Pavement markings in Mississippi
The Mississippi Driver's License Manual shows or names everything on this page: 15 in all, on pages 25–26, 33, 45.
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Broken Yellow Line
A broken yellow line separates traffic lanes that move in the opposite directions. Crossing into the oncoming lane is permissible ONLY for passing and only when it is safe to pass.
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Broken White Line
A broken white line means travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line. A vehicle may cross the line to change lanes when it is safe to do so.
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Solid Yellow Line with Broken Yellow Line
A broken yellow line next to a solid yellow line separates traffic lanes that move in opposite directions. If the broken line is closest to your lane, you may pass with caution. If the solid line is closest to your lane, passing is forbidden.
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Single Solid White Line
A single, solid white line means travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line. Crossing a single white line is discouraged.
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Double Solid Yellow Line
A double, solid yellow line separates travel lanes moving in opposite directions. Passing from either side of a double yellow line is PROHIBITED.
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Double Solid White Line
A double, solid white line means travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line. Crossing a double white line is PROHIBITED.
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Left Arrow ONLY (Pavement)
An arrow pointing to the left means you MUST turn left if you travel in this lane.
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Straight Arrow ONLY (Pavement)
A straight arrow means you MUST continue straight if you travel in this lane.
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Right Arrow ONLY (Pavement)
An arrow pointing to the right means you MUST turn right if you travel in this lane.
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Straight and Left Arrow (Pavement)
A two-headed arrow that points both straight AND to the left means that you may continue straight OR turn to the left if you travel in this lane.
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Straight and Right Arrow (Pavement)
A two-headed arrow that points both straight AND to the right means that you may continue straight OR turn to the right if you travel in this
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TURN LANE ONLY
The center lane above is painted to indicate TURN LANE ONLY. A vehicle may use this lane ONLY in preparation to turn left or right across the opposite lanes. The turn lane is NEVER used for passing.
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Crosswalk (Ladder Style)
Painted crosswalks are placed at intersections and at other locations where there is regular pedestrian traffic. Approach crosswalks with care. Never stop your car on any part of a crosswalk. Pedestrians using crosswalks should check in both directions before crossing the street. However, drivers must always yield to pedestrians in crosswalks—even if the crosswalk is not marked.
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Stop Line
Stop at the white line, if present.
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Parking Lane Beside Travel Lanes
Some travel lanes have adjacent parking lanes. For example, the image on the right shows a two-lane street with a parking lane on one side.
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