The DGT continually updates its regulations to ensure much safer circulation on the road network of Spain. Two years ago, for the first time, they implemented a new road marking on selected routes to warn drivers that a section requiring their attention was just a few meters ahead.
The so-called 'dragon's teeth' began to appear on chosen roads. These are nothing more than triangles positioned on both sides of a lane, placed within the lines and pointing inward. But what do these new symbols actually signify?
The 'dragon's teeth' indicate that right ahead there is a stretch of the road where drivers need to reduce their speed, as might be the case with a pedestrian crossing. These triangles assist drivers in anticipating upcoming changes, significantly enhancing Road Safety for both road users and pedestrians.
These geometric symbols must be spaced apart by a distance of 1.5 meters, while the edge adjacent to the lane marking should measure exactly 75 centimeters. Additionally, they should appear on the road 30 meters before reaching the 'critical' point where a substantial speed reduction is necessary.
The 'dragon's teeth' serve a dual purpose – one technical and another more perspective-oriented. These triangles, with their vertices pointing inward toward the lane, create the sensation for the driver that the road is much narrower than it actually is, leading them to instinctively lower their speed. Be safe on the roads towards your Spanish adventures, guys!
The so-called 'dragon's teeth' began to appear on chosen roads. These are nothing more than triangles positioned on both sides of a lane, placed within the lines and pointing inward. But what do these new symbols actually signify?
The 'dragon's teeth' indicate that right ahead there is a stretch of the road where drivers need to reduce their speed, as might be the case with a pedestrian crossing. These triangles assist drivers in anticipating upcoming changes, significantly enhancing Road Safety for both road users and pedestrians.
These geometric symbols must be spaced apart by a distance of 1.5 meters, while the edge adjacent to the lane marking should measure exactly 75 centimeters. Additionally, they should appear on the road 30 meters before reaching the 'critical' point where a substantial speed reduction is necessary.
The 'dragon's teeth' serve a dual purpose – one technical and another more perspective-oriented. These triangles, with their vertices pointing inward toward the lane, create the sensation for the driver that the road is much narrower than it actually is, leading them to instinctively lower their speed. Be safe on the roads towards your Spanish adventures, guys!