How Edge Lines Impact Safety and Rural Economies

Organisation: Road Safety Markings Association

Date of Publication: April 2026

Uploaded to Knowledge Centre: 24 April 2026

It’s no secret that the UK’s road infrastructure leaves much to be desired.

Whether that’s because of potholes or inadequate road surfaces, plenty of councils across the country are cash-strapped and trying to contend with unhappy road users. Road markings are an often-forgotten factor.

They are important for safety, yet are overlooked as a piece of critical road infrastructure.

This research was carried out to provide local authorities with a better understanding of how drivers respond to edge lines, the impact on perception of safety, and whether more attention should be given to them over other aspects of the road.

Click the link below to view the full report:
https://www.rsma.co.uk/insights-report-how-edge-lines-impact-safety-and-rural-economies