Module 4: Traffic lights and road markings
Road markings
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What you will learn
Identify the most common road markings and what they require.
- Centre lines and no-passing lines
- No-stopping lines
- Flush medians and special lanes
No-passing lines
LawA solid yellow line on your side of the is a no-passing line. You must not cross it or drive to the right of it, except in limited situations such as turning into or out of a side road or driveway.
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View official source (opens in a new tab)Broken yellow lines
LawBroken yellow lines along the edge of the road mean you must not stop or park there at any time.
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View official source (opens in a new tab)Flush medians and special lanes
LawA is a painted area in the middle of the road, marked with diagonal lines. You may use it to turn into or out of a side road or driveway, or to wait while turning, but you must not drive along it for more than 50 metres. Bus lanes, cycle lanes and transit lanes are only for the vehicles shown.
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View official source (opens in a new tab)Knowledge check
A few quick questions – no timer, no pressure.
There is a solid yellow line on your side of the . What does it mean?
Summary
- Solid yellow on your side = no passing.
- Broken yellow at the edge = no stopping.
- : turning only, no more than 50 m.
- White diamond = pedestrian crossing ahead.
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- Official sourceView official source: Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi – Land Transport Rules index
- Official sourceView official source: General Road Code (car drivers) (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi