Traffic island
It serves to guide cars towards the different directions. It is marked with white lines and white striping (zebra) and vehicles cannot drive over it.
It is not for parking, stopping or turning back.
Word: Isola di traffico = a painted area that divides and guides the traffic.
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A traffic island serves to facilitate the channelling of vehicles towards various directions.
A traffic island is bordered by continuous white lines.
A traffic island can be flush (at road level) or raised (in relief).
A traffic island is highlighted by means of white-coloured zebra hatching (chevron markings).
A traffic island is a part of the road on which the transit of motorcycles is prohibited.
A flush (at-grade) traffic island is made up of white-coloured zebra hatching (chevron markings).
A traffic island, if raised, is preceded by white-coloured zebra hatching (chevron markings).
A traffic island is a part of the road on which the transit of vehicles is prohibited.