Lane Lines

Edge and Lanes Lines

A solid white line indicates the right edge of the traffic lane.

A solid or dashed yellow line indicates the left edge of the traffic lanes going in your directions.

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White Lane Lines

White Dashed Line

These divide lanes of traffic going in the same direction. You can cross this line when it is safe. A white arrow shows what direction you need to go.

Solid White Lines

A solid white line between lanes means you cannot cross. You can only cross if there is a hazard or you are turning within the next block.

Pedestrian Crossing Lines

Crosswalk

A crosswalk is for pedestrians to walk safely across the intersection. Pedestrians may be given signals for when they can safely cross. You front wheels should stop just before the solid white line. Do not stop on the crosswalk.

Yellow Lane Lines

Solid yellow lines

Solid Yellow Lines

These lines separate traffic going in opposite directions. Two solid yellow lines means that no lane of travel can pass.

Exceptions: You can cross the line if you turn into a driveway, and it is safe to do so. You can pass a vehicle going less than half the speed limit if it is safe, except if it is farm equipment.

Dashed yellow line

Dashed Yellow Line

This means you may pass other vehicles when it is safe to do so. Watch for other traffic if you choose to pass.

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Dashed and Solid yellow line

Dashed and Solid Yellow Lines

this means you may pass if you are on the dashed side of the line. If you are on the solid side of the line, you may not pass.

Some passing zones have signs that tell you where you can and cannot pass.