Double Yellows

**Duc** · 19th February 2007, 08:18

What is the actual law regarding double yellows?

Does it mean :
1. Do not pass under any circumstances.

2. Do not cross over them (but pass if a vehicle eases left allowing room within the lane)

**bobsmith** · 19th February 2007, 08:33

Do not cross over at any time (so no 1)

If you have enough room on your side to safely pass the vehicle, you can.

**MSTRS:Me** · 19th February 2007, 11:11

Double yellows prohibit overtaking in either direction. And yes, you may pass without crossing the line if given room to do so.

**Swoop** · 19th February 2007, 11:16

A bit of a contradiction there MSTRS!!!

Yellows = pass safely as long as you do not cross the yellow line AND you still remain under the posted speed limit.

**Squeak the Rat** · 19th February 2007, 11:19

Can you cross the yellow lines when there is an obstruction on the road?

**MSTRS:Me** · 19th February 2007, 11:19

Originally Posted by Swoop

A bit of a contradiction there MSTRS!!!

Sorry....better?
Double yellows prohibit overtaking, by using the on-coming lane, in either direction. And yes, you may pass without crossing the line if given room to do so.

**Grub** · 19th February 2007, 11:23

And it's not *Double* Yellows (traffic both ways), it's *Single* yellow (traffic your way).

I had it officially confirmed, single yellow = "do not cross this line". It doesn't mean "no passing"

Brett

**vifferman** · 19th February 2007, 11:27

Originally Posted by MSTRS

Sorry....better?
Double yellows prohibit overtaking, by using the on-coming lane, in either direction. And yes, you may pass without crossing the line if given room to do so.

...or if you feel like it. Like, if you're in a hurry, or can't be bothered waiting for the traffic to move.
But only if you're on a bike.

**Drum** · 19th February 2007, 11:29

Correct. You may overtake, but may not cross the yellow line. If overtaking you must stay on your side of the road - don't cross the yellow line.

**vifferman** · 19th February 2007, 11:30

But it's alright, as long as you shut your eyes while crossing it, right?

**Swoop** · 19th February 2007, 11:36

Originally Posted by vifferman

But it's alright, as long as you shut your eyes while crossing it, right?

Crossing your fingers? Same with speeding???

**j_redley** · 19th February 2007, 11:42

Some one mentioned it earlier.... double yellows is no crossing into the other lane from either side of the road. A single yellow line on your side means you can't cross, and on the other side means they can't cross.

**MSTRS:Me** · 19th February 2007, 11:50

And you can pass (by crossing the line) if the yellow is on 'their' side.
Every yellow begins life as a 'dotted' line, which means if you are already in a passing manouvre you must be back in your lane by the time the yellow is 'solid'

**Duc** · 19th February 2007, 17:22

Originally Posted by Grub

And it's not *Double* Yellows (traffic both ways), it's *Single* yellow (traffic your way).

I had it officially confirmed, single yellow = "do not cross this line". It doesn't mean "no passing"

Brett

"officially confirmed" where and by whom? ( and I hope you are correct)