What are the highway lane markings?

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Highway lane markings include the following types. Channelizing lines: Vehicles must not straddle or park on them. According to laws and regulations, channelizing lines are a type of prohibited marking. Vehicles must follow the designated route and are not allowed to drive over or cross these lines, nor make U-turns or park in the channelizing area. Lane dividing lines: Dashed lines can be crossed, but solid lines cannot. Lane dividing lines are used to separate traffic flows moving in the same direction. They are generally divided into white dashed or solid lines or yellow dashed or solid lines. White dashed lines separate lanes moving in the same direction, allowing lane changes or overtaking when safe. White solid lines also separate lanes moving in the same direction but prohibit lane changes. For dashed-solid lines, lane changes are allowed on the dashed side but not on the solid side. Transverse and longitudinal deceleration markings: Pay attention to controlling speed and decelerate appropriately. Transverse deceleration markings are groups of white lines perpendicular to the road centerline, used to indicate the need to slow down. They are commonly found on curves, downhill sections, and tunnel entrances. Longitudinal deceleration markings are diamond-shaped dashed lines parallel to the lane dividing lines, creating a visual sense of pressure to prompt drivers to slow down. Distance confirmation markings: Maintain a safe following distance. On highways, large green distance signs (e.g., 0m, 50m, 100m, 200m) are clearly visible along the roadside, helping drivers determine the distance to the vehicle ahead. Highway lane markings (white dashed lines) are 6 meters long with 9-meter gaps between them (referred to as "6-9 lines"). The total distance of two lines plus the gap is 21 meters. Drivers can estimate distance using these markings—10 gaps equal approximately 150 meters. Escape ramp markings: For emergency use in case of vehicle malfunction. If a driver finds their vehicle's brakes failing, they can steer onto an escape ramp. Escape ramps are typically 50 to 100 meters long and sloped, covered with a thick layer of gravel to increase tire friction. Tires are piled at the entrance and end to absorb impact and help stop the "out-of-control" vehicle. Emergency lane: Life-saving lane; prohibited for non-emergency use. The emergency lane, also known as the "life lane," is reserved for emergency vehicles such as engineering rescue, firefighting, medical ambulances, or police performing urgent duties. All other vehicles are prohibited from entering. Speed limit markings: Article 67 of the Road Traffic Safety Law states: "Pedestrians, non-motor vehicles, tractors, wheeled special machinery vehicles, articulated buses, full trailers, and other motor vehicles with a maximum design speed of less than 70 kilometers per hour are not allowed on highways. The maximum speed limit indicated by highway speed limit signs must not exceed 120 kilometers per hour." Red signs indicate the maximum speed limit, while blue signs indicate the minimum speed limit.