Section 8: Pavement markings and traffic signals

Q What does a solid yellow center line generally mean? A

Passing across it is restricted; obey the specific marking and sign rules.

Q What does a broken yellow center line generally mean? A

Passing may be permitted when safe and legal.

Q What does a solid white lane line generally indicate? A

Lane changes are discouraged or restricted depending on the marking and location.

Q What do broken white lane lines generally indicate? A

Traffic lanes moving in the same direction; lane changes may be made when safe and legal.

Q What does a double solid yellow center line mean? A

Passing across the lines is prohibited.

Q What does a red traffic light mean? A

Stop before the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection.

Q What does a yellow traffic light mean? A

The signal is changing to red; stop if you can do so safely.

Q What does a green traffic light mean? A

Proceed if the intersection is clear and it is safe and legal.

Q Can you enter an intersection just because the light is green? A

No. Do not enter unless there is room to clear the intersection safely.

Q What should you do at a flashing red traffic signal? A

Stop, then proceed when it is safe, as you would at a stop sign.

Q What should you do at a flashing yellow traffic signal? A

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Q What should you do if a traffic signal is not working? A

Treat the intersection according to applicable traffic laws and proceed cautiously, yielding as required.