Road markings
White lines on the road are provided to help road users by giving different types of information on lane use and directions.
Road markings are as important as signs. Longitudinal markings inform and warn road users of approaching situations that will require them to take some form of action (for example, solid white line - do not cross, or lane line - turn right).
Transverse lines also give instruction (for example, stop or give way).
The Highway Code gives examples of the lines in normal use and their associated rule.
All lines on the highway must be authorised by the Authority. Special lines are allowed with prior approval of the Department for Transport, or if they are experimental and under trial.
You can contact the traffic management team as follows.
Traffic Management and Road Safety Services
Write to: PO Box 537, Bury BL8 9GN
Visit us at: Lester House, 21 Broad Street, Bury, BL9 0AW
