Road markings

Painted lines, symbols and coloured surfaces that work with signs to control traffic. These are the road markings you need to recognise for the DVSA theory test and for safe driving afterwards.

Every markings sign in this category

Give way line

Give way lines across a junction show where you must yield priority to traffic on the main road.

Stop line

A solid white stop line requires vehicles to come to a complete halt before crossing.

Double white lines

Double white lines separate traffic lanes and enforce strict overtaking restrictions depending on the line closest to you.

Hatched road markings

Hatched road markings separate traffic lanes, protect turning traffic, or reduce road space for safety.

Box junction

Yellow criss-cross box junctions keep busy intersections clear of queueing traffic.

Waiting restrictions

Single and double yellow lines indicate specific times and locations where vehicle waiting is restricted.

Red route clearway

Red route lines indicate strict clearway zones where stopping, waiting, and loading are severely restricted.

Pedestrian crossing zigzag lines

White zigzag lines on the approach to pedestrian crossings prohibit overtaking and parking.

Cycle lane road marking

Cycle lane road markings highlight dedicated street corridors reserved for pedal cyclists.

Keep clear marking

Painted 'KEEP CLEAR' road markings prevent queueing traffic from blocking key junctions, entrances, and exits.