When the road is marked with a solid yellow line on your side, it indicates no passing is allowed. When there is a broken yellow line alongside the solid yellow line, it means passing is allowed only on the side with the broken line. Drivers should exercise caution and ensure it is safe to pass before doing so.
Possibilities are: Single or Double white line, Single or Double yellow line, Solid white line next to broken white line, Solid yellow line next to broken white line, No line on rural country lane roads.
for passing other cars
No, if the solid line is on your side, you're not allowed to pass.
A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles next to the broken line may pass. The yellow lines define the road as two way, traffic opposing each other. The side of the road with the solid yellow line facing it is a no-passing zone, while the opposite side of the road, with the intermittent line facing it, passing is permitted.
Yes, you just cant pass in a double solid yellow line.
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A center line that is solid yellow signifies a no passing zone for the lane the line is on. A double yellow line means no passing for either lane. A broken yellow line means you can pass another vehicle.
Possibilities are: Single or Double white line, Single or Double yellow line, Solid white line next to broken white line, Solid yellow line next to broken white line, No line on rural country lane roads.
A solid yellow line to the right of a broken yellow center line
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.
If the broken yellow is on YOUR side, you may pass when safe to do so. You must have your car back in your lane before the lines become double solid yellow. If the broken line is on the other side, that lane may pass if safe to do so. If a stretch of road has only a broken yellow line, either lane may pass IF safe but you must now be extra cautious as to what drivers intend to do.
If the broken yellow is on YOUR side, you may pass when safe to do so. You must have your car back in your lane before the lines become double solid yellow. If the broken line is on the other side, that lane may pass if safe to do so. If a stretch of road has only a broken yellow line, either lane may pass IF safe but you must now be extra cautious as to what drivers intend to do.