What is the Meaning of Highway Lane Markings?

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VanJack
07/30/25 3:27am
Highway lane markings come in various forms, including speed indication markings, directional guidance markings, and lane guidance markings. Below is an introduction to highway lane markings: 1. Lane markings: Generally, there are numerous markings on the roadway, such as variable direction lane lines, directional lane lines, guiding lines, and one-way traffic lines. Some of these lines allow lane changes, while others do not, and some only permit unidirectional lane changes. 2. Criteria for lane changes: The sole criterion for determining whether a lane change is permissible is whether the lines on the roadway are dashed or solid. If the lines are dashed, lane changes are allowed. If the lines are solid, vehicles are not permitted to change lanes.
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