Can You Overtake on a Solid Yellow Line?

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Overtaking is absolutely prohibited on solid yellow lines. Here is an introduction to road markings: Introduction 1: Solid yellow lines are used to separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. They are typically painted in the center of the road—double solid yellow lines for roads with multiple lanes and a single solid yellow line for roads with fewer lanes. Crossing these lines, whether single or double, is strictly prohibited, meaning actions like driving over the line, overtaking, or making U-turns are not allowed. Introduction 2: Yellow dashed lines also separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions and are usually found on narrower roads. Whether single or double, as long as the lines are dashed, vehicles are permitted to cross them for overtaking or making U-turns, provided it is safe to do so.