Pavement markings in Arizona
The Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide shows or names everything on this page: 19 in all, on pages 33–34, 36, 45–46, 48.
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HOV Lane Diamond Markings
HOV lanes are indicated by white diamonds in the roadway as seen here.
Manual page 33
GORE AREA
It is against the law to drive over or park in any part of a gore area. A gore area is the space between a through roadway and an entrance or exit ramp.
Manual page 34
Stop Line
Stop at the stop line. (p45: White lines are used to separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction and to mark the edge of the roadway, stop lines and pedestrian crosswalks.)
Manual page 36
Crosswalk with Stop Line
You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing the street in any marked or unmarked crosswalk. (Diagram labels: “Crosswalk with a stop line: Stop at the stop line.” “Crosswalk without a stop line: Stop at the nearest crosswalk line.”)
Manual page 36
Broken Yellow Line
Broken yellow lines separate lanes or traffic going in opposite directions and indicates that passing on the left is permitted when the roadway is clear. Since you are facing oncoming traffic, overtaking and passing must be done with extreme caution.
Manual page 45
Solid and Broken Yellow Lines
A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line indicates that passing is permitted only in one direction. If the broken yellow line is on your side, you may pass when the roadway ahead is clear. If the solid yellow line is on your side, you may not pass.
Manual page 45
Double Solid Yellow Lines
Double solid yellow lines mean that passing is not allowed in either direction. You may not cross the lines unless you are turning left. (p28 Do Not Pass: There is a double solid line or a solid dividing line on the lane in which you are driving.)
Manual page 45
Broken White Line
Broken white lines separate lanes of traffic going in the same direction. These lines may be crossed with caution. (Remember to signal your intention to change lanes). (p46: A broken white line separates two lanes traveling in the same direction. Once you have signaled, and if it is safe to do so, you may cross this line when changing lanes.)
Manual page 45
Solid White Line
Solid white lines are used for turn lanes and to prevent lane changes near intersections. (p46: A solid white line marks the right edge of the roadway and separates lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. Only cross the solid line on the right edge of the roadway in case of emergency or to avoid a road hazard. Vehicles may cross a solid white line when merging into and out of the High Occupancy (HOV) lane.)
Manual page 45
Left-Turn Arrow ONLY
If you are traveling in a lane marked with a curved arrow and the word ONLY, you must turn in the direction of the arrow.
Manual page 45
Straight-or-Left Pavement Arrow
If your lane is marked with both a curved and a straight arrow, you may turn in the direction of the arrow or you may go straight.
Manual page 45
Bike Lane Symbol
A bicycle painted on the road indicates the potential presence of bicyclists. Drivers should exercise caution.
Manual page 45
White Curb
You may stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers.
Manual page 46
Yellow Curb
You may stop only long enough to load or unload. Stay with your car.
Manual page 46
Red Curb
You may not stop, stand or park.
Manual page 46
Double Solid White Line
A double solid white line separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing a double solid white line is prohibited.
Manual page 46
Yellow Lane Lines
Yellow lane lines separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. Single yellow lines may also mark the left edge of the pavement on divided highways and one-way streets.
Manual page 46
Reversible Lanes
Some travel lanes are designed to carry traffic in one direction at certain times and in the opposite direction at other times. These lanes are usually marked by double-dashed yellow lines.
Manual page 46
Two-Way Left Turn Lane
Many two-way streets have a center lane marked as a two-way left turn lane. This lane is bordered on either side by two yellow lines – the inner line is broken, the outer line is solid. This lane is only for use of vehicles turning left in either direction.
Manual page 48