Please be advised the Town of Hingham will be painting roadway lines on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 16th & 17th, between 8:00pm and 5:00am. Please obey all traffic signs and do not pass line painting crews while working. Also note: dates may change due to weather.
Line Painting FAQ
During what time of day does line painting occur?
The Town of Hingham specifies that all line painting takes place during off peak traffic volume conditions. Therefore, line painting will be completed in evening or night time hours.
How long does it take for paint to dry?
Normal latex (water based paint) used for roadway application usually dries within two (2) minutes of application.
Paint operations are causing traffic backups, can we pass the warning trucks?
The intent of the warning trucks behind the line painter, is to provide enough space and time to allow for the paint to dry. If you cross the centerline to pass line painting operations, chances are that your vehicle will end up with paint on it. Please be patient and follow the direction of the marking vehicles.
What can I do if I get paint on my vehicle?
If you find that you have paint on your vehicle, at your earliest opportunity go to a car wash or have your vehicle power sprayed to try and remove the paint. If that does not remove the paint, spray WD-40 on your vehicle and let dry for two hours, and then rewash. If this has still not removed the paint, apply Vaseline to the affected area, let sit overnight, and rewash with soap and water. Do not scrub with any type of abrasive pad or cloth. This may ruin the clear coat on your vehicle. All washing should be done with soap and water, and using a vehicle wash brush or sponge.
If I cannot remove the paint, is the Town responsible?
The Town of Hingham assumes no liability for paint damages to vehicles that have crossed wet paint lines, or disobeyed the warning signs and vehicles.