Road marking surprises motorists: what the "shark teeth" mean
Created: 04/24/2022, 15:22
By: Julia Cuprakova
Road markings that look like "shark teeth" are mainly found in the 30 zone.
But what do they mean?
If it's been a while since your driver's license test, some traffic rules, signs and lane markings are forgotten.
The rules for drivers are constantly being changed or new ones are being added, which only makes the situation worse for road users, as
echo24.de
reports.
While drivers should know all traffic signs and lane markings, there are a few that are puzzling.
The green arrow next to the traffic light is a good example of an established traffic sign that is often misrepresented by drivers in traffic.
Another is a lane marking, which consists of several white triangles on the road - the so-called "shark teeth" - every driver has certainly seen at least once in a 30 zone.
But what do these markings mean?
Road markings surprise drivers: What do the white triangles on the road mean?
"Shark's Teeth" are road signs or assistive markings that look similar to many small Y-Yield signs.
They should help to get road users to behave in a certain way.
According to § 39 paragraph 5 of the Road Traffic Act (StVO), lane markings are traffic signs.
"Markings are traffic signs if they contain commands or prohibitions or give special instructions and instructions to facilitate traffic,
" as also reported by
stvo2go.de
.
But what do the white markings mean?
“Shark teeth” lane markings emphasize a right-before-left rule or right-of-way for cyclists.
© BASt (Federal Highway Research Institute)
“Shark teeth” on the road: lane markings are particularly important for cyclists
According to the StVO, “shark teeth” indicate a right-before-left rule or right-of-way for cyclists in the course of crossings or junctions with cycle expressways.
This regulation or road marking was included in the road traffic regulations in 2020 and has since been considered a new traffic sign to promote cycling.
So don't the "shark teeth" have anything to do with driving a car and don't drivers have to pay attention to them?
The answer: Yes, drivers must also take note of the road markings as valid traffic signs.
Strictly speaking, “shark teeth” do not regulate right of way, but emphasize the obligation to wait – also for drivers.
Did you know what this lane marking means?
As
echo24.de
already reported, "shark teeth" are not the only traffic signs that are a mystery to motorists.
For example, there would be a blue and white sign with a tool on it.
Drivers should be familiar with this traffic sign.
Because it is definitely one of the more important signs in road traffic.
Or also: A white traffic sign with an orange arrow, which can only be found on motorways.
But now back to the “shark teeth”.
Where do you actually find the white triangles on the road?
Lane markings on the road: where are “shark teeth” placed?
On the one hand, it is possible to attach “shark teeth” at junctions and intersections with existing “right before left” regulations.
As
stvo2go.de
further reports, the lane markings are only possible outside of federal, state and district roads as well as other main roads.
In addition, "shark teeth" are used in the course of cycle highways.
Roads that lead to cycle lanes can be labeled "Give way" or "Stop!
Give way” should also be signposted.