Left-edge and right-edge line marking

Where you'll see it

On the left and right-hand edge of the road

What it means

To indicate where the left or right-edge of the road is

What you must do

• Avoid driving to the left of the left-edge line. You may, however drive here only
• whilst being overtaken by another vehicle,
• if you can so without endang ering yourself, other traffic, pedestrians or property,
• during daytime and
• if persons and vehicles on the roa d are clearly discernible at a distance of at least 150 metres. It is not compulsory to drive to the left of the line when you are being overtaken, keep in mind that you have very little space when doing so. If your vehicle breaks down, stop as far left from the line as possible and switch on your emergency lights. The right-edge line is usually found on one-way roads such as dual carriageways or freeways and may not be crossed

Source: Signs manual