Vanishing act for ghost markings thanks to Highways England road trials An end to confusing ‘ghost markings’ on roads could soon be in sight following a competition launched by Highways England to tackle the worldwide issue. From: 'Ghost markings' can be confusing for drivers. When white road markings are removed, for example when road layouts change, the original lines can sometimes still appear as faint or ‘ghost’ markings, particularly in bright sunshine. This can make the road ahead unclear for drivers. But, as this new footage shows, huge progress is being made in a t...