Road markings guide vehicle positioning, dictate where overtaking is permissible, and demarcate pedestrian safety zones.

Centre Line Markings:

  • Broken White Line: Divides opposing traffic lanes. You may cross this line to overtake or turn when the road is completely clear.
  • Single Continuous Solid White Line: You MUST NOT cross or straddle this line to overtake.
  • Double Solid White Lines: Absolute prohibition against crossing or straddling for traffic in BOTH directions.

Yellow Road Markings:

  • Yellow Left Edge Line: Demarcates the boundary between the roadway and the shoulder.
  • Yellow Curb Markings: Indicates strict NO STOPPING / NO PARKING restrictions.
  • Yellow Box Junctions (Criss-Cross Lines): You MUST NOT enter the yellow box unless your exit road is clear. (The only exception is if you are turning right and waiting for oncoming traffic to pass).
Visual guide to solid, broken, and yellow road markings in Zimbabwe
Visual guide to solid, broken, and yellow road markings in Zimbabwe
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At this STOP sign I should:

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