Painted island: what it means

What it means

A painted island prohibits (does not allow) driving in the area it marks.

What you must do

Do not stop on, park on or drive over the island, unless one of the three exceptions applies.

Where you see it

On any road.

Remember

Keep off the island: no stopping, no parking, no driving over it.

You may stop on, park on or drive over a painted island only:

• on the orders of a traffic officer or police officer
• to avoid a collision
• in an emergency

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   Which road marking prohibits drivers from driving in the area that it covers?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture B

   A painted island prohibits you from driving in the area of the island.

2. Question 2

   Which actions are prohibited on a painted island, other than in exceptional cases?

   • A Parking only
   • B Stopping and parking only
   • C Stopping, parking and driving over it
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   Answer: C: Stopping, parking and driving over it

   You must not stop on, park on or drive over a painted island, except in a few cases.

3. Question 3

   A traffic officer at a collision scene orders you to drive over a painted island. What does the law permit?

   • A You may not drive over a painted island at any time
   • B You may drive over the island on the officer's orders
   • C You may do so only if a road sign also permits it
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   Answer: B: You may drive over the island on the officer's orders

   You may stop on, park on or drive over a painted island when a traffic or police officer orders it.