Road markings IRC 35

1. IRC 35 of 1997 STANDARDS FOR ROAD MARKINGS SUBJECT:- TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION-1 PRESENTED BY :- BHUPENDRA PRATAP SINGH 2013BPLN010

2. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SCOPE DEFINITION AUTHORITY MATERIALS CLASSIFICATION OF ROAD MARKINGS

3. INTRODUCTION “Code of Practise for Road Markings”, IRC;35-1970 was published by the Indian Roads Congress (IRC) in 1970. This code revised and the modified draft was approved by the executive committee in its meeting held on 19.4.1995. Road Markings perform an import function of guiding and controlling traffic on a highway.

4. SCOPE The object of this Code of Practice is to establish a uniform system for road marking in India with paints/thermoplastic material. Recommendations of the code are applicable to all categories of roads both in rural and urban areas.

5. DEFINITION Road markings are defined as lines, patterns, words or other devices, except signs, set into applied or attached to the carriageway or kerbs or to objects within or adjacent to the carriageway, for controlling, warning, guiding and informing the users .

6. AUTHORITY A uniform set of markings applicable throughout the country. Road markings on a particular stretch of public road should be decided by Road Authorities in consultation with Police, wherever felt necessary. Pavement and kerb markings being exclusively within the boundaries of public road should be installed by public authority .

7. MATERIALS Paints used for road markings should conform to IS : 164-1981 “Specifications for ready mixed paints for road markings”. Improved night visibility in Road Markings is obtained by the use of minute glass beads.

8. CLASSIFICATION OF MARKINGS The road markings may be classified as: Carriageway Markings Longitudinal markings Centre lines Traffic lanes No passing zones Warning lines Border of edge lines Bus lane markings Cycle lane markings

9. Markings on intersections Stop lines Give way lines Pedestrian Crossings Cyclist Crossing Marking on approaches to intersections Marking on speed change lanes Direction arrows Protected right turn lanes Marking on rotaries Box markings Continuity lines Markings at hazardous locations Carriageway width transition Road-Rail level crossings Check Barriers

10. Markings for parking Parking space limit Parking restriction Bus stops Word Messages Stop Slow Bus Keep Clear School Exit Only 2. Object Markings Objects within the carriage way Object adjacent to the carriageway Marking on kerbs

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