Pavement Markings are lines, symbols, and words painted on the road to direct drivers and control traffic flow.
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Two critical concepts you must understand related to pavement markings are the meaning of line colors and if they are solid or broken.
Double Solid Yellow Lines in the middle of the Road alert you that passing is not permitted. A Broken Single Yellow Line means you may temporarily cross the line to pass if it is safe.
Solid Double White Lines in the middle of the Road alert you that you may not cross these lines. A Single Broken White Line indicates you can change lanes when it is safe.
Note: Source of all the signs and definitions below is the 2017 Florida Drivers Handbook
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.
Drivers from either direction may use the center lane for left turns. You may not use the center turn lane for passing.
You may cross this line to change lanes when it is safe to do so.
Solid white lines separate bike lanes from motor vehicle travel lanes. Bike Lanes may also be marked with bike lane signs or symbols
Stop lines show you where you must stop for a stop sign or red light. You should stop your vehicle before any part of it crosses the stop line. Not part of your vehicle should be in the crosswalk when you stop and you must always yield the right of way to pedestrians.
Stay to the right of the line. You may temporarily cross this line when you are passing a vehicle in front of you.
Vehicles moving in either direction must not cross these lines (unless turning left when it is safe to do so).
