Road marking is a vital element of traffic management. Road marking materials are either laid on the road itself or applied on a specially designed substrate to be read from a distance. The road marking paint contains a unique color scheme and marking patterns that are meant to identify the direction of that particular road. Road markings used in conjunction with traffic control signals and vehicle markers help improve driver and pedestrian safety by regulating the flow of traffic. Without these devices, motorists would have no way of determining which roads are suitable for use and which ones are not.
In today's highly congested streets and highways, road marking materials are used to provide drivers with an overall sense of security. When a driver sees another vehicle beside or ahead of him, he knows that a safe and legal way to get to his destination has been reached. On the road itself, road marking paint ensures that markings pointing towards the right path are painted in blue and those pointing towards the left are painted in yellow. This ensures that the drivers' eyes are directed safely towards the proper path. Road markings also help prevent speeding and driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. As a result, the legal system calls for the mandatory usage of road marking materials to mark off dangerous roads.
Road marking materials are used worldwide and have had great success, particularly in Asia Pacific regions. However, as a cost-effective alternative to petroleum-based road marking paint, many paving companies in Japan supply asphalt paints that are made of recycled glass from smashed windows. These high-quality asphalt paves are then combined with highly effective epoxy resins that are formulated to resist wear and tear from exposure to the elements. With this material, pavements are left highly visible even during poor weather conditions. In addition, the epoxy resin can adhere to the glass without any buildup or slipping. This ensures that no harmful substances such as oil or grease will build upon the pavement, hence ensuring safe traveling for both vehicles and pedestrians.