What is the difference between solid and broken white lines?
Solid white lines define lanes of traffic going in the same direction, or they show you the location of the shoulder of the road. Broken or “dotted” white lines are used to show the center line between lanes.
What does single solid white line mean?
WHITE LINES painted on the pavement indicate traffic traveling in your direction. Broken White Line: you may change lanes if it is safe to do so. Solid White Line: requires you to stay within the lane and also marks the shoulder of the roadway.
What does a solid line with a broken line mean?
A solid yellow line to the right of a broken yellow center line means passing or crossing is prohibited in that lane, except when turning left. If the broken line is closer to you, you can cross the broken line only to pass another vehicle and only when it is safe to do so.
Do you have to cross the white line when changing lanes?
A broken white line separates two lanes traveling in the same direction. Once you have signaled, and if it is safe to do so, you may cross this line when changing lanes.
What does a solid white line on the road mean?
A single solid white line on the road divides lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction and discourages lane changes. White lines divide lanes of one-way traffic, and yellow lines divide lanes of two-way traffic. Road markings are used to direct drivers regarding lane usage, road conditions and passing safety.
Is it safe to cross a solid white line?
You are allowed to cross a solid white line, but you should take extra care as the line is there as a warning. The road is narrow but it’s not appropriate for a solid yellow line as traffic volumes are light (it’s on Waiheke Island) and visibility isn’t unduly compromised. Intersections are sometimes marked with a solid white line.
When to overtake on a solid white line?
Do not cross it unless you can see the road is clear and wish to overtake or turn off. 128. Double white lines where the line nearest to you is broken. This means you may cross the lines to overtake if it is safe, provided you can complete the manoeuvre before reaching a solid white line on your side.
A broken white line separates two lanes traveling in the same direction. Once you have signaled, and if it is safe to do so, you may cross this line when changing lanes.
What does a broken white line on a road mean?
Broken white lines separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction. Double white lines are two solid white lines that indicate a lane barrier between a regular use and a preferential use lane, such as a carpool/HOV. Never change lanes while in these lanes; wait until a single broken white line appears.
What do double white lines on a freeway mean?
Double white lines are two solid white lines that indicate a lane barrier between a regular use and a preferential use lane, such as a carpool/HOV. Never change lanes while in these lanes; wait until a single broken white line appears. You may also see these parallel lines in or near freeway on and off ramps.
What are solid yellow lines in traffic lanes?
Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced 2 feet or more apart are considered a barrier. Do not drive on or over this barrier, make a left turn, or a U-turn across it, except at designated openings (see diagram). Solid white lines mark traffic lanes going in the same direction, such as one-way streets.