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To delimit the different lanes of a road
It delimits lanes. Broken markings can separate lanes travelling in the same or opposite directions; crossing them depends on other rules and signs and whether it is safe. They do not make every overtake safe or themselves indicate a closed lane or roadworks.
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To warn that you cannot drive in that lane
To delimit the different lanes of a road
To warn that you are driving in a lane under roadworks
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