Stop Line A stop line is a single white line painted across the road at an intersection. You must stop your vehicle before the stop line. Do not confuse the stop line with the sidewalk lines. Stop line is normally thicker than the sidewalk lines. If there is no stop line marked on the road… Continue reading Stop Line
Category: Rules of the Road
Road Marking Colors
Road Marking Colours It is important to understand pavement markings because they tell you the direction of traffic like one-way traffic or two-way traffic. Pavement markings also tell you where you may and may not travel on the road. Pavement markings also give you important information about turning lanes and pedestrian crossings. Yellow lines indicate… Continue reading Road Marking Colors
Reserved Lane (Bicycle Lane)
Reserved lanes – bicycle lanes Bicycle lanes are road markings near the edge of the roadway with bicycle-shaped stencils as well as street signage. Vehicles are not allowed to drive in the bicycle lanes, except to turn, or enter or exit a parking spot. The bicycle lane line is often broken near corners to indicate… Continue reading Reserved Lane (Bicycle Lane)
Painted Island
Painted Island Fixed objects such as bridge piers and concrete islands are preceded by two solid white lines on the pavement. In addition, yellow and black markings painted on the objects themselves indicate warnings of the obstruction.
Handicapped Parking Markings
Handicapped parking markings Handicapped parking markings are reserved for vehicles with drivers or passengers who are disabled. Handicapped spaces are usually larger than regular spaces to allow room for loading a wheelchair into a vehicle.
Crosswalk
Crosswalk A Crosswalk is marked by two parallel white lines painted across the road. Do not confuse a crosswalk with a stop line. Stop lines are usually thicker than crosswalk lines. It is important to note that crosswalks at intersections are not always marked. If there is no crosswalk then you should stop at the… Continue reading Crosswalk
Crossovers
Crossovers Crossovers make it easy, safe, and convenient for people to cross streets. Are crossovers and crosswalks the same thing? A crosswalk is found at intersections that are often controlled by stop signs or light sets. A crossover can be located at non-intersection locations. At a crossover motorists are legally required to stop to allow… Continue reading Crossovers
Other Signs
Other Signs The “slow-moving vehicle” sign is an orange triangle with a red border. It alerts other drivers that the vehicle ahead will be travelling at 40 km/h or less. When on a road, farm tractors, farm implements/machinery, and vehicles not capable of sustaining speeds over 40 km/h must display the slow moving vehicle sign. Watch for these slow… Continue reading Other Signs
Railway Crossings
Railway Crossings Drivers should check for trains at every crossing, even those equipped with automatic signals. Always proceed with caution when crossing railway tracks. Never get trapped on a crossing When traffic is heavy, wait on the approach to a crossing until you are sure you can clear it. When the last car of a… Continue reading Railway Crossings
Guide and Information Sign
Information and Direction Signs These signs are mostly rectangular shape with green background and white letters. These signs are posted to give information about distances and destinations. There are a few other signs with different colours that guide drivers to attractions, services and facilities. Telephone Picnic Facilities Accomodation Trailer Facilities Food Swimming Camping Hospital Golf… Continue reading Guide and Information Sign
