That's a NSW only rule. Every other state, including Victoria, you cannot cross double lines to turn into a driveway. But, so as long as that traffic island does not have double lines, you can use it to turn right over into Maccas. Doubt anyone has been fined there despite the staff saying so (because if they turned right there, its not illegal). It is ok to cross single solid line if it is on the right of you and on a multi lane highway Alos you can cross a single solid white line if. Therefore, a single solid white line.
NoI have to say yes. The yellow line is the no no. Please get thisone correct before I go to jail.In New Jersey it is illegal to cross any solid yellow orwhite line on a public roadway with a motorized vehicle exceptspecifically as an emergency maneuver or as directed by a lawenforcement officer or to enter or leave the roadway. As such, inNJ it is illegal. In another state, maybe not.It is not legal, crossing any solid line can result is a ticket,including the yellow lines with the diagonal slashes that arebefore the turning lane Additional answerAll US State driving rules say that you may NOT cross a singlesolid line (white or yellow) if it is on the drivers side. It is okto cross single solid line if it is on the right of you and on amulti lane highwayAlos you can cross a single solid white line if. Turning left at an intersection.
Turning into or out of a private road or driveway. In a carpool lane that has a designated entrance on theleft. Instructed to drive on the other side of the road because yourside is closed or blocked.Additional answer 2I disagree. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices publishedby the U.S.D.O.T. Federal Highway Administration is the authorityon this issue. It states (and I am pasting verbatim and as this isa public government manual, it is not subject to copyright.). A single SOLID white lane line indicates that crossing the lineto change lanes is discouraged, for example when a separate turnlane is provided.
A DOUBLE SOLID white lane line indicates that it is prohibitedto cross the line to change lanes. This type of line is used, forexample, to prohibit lane changes in multi-lane one-way tunnels oron the approach to an obstruction in the roadway between two lanesin the same direction. A BROKEN (dashed) white lane line indicates that it ispermissible to cross the line to change lanes. A BROKEN (dashed) yellow centerline on the left side of atravel lane indicates passing is allowed in that direction. A SOLID yellow centerline on the left side of a travel laneindicates passing is prohibited in that direction.
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Subscriptions ›. Back To Main Menu. Grand Rapids Press File Photo Morning rush hour traffic heads into the north-bound US-131 S-Curve.I confess.
I had selfish reasons for choosing this week's topic. But if you drive the S-curve in Grand Rapids, you may find it useful, too.Sifting through the stack of questions, I found several asking about white lines on the road, like this e-mail from Doug:Can you clarify the rules about crossing a solid white line between lanes of traffic (such as on-ramps, the S-curve, etc.)? People don't seem to realize the solid white line means stay in your lane.But does it?I ask myself that each time I enter northbound U.S. 131 at Wealthy Street, which funnels traffic into the left lane, and hastily (but safely) cross multiple lanes of winding S-curve traffic – separated by solid white lines – to exit off a right lane at Pearl Street or go to the eastbound Gerald R. Ford Freeway and exit at Ottawa Avenue. It's a very efficient way to get from Wealthy Street to the north side of downtown. But each time I think: Am I breaking the law?After putting the question to our traffic safety expert Michigan State Police Sgt.
Michael Church, I can breathe a little easier. Like he has many times before, Church went to the, which he uses to interpret state law.“I would like to mention that citizens should be very careful when they try to interpret traffic law because much of it depends on the MMUTCD,” he said.He provided the link so you can check it out for yourself, “but it is not easy to interpret,” he said.Thankfully, interpreting it is why Church gets paid the big bucks. So, what about those white lines?The MMUTCD (awkwardly) states: “Where crossing the lane line markings with care is permitted, the lane line markings shall consist of a normal broken white line.”OK, you can cross if it is NOT solid.
I think most people know that. But wait, there's more. The manual goes on to say this (again, awkwardly): “Where crossing the lane line markings is discouraged, the lane line markings shall consist of a solid white line.”. “So,” Church said, “contrary to common belief, a solid white line DISCOURAGES but does not outright prohibit crossing.”So there's your clarification, Douglas.
Sorry it wasn't what you were thinking, but I sure feel better. The MMUTCD goes on to say this: “Where crossing the lane line markings is prohibited, the lane line markings shall consist of two normal solid white lines.”So, to review: -Broken white line: cross freely.Solid white line: crossing discouraged, but not prohibited.A double, solid white line: crossing prohibited.The most common occurrence of a solid white line is along the right hand shoulder of the road, and that's what Ingrid wants to know about. She sent this email:I was traveling on a two-lane highway when the vehicle in front of me was stopped to turn left. I stopped behind it, then went around it on the shoulder. I was immediately pulled over for crossing the solid white line. Do I really have to wait for the car to turn left?
I used the 'everyone does it and I didn't know the law' excuse and it worked, that time. Thanks.Church said this one is a bit more involved. It is not just about the solid white line, which we just learned “discourages” crossing, but does not prohibit it. This is about passing on the shoulder. (Warning: Ingrid, If you want to try that same excuse in the future, stop reading now.)“By vehicle code definition, the shoulder is not for vehicular travel,” Church said.Here is the very detailed and clunky definition of the 'shoulder' given in. 'Shoulder' means that portion of the highway contiguous to the roadway generally extending the contour of the roadway, not designed for vehicular travel but maintained for the temporary accommodation of disabled or stopped vehicles otherwise permitted on the roadway.
MORE TRAFFIC TALK:To see all related stories click.And, Church said, the vehicle code prohibits passing on the right unless an exception applies.“There is an exception allowing a motorist to pass on the right if the car in front is turning left. However, that exception says, 'The driver of a vehicle shall not overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right by driving off the pavement or main-traveled portion of the roadway,'” Church said.“The shoulder is not the main-traveled portion of the roadway so passing on the shoulder is not allowed.”. Well, Ingrid, it looks like your real infraction was passing on the shoulder as opposed to specifically crossing the white line.The question about passing on the right surfaced in another email from David who asked about an intersection in Grand Rapids. And because it also included crossing a solid white line, I'm addressing it here, too.On Lake Drive between Diamond and Carlton, I often see car drivers go around vehicles that are waiting to turn left by veering into the bike lane. Is this legal?Bike lanes are divided from traffic by solid white lines. Traffic Talk touched on.
The answer is the same.“A bike lane is a preferential use lane for the preferential or exclusive use of bicycles,” Church said, citing Section 9A.03 of the MMUTCD. “Motor vehicles may not drive in them.”Thanks for reading another edition of Traffic Talk.
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