What are hatched markings for?

Hatched markings: These road markings can be found mainly on dual carriageways and motorways, and are mainly used to help protect traffic from turning right or to separate traffic lanes. If the marking is bordered by a solid white line then you are not permitted to enter it unless it is an emergency.

Can you drive over hatched lines?

If the road is clear, try to avoid driving over the hatched road markings. Be cautious however of a vehicle behind you also turning right and cutting up beside you over the hatched area. Always check mirrors and blind spot before moving over and changing direction.

What does the hatched area in the middle of the road mean?

Explanation: Areas of ‘hatched markings’ such as these separate traffic streams that could be a danger to each other. They’re often seen on bends or where the road becomes narrow. If the area is bordered by a solid white line, you mustn’t enter it except in an emergency.

When can you overtake road markings?

Do not cross it unless you can see the road is clear and wish to overtake or turn off. Double white lines where the line nearest to you is broken. This means you may cross the lines to overtake if it is safe, provided you can complete the manoeuvre before reaching a solid white line on your side.

What does this white arrow on the road mean?

Explanation: This curved arrow on the road indicates the direction that traffic should pass solid double white lines that are coming up.

What road markings mean no overtaking?

The no overtaking road sign is circular with a red border meaning that it is giving drivers an order. As the no overtaking sign is regulatory, it is illegal to overtake. The no overtaking restriction ends when the lines in the road change from a continuous white line, to a broken line.

What is the solid line surrounding hatched road markings?

Solid line surrounding hatched road markings This image is an example on a dual carriageway where the far right lane or ‘fast lane’ is merging. A typical example often seen is where a 2-lane carriageway is merging into a single lane.

When to enter the hatched area of a road?

If the lane you intend on joining has cars waiting, avoiding the hatched area may result in your vehicle straddling another lane and restricting traffic flow. In this situation, you should enter the hatched area. If the lane you intend on joining has cars waiting, drive over the hatched road markings providing the outer line is broken.

What are attachedhatched road markings used for?

Hatched road markings are used to separate traffic lanes and to make it safer for the vehicles turning right.

Is it safe to drive over the hatched road markings?

If the road is clear, try to avoid driving over the hatched road markings. Be cautious however of a vehicle behind you also turning right and cutting up beside you over the hatched area.