Solid and Broken Yellow Lines: What It Means & What To Do
What Does the Solid and Broken Yellow Lines Mean?
You may pass only from the side with the broken line.
About This Sign
When a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line run together, passing is allowed only for the traffic next to the broken line. If the solid line is on your side, you may not cross it to pass.
Where you will see it
You see a solid yellow line running beside a broken yellow line in the center of a two-way road. Which side you are on decides whether you may pass.
What to do
- Look at which line is next to your lane.
- Pass only if the broken line is on your side, and only when it is safe.
- Do not cross if the solid line is on your side.
A common mistake
Reading the pair as one rule for both directions. The broken line is on one side only, so only the traffic next to the broken line may pass.
What to remember for the test
Remember: you may pass only from the side with the broken line. If the solid line is on your side, you may not cross it to pass.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Solid and Broken Yellow Lines mean?
You may pass only from the side with the broken line.
What shape and color is the Solid and Broken Yellow Lines?
The Solid and Broken Yellow Lines uses the Solid and broken line shape and Yellow coloring.
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