Double Solid White Line - Meaning
All you need to know about the double solid white line road marking: meaning, rules, what to do and more

Type:
pavement marking
Line Color:
white
Line Type:
solid
Location:
between lanes moving in the same direction, often used to mark preferential use lanes.
What does a double solid white line mean?
White line pavement markings are used to separate traffic lanes moving in the same direction. A road marking consisting of a double solid white line indicates that crossing between lanes is not permitted.Double solid white lines are commonly used to distinguish preferential use lanes, like toll lanes and HOV lanes, from general traffic lanes.
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Double Solid White Line - What To Do
A double solid white line means that you cannot change lanes. Crossing these lines is not permitted. You may enter a designated preferential use lane only where signs and markings explicitly allow it.
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