double yellow line
A pair of yellow lines painted along the middle of a road to show that traffic should not cross into the oncoming lane.
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(UK) A pair of yellow lines painted at the side of a road to show that parking is not permitted at any time.
“Within the span of 1 minute, three different drivers overtook and drove past me by crossing over the double yellow line. These people are absolutely fucking bonkers”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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A pair of yellow lines painted along the middle of a road to show that traffic should not cross into the oncoming lane.
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