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Road Markings and Studs
Summary of Service
All road markings placed on a highway or road to which the public have access must be either prescribed by Regulations or authorised by the Secretary of State for Transport.
Road markings and road studs may be placed on a highway only by or with the consent of the Highway Authority.
Certain road markings may be used only if supported by a traffic regulation order or other statutory provision. Some markings have legal implications in that not complying with them could constitute a traffic offence under Section 36 of the Road Traffic Act 1988.
The use of non-prescribed markings or using markings not in the manner prescribed in the Regulations may leave an authority open to litigation or make a traffic regulation order unenforceable.
The Traffic Signs Manual gives guidance on the use of traffic signs and road markings prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002.
Details of Service
Double White-Line Systems
It is our practice in line with national practice, to restrict the use of double white lines to 'A' classification roads where there is a history of injury accidents involving overtaking because of the considerable costs involved in the installation and maintenance of the lines and road studs.
The requirements for double white-line systems are laid out in Traffic Signs Manual (DfT), including the forward visibility below which the solid line, to prevent overtaking, can be provided. It is important that the marking is not used where the appropriate criteria are not satisfied, otherwise it will be brought into disrepute and eventually lose the respect of drivers. Also, as contravention of the prohibitory line is an endorseable offence, non-compliance with the requirements could make the marking unenforceable or could open the authority to litigation.
Double lines should not normally be used in built up areas, as preventing vehicles from stopping could be unduly restrictive.
Speed Limit
Carriageway Roundels
Speed limit carriageway markings can be used in conjunction with upright speed limit signs. 30mph carriageway roundels are prohibited on roads with a system of street lighting, by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002.
Maintenance
White lines, road studs and other road markings get worn or damaged, and need to be renewed periodically. Those sites where there is an injury accident problem or where there are other identified problems are generally treated as a priority. Other sites are dealt with as resources permit.
When road markings are replaced or renewed the opportunity is taken to review the markings to ensure that they conform to current standards.
The replacement of road markings is weather-dependent, and on resurfaced roads it is not always possible to replace markings immediately.
Contact Details
By Post
Customer Care Unit
Wiltshire County Council
County Hall
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
By Email
customercare@wiltshire.gov.uk
By Telephone
01225 713000
By Fax
01225 713145
| A to Z Names | Road markings and studs, Roads - safety - speed humps |
|---|---|
| Keywords | undefined |
| PID No. | 543 |
| IPSV Category | Traffic calming |
| Level 1 Name | Road markings and studs |
| IPSV ID | 216 |
