Faded road markings are making driving more dangerous, with 92% of motorists saying safety has worsened as vital lines and symbols disappear from UK roads.

New research from the RAC, based on 1,693 UK drivers, found that 21% of drivers say most road markings in their local area have faded away, while a further 71% report that at least some markings are no longer clearly visible.

Nearly three-quarters of drivers surveyed (72%) believe the problem has worsened in the past five years.

The findings suggest deteriorating road markings are contributing to rising safety risks for drivers and other road users.

The most commonly faded markings are centre lines separating traffic, including single, double and broken white lines, cited by 50% of drivers.

Almost half, 48%, say directional arrows at roundabouts and junctions have faded, while 44% report that give way markings have disappeared.

The consequences include drivers having to guess lane positions (63%) and ending up in the wrong lane (38%).

An overwhelming 84% of drivers believe road safety in their area would improve if markings were repainted, and 91% want their local authority to do more to ensure markings are clearly visible.

Government has just published the country’s first road safety strategy in more than a decade, they are being urged to work with councils to rectify the situation and this is a key area that shouldn’t be forgotten.

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https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/faded-road-markings-making-uk-roads-more-dangerous-says-rac