This document outlines standards for road markings in India as established by the Indian Roads Congress in 1970 and revised in 1995. It defines road markings as lines, patterns, words or devices used to control, warn and guide traffic. The standards apply uniformly across all categories of roads in rural and urban areas. Road markings are classified into carriageway markings like center lines, traffic lanes and intersection markings as well as object markings and kerb markings. Materials for road markings must conform to specified standards and include paint and glass beads for improved night visibility. Authority for road markings lies with local road authorities in consultation with police where necessary.

1. IRC 35 of 1997 STANDARDS FOR
ROAD MARKINGS
SUBJECT:-TRAFFIC &TRANSPORTATION-1
PRESENTED BY :- BHUPENDRA PRATAP SINGH
2013BPLN010

2. CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
SCOPE
DEFINITION
AUTHORITY
MATERIALS
CLASSIFICATIONOF ROAD MARKINGS

3. INTRODUCTION
“Code of Practise for Road Markings”, IRC;35-1970
was published by the Indian Roads Congress (IRC) in
1970.
This code revised and the modified draft was
approved by the executive committee in its meeting
held on 19.4.1995.
Road Markings perform an import function of
guiding and controlling traffic on a highway.

4. SCOPE
The object of this Code of Practice is to establish a uniform
system for road marking in India with paints/thermoplastic
material.
Recommendations of the code are applicable to all categories
of roads both in rural and urban areas.

5. DEFINITION
Road markings are defined as lines, patterns, words
or other devices, except signs, set into applied or
attached to the carriageway or kerbs or to objects
within or adjacent to the carriageway, for
controlling, warning, guiding and informing the
users.

6. AUTHORITY
A uniform set of markings applicable throughout the
country.
Road markings on a particular stretch of public road
should be decided by Road Authorities in consultation
with Police, wherever felt necessary.
Pavement and kerb markings being exclusively within
the boundaries of public road should be installed by
public authority.

7. MATERIALS
Paints used for road markings should conform to IS
: 164-1981 “Specifications for ready mixed paints
for road markings”.
Improved night visibility in Road Markings is
obtained by the use of minute glass beads.

8. CLASSIFICATION OF MARKINGS
The road markings may be classified as:
1. Carriageway Markings
 Longitudinal markings
• Centre lines
• Traffic lanes
• No passing zones
• Warning lines
• Border of edge lines
• Bus lane markings
• Cycle lane markings

9.  Markings on intersections
 Stop lines
 Give way lines
 Pedestrian Crossings
 CyclistCrossing
 Marking on approaches to intersections
 Marking on speed change lanes
 Direction arrows
 Protected right turn lanes
 Marking on rotaries
 Box markings
 Continuity lines
 Markings at hazardous locations
 Carriageway width transition
 Road-Rail level crossings
 Check Barriers

10.  Markings for parking
 Parking space limit
 Parking restriction
 Bus stops
 Word Messages
 Stop
 Slow
 Bus
 Keep Clear
 School
 Exit Only
2. Object Markings
 Objects within the carriage way
 Object adjacent to the carriageway
 Marking on kerbs

11. THANKS