Thanks for all the replies folks!
xtrailman - my issue is the parking restrictions which logically could be seen as 'creating' extra space to be used during peak times (the initial photo shows cars parked during non-peak times). I've managed to get another photo of an unobscured section of the road further along the street - the road is wide enough for 2 cars on both sides along the full length (previous photo included), and the markings reappear:
http://s12.postimg.org/x2vfgg831/screenshot_130.jpg
That said, it looks like I stand corrected - the restrictions have been explained to me on here to improve the flow of traffic by limiting cars pulling in and out of a parked position on the single yellow line, with the vacant 'cars width' of tarmac along the single yellow line to remain during peak times. If the consensus is that the traffic has to remain single file, so be it. Logically, i can see how it can be that way though i still think two lanes would be possible (sorry, traffic is bad enough here at peak times, anything to improve the flow more! :). I do feel that the other driver merging, whilst directly beside me, was unfathomable and poor judgement on their part.
Interesting though re how parking is restricted in this one instance - i never really thought about it to limit cars pulling in and out (which restrospectively can impact traffic flow), i always thought it was to improve flow by creating more space for cars i.e. you create an extra lane at peak times, the tailback cuts in half.
Duly noted however! :)
And thanks for that post re white lines...that is indeed worrying! I use white lines quite a bit to know exactly my precise alignment, ensuring no drifting between lanes. Not that i consciously have to do it, but they are an important part of road signage. Here we go then...being on the drivers that decide a lane is 12 feet wide and they need all the space....!
Edited by Rossd01 on 05/02/2016 at 13:29
|