The Manager of Pedestrian and Traffic Services for the city, Tim O'Reilly says they put the preformed thermoplastic that's heat set into the road along with 3M Pavement Marking Tape to the test at McAllister Drive and Rothesay Avenue, one of the busiest areas for traffic in the city.
It's still intact and likely won't have to be replaced for another year while paint only lasts a few months before it's worn away.
Sergeant Jeff LaFrance of the City Police traffic division says their job is made more difficult if the markings wear away because it's harder to make charges stick if they go to court.
He adds driving is made more dangerous if the right turn indicator is not visible in a right turn only lane.
