Can You Change Lanes Over White Lines?

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White dashed lines allow lane changes, while solid white lines do not. White dashed lines are the most common type of road marking. When painted on road segments, they are used to separate traffic moving in the same direction or as a guide for safe driving distances. At intersections, they guide vehicle movement. Solid white lines, when painted on road segments, separate motor vehicles from non-motorized vehicles moving in the same direction or indicate the edge of a lane. At intersections, they can serve as guide lane lines or stop lines. Below is a detailed introduction to lane markings: 1. Yellow dashed lines: When painted on road segments, they separate opposing traffic flows. When marked on the roadside or curbs, they prohibit long-term parking. 2. Yellow solid lines: When painted on road segments, they separate opposing traffic flows; when marked on the roadside or curbs, they prohibit both long-term and temporary parking. 3. Double white dashed lines at intersections serve as yield lines; on road segments, they indicate lanes where the direction of travel may change over time, known as variable lane markings.