A lane line is defined as a line marked on a road which separates a lane for the traffic travelling in the same direction (be it for vehicles or special classes of vehicles such as cycles). Lane lines are only used on roads that have more than one lane of traffic travelling in the same direction and should not be used as a centre-line to separate traffic traveling in the opposite direction.
Information on:
Clause 7.11 of the TCD rule specifies that:
A lane line may be:
(a) Marked or indicated by one or more traffic control devices in 7.1(3)(a) to (i) [of the TCD Rule]; or
(b) Marked with:
(i) a white broken or continuous single line that is not less than 100 mm wide; or
(ii) a regular pattern of raised white pavement markers.
The application of lane lines should be used to separate;
Lane lines separating through traffic on multi-lane roads should be marked as shown in Table 2‑28.
Table 2‑28: Standard marking requirements for lane lines on multi-lane roads
| Application | Multi-lane roads |
|---|---|
| Colour | Reflectorised white |
| Width | 100mm minimum |
| Stripe | 3m |
| Gap | 7m |
| Length | As appropriate |
Lane lines should be marked as solid lines on approach to controlled intersections and pedestrian crossings (refer to pedestrian facilities section). Refer to TCD manual Part 4 for any additional information on markings on approach to intersections. The use and layout of white raised pavement markers is covered in the raised pavement markers section. Typical layouts for standard markings are provided in the typical layouts section. Refer to the cycling facilities section for information on the provision and marking of cycle lane lines.
