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Edge Lines
Broken White Line
Solid White Line
Broken Yellow Line
Double White Lines
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Pavement Markings
Lines, symbols, and words are painted on roadways to 
help direct drivers and control traffic flow. You must 
know what the different lines, colors, and symbols mean 
and obey them.
Unless you are turning, exiting a highway, or changing 
lanes, always stay between the lines marking your lane.
Edge Lines
Solid lines along the side of the road mark the edge of 
the pavement. 
 • Single solid white line. Marks the right edge of the 
pavement.
 
• Single solid yellow line. Marks the left edge of the 
pavement on divided highways and one-way streets.
White Lane Lines
White lane lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the 
same direction. 
 • Single broken white line. You may cross this line 
to change lanes when it is safe to do so.
  • Single solid white line. You may travel in the 
same direction on both sides of this line, but do 
not cross the line unless you must do so to avoid a 
hazard. Also used to discourage lane changes near 
intersections.
 • Double solid white lines. Crossing a double solid 
line is not allowed.
Yellow Lane Lines
Yellow lane lines separate lanes of traffic moving in 
opposite directions. 
 • Single broken yellow line. Stay to the right of the 
line. You may temporarily cross this line when you 
are passing a vehicle in front of you. 
 • Double solid yellow lines. Vehicles moving in 
either direction must not cross these lines (unless 
turning left when it is safe to do so).

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Double Yellow Lines
Double Yellow Lines
(limited passing)
Turn Lanes
Center Turn Lane
Reversable Lane
Bike Lane
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 • Double yellow lines–solid on right, broken on 
left.
 Passing or crossing is not allowed in this lane 
except when turning left.
 • Double yellow lines–broken on right, solid on 
left.
 Passing is permitted in this lane when safe to 
do so.
Turn Lanes
Arrows are often used with white lane lines to show 
which turn may be made from the lane.
  • Lane is marked with a curved arrow and the word 
“ONLY”: you must turn in the direction of the 
arrow. 
  • Lane is marked with both a curved and straight 
arrow: you may either turn or go straight.
  • Two-way roadway with center lane: drivers from 
either direction may use the center lane for left 
turns; you must not use for passing.
Reversible Lanes
Some highways have reversible traffic lanes to help 
handle rush-hour traffic. The direction of traffic is 
normally reversed at set times each day. These lanes are 
marked with special pavement markings, lane signals, 
and signs. 
Bicycle Lanes
Some roads have pavement markings that show lanes 
specifically designated for the exclusive use of bicycles or 
for shared use. 
 • Exclusive bike lane. Solid white lines separate these 
bike lanes from motor vehicle travel lanes. Often 
marked with bike lane signs/symbols. 
 • Shared-use lane. Marked with “sharrows.” These 
markings alert motorists that bicyclists may use the 
entire lane, indicate to bicyclists where to ride, and 
discourage bicycling in the wrong direction. 
White Stop Lines
Stop lines show where you must stop for a stop sign or 
red light. You must stop your vehicle before any part of 
it crosses the line before the crosswalk. 

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Stop Line & Crosswalk
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Crosswalks
Marked with solid white lines and sometimes filled 
with white diagonal or perpendicular lines. Shows 
where pedestrians should cross. Motorists must always 
yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in crosswalk.  
Other Markings
  • Curbs are often marked yellow in no parking zones 
near fire hydrants or intersections. 
  • Yellow or white diagonal stripes mark fixed 
obstructions (medians, no parking zones, etc.).
  • It is unlawful to park in or drive through areas that 
have pavement markings indicating fire lanes or 
safety zones.
Traffic Signs
Traffic Sign Colors
 
Red
Stop. Do not enter. Wrong way.
Orange
Construction and maintenance warning.
Yellow
General warning. Advisory of unexpected 
roadway conditions.
Fluorescent 
Yellow Green
High emphasis warning of school, pedestrian, 
and bicycling activity.
White/Black
 
Regulatory.
Green
Guide, or directional information.
Blue 
Motorist services guidance. It is also used to 
identify parking spaces for disabled drivers.
Brown
Areas of public recreation, cultural, and 
historical significance.
Right-of-way rules tells motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists who 
goes first and who must wait in different traffic situations. The law 
says who must yield (give up) the right-of-way. 

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