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A complete guide on the road markings in Singapore for new drivers (and a refresher for seasoned drivers).
Category: Miscellaneous Advice
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After passing the Basic Theory Test (BTT), most drivers would often forget the meaning of different line markings on the road. Even seasoned drivers fall victim to these road markings every now and then as they struggle to decipher the meaning behind the lines.
Hence, we have crafted a complete guide on the most common road markings seen in Singapore for inexperienced drivers to refer to and as a refresher for the veterans.
Common road markings

- Single broken white line

Drivers should always keep to the left of this road marking.
Motorists can cross the centre of this road marking when they can see that the road ahead is clear and that it is safe to do so.

- Continuous white line

Motorists can cross the centre of this line when they can see that the road ahead is clear and that it is safe to do so. However, parking is not allowed on either side of the road with this road marking.
Drivers who park on roads with a continuous white line will be fined up to $150, depending on the type of vehicle.
Moving on to a more complicated road marking, parallel continuous white lines on a two-way road indicate that parking is not allowed on either side of the road. Motorists are not allowed to cross the centre of this road marking. Drivers are also not allowed to make a U-turn or a right turn.
Drivers who park on roads with a continuous white line will be fined up to $150, depending on the type of vehicle.

- Parallel continuous white lines

If you see this road marking painted on a road to separate traffic flowing in different directions, take note that you are not allowed to overtake any vehicle unless you can keep entirely to the left of the lines.
Drivers who cross these parallel continuous white lines will receive four demerit points and a fine of up to $200, depending on the type of vehicle. For performing an unauthorized U-turn, drivers will be fined up to $150.

- Continuous yellow line

Drivers may drop off and pick up passengers along a continuous yellow.
However, drivers who park on roads with a continuous yellow line will be fined up to $150, depending on the type of vehicle.

- Parallel continuous yellow lines

Drivers who park on roads with parallel continuous yellow lines will be fined up to $150, depending on the type of vehicle.

- Single yellow zig-zag line

Drivers who park on roads with a single yellow zig-zag line will receive 3 demerit points and be fined up to $300, depending on the type of vehicle.