WHITE LINES painted on the pavement indicate traffic traveling in your direction. Broken White Line: you may change lanes if it is safe to do so. Solid White Line:
requires you to stay within the lane and also marks the shoulder of the roadway.
What does a solid white line mean?
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Solid white lines define
lanes of traffic going in the same direction
, or they show you the location of the shoulder of the road. Broken or “dotted” white lines are used to show the center line between lanes.
What does a single white line mean?
If the road has a continuous single white line running along the left side,
parking is considered legal but in some cases may be used to discourage parking
– though this is subject to localised laws such as no parking enforcement signs or other such prohibited parking markings.
What does a single solid line mean?
The solid line means
that crossing the line marking is discouraged
. You should only change lane when it is necessary to avoid an incident. The solid white lane line marking is often used to separate a through lane from an added mandatory turn lane at intersections.
Can you cross a single solid white line?
You are not permitted to overtake another vehicle where you must cross a Single Solid White Line to do so unless:
You need to cross the line to avoid a hazard or obstruction
. You are obeying a traffic control device. You are overtaking a bicycle.
What does a white line at the side of the road mean?
White lines are usually on the road surface and
tell you something about the road that you are travelling on
. … Lines that cross the road (transverse) give instructions to road users like ‘give way' or ‘stop'. A broken white line marks the middle of the road.
When can I cross a solid white line?
Explanation: You may cross the solid white line to pass a stationary vehicle or to pass a pedal cycle,
horse or road maintenance vehicle if it's travelling at 10 mph or less
. You may also cross the solid white line to enter a side road or access a property.
What does an unbroken white line mean?
A single unbroken white line
separates the S-shaped lanes
. You must not cross this line when turning into an S-lane. You must not cross the unbroken line to turn into an S-lane.
Can you pass on a single solid line?
Solid yellow lines, single or double,
indicate that passing is not permitted
. Broken yellow lines indicate that passing is permitted. Be sure that the lane is clear and the pass can be completed safely.
What does a single solid yellow line mean?
(1) Solid yellow line:
No passing if solid yellow line is on your side
. (2) Double solid lines: DO NOT pass. (3) Broken yellow line: May pass if movement can be made safely.
What are examples of regulatory signs?
Examples of popular regulatory road signs include
STOP signs, GIVE WAY signs and speed restriction signs
(speed limit signs recognised as a black number in a red circle). Regulatory signs are Class 1 retroreflective and manufactured from either metal or aluminium material.
When can a vehicle cross a single continuous white line?
You can cross a continuous white edge line and travel for up to 100m when you are:
entering or leaving a single lane road
.
turning at an intersection from a single lane road
.
stopping at the side of a road
—unless signs or markings say not to.
How much is a ticket for crossing solid white line?
The fine for violation of California vehicle code section 21460 b is
$234
. The DMV point for violation of section 21460b is 1 point. Basically, it is a violation of section 21460 b vc to drive a vehicle to the left of parallel solid white lines with a few exceptions.
What is the solid white line on the road called?
The solid white line on the right side is called
the ‘fog line
‘ used to help cars stay in their lane during foggy conditions and help pedestrians stay off the road.
Can I park on a white line?
Single white line parking
Where the road has a solid, unbroken white line running along the side,
parking is considered legal
. In some cases, the single white line is there to indicate that there's no pavement – if this is the case then it's illegal to park there.
Can you ever cross a double white line?
The NSW Roads and Maritime Services state that
drivers are allowed to cross a single or double line
if the driver wants to enter or leave a property “by the shortest route”.
