Question

What are the Significances of the lines marked on Indian roads?

Answer 1

1. Broken white line – basic marking on roads, you may change lanes, and are allowed to overtake a vehicle or take U-turn of it is safe to do so.
2. Solid white line – seen on areas of strategic importance. This implies that you are not allowed to overtake and stay within the lane.
3. Single solid Yellow lines – used in areas where visibility is low. It implies that you can overtake And should drive on your side.
4. Double solid yellow lines – used on dangerous roads or for two-way traffic. It strictly prohibits anybody from crossing over into the lane. You can overtake inside your own lane.
5. Stop line – This is marked before the pedestrian crossing and sets the deadline where the car should stop before the traffic signal.
6. Solid and Broken lines – if you are driving on the side with the broken line you are allowed to overtake and if you are driving on the side of the solid line you are not.