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Complete collection of traffic markings and illustrations

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There are many kinds of markings on the road. What does each one mean?

The white dotted line separates lanes traveling in the same direction, allowing you to cross the line and change lanes, while the white solid line allows you to cross the line and approach the obstacle markings. It mainly reminds you that there are obstacles on the road ahead.

Traffic markings and illustrations

Yellow solid lines are used to distinguish lanes in different directions. Roads with many lanes have double yellow lines. Roads with few lanes use single yellow lines. Yellow dotted lines are used to distinguish lanes in different directions. Both single yellow dotted lines and double yellow dotted lines can be crossed to overtake or make a U-turn. Dotted solid lines mainly appear on ramps. Before and after the bridge, vehicles on the side of the dotted line are allowed to temporarily cross the line to overtake or turn around, while vehicles on the side of the solid line are not allowed to cross the line.

Traffic markings and illustrations

Deceleration markings usually appear on exit ramps and toll plazas, in the form of a single dotted line. Double dotted lines and triple dotted lines are set perpendicular to the driving direction. The longitudinal deceleration markings remind drivers to pay attention and proactively take deceleration measures. The stop line is a horizontal line set in front of the zebra crossing at the intersection. When the stop signal lights up, the vehicle must stop behind the line. If you see a yellow mesh striped line on the road, it generally means that vehicles are prohibited from staying here.

Traffic markings and illustrations

At traffic intersections with many lanes and complex road conditions, left-turn waiting area dotted lines are often set up. Bus lane markings are specially set for buses, and ordinary vehicles cannot cross them casually.

Traffic markings and illustrations

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