Vertical Road Markings
This page presents the official Lithuanian Road Traffic Rules (KET) on the topic of "vertical road markings", valid throughout the Republic of Lithuania under the 2026 rules. Understanding these provisions is essential for passing the theory exam at Regitra and for participating safely in traffic. Each provision below links to the official consolidated KET.
📚 Detailed rules
Vertical road markings, consisting of alternating white and black stripes on road structures and road equipment elements, indicate their dimensions and aid orientation.
2.1. Diagonal black and white stripes mark the vertical elements of road structures (the ends of bridge supports, viaduct supports, barriers (guardrails), and the like) when these elements pose a danger to traveling vehicles, and also mark the supports of directional road signs Nos. 407–409 on central reservations and at road junctions.
2.2. Vertical black and white stripes mark the bottom edge of bridge, viaduct, and tunnel structures.
2.3. Horizontal black and white stripes mark the supports of traffic lights and road signs installed on central reservations or safety islands.
2.4. A diagonal wide black stripe marks signal posts, barriers, barrier (guardrail) supports, and the like.
2.5. Horizontal wide broken lines mark the side surfaces of barriers (guardrails) at sharp bends, steep descents, and other dangerous sections.
2.6. A horizontal solid black line marks the side surfaces of barriers (guardrails) on other road sections.
2.7. Horizontal broken white and black lines mark street curbs at dangerous sections and raised safety islands.
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