Road Lines with Explanation in English
Traffic Lights and Road Lines in Saudia Arabia
Traffic lights and road markings play a crucial role in managing traffic and ensuring road safety. In Saudi Arabia, traffic lights—red, yellow, and green—indicate when to stop, slow down, or proceed, helping maintain smooth traffic flow at intersections. Similarly, road markings such as solid, broken, and special lines guide drivers on lane usage, turns, and stopping points, keeping traffic organized and safe.
(Green streamers) Prepare to pass
When you see green streamers on traffic lights, prepare to pass. This indicates that you can proceed through the intersection.
(Green) Express cation
A green light at the signal indicates you should express caution. Proceed through the intersection while remaining alert to your surroundings.
(Red) Wait
When the red light is on at a signal, you should wait. Come to a complete stop and do not proceed until the light changes.
(Yellow) Slow
Yellow lights on signals advise drivers to slow down and prepare to stop. Be ready to halt safely as the light is about to turn red.
(Red) Stand
When there is a red light on the signal, the required action is to stop. Ensure your vehicle is completely stationary before the intersection.
(Yellow) Prepare to stand
When you see a yellow light, prepare to stop at the signal. This indicates that the light will soon turn red.
(Green) Proceed
A green light indicates you should proceed and go. Move through the intersection with caution and awareness of other road users.
Allowed to override
This line on the road allows you to overtake other vehicles when it is safe to do so. It is typically indicated by broken lines.
Curvature of the road
This line warns drivers about the curvature of the road. It helps drivers anticipate changes in road direction and adjust their speed accordingly.
Confluence of the road with sub road
This line indicates the confluence of the road with a subroad, alerting drivers to be cautious of merging or intersecting traffic.
Confluence of the road with main road
This line indicates the confluence of the road with a main road, advising drivers to be prepared for increased traffic and potential merging.
Warning lines / halfway line
This line advises drivers to be cautious as it typically marks areas where visibility is reduced or where drivers should prepare for changes in road conditions.
Specify the path line
This line specifies the path line, guiding drivers to stay within their designated lane and maintain proper lane discipline.
Line of separating tracks
The purpose of this line is to separate traffic tracks, ensuring vehicles remain in their lanes and reducing the risk of collisions.
A buffer zone between the two lanes
These lines create a buffer zone between two lanes, providing extra space to enhance safety and prevent lane encroachment.
Overtaking is allowed in one direction
These lines allow overtaking on the side where the broken line is present, indicating that passing is permitted when safe.
Overtaking is stricktly forbidden
These lines indicate that overtaking is strictly forbidden. Typically marked by solid lines, they are used in areas where passing is dangerous.
Line stopped at a light signal or the passage of troops
This line indicates where drivers should stop at a light signal or when troops are passing, ensuring safety and compliance with traffic rules.
Line stopped at the stop sign panel
These lines indicate that drivers must stop when they see a stop sign at an intersection, ensuring vehicles yield to other traffic and pedestrians.
Stand in front of you by Priority
These lines indicate that drivers should stand at the signboard and give priority to others, ensuring a smooth flow of traffic and safety at intersections.
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