"White key" appears on many roads in Gaoshi. Netizen mist, traffic bureau: Japan introduced "wedge markings" to remind vehicles to slow down.

(Photo by reporter Huang Liangjie)

[Reporter Huang Liangjie/Kaohsiung Report] Recently, strange markings have appeared on the ground at the turning section of Chengcheng Road and Zhandong Road in Kaohsiung City, resembling "piano white keys" and "zigzags". He instructed that the Bureau of Transportation's reply was "wedge-shaped markings". The main purpose is to let drivers visually feel the width of the road has been reduced, thereby reducing driving speed and reducing the accident rate.

According to the Transportation Bureau, in addition to the turning section of Zhandong Road and Chengcheng Road, there are also roads such as Zhonghua Land Bridge (turning section) and Ruilong Road in Qianzhen District where "wedge-shaped markings" have been drawn recently. The top coat is painted with white wedge-shaped markings. The "wedge-shaped markings" were quoted from Japanese signs many years ago, allowing drivers to visually feel the width of the road has been reduced to reduce driving speed and significantly reduce the accident rate.

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However, the public is also worried about whether the white paint on the wedge-shaped markings will affect the locomotives and cause skids, which will increase the accidents and risks of crashes. General marking and asphalt concrete to improve driving safety.

According to the Transportation Bureau, the number of motor vehicles in Kaohsiung City is far more than that of other counties and cities. In order to improve traffic safety, foreign traffic signs are specially adopted, and "wedge-shaped marking lines" are drawn on both sides of adjacent intersections, curves or steep slopes, so that riders and Driving feels that the width of the road has been reduced, which in turn reduces the driving speed. Since the introduction and implementation, the accident rate has dropped significantly. However, the Transportation Bureau also admitted that since this marking line is not common on the city's roads, the public is naturally curious and will strengthen publicity and reminders.