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| Stop lines are white lines painted across the pavement at intersections indicating the exact place to stop. In urban areas the line is usually located about 4ft. before the crosswalk. Drivers must come to a complete stop at the stop line, when present, not at the stop sign or traffic signal |
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| These white lines are painted across, or partially across the pavement. When pedestrians are in the crosswalks, they have the righ-of-way over motor vehicles. Crosswalks are sometimes in the middle of a block in residential areas, and in some cases, a pedestrian crossing signal is located at the white line. |
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| Railroad Crossings & Crossbucks |
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| In the front of railroad crossings, the pavement is sometimes marked with a large X and two R's. This is known as a crossbuck. At railroad crossings, a yellow line is always placed on the right side of the center line to prevent passing. The crossing is sometimes equipped with control arms and/or emergency lights, to warn drivers of approaching trains. The driver of the vehicle must stop if warning signals say a train is approaching. |
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| Pedestrians Walking On or Along Roadway |
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| Pedestrians are not permitted to pass through, around, over, or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad grade crossing or bridge while the gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed. |
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These are used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions on paved roadways. Broken yellow lines are used when there are only two lanes. |
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| These are the single, solid yellow lines on two-lane roads which indicate zones where passing is prohibited. These single, solid yellow lines will be located on the right of the broken yellow line when they apply to you. In some instances, both yellow lines will be solid, indicating it is not safe for passing in either direction. |
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| These are the solid white lines along the side of the pavement. They serve as safety guides, especially at night when it is difficult to see the edge of the road. A yellow edge line may be used on the left side to warn of narrow or raised medians. |
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These are the white dashes which divide streets and highways having more than one lane for traffic moving in the same direction. When there are four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite directions, two solid yellow lines mark the center of the roadway. You may cross these lines only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, driveway, or other street. |
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| This lane, bordered by solid yellow and/or broken yellow lines, is in the center of streets and highways to make left turns. A vehicle desiring to turn left should proceed to the turn lane just prior to making a left turn. Georgia law prohibits the use of this lane for any purpose other than making a left turn. You may enter this lane no more than 300 ft from the location of the left turn. |
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| These markings, diagonal yellow lines, are on streets and highways indicating that the road is narrowing or there is an obstruction on the roadway. The area is similar to a triangle with solid yellow diagonal lines within the outside lines. Always keep to right of markings. |
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1. It is a misdemeanor for any person to disregard a traffic law or fail to do something required by the traffic laws of this state. 2. Everyone must obey the orders of a law enforcement officer or firefighter who is directing traffic. 3. It is against the law to drive onto an officialy closed roadway or onto a section of highway before it has been officially opened. |
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| Drivers must yield to other drivers: |
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1. At any intersection where there is a stop sign, you may proceed only after stopping and yielding the right-of-way to any other vehicle either in the intersection, or so close to it as to make it dangerous. 2. At intersections where there are no stop signs, yield signs or traffic signals, the driver of the vehicle on the left must yield to the driver of the vehicle on the right, if they approach or enter the intersection from different roadways at the same time. 3. At a four-way stop intersection, when more than one driver reaches it at approximately the same time, the first one to stop should be the first to go, if safe to do so. Others should take their turns. There are 3 other things to remember: a. Dont delay traffic behind you- take your turn when it comes. b. if another driver tries to take your turn, let the driver proceed. It might prevent an accident. c.Care, courtesy and common sense should govern your actions. |
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| When making a left turn at an intersection, alley, or driveway, yield the right-of-way to... |
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to all traffic from the opposite direction, then proceed when it is safe to do so. |
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| When approaching a yield sign.. |
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| slow down to a speed reasonable for existing conditions, and be prepared to stop. If it is necessary to stop for the purpose of safety, follow the procedure outlined for stop signs. |
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