Lane markings

Lane markings are used to divide lanes, as well as indicate when it’s legal to pass, safe for changing lanes, turn, and when you have to stop. Types of lane markings include

✅ White Lines

✅ Yellow Lines

✅ Yield/Stop Lines

Single Solid White Line

A single solid white line marks traffic lanes going in the same direction. You can not cross it unless to avoid a hazard or turn into a driveway.

Single Broken White Line

Broken white lines separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction. You can cross over it if it is safe.

Double Solid White Line

You can also see double solid white lines in or near freeway on and off ramps. Never change lanes over double solid white lines. Wait until you see a single broken white line.

Broken Yellow Line

You can cross a broken yellow line to pass a vehicle in front when it is safe.

Single Solid Yellow Line

You cannot cross a solid yellow line to pass another vehicle.

Double Yellow Lines

You can cross if the line next to you is broken. You cannot cross if the line next to you is solid.

Double Solid Yellow Lines

You cannot cross double solid yellow lines except if:

✅ Turning left to enter/leave a road

✅ Your lane is blocked or closed and signs indicate you must drive on the other side of the lines

✅ Traveling in a a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane with a designated entrance to the left of the lines

Yield/Stop Line

A yield/stop line (shark’s teeth) is a solid white line of triangles that shows approaching vehicles where to yield or stop. The triangles point towards approaching vehicles.