it isn't a specific line, it is the road. it doesn't do anything except to provide space in between the two solid yellow lines.
Added: In some cases there IS an identifiable black line between the two solid lines - what that is, is where the highway department has painted out the old previous line markings and replaced/repainted the road with the new visible ones (e.g.: perhaps changed the markings from a 'passing' zone to a 'no-passing' zone).
Never
Broken Yellow lines
Yellow lines define traffic that is flowing in the opposite direction. Solid lines mean do not cross, broken lines mean cross with caution. Without knowing which side was which, I cannot tell you if you were able to pass or not.
Yes, you can provided the yellow lines are :Solid yellow lines mark the center of a road used for two-way traffic.Broken yellow lines mean you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.Two solid yellow lines mean no passing. Never drive to the left of these lines unless you are:Turning left at an intersection.Turning into or out of a private road or driveway.In a carpool lane that has a designated entrance on the left.Instructed by construction or other signs to drive on the other side of the road because your side is closed or blocked.(1) Solid yellow line: No passing if solid yellow line is on your side.(2) Double solid lines: DO NOT pass.(3) Broken yellow line: May pass if movement can be made safely.Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart are considered a barrier. Do not drive on or over this barrier or make a left turn or a U-turn across it except at designated openings. (See diagram .)
When you are passing another vehicle, you encounter a solid yellow line in your lane or a solid double yellow lines in the center of the road. The vehicle law says you may not cross over the solid yellow lines. Hence I would suggest you slow down and get back in your lane.
When two parallel solid yellow lines separate lanes of traffic, the only legal maneuver you can perform is turning left into a driveway on the opposite side of the road.
This person above is completely wrong. Yellow lines represent traffic coming in the opposite direction. Solid yellow lines represent no passing. that's the law not my opinion
In the US, both solid white lines and double white lines are used to mark areas of prohibited lane changes in multi-lane traffic. Broken (dashed) yellow lines, solid yellow lines, and double yellow lines are used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions.
There are a few signs that are black and white with solid lines. Places like Shake Shack are black and white.
The pattern of yellow lines on the roadway indicates restrictions for passing and changing lanes. Solid yellow lines usually mean no passing, while dashed yellow lines allow passing with caution. It is important to obey these markings to ensure safety on the road.
solid yellow lines in a pair or solid line on your side dashed line oncoming traffic side
The VFR hold line is comprised of two solid yellow lines followed by two dashed yellow lines with the dashes being on the runway side.