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GB 5768.3-2009
NATIONAL STANDARD OF THE
PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
ICS 03.220.20
R 80
Partially replacing GB 5768-1999
Road Traffic Signs and Markings -
Part 3: Road Traffic Markings
ISSUED ON: MAY 25, 2009
IMPLEMENTED ON: JULY 1, 2009
Issued by: General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and
Quarantine;
Standardization Administration of the People’s Republic of
China.
Table of Contents
Foreword ... 4 
1 Scope ... 7 
2 Normative References ... 7 
3 General Stipulations ... 7 
4 Indicating Markings ... 10 
4.1 Classification of Indicating Markings ... 10 
4.2 Marking that Allows Crossing of Roadway in Opposite Direction ... 11 
4.3 Marking that Allows Crossing of Roadway in Same Direction ... 12 
4.4 Tidal Lane ... 14 
4.5 Roadway Edge Line ... 15 
4.6 Left-turn Waiting Line ... 20 
4.7 Intersection Guidance Marking ... 22 
4.8 Guidance Lane Line ... 24 
4.9 Crosswalk Line ... 25 
4.10 Distance Confirmation Line ... 32 
4.11 Road Exit-Entrance Marking ... 34 
4.12 Parking Space Marking ... 38 
4.13 Stop Station Marking ... 46 
4.14 Speed Bump Marking ... 52 
4.15 Guidance Arrow ... 56 
4.16 Pavement Text Marking ... 66 
4.17 Pavement Graphic Marking ... 70 
5 Prohibition Markings ... 72 
5.1 Classification of Prohibition Markings ... 72 
5.2 Marking that Prohibits Crossing of Roadway in Opposite Direction ... 72 
5.3 Marking that Prohibits Crossing of Roadway in Same Direction ... 79 
5.4 Stopping Prohibition Marking ... 80 
5.5 Stopping Line ... 83 
5.6 Give-way Marking ... 85 
5.7 Non-motor Vehicle No-drive Zone Marking ... 86 
5.8 Flow Guidance Marking ... 87 
5.9 Central Circle ... 89 
5.10 Grid Line Marking ... 91 
5.11 Exclusive Lane Marking ... 93 
5.12 U-turn (turning) Prohibition Marking ... 99 
6 Warning Markings ... 101 
6.1 Classification of Warning Markings ... 101 
6.2 Pavement (roadway) Width Gradient Section Marking ... 102 
6.3 Approaching Obstacle Marking ... 107 
6.4 Railroad Level-crossing Marking ... 112 
6.5 Deceleration Marking ... 114 
6.6 Elevation Marking ... 121 
6.7 Physical Marking ... 122 
7 Others ... 122 
7.1 Raised Pavement Markers ... 122 
7.2 Delineators ... 127 
Appendix A (informative) Recommended Range of Visibility ... 129 
Appendix B (informative) Intersection Marking Setting ... 130 
B.1 General Principle ... 130 
B.2 Classification of Intersection Markings ... 130 
B.3 Pavement Markings in Exit and Entrance Area of Intersections ... 131 
B.4 Pavement Markings in Intersections ... 140 
Name Index of Traffic Markings ... 143 
Foreword
All the technical content in this Part of GB 5768 is mandatory.
GB 5768 Road Traffic Signs and Markings is divided into 8 parts:
---Part 1: General;
---Part 2: Road Traffic Signs;
---Part 3: Road Traffic Markings;
---Part 4: Work Zone;
---Part 5: Speed Limit;
---Part 6: Highway - Railway Grade Crossing;
---Part 7: Non-motor Vehicles and Pedestrians;
---Part 8: School Zone
This is the 3rd part of GB 5768.
This Part serves as a replacement of general stipulations and corresponding parts of
GB 5768-1999 Road Traffic Signs and Markings; No.1 Amendment of 1999 and No.2
Amendment of 2005. In comparison with corresponding parts and the amendments of
GB 5768-1999, this Part has the following main changes:
---In the general stipulations of markings, markings are highlighted as the objective
of signal transmission means; the service functions of markings are highlighted
(see 3.1).
---The types of orange dotted lines and solid lines are added; the types of blue
dotted lines and solid lines are added (see 3.6).
---The name of some markings is modified, so that their meaning can be more
explicit (see 4.2; 4.3; 4.7; 5.2 and 5.3).
---Some forms of markings are added: tidal lane line; guidance lane line; variable
guidance lane line; speed bump marking; road graphic marking; exclusive lane
to multi-occupant vehicles; exclusive bus lane; horizontal roadway deceleration
marking; longitudinal roadway deceleration marking; physical marking (see 4.4;
4.8; 4.14; 4.17; 5.11; 6.5; 6.7).
---The set parameters and forms of some markings are adjusted, such as: adding
the types and application stipulations of roadway edge lines; cancelling left-turn
zone pavement texts and replacing with left-turn arrow; canceling the previous
pedestrian crossing simplified setting scheme; adjusting the dimensions of
notification markings on pedestrian crossing pavements; modifying the
previous expressway distance confirmation line into distance confirmation line;
cancelling the previous form of marking; designing new form of distance
confirmation line; adding the form of blue and yellow parking marking; clarifying
the meaning of different colors of parking markings; adding the form of parking
marking for specific application object and range; modifying the name of the
previous harbor-mode stop station marking into stop station marking; adding
setting stipulations of exclusive stop station markings and roadside stop station
markings; cancelling the previous form of confluence arrow; designing new
confluence guidance arrow pattern; adding 4.5 m guidance arrow system
exclusive to urban roads; adding specific stipulations of the dimensions of
pavement text markings; deleting the previous overtaking pavement text
markings; adjusting the stipulations of the distance between stop mark and
pedestrian crossing; adding the restrictions of minimum diameter of circular
central circle and the restrictions of minimum length of rhombic central circle
diagonal; adding the restrictions of maximum dimensions of simplified grid lines;
designing new form of NO U-turn (turning) marking; adding stipulations of set
parameters of approaching obstacle markings, etc. (see 4.5; 4.6; 4.9; 4.10; 4.12;
4.13; 4.15; 4.16; 5.5; 5.9; 5.10; 5.12; 6.3).
---Examples of marking setting are added.
---Appendix B (informative) “Intersection Marking Setting” is added.
In this Part, Appendix A and Appendix B are informative.
Since the date of implementation of this Part, all the newly established (modified) traffic
markings shall implement the new stipulations; traffic markings that have already been
set up in accordance with GB 5768-1999 shall be gradually replaced within their
service life.
This Part was proposed by Ministry of Transport of the People’s Republic of China;
The Ministry of Public Security of the People’s Republic of China.
This Part shall be under the jurisdiction of National Technical Committee 223 on Traffic
Engineering Facilities (Highway) of Standardization Administration of China (SAC/TC
223).
The drafting organization of this Part: Research Institute of Highway Ministry of
Transport.
The main drafters of this Part: Hou Dezao, Heyong, Tang Chengcheng, Wangchao,
Jiangming, Han Wenyuan, Gao Hailong, Zhangfan, Huangkai, Liu Hongqi.
The previous versions replaced by this standard are as follows:
Road Traffic Signs and Markings -
Part 3: Road Traffic Markings
1 Scope
This Part of GB 5768 stipulates the general requirements of classification, colors,
shapes, characters, patterns and dimensions of road traffic markings; the requirements
of the design and setting.
This Part is applicable to the production and setting of traffic markings for highways,
urban roads, and places that allow the passage of social motor vehicles even though
they are within organizational jurisdiction, such as: squares and public parking lots,
and other places for public passage. Traffic markings set up in places and parking lots
for the passage of other motor vehicles may take this as a reference in implementation.
2 Normative References
Through the reference in this Part of GB 5768, clauses of the following documents
become clauses of this Part. In terms of references with a specific date, all the
subsequent modifications (excluding the corrected content) or the revised versions are
not applicable to this Part. However, all parties that reach an agreement in accordance
with this Part are encouraged to explore the possibility of adopting the latest version of
these documents. In terms of references without a specific date, the latest version is
applicable to this Standard.
GB 5768.1-2009 Road Traffic Signs and Markings - Part 1: General
GB 5768.2-2009 Road Traffic Signs and Markings - Part 2: Road Traffic Signs
GB/T 16311 Specification and Test Method for Road Traffic Markings
GB 6389 Safety Standards for Railway Level Crossing in Industrial Enterprises
JT/T 388 Specification for Delineators
JT/T 390 Raised Pavement Markers
3 General Stipulations
3.1 Road traffic markings are transportation facilities constituted of various lines,
arrows, texts, patterns, elevation markers, physical markers, raised pavement markers
and delineators that are designated or installed on roads. Their effect is to convey
a) Allows crossing of roadway in opposite direction;
b) Allows crossing of roadway in same driving direction;
c) Tidal lane;
d) Roadway edge line;
e) Left-turn waiting line;
f) Intersection guidance marking;
g) Guidance lane line.
4.1.2 Horizontal markings include:
a) Crosswalk line;
b) Distance confirmation line.
4.1.3 Other markings include:
a) Road exit-entrance marking;
b) Parking space marking;
c) Stop station marking;
d) Speed bump marking;
e) Guidance arrow;
f) Pavement text marking;
g) Pavement graphic marking.
4.2 Marking that Allows Crossing of Roadway in Opposite Direction
4.2.1 When marking that allows crossing of roadway in opposite direction (also known
as crossing of road axis) is yellow dotted lines, it is used to separate traffic flows that
are driving in opposite direction. Generally speaking, it is set up at the center line of
roads. However, it is not restricted to the geometric center line of roads. Under the
circumstance of guaranteed safety, vehicles may cross the line to overtake other
vehicles on the road, or, make a turn.
4.2.2 In terms of roads whose width allows two-way driving of two (or more) motorways,
when line-crossing for overtaking and turning is allowed, marking that allows crossing
of roadway in opposite direction shall be designated.
5 Prohibition Markings
5.1 Classification of Prohibition Markings
5.1.1 Longitudinal prohibition markings include:
a) Prohibits crossing of roadway in opposite direction;
b) Prohibits crossing of roadway in same driving direction;
c) Marking prohibition marking.
5.1.2 Horizontal prohibition markings include:
a) Stopping line;
b) Stopping and give-way marking;
c) Deceleration and give-way marking.
5.1.3 Other prohibition markings include:
a) Non-motor vehicle no-drive zone marking;
b) Flow guidance marking;
c) Grid line marking;
d) Exclusive lane marking;
e) U-turn (turning) prohibition marking.
5.2 Marking that Prohibits Crossing of Roadway in Opposite
Direction
5.2.1 Marking that prohibits crossing of roadway in opposite direction (also known as
prohibits crossing of road axis) has three types: double yellow solid lines, yellow
dotted-solid lines and single yellow solid lines. It is used to separate traffic flows that
are in opposite direction; prohibit vehicles in two directions or one direction from driving
on or over the line. Generally speaking, it is set up at the center line of roads. However,
it is not restricted to the geometric center line of roads.
5.2.2 When double yellow solid line serves as marking that prohibits crossing of
roadway in opposite direction, it prohibits vehicles in two directions from driving on or
over the line. Generally speaking, it is designated on roads where there are two or
more motor vehicle lanes in one direction but no practical central divider. Except from
intersections or sections that allow vehicles to make left-turn (or U-turn), double yellow
solid line shall be continuously set up. The form of vibration marking may be adopted.
the recommended layout spacing is 30 cm ~ 50 cm. In addition, the surface
of the raised pavement marker shall have sufficient anti-slide performance.
7.1.4 The other performance of raised pavement markers shall comply with the
requirements in JT/T 390.
7.2 Delineators
7.2.1 Delineator is used to indicate the forward direction and edge contours of roads.
7.2.2 The setting of delineators has the following stipulations:
a) In terms of expressways, first-class highways, main lines of urban
expressways, and exit and entrance ramps or connecting roads of
interchanges, service areas and parking lots, delineators shall be
continuously set up.
b) In terms of second-class highways, third-class highways, and other roads and
sections, as required, delineators may be continuously set up on both sides
along the main line. In terms of small-radius curves, continuous turns, poor
range of visibility, and sections where roadside rushing-out accidents would
easily occur and where accidents have frequently occurred, in accordance
with other safety treatment measures, delineators shall be continuously set
up on both sides along the main line.
c) In terms of main straight sections of expressways, the spacing of delineator
setting is generally 50 m. When delineators are attached to fences, the set
spacing may be 48 m. In terms of first-class highways and main straight
sections of urban expressways, the spacing of delineator setting is generally
40 m. In terms of second-class highways, third-class highways and main
straight sections of other roads, the spacing of delineator setting is generally
30 m.
d) The spacing of delineator setting on curved sections may be selected in
accordance with the stipulations in Table 8, or, be properly thickened. The set
spacing of delineators on the start-stop segment outside the curved sections
is shown in Figure 111. If double or triple spacing is larger than 50 m, then,
the value shall be 50 m.
Table 8 -- Set Spacing of Delineators on Curved Sect...