Traffic Laws and Road Markings

When a traffic light turns yellow, drivers are expected to make every reasonable effort to stop before entering the intersection.
The correct response to a yellow light should be to stop, not to accelerate through the intersection.

Newer traffic lights often feature four arrows, whereas older ones had three.
The absence of a car's view to the left during a turn can create a blind spot, increasing the risk of accidents.

White lines indicate traffic moving in the same direction, common on one-way streets and highways.
Breakdown lines are also marked with white lines.
Solid white lines indicate no passing.
Double white lines reinforce the no-passing rule, especially in tunnels or areas with limited space.
Example: The tunnel to Boston's airport uses double white lines to prevent passing due to tight conditions.
Moving lanes requires careful merging without disrupting traffic flow on either side.

Dotted lines on both sides of the road allow passing in both directions.
In rural areas with high speed limits, you might find roads where passing is controlled more carefully.
Dotted lines will alternate to control one side, then the other.
This is to ensure the insurance will cover, so the fault is on the car or person with the most error.

A dotted line on one side and a solid line on the other indicate that only the side with the dotted line can pass.
These road markings help prevent uncontrolled passing scenarios that could lead to accidents.

Drivers should maintain a safe following distance of $400$ feet.
A dotted line indicates it is safe to pass if there's enough distance.
A solid line means no passing is allowed.
Double solid lines mean passing is prohibited for both directions. However, the person with a dot in the solid line can pass.

The discussed road markings (alternating dotted and solid lines) are not commonly found in Lawrence due to its small size and driving conditions.