The History of Road Markings

Road Markings · 13th September 2022

Straight roads as we know them have been around for over two thousand years, thanks to the Romans. Road markings, however, are more of a recent invention. In this article, the Northern Marking team will be taking a deep dive into the history of road markings in the UK. The Introduction of road markings in […]

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Signs That Road Markings Need To Be Replaced

Road Markings · 17th May 2022

Road markings play a crucial role when it comes to safety on the roads. Just as important as road signs, markings are designed to help motorists identify traffic lanes, alignment changes, provide warnings, mark parking bays, give way instructions and provide information on restrictions.  All road markings should be easily identifiable during the day and […]

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Road Markings Explained

Road Markings · 30th August 2021

Despite encountering them everyday in our vehicles, not everyone knows what the different road markings mean. They all play a crucial role in our day-to-day lives, so it is vital that we understand them. Junction road markings explained A busy junction will contain a number of different markings, the most common of which is give […]

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