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505 Vehicle track
A track or poorly maintained road suitable for vehicles only when travelling slowly. Width less than ca 3m.
Colour: black.
Line width 0.35mm, line length 3.0mm, gap 0.25mm
As ISOM 2000
Defined as line symbol 505.0. Can be drawn with any tool but bézier or straight line modes are preferable.
If the bézier tool is used, care must be taken as gap spacing is dependent on location of nodes and handles. See bézier topic for more information.
The default definition has a gap between dashes of 0.3mm, compared with the ISOM specified 0.25mm. Variation is allowed in the specification, see the Variations in Symbols topic for details.
See minimum dimensions but specifically - shortest dashed line: at least two dashes.
Road: a metalled/asphalt surfaced or dirt road, suitable for vehicles in all weathers.
Track: a clearly visible route that may be driven by rugged vehicles.
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