Zig zag lines in Downtown Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island
Traffic Markings on County Roads
No, you're not seeing things! We really did paint those zig zag lines down the middle of the street.
And we're counting on motorists to notice these zig zag pavement markings and slow down at this busy downtown Hilo intersection.
Hawaiʻi County uses innovative traffic calming devices such as zig zag and shark’s teeth pavement markings. Zig zag lines are painted on the street at busy intersections and in school zones to get motorists’ attention to slow down, making our streets and highways safer for everyone. Bold stripes like shark’s teeth are painted on blind curves and are especially effective at night due to the high reflectivity of the striping.
Markings on County roads include the center lines, crosswalks, stop, turn symbols, no passing and safety zones, and parking spaces. Pavement markings are regulated by Section 24-144 (PDF) of the County Code.
To request pavement markings
To request markings or report markings that are faded or need attention, please fill out the online form below:
If a road is less than 16 feet wide, a center line may not be required.