Center Line Makings

Center Line Markings

Solid Yellow Line

Solid Yellow Line

The solid yellow line indicates a no passing zone applying to traffic with the solid line to its immediate left. This can be used adjacent to a broken yellow line to indicate no passing in one direction.

Solid Double Yellow Line

A double solid yellow line indicates passing is prohibited in both directions of travel.

Solid Yellow Line

A single solid yellow line should only be used to define the median of a freeway or divided roadway, or the left edge of a one-way roadway.

Broken Yellow Lines

Broken Yellow Lines

A broken yellow line defines the center of a two-lane, two-way roadway where passing is permitted.

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