceptual optical effects, thus encouraging drivers to
reduce their speed in anticipation of an upcoming hazard" (Martindale Ulrich,
2010). Examples of transverse lines are stop lines, give way lines, crosswalks or
pedestrian markings, and runabout holding lines.
1) Stop Lines - These are painted across
pavement lanes at traffic signs or signals.
Where these lines are present, you
should stop behind the stop line (see
figure 41)
2) Give Way Line Give Way of holding
lines the markings consisting of two
adjacent white lines arm the
carriageways at which drivers must give
way to al traffic in accordance with the
standard sign RI 2 of th Philippine's Road
Signs and Pavement Marking Manual
Figure 42, copied and pasted from DP
2012 Manual, shows an equilateral
triangle mars symbol on the lane similar
to a "Give Way sign. Th give way line is
used in conjunction with a broke
transverse line on the approach of an
intersection.
3) Crosswalk or Pedestrian Lane
4) Roundabout Holding Lines
Motor vehicles on a roundabout
shall be given the right of way to
move out Hence, vehicles which
are about to enter shall yield. This
road regulation is shown by
Holding Lines (Figures 443 & 44b)
which are broken reflectorized
white line and are painted in
accordance with the general
principles applied to other
intersection types (DPWH, 2012)
C. Other Lines
These are road markings painted on the road pavement
delineating restrictions and regulations additional guidance to road
users. These are Tum L Parking Bay Lines, Painted Median, Bus and
PUJ Lane Life Loading and Unloading Bay Lane Line, and 'Do Not B
Intersection' Lines.
1) Tum Lines - A turn line may
be used to guide vehicles
through a turning movement
at Intersections. Tum lines, I
used, should be so designed
as to indicate the proper
course for turning vehicles
without berg needlessly
confusing to through traffic or
the traffic making other turns.
The line generally forms an are
and is positioned on the left-
hand edge of the turning lane.
The line commences at the
termination of the lane, edge
or separation line, and shall
continue up to but not across
another turn line.
2) Parking Bay Lines - This
refers to lines where
parking is permitted which
is either parallel parking
and angle parking (Figures
46a, 46b, & 46c). Angle
parking is provided when
there is sufficient space on
the roadway. The right-
angle parking is rarely
applied on public roads.
3) Painted Median - These are used on wide roads
where light traffic volume cannot justify the
installation of solid curbed Median Island (DPWH,
2012). Figure 47 is an example of painted median
4) Bus and PU Lane Line This line is an unbroke
yellow line used to separate other vehicles from
buses and PU's. This road marking can be
supplemented by raised pavement markers on
concrete pavements. The line is tapered at the
approach to the signalized intersection (DPWH,
2012). Figure 48 is copied and pasted from DPWH
2012 Manual,
5) Loading and Unloading Bay Lane Lines -
These are unbroken white line used to
indicate the proper location of loading and
unloading zone for public utility vehicles
preferably with parking restriction. These
Wines can be supplemented by road signs.
6) Do Not Block Intersection Lines-These
lines consist of yellow box within the
intersection and yellow diagonals lines
forming an "X" inside the box. These lines
shall be complemented with DO NOT
BLOCK INTERSECTION sign (DPWH, 2012).
OTHER MARKINGS
•These road markings include Approach Markings to Islands and
Obstructions, Chevron Markings, Diagonal Markings, Rumble Strips, Marking
on Exit and Entrance Ramps of Expressways, Curb Markings for Parking and
Loading/Unloading Restrictions, Approach to Railroad Crossing, Messages
and Symbols, and Pavement Arrows,
Approach Markings to Islands and Obstructions
•These lines are diagonal markings on approaches to obstructions and
median islands and located on the right side or to both sides of the approach
end of the obstruction (DPWH, 2012). Figure 51 is an example of these
markings.
Chevron Markings
•These are often used to guide traffic into the right turning lanes separated
by an island, such as a corner island at a signalized intersection. Figure 52 is
an example of these road markings (DPWH, 2012).
Diagonal Markings
These are placed on sealed shoulders or other sealed portion of the road
where traffic is not desired (DPWH, 2012).
Rumble Strips
•It is a type of thermoplastic lane marking designed to aid and provide
motorist with visual, audio and motion warnings on the road.
Marking on Exit and Entrance Ramps of Expressways a) Exit Ramp marking (Figure 55a) -
•A solid line placed along the sides of the triangular neutral area between
the edges of the main roadway and the exit ramp lane, a broken white line
shall be placed from the apex of the triangular area for a distance of (201)
approximately one-half of the length of the full width deceleration lane
(DPWH, over2012).
Entrance ramp marking
•A solid white line placed along the side of the triangular neutral area
adjacent to the ramp lane at the gore of every entrance ramp terminal.
Curb Markings for Parking and Loading/Unloading Restrictions
•For parking restrictions, solid yellow color covers the face of the curb. These
markings are usually supplemented by parking prohibition sign to indicate
the extent of the area where parking is legally prohibited at all times
Approach to Railroad Crossing
•This marking is placed before railroad crossings. The marking consists of a
white cross, white letters RR, a yellow 'No-Passing' zone marking, and a
double solid bar in front of and parallel to the railway line.
Messages and Symbols
These are white markings limited to three word or less and shall only be used
to supplement other traffic control devices.
Symbols - To supplement other road signs, basic symbols are also painted on
the carriageway to guide and inform motorists of oncoming road or traffic
condition ahead.
Pavement Arrows or Directional Arrows
Object Markings
These are markings placed on objects on the road or beside the road that are
hazardous objects on the side of the road like Bridge supports; Monuments;
Traffic Islands; Beacon, Signal and Sign Support; Loading Islands; Railroads
and Draw-bridge Gate; Posts of Narrow Bridges
Objects within the roadway
Marking on Curbs
•These are made of reflectorized yellow and are used on curbs of all islands
located in the line of traffic flows especially on curbs directly ahead o traffic
at "t" and offset intersections (DPWH, 2012)
Objects Adjacent to the Roadway
•Hazard markers either as signs or painted markings are to be used on
objects so close to the edge of the roadway as to constitute define hazard.