Traffic Lanes/ Lane Markings

Why are Lane markings important

• Lane markings provide guidance to drivers, help organize traffic flow, improve road safety, and reduce the risk of accidents.
• Lane markings have no impact on traffic organization
• Lane markings are used for decorative purposes only
• Lane markings increase the risk of accidents

What is a Single Solid Yellow Line

• •A single yellow line marks the center of The road with two-way traffic. You should not pass a vehicle in front of you if there is one lane traffic.

• The line indicates a pedestrian crossing area.
• Vehicles must stop at the line.
• Passing is allowed on both sides of the line.

What is a Double Solid Yellow Line

• Passing allowed in both directions
• No stopping allowed in either direction
• Only one direction of traffic allowed
• No passing allowed in either direction

What is a Broken Yellow Line

• A Broken Yellow Line means no passing is allowed in either direction
• A Broken Yellow Line means only one-way traffic is allowed
• A Broken Yellow Line means passing is allowed in either direction when safe.
• A Broken Yellow Line means vehicles must stop completely

What is a Single Solid White Line

• Not allowed to change lanes or cross over it.

• Signifies a bike lane
• Indicates a pedestrian crossing
• Allowed to change lanes freely

What's a Double Solid White line

• It indicates a designated bike lane
• It is a suggestion to change lanes
• It is illegal to change lanes or pass in that area.
• It marks the end of a no passing zone

When can you Cross a Double Solid Yellow Line

• •Instructed by a construction worker or other signs to drive on the other side of the road because your side is closed or blocked.

• •Turing left across a single set of double yellow lines to enter a U turn

• Only to make a right turn when it is safe
• When there is heavy traffic
• •In high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) carpool lane that has a designated entrance to the left.

What are Broken White Lines

• Broken white lines are used to indicate the edge of the road
• Broken white lines are lane markings that separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.
• Broken white lines are used to indicate a pedestrian crossing
• Broken white lines are used to indicate a stop sign
• When there is Traffic

What are end of Lane Markings

• End of Lane Markings are the lines or symbols painted on the road to indicate the end of a lane where vehicles should merge or change lanes.

• End of Lane Markings are the lines indicating where pedestrians can cross the road
• End of Lane Markings are the signs showing the nearest gas station
• End of Lane Markings are the road signs indicating upcoming traffic lights

What is the Yield Line

• A yield Line is a solid white line with tringles that shows approaching vehicles where to yield or stop.

• A yield line is a line that indicates the maximum load a structure can bear
• A yield line is a line that shows the direction of wind flow in a structure
• A yield line is a line that represents the boundary of a property