Road Markings Guide for Kenya

Road markings in Kenya provide instructions painted directly on the road surface. They guide lane discipline, indicate where overtaking is allowed, and mark hazard zones. Understanding road markings is tested on the NTSA theory exam.

A solid white centre line means no overtaking from either direction. This is common on two-lane roads with limited visibility, such as sections of the Nairobi-Naivasha highway and the Nairobi-Namanga road. A broken white centre line means overtaking is allowed if the road ahead is clear. When a solid line is on your side and a broken line is on the other, only the other side may overtake.

Yellow lines are used at road edges. A single yellow line at the kerb means no waiting (you may stop briefly to drop passengers). A double yellow line means no stopping at any time. Zigzag lines near pedestrian crossings mean no parking and no overtaking. Hatched markings (diagonal stripes) are used to separate traffic streams or protect turning lanes, and you should not drive through them.