Highway Markings

Markings communicate the law and are painted on the road for your safety and to regulate the flow of traffic. Markings provide drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists with important information, warnings and direction regarding the use of the road.

Markings are often used to reinforce the messages provided by signs and signals. Lines, words and arrows are utilized to help control traffic moving on the road.

Most markings are yellow or white. Yellow lines separate traffic traveling in opposite directions. White lines separate traffic traveling in the same direction.

If you have a SOLID yellow line on your side of the road, do not pass or cross over into the oncoming lane. If you have a broken yellow line, give right-of-way to oncoming traffic.

Slanted stripes on the pavement indicate where vehicles should not change lanes.

Curb Markings
The color of the curb indicates whether a driver may stop, stand or park at the curb. You should be aware of the following curb colors and their meanings:
 * White – Only allows temporary stopping to load or unload passengers or cargo, including mail
 * Yellow – Only allows temporary stopping to load or unload passengers or cargo
 * Red – No stopping, standing or parking at any time, attended or unattended
 * Blue – Parking limited exclusively to vehicles with disabled placards or permits