Pavement Markings
- 1/14If there is a single solid white line along the right edge of the roadway
It helps drivers maintain lane position, especially at night or in poor visibility. You should not drive to the right of this line.
If there is a single solid yellow line along the edge of the road
A solid yellow edge line marks the left boundary of the road on divided highways and one-way streets to help drivers stay correctly positioned.
When you see white lane lines between lanes
White lane lines divide traffic moving in the same direction and help keep lanes organized on multi-lane roads.
If there is a single broken white line between lanes
A broken white line indicates that lane changes are permitted when it is safe, commonly seen on highways.
If there is a single solid white line between lanes
Lane changes are discouraged but not illegal. Cross it only when necessary, like to avoid an obstruction.
If there is a double solid white line between lanes
Lane changes are not allowed across double solid white lines, typically found in high-risk or merging areas.
The color of lane lines that separate traffic in opposite directions
Yellow lines separate opposing traffic, keeping drivers on the correct side and preventing head-on collisions.
The condition to cross a single broken yellow line
You may pass across a broken yellow line if you have clear visibility and it is safe to do so.
When driving near a solid edge line
Solid edge lines define the boundary of the road; don’t cross unless necessary to avoid a danger or make a turn.
It is legal to briefly cross the center of the roadway when
You may cross the center line temporarily to pass slower non-motorized traffic, but only when safe and legal.
The marking which allows lane changes in the same direction
Broken white lines separate traffic moving in the same direction and permit safe lane changes.
When preparing to pass across a single broken yellow line
You may cross the line to pass if no oncoming traffic is present and it’s legally permitted.
If you see two yellow lines, one solid and one broken
If the broken line is on your side, you may pass when safe. But if it is a solid line, you cannot pass.
A white stop line painted before a crosswalk
Vehicles must stop before this line to protect pedestrians and comply with traffic rules.