Yellow Crosshatch (No-Drive Area): What It Means & What To Do
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.
Where you will see it
You see an area filled with diagonal yellow lines between opposing lanes of traffic. It is a painted median or buffer that keeps the two directions apart.
What to do
- Do not drive on the crosshatched area.
- Do not use it to turn or to pass.
- Stay in your own lane beside it.
A common mistake
Using the painted area as extra space to pass or wait to turn. It is not a driving or turning lane, so do not drive over it.
What to remember for the test
Remember: diagonal yellow lines mark a no-drive area, a painted median or buffer between opposing lanes.
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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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