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Road Markings 2018

‘Traffic Signs Manual | Chapter 5 | Road Markings 2018’ provides definitive guidance for professionals involved in the specification and implementation of road markings across the highway network.

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Chapter 5 | Road Markings 2018

Chapters Road Markings 2018

  • CHAPTER 1 Introduction
  • CHAPTER 2 Informatory Signs
  • CHAPTER 3 Regulatory Signs
  • CHAPTER 4 Warning Signs
  • CHAPTER 5 Road Markings
  • CHAPTER 6 Traffic Control
  • CHAPTER 7 The Design of Traffic Signs
  • CHAPTER 8 Traffic Safety Measures and Signs for Road Works and
  • Temporary Situations
  • Fully downloadable PDF to any PDF ready device, ensuring you have access to this vital resource whenever needed
  • Essential principles for effective road marking design, including detailed specifications for dimensions, layouts and positioning updated to 2018 standards
  • Delivers critical guidance on materials, durability requirements and retroreflective properties for optimal visibility
  • Specifies the correct application of longitudinal markings, transverse markings, text and symbols to effectively communicate with all road users
  • Comprehensive documentation for lane markings, junction markings, pedestrian crossings and specialised applications for various road environments
  • Includes precise technical illustrations, dimensioned drawings and practical implementation examples to support accurate deployment.

Chapter 5 establishes the fundamental standards for road marking specification. All highway authorities, organisations and bodies responsible for publicly accessible roads are advised to conform to these requirements, which typically forms a contractual obligation for works undertaken on their behalf.


The Traffic Signs Manual | Chapter 5 | Road Markings 2018 is applicable throughout England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

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