Can you change lanes on road markings with a combination of solid and dashed lines?
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A road with a dashed line on one side and a solid line on the other means you cannot change lanes on the solid line side. Only the side with the dashed line can cross into the lane with the solid line, and the lane change must be completed within the dashed line segment. If you exceed the end of the dashed line, it counts as driving over the line, which is a traffic violation. Here is some additional information: 1. Longitudinal deceleration lines: These are commonly seen on overpasses, toll booths, etc. Longitudinal deceleration lines also consist of one dashed and one solid line or two similar dashed lines. As long as there is a solid line in the middle, you cannot cross or drive over it from either side. If there is a dashed line in the middle, then both lanes can change into each other. 2. Notes on changing lanes on dashed lines: During peak traffic hours, do not force a lane change, as this may disrupt the normal flow of traffic behind you and could result in points deducted or a fine. Even when traffic is smooth, you cannot change more than two lanes consecutively on a dashed line. Continuous lane changes are a violation and may result in a 3-point deduction and a fine.