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Broken Yellow Center Line: What It Means & What To Do

Broken Yellow Center Line (PM-1) - broken line yellow pavement marking sign: Separates traffic moving in opposite directions
MUTCD CodePM-1
CategoryPavement Markings
ShapeBroken line
ColorYellow

What Does the Broken Yellow Center Line Mean?

Separates traffic moving in opposite directions. You may pass when the way ahead is clear and it is safe.

About This Sign

A broken (dashed) yellow center line divides a two-way road and separates traffic moving in opposite directions. You may cross it to pass when the way ahead is clear and it is safe to do so.

Other Pavement Markings

Solid Double Yellow Lines (PM-2) - double solid line yellow pavement marking sign: Two solid yellow lines

Solid Double Yellow Lines

PM-2

Broken White Lane Line (PM-3) - broken line white pavement marking sign: Separates lanes going the same direction

Broken White Lane Line

PM-3

Solid Double White Lines (PM-4) - double solid line white pavement marking sign: Separate same-direction lanes that you must not cross

Solid Double White Lines

PM-4

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Broken Yellow Center Line mean?

Separates traffic moving in opposite directions. You may pass when the way ahead is clear and it is safe.

What shape and color is the Broken Yellow Center Line?

The Broken Yellow Center Line uses the Broken line shape and Yellow coloring.

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