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Yellow Crosshatch (No-Drive Area): What It Means & What To Do

Yellow Crosshatch (No-Drive Area) (PM-8) - crosshatch yellow pavement marking sign: Diagonal yellow lines mark a painted median or buffer
MUTCD CodePM-8
CategoryPavement Markings
ShapeCrosshatch
ColorYellow

What Does the Yellow Crosshatch (No-Drive Area) Mean?

Diagonal yellow lines mark a painted median or buffer. Do not drive on it.

About This Sign

An area filled with diagonal (crosshatched) yellow lines marks a flush median or buffer separating opposing lanes of traffic. It is not a driving or turning lane, so do not drive over it.

Other Pavement Markings

Broken Yellow Center Line (PM-1) - broken line yellow pavement marking sign: Separates traffic moving in opposite directions

Broken Yellow Center Line

PM-1

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Yellow Crosshatch (No-Drive Area) mean?

Diagonal yellow lines mark a painted median or buffer. Do not drive on it.

What shape and color is the Yellow Crosshatch (No-Drive Area)?

The Yellow Crosshatch (No-Drive Area) uses the Crosshatch shape and Yellow coloring.

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