Highway Code
Lines and Lane Markings
Lines and lane markings in the road: 106-111
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106: A broken white line. This
marks the centre of the road. When this line
lengthens and the gaps shorten, it means
that there is a hazard ahead. Do not cross
it unless you can see the road is clear well
ahead and wish to overtake or turn off. |
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107: Double white lines where the
line nearest to you is broken. This
means you may cross the lines to overtake
if it is safe, provided you can complete
the manoeuvre before reaching a solid white
line on your side. White arrows on the
road indicate when you need to get back
onto your side of the road. |
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108: Double white lines where the
line nearest you is solid. This
means you MUST NOT cross
or straddle it unless it is safe and you
need to enter adjoining premises or a side
road. You may cross the line if necessary
to pass a stationary vehicle, or overtake
a pedal cycle, horse or road maintenance
vehicle, if they are travelling at 10mph
or less.
Laws RTA sect 36 & TSRGD regs 10 & 26 |
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109: Areas of white diagonal stripes or
chevrons painted on the road. These are to
separate traffic lanes or to protect traffic
turning right.
- If the area is bordered by a broken white
line, you should not enter the area unless
it is necessary and you can see that it
is safe to do so.
- If the area is marked with diagonal stripes
and bordered by solid white lines, you should
not enter it except in an emergency.
- If the area is marked with chevrons and
bordered by solid white lines you MUST
NOT enter it except in an emergency.
Laws MT(E&W)R regs 5,9,10 & 16,
MT(S)R regs 4,8,9 & 14, RTA sect 36 & TSRGD
10(1)
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110: Lane dividers.These
are short broken white lines which are used
on wide carriageways to divide them into
lanes. You should keep between them. |
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111: Reflective road studs may
be used with white lines.
- White studs mark the lanes or the middle
of the road.
- Red studs mark the left edge of the road.
- Amber studs mark the central reservation
of a dual carriageway or motorway.
- Green studs mark the edge of the main carriageway
at lay-bys, side roads and slip roads.

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