lane markings

Painted highway dividers

Lane markings are the painted lines and symbols on roads that guide drivers—dividing traffic directions, separating lanes, and indicating where passing is permitted.

Solid lines typically prohibit crossing, while dashed lines allow lane changes.

Yellow markings separate opposing traffic; white markings separate same-direction lanes: The lane markings had faded to the point of being nearly invisible.

Opposites
road guidance method

lane markingstraffic signs

Posted driving instructions

road signs · traffic signals · traffic lights · signage · overhead signs

road surface condition

lane markingsunpaved road

Unfinished driving surface

unpaved roads · dirt roads · dirt road · open fields · gravel road

Family

lane, marking

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G