TRAFFIC CONTROLS - Pavement Markings

Other Markings: Fire Lanes or Safety Zones Markings

It is unlawful to park in or drive through these areas.

Edge Lines: Single solid yellow line.

Marks the left edge of the pavement on divided highways and one-way streets.

Edge Lines

Solid lines along the side of the road mark the edge of the pavement.

Bicycle Lanes: Exclusive bike lane.

Solid white lines separate these bike lanes from motor vehicle travel lanes. Often marked with bike lane signs/symbols.

White Lane Lines: Single solid white line.

You may travel in the same direction on both sides of this line, but do not cross the line unless you must do so to avoid a hazard. Also used to discourage lane changes near intersections.

Turn Lanes: If lane is marked with a curved arrow and the word "ONLY":

You must turn in the direction of the arrow.

Turn Lanes

Arrows that are often used with white lane lines to show which turn may be made from the lane.

Other Markings: Yellow or white diagonal stripes

Mark fixed obstructions (medians, no parking zones, etc.).

Bicycle Lanes: Shared-use lane.

Marked with "sharrows." these markings alert motorists that bicyclists may use the entire lane, indicate to bicyclists where to ride, and discourage bicycling in the wrong direction.

Crosswalks

Marked with solid white lines and sometimes filled with white diagonal or perpendicular lines. Shows where pedestrians should cross. Motorists must always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in crosswalk.

Edge Lines: Single solid white line.

Marks the right edge of the pavement.

Other Markings: Curbs

Often marked yellow in no parking zones near re hydrants or intersections.

Yellow Lane Lines: Double yellow lines-broken on right, solid on left.

Passing is permitted in this lane when safe to do so.

Yellow Lane Lines: Double yellow lines-solid on right, broken on left.

Passing or crossing is not allowed in this lane except when turning left.

Bicycle Lanes

Pavement markings that show lanes specifically designated for the exclusive use of bicycles or for shared use.

Yellow Lane Lines

Separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.

White Lane Lines

Separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

Yellow Lane Lines: Single broken yellow line.

Stay to the right of the line. You may temporarily cross this line when you are passing a vehicle in front of you.

Right-of-way rules

Tells motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists who goes first and who must wait in di erent tra ic situations. The law says who must yield (give up) the right-of-way.

White Stop Lines

These lines show where you must stop for a stop sign or red light. You must stop your vehicle before any part of it crosses the line before the crosswalk.

Yellow Lane Lines: Double solid yellow lines.

Vehicles moving in either direction must not cross these lines (unless turning left when it is safe to do so).

White Lane Lines: Single broken white line.

You may cross this line to change lanes when it is safe to do so.

Turn Lanes: If lane is marked with both a curved and straight arrow:

You may either turn or go straight.

White Lane Lines: Double solid white lines.

Crossing these lines is not allowed.

Turn Lanes: If two-way roadway with center lane:

Drivers from either direction may use the center lane for left turns; you must not use for passing.

Reversible Lanes

Help handle rush-hour traffic in some highways. ese lanes are marked with special pavement markings, lane signals, and signs.