Usage on Wide Carriageways

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Highway Code Rule 131

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Rule 131 ↗
Lane dividers. These are short, broken white lines which are used on wide carriageways to divide them into lanes. You should keep between them.

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Usage on Wide Carriageways

These specific markings are deployed primarily on wider roads to divide the road surface into manageable lanes for multiple vehicles .

Road Safety Essentials : Understanding Lane Dividers

Identifying Lane Dividers

Lane dividers are characterized by short , broken white lines used to organize traffic on wide carriageways .

Correct Vehicle Positioning

According to Rule 131 , drivers should always keep their vehicle between these lines to stay within their designated lane .