Can you change lanes on a single solid line?
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You cannot change lanes on a single solid line; any solid line prohibits lane changes. White solid lines are used to separate lanes traveling in the same direction and are typically painted before traffic lights at intersections. Many violations occur due to negligence, especially at intersections. Vehicles turning should change lanes before the white line; delaying the maneuver may result in crossing the white line, which is one of the most common traffic violations for new drivers. In fact, besides crossing white solid lines, there are many other traffic markings that prohibit vehicles from driving over them, and violations caught on camera will result in fines and penalty points. Below are considerations for making U-turns: 1. Make a U-turn without affecting normal traffic flow: Generally, when there is no 'No U-turn' sign, you can make a U-turn as long as it does not interfere with normal traffic and is safe. Typically, the central median will transition from a solid line to a dashed line near intersections. 2. U-turns are allowed on yellow grid lines: You can make a U-turn on yellow grid lines where there is no central barrier. Yellow grid lines indicate no-stopping zones and are usually placed at intersections prone to congestion due to temporary parking or near important facility entrances.
