When is it permitted to go over a pair of yellow center lines in order to pass?

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Why

Of the two yellow lines, only the one nearer to you matters for your lane. If that line is broken you may pass when it is safe; if it is solid, crossing it to pass is not allowed.

Tip Only the stripe nearest your car counts; a dashed stripe there means passing is allowed when the road ahead is clear.

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Topic: Passing and lanes   License: Car permit

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• Passing and Changing Lanes

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