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Figure 2‑31: Diagonal shoulder markings

Layouts of diagonal shoulder makings for rural and urban road

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Refer also to TCD manual Part 13: Parking for more layouts

Figure 2‑32: Raised pavement marker layouts

 Layout of raised pavement marker for two lane and multi-lane undivided road

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Figure 2‑33: Raised pavement marker layouts for centre-lines and no-passing lines

Layouts of raised pavement marker for multi-lane road, two-lane road and no-passing lines

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Figure 2‑34: Advanced no-passing markings

Layouts of advanced no-passing markings for rural and urban roads

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Figure 2‑35: Centre-line markings

Layout of centre-line markings for two-lane and multi-lane of urban and rural

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Treatment of straights – general delineation

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