Canada Road surface marking

generally speaking, canadian pavement marking standards consistent used throughout united states.

yellow lines used separate traffic moving in opposite directions, , white lines used separate traffic moving in same direction, , on shoulders of paved roads. on one-directional roads, yellow line appears on left shoulder, , white line on right shoulder. passing rules denoted dashed lines in united states. orange painted lines used when direction of road altered temporarily construction projects. however, colour scheme reversed before 1971, when white formerly used denote separation of opposing traffic, , yellow lines, when used, denote separation of paved road right-hand shoulder. canada adopted similar road marking standards conform adopted in usa between 1971 , 1978.

broken lines wider , closer regular broken lines called continuity lines. continuity lines on left side of lane denote lane end , motorists must merge left. continuity lines on right mean lane continue, traffic may merge ahead.

in areas, reflective markers (cat s eyes) recessed pavement used, approaching curves in road.

ontario has several pavement marking test areas located in various parts of province. perhaps well-known location eastbound lanes of highway 401 near belleville. other test sites located on westbound lanes on highway 417, east of ottawa, highway 60 west of renfrew, highway 28 east of bancroft, highway 400 north of honey harbour , on highway 37, south of tweed. pavement marking manufacturers around world supply variety of materials these sites have products evaluated , approved use on provincial highways.