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Box Junction: What Is The Meaning Of This Road Marking? (PHOTOS) by AutoJoshNIG: 5:13pm On Sep 10, 2019 |
If you drive in Lagos or some other metropolis, there is this particular roads markings and signs that you must have come across. The road marking is a yellow box filled with a yellow grid of criss-cross lines painted on the road. In Lagos, many motorists are unfamiliar with what the marking is all about. Well, this road marking is called Box Junction. So what really is a Box Junction? A Box Junction is a traffic control measure designed to prevent gridlock at junctions. They are usually found at junctions, such as crossroads, T-junctions or occasionally at roundabouts, to keep traffic flowing. They are usually controlled by traffic lights, but not always. It is an offense to enter the yellow box unless your exit is clear and there is enough space on the other side of the junction for your car to clear the box completely without stopping. Therefore, you MUST NOT enter the box until your exit road or lane is clear. What if you are turning right at a Box Junction? Yes. If you want to turn right, you are allowed to enter the box and wait if you are prevented from doing so by oncoming traffic, or other vehicles on the box waiting to turn right. However, this can only happen provided your exit road is clear. But be careful when queuing inside the box because you might not have time to clear the junction before the traffic lights change. Ensure to check that the exit is clear. If you automatically follow the vehicle in front of you, it may stop and prevent you from completely crossing the junction. Do not ignore the rules of Box Junctions just because a traffic light is green. Also, do not let other drivers pressure you into entering the box when a clear exit is not available. There are usually road signs indicating that you are approaching a Box Junction that reads “Offside Rule, Do Not Enter”. Source: https://autojosh.com/box-junction-what-is-the-meaning-of-this-road-marking-photos/ 51 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Box Junction: What Is The Meaning Of This Road Marking? (PHOTOS) by Esejojo: 5:14pm On Sep 10, 2019 |
Thank you sir. 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Box Junction: What Is The Meaning Of This Road Marking? (PHOTOS) by judgementyard(m): 5:15pm On Sep 10, 2019 |
Thanks ,I never knew that . Will soon buy my dream car 73 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Box Junction: What Is The Meaning Of This Road Marking? (PHOTOS) by jovialswag(m): 5:19pm On Sep 10, 2019 |
We are really lagging behind in this country Thank u auto josh 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Box Junction: What Is The Meaning Of This Road Marking? (PHOTOS) by majamajic(m): 5:48pm On Sep 10, 2019 |
do not enter the lines if exit is not clear , na 70 k offence be that for lastma hand . 21 Likes |
Re: Box Junction: What Is The Meaning Of This Road Marking? (PHOTOS) by Esejojo: 7:15pm On Sep 10, 2019 |
And I thought the line was for aesthetics. 54 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: Box Junction: What Is The Meaning Of This Road Marking? (PHOTOS) by StrikeBack(m): 7:19pm On Sep 10, 2019 |
I thought its for Road Suwe 32 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Box Junction: What Is The Meaning Of This Road Marking? (PHOTOS) by Amuocha: 8:44pm On Sep 10, 2019 |
Those lines are useless 12 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Box Junction: What Is The Meaning Of This Road Marking? (PHOTOS) by tck2000(m): 8:45pm On Sep 10, 2019 |
jovialswag:True 2 Likes |
Re: Box Junction: What Is The Meaning Of This Road Marking? (PHOTOS) by Esejojo: 9:46am On Sep 11, 2019 |
Nice info. This is the kind of information that we should be seeing more on Nairaland. Thanks Autojosh. 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Box Junction: What Is The Meaning Of This Road Marking? (PHOTOS) by iamapplord(m): 9:51am On Sep 11, 2019 |
majamajic: Try that one as a good citizen...people will wanawana swear for you |
Re: Box Junction: What Is The Meaning Of This Road Marking? (PHOTOS) by Godstime4me: 1:51pm On Sep 11, 2019 |
good info |
Re: Box Junction: What Is The Meaning Of This Road Marking? (PHOTOS) by PureGoldh(m): 1:51pm On Sep 11, 2019 |
OK |
Re: Box Junction: What Is The Meaning Of This Road Marking? (PHOTOS) by Nobody: 1:52pm On Sep 11, 2019 |
A Box Junction is a traffic control measure designed to prevent gridlock at junctions. They are usually found at junctions, such as crossroads, T-junctions or occasionally at roundabouts, to keep traffic flowing.Thanks for the info OP. Now i know. 1 Like |
Re: Box Junction: What Is The Meaning Of This Road Marking? (PHOTOS) by Exwizaard: 1:52pm On Sep 11, 2019 |
means cobweb ahead drive slowly |
Re: Box Junction: What Is The Meaning Of This Road Marking? (PHOTOS) by Nobody: 1:52pm On Sep 11, 2019 |
Amuocha:Amuocha. |
Re: Box Junction: What Is The Meaning Of This Road Marking? (PHOTOS) by seunmohmoh(f): 1:53pm On Sep 11, 2019 |
I have never seen one. Modified: I just saw one now at civil service tower Lekki |
Re: Box Junction: What Is The Meaning Of This Road Marking? (PHOTOS) by mikcx4: 1:53pm On Sep 11, 2019 |
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Re: Box Junction: What Is The Meaning Of This Road Marking? (PHOTOS) by amaniro: 1:54pm On Sep 11, 2019 |
Simple and short. They should not be hold up in a box junction. 4 Likes |
Re: Box Junction: What Is The Meaning Of This Road Marking? (PHOTOS) by salford1: 1:55pm On Sep 11, 2019 |
It's common sense to not block an intersection. 1 Like |
Re: Box Junction: What Is The Meaning Of This Road Marking? (PHOTOS) by RexTramadol1: 1:55pm On Sep 11, 2019 |
Recycle Bin Should I spill it? |
Re: Box Junction: What Is The Meaning Of This Road Marking? (PHOTOS) by olaolulazio(m): 1:55pm On Sep 11, 2019 |
It means one can sleep there at night and in the afternoon during yellow Christmas. |
Re: Box Junction: What Is The Meaning Of This Road Marking? (PHOTOS) by owila4luv(m): 1:55pm On Sep 11, 2019 |
the box implicates multiple turns were there is no round about, the color also reflects at night as warning an signals that you are approaching a busy junction 1 Like |
Re: Box Junction: What Is The Meaning Of This Road Marking? (PHOTOS) by Smartwave: 1:55pm On Sep 11, 2019 |
jovialswag:you're lagging behind, this is common sign on the road at Abuja, Lagos. 3 Likes |
Re: Box Junction: What Is The Meaning Of This Road Marking? (PHOTOS) by Ttipsy(f): 1:56pm On Sep 11, 2019 |
most Nigerians drivers don't know this all they know is kick start a car, jump in d roads. � 5 Likes |
Re: Box Junction: What Is The Meaning Of This Road Marking? (PHOTOS) by lizdammy: 1:56pm On Sep 11, 2019 |
IDK |
Re: Box Junction: What Is The Meaning Of This Road Marking? (PHOTOS) by AleAirHub(m): 1:56pm On Sep 11, 2019 |
Wait until you're get caught. Amuocha: 2 Likes |
Re: Box Junction: What Is The Meaning Of This Road Marking? (PHOTOS) by OmoManU: 1:56pm On Sep 11, 2019 |
Offside-simply don’t enter if your front is not clear |
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