What does the solid white line at an intersection indicate?

[VanJayce]

The solid white line at an intersection indicates a variable lane, reminding drivers of the direction of travel in the variable lane. Below are specific details about the sawtooth lane markings: 1. Appearance: Sawtooth lane markings are a type of speed reduction marking. Speed reduction markings can be divided into horizontal and vertical types, consisting of white dashed lines set up in toll plaza areas, exit ramps, or other sections requiring vehicle deceleration. They come in single, double, or triple dashed lines, perpendicular to the direction of travel. The vertical speed reduction markings for lanes are a series of diamond-shaped dashed lines parallel to the lane dividers. 2. Function: Sawtooth lane markings are typically installed at bridge approaches and turns. Their primary purpose is to create a visual narrowing effect, inducing a sense of pressure that prompts drivers to automatically reduce speed at curves, slopes, or other locations requiring deceleration. Whether lane changes are permitted under speed reduction markings depends on the adjacent line type: solid lines prohibit lane changes, while dashed lines allow them.

[DeClayton]

Last time I got a traffic ticket while driving with my father-in-law, I finally understood that the solid white lines painted at intersections are the dividing lines for fixed lanes. Normally, when driving up to an intersection, there are arrows on the ground indicating whether to go straight, turn left, or right. Once these solid lines are in place, if your wheels cross over them, you'll get a ticket. I once saw a BMW trying to cut in line—half of its wheel had just touched the line when it got caught on camera, and 200 yuan was gone just like that. Remember, once you enter the solid line area, don’t weave left or right; even if there’s a slow car ahead, you just have to follow patiently. Traffic police are especially strict about this, checking it more frequently than speeding violations.

[MiaLee]

During driving school, the instructor repeatedly emphasized the significance of the solid white lines at intersections. These solid lines are typically located 10 to 15 meters behind the stop line, indicating that vehicles must follow the preset lane directions. For example, the leftmost lane is dedicated to left turns, while the middle two lanes are for straight-through traffic. Once, while driving in heavy rain, the rearview mirror was too blurry to see the lanes clearly, and it was only by recalling the position of the solid white lines that I managed to align with the correct lane. These markings contain reflective particles, making them particularly visible under streetlights at night. Essentially, they are designed to prevent accidents caused by sudden lane changes.

[StElaina]

Every day on my way to work, I have to pass through six traffic lights, and what I hate the most is when someone crosses the solid white line to cut in line. The difference between this solid line and regular lane markings lies in its thickness—the lines at intersections are painted with three layers of reflective paint, reaching up to 2.5 mm in thickness, making the vibration noticeable when wheels roll over them. Pay special attention to whether there are short diagonal lines at the ends of the line; those with diagonals are guide lane markings, while those without might be bus stop markings. I've noticed many drivers think they can still change lanes between solid white lines, but in reality, from the start of the solid line to the stop line at the intersection, changing lanes by crossing the solid line will definitely result in a fine if caught.