Roadway pavement markings are not a cure for all traffic problems. Road users process different types of visual and non-visual information differently: speed, roadway conditions, traffic, legal enforcement, noise levels, etc. Also, markings serve as reminders of important information, so road users...
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) defines the national standard for design, installation and use of signage, pavement markings and signals for all traffic systems in the United States. To be effective, a traffic control device should meet five basic requirements:1.Fulfill a ne...