Pavement Markings

Stop Line

A solid white line across your lane to show the point at which you are required to stop

Bike Lane

Identified by a wide white line with a bicycle symbol or a bike lane sign. Bike lanes may be painted green.

Two-way special left turn lane

If a two-way left turn lane has been provided, do not make a left turn from any other lane. It is illegal to travel in a two-way left turn lane, so enter the lane just before you want to make the turn. Wait in the left turn lane until traffic clears and you can complete the turn. You may turn from a side street or driveway into a two-way left turn lane and stop to wait for traffic to clear before moving into the lane to your right. Make sure the left turn lane is clear in both directions before entering the lane. It is illegal to use these lanes to speed up and merge with traffic or for passing cars to access a turn lane at an intersection.

Broken Yellow Center Line

Indicates a two-way road used for traffic traveling in opposite directions. Passing is allowed for both directions of travel.

Double Solid Yellow Lines

Indicates passing is not allowed for both directions of traffic. You may turn left, to enter or exit a roadway, across double solid yellow lines after waiting for oncoming traffic to clear.

Double center line consisting of a solid yellow line and broken yellow line

Indicates where passing is allowed. A broken yellow line on your side of the lane indicates you are allowed to pass. A solid yellow line on your side of the lane indicates you are not allowed to pass.

Painted median with double solid yellow lines on both sides

Marks the area between two directions of travel. You may make a left turn across a painted median after waiting for oncoming traffic to clear. You may not use a painted median as a turn lane. It is illegal to travel in a median with double yellow lines.

Solid Yellow Line

Marks the left edge of one-way roads and ramps.

White Chevrons

May be used to inform you of fixed objects in the road ahead or other areas where vehicle use is not allowed.

Double Solid White Line

Means you are not allowed to change lanes. Stay in your lane.

Marked Crosswalk

Noted by white lines in an area where pedestrians cross the road. Stop when a pedestrian is in the crosswalk.

Pavement Markings

Oregon follows the national standards. You must obey all pavement markings unless you see a police officer or road worker re-directing traffic.

Broken White Line

Separates lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing a broken white line is permitted with caution.

Dotted White Line

Short dotted lines placed closer together than a broken line. Crossing a dotted line is permitted with caution. When used prior to an exit ramp or intersection, it informs you that the lane you are traveling in will not continue on the same route, such as a right-turn only lane or an exit only lane on the freeway. When used at a freeway entrance ramp, it informs you that you are entering the freeway and must merge into traffic. When used within an intersection, it will help guide you through the intersection into the proper lane.

Solid White Line

Used for an edge or fog line to help drivers to stay on the road.

Wide Solid White Line

Used to direct traffic into specific lanes, such as turn lanes, and to separate bike lanes from other traffic lanes. Crossing a wide solid white line is permitted but discouraged.

White Markings

Used to separate lanes of traffic flowing in the same direction and mark the right edge of travel lanes. These are also used for crosswalks, stop lines, symbols, and words.

Yellow Markings

Used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions (centerline) and to mark the left edge of one-way roads and ramps, two-way left turn lanes, and painted medians.

Yellow Diagonal Stripes

Used within a painted median to inform you of fixed objects in the road ahead or areas where vehicle use is not allowed. It is illegal to drive in or make a turn across these stripes.