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Meaning of Road Markings: Types & Complete Functions

09 April 2025
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Road markings are signs found on the surface of the road. These signs usually take the form of images such as diagonal lines, horizontal lines, and longitudinal lines.

These signs must be understood by drivers and road users to ensure safe and smooth travel while driving. If you do not yet understand what is meant by road markings well, you must pay attention to the following review.

What are Road Markings?

As explained earlier, road markings are signs embedded on the surface of the highway. These signs can be interpreted as traffic signs that must be understood by every road user or driver.

There are several types of road markings in Indonesia, and each type has a different function. To satisfy your curiosity, let’s look at the types as follows.

Types of Road Markings and Their Functions 

There are several types of road markings that you must know. Here are the complete types along with their functions.

1. Solid Single Longitudinal Line Marking

The first type of road marking is the solid single longitudinal line marking. This type of marking means that you are not allowed to overtake other vehicles in front of you. 

2. Single Longitudinal Line Marking with Broken Lines

The second type is the single longitudinal line marking with broken lines. This type of marking means that you are allowed to change lanes and overtake other vehicles, provided that the road conditions allow for overtaking, such as when the road is not congested.

3. Double Longitudinal Line Marking (Solid and Broken)

The third type is a combination of the previous two road markings. When your vehicle is on the solid white line marking, you are not allowed to change lanes. However, when you are on the broken line marking, you can switch to the side of the solid line. 

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4. Solid Double Longitudinal Line Marking

The fourth type is the solid double longitudinal line marking. This sign means that drivers on both sides are prohibited from changing lanes or overtaking. 

5. Solid Transverse Line Marking

The fifth type is the solid transverse line marking. This marking means that drivers must stop. This marking is usually located near traffic lights and serves as a stopping point for drivers waiting for the green light.

6. Broken Transverse Line Marking

The sixth type is the broken transverse line marking. This marking serves as a stopping boundary for drivers when outside the marking. Additionally, this marking functions as a crossing path for road users when it is located at an intersection.

7. Solid Yellow Line Marking

This marking means that drivers are allowed to overtake other vehicles in front of them, provided that they do not cross the boundary of the marking line.

8. YBJ Marking

YBJ or Yellow Box Junction is a road marking used to address congestion. In Indonesia, the implementation of YBJ markings has been applied in cities that frequently experience congestion, such as Bandung and Jakarta. This marking is usually found in the middle of an intersection with a yellow box shape.

When the traffic light at the intersection turns green, you are not allowed to proceed first before the drivers in the YBJ marking move.

Thus, here are some types of road markings in Indonesia and their functions that you need to know. Make sure you always obey the applicable traffic signs to ensure your journey while driving is always safe and comfortable. 

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