Road markings both guide and oblige. Three groups to tell apart:

  • Solid line — must not be straddled or crossed to change lane or overtake.
  • Broken line — may be crossed when it is safe.
  • Chevron (V-shaped) hatching — vehicles must not enter; a very common camera offence on expressway approach roads.

Yellow lines separate opposing directions; white lines separate lanes going the same way.

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