37.5.2. Objects adjacent to carriageway

Sometimes objects adjacent to the carriageway may pose some obstructions to the flow of traffic. Objects such as subway piers and abutments, culvert head walls etc. are some examples for such obstructions.

This chunk highlights that objects placed near the roadway can disrupt vehicle movement. Examples such as subway piers and abutments are cited. These obstructions may not be in the roadway but are close enough to affect how vehicles navigate the road.

Imagine driving along a road and unexpectedly seeing a large concrete pillar next to the roadside. This pillar, although not in the way of the road, could surprise a driver and cause them to swerve. Understanding nearby obstructions is crucial for safe driving.

They should be marked with alternate black and white stripes at an angle of 45 towards the side of obstruction on which the traffic passes.

To ensure that drivers can see these nearby obstructions clearly, they are marked with black and white stripes at a slant. This specific marking helps to enhance visibility and alert drivers to the potential danger posed by these objects.

Think of a warning sign on the side of a highway. Just like road signs are placed at an angle to grab your attention, marking adjacent barriers with angled stripes serves a similar purpose by making them stand out.

Poles close to the carriageway should be painted in alternate black and white up to a height of 1.25 m above the road level.

To further improve visibility, poles that are near the road are marked up to a specific height. By painting these poles, they become easily noticeable to drivers, which can help prevent accidents.

Think of how highway signs are positioned; they are usually placed at a height that is easy to see from a distance. Similarly, marking poles at this height ensures that drivers can spot them early enough to react.

Other objects such as guard stones, drums, guard rails etc. where chances of hitting vehicles are only when the vehicle runs off the carriageway should be painted in solid white.

Objects that are only a concern when a vehicle veers off the road are painted solid white. This marking approach helps to create a clear distinction and indicates where caution is needed.

Consider the solid lines painted at the edge of a road indicating where the driving lane ends. Just as those lines signal a boundary, solid white markings on nearby objects send a clear message to drivers about where they need to be careful.

Kerbs of all islands located in the line of traffic flow shall be painted with either alternating black and white stripes 500 mm wide or chequered black and white stripes of the same width.

To ensure that traffic islands are visible to drivers, their edges are marked either with stripes or chequered patterns. This is important for helping drivers recognize these areas and navigate safely.

Imagine a zebra crossing where the lines are meant to signal where pedestrians can walk. Similarly, the markings on traffic islands inform drivers about where they should focus their attention and navigate carefully.

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