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In Tenerife, on the road TF-21 near the Teide volcano, I've seen this sign:
It reads, both in Spanish and English:
ATENCIÓN
Linea discontinua solo indica eje carretera
WARNING
Broken white line only marks the centre of the road
I don't really understand what it means. Why does it only mark the centre of the road? What else should it do? Does it refer to overtaking? Is the sign saying that, contrary to its common meaning, this broken line does not indicate that it is allowed to overtake? It's my best guess, but I'm not convinced, because in that case I'd expect a solid line, not a broken one and a sign.
So, what does it mean? And if it's really about overtaking, why didn't they use a solid line?
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In Tenerife, on the road TF-21 near the Teide volcano, I've seen this sign:
It reads, both in Spanish and English:
ATENCIÓN
Linea discontinua solo indica eje carretera
WARNING
Broken white line only marks the centre of the road
I don't really understand what it means. Why does it only mark the centre of the road? What else should it do? Does it refer to overtaking? Is the sign saying that, contrary to its common meaning, this broken line does not indicate that it is allowed to overtake? It's my best guess, but I'm not convinced, because in that case I'd expect a solid line, not a broken one and a sign.
So, what does it mean? And if it's really about overtaking, why didn't they use a solid line?
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Perhaps they didn't have enough paint and could not paint a solid line? This one really is strange...
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In Tenerife, on the road TF-21 near the Teide volcano, I've seen this sign:
It reads, both in Spanish and English:
ATENCIÓN
Linea discontinua solo indica eje carretera
WARNING
Broken white line only marks the centre of the road
I don't really understand what it means. Why does it only mark the centre of the road? What else should it do? Does it refer to overtaking? Is the sign saying that, contrary to its common meaning, this broken line does not indicate that it is allowed to overtake? It's my best guess, but I'm not convinced, because in that case I'd expect a solid line, not a broken one and a sign.
So, what does it mean? And if it's really about overtaking, why didn't they use a solid line?
spain canary-islands road-signs
asked 1 hour ago
Fabio Turati
7161616
In Tenerife, on the road TF-21 near the Teide volcano, I've seen this sign:
It reads, both in Spanish and English:
ATENCIÓN
Linea discontinua solo indica eje carretera
WARNING
Broken white line only marks the centre of the road
I don't really understand what it means. Why does it only mark the centre of the road? What else should it do? Does it refer to overtaking? Is the sign saying that, contrary to its common meaning, this broken line does not indicate that it is allowed to overtake? It's my best guess, but I'm not convinced, because in that case I'd expect a solid line, not a broken one and a sign.
So, what does it mean? And if it's really about overtaking, why didn't they use a solid line?
spain canary-islands road-signs
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Perhaps they didn't have enough paint and could not paint a solid line? This one really is strange...
– Michael Hampton
26 mins ago
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Perhaps they didn't have enough paint and could not paint a solid line? This one really is strange...
– Michael Hampton
26 mins ago
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Perhaps they didn't have enough paint and could not paint a solid line? This one really is strange...
– Michael Hampton
26 mins ago
Perhaps they didn't have enough paint and could not paint a solid line? This one really is strange...
– Michael Hampton
26 mins ago
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If I understand it correctly, it has to do with overtaking, but the signage is really confusing.
In Spain, a continuous line means that overtaking is prohibited and it is in no case allowed to cross the line. That means, that it is even prohibited to turn left. It is allowed to overtake bicyclists, if you are able to keep a safe distance without actually crossing the continuous line.
A broken line means that you are allowed to overtake if traffic and visibility allows you to do so safely.
The sign you have found is quite common on narrow mountain roads and used together with a broken middle line. I guess it is supposed to be a reminder that even if it is strictly speaking not prohibited to overtake (due to the broken line), the road is too narrow and curvy at most places to do so safely. You may however have a chance driving uphill to quickly overtake a bicyclist or turn left, if that is required. Had they used a continuous line, you would not even had been allowed to turn left, or pass bicyclists.
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In many countries, it is common to indicate with the broken line that it is a place where it is safely possible to overtake.
Teneriffa is not following this usage, and to make sure people don't assume so, warns about it. Otherwise, many people would assume it is save to overtake - and have bad accidents (probably what happened and triggered the sign)
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If I understand it correctly, it has to do with overtaking, but the signage is really confusing.
In Spain, a continuous line means that overtaking is prohibited and it is in no case allowed to cross the line. That means, that it is even prohibited to turn left. It is allowed to overtake bicyclists, if you are able to keep a safe distance without actually crossing the continuous line.
A broken line means that you are allowed to overtake if traffic and visibility allows you to do so safely.
The sign you have found is quite common on narrow mountain roads and used together with a broken middle line. I guess it is supposed to be a reminder that even if it is strictly speaking not prohibited to overtake (due to the broken line), the road is too narrow and curvy at most places to do so safely. You may however have a chance driving uphill to quickly overtake a bicyclist or turn left, if that is required. Had they used a continuous line, you would not even had been allowed to turn left, or pass bicyclists.
answered 7 mins ago
Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
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If I understand it correctly, it has to do with overtaking, but the signage is really confusing.
In Spain, a continuous line means that overtaking is prohibited and it is in no case allowed to cross the line. That means, that it is even prohibited to turn left. It is allowed to overtake bicyclists, if you are able to keep a safe distance without actually crossing the continuous line.
A broken line means that you are allowed to overtake if traffic and visibility allows you to do so safely.
The sign you have found is quite common on narrow mountain roads and used together with a broken middle line. I guess it is supposed to be a reminder that even if it is strictly speaking not prohibited to overtake (due to the broken line), the road is too narrow and curvy at most places to do so safely. You may however have a chance driving uphill to quickly overtake a bicyclist or turn left, if that is required. Had they used a continuous line, you would not even had been allowed to turn left, or pass bicyclists.
answered 7 mins ago
Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
30.2k375110
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If I understand it correctly, it has to do with overtaking, but the signage is really confusing.
In Spain, a continuous line means that overtaking is prohibited and it is in no case allowed to cross the line. That means, that it is even prohibited to turn left. It is allowed to overtake bicyclists, if you are able to keep a safe distance without actually crossing the continuous line.
A broken line means that you are allowed to overtake if traffic and visibility allows you to do so safely.
The sign you have found is quite common on narrow mountain roads and used together with a broken middle line. I guess it is supposed to be a reminder that even if it is strictly speaking not prohibited to overtake (due to the broken line), the road is too narrow and curvy at most places to do so safely. You may however have a chance driving uphill to quickly overtake a bicyclist or turn left, if that is required. Had they used a continuous line, you would not even had been allowed to turn left, or pass bicyclists.
answered 7 mins ago
Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
30.2k375110
If I understand it correctly, it has to do with overtaking, but the signage is really confusing.
In Spain, a continuous line means that overtaking is prohibited and it is in no case allowed to cross the line. That means, that it is even prohibited to turn left. It is allowed to overtake bicyclists, if you are able to keep a safe distance without actually crossing the continuous line.
A broken line means that you are allowed to overtake if traffic and visibility allows you to do so safely.
The sign you have found is quite common on narrow mountain roads and used together with a broken middle line. I guess it is supposed to be a reminder that even if it is strictly speaking not prohibited to overtake (due to the broken line), the road is too narrow and curvy at most places to do so safely. You may however have a chance driving uphill to quickly overtake a bicyclist or turn left, if that is required. Had they used a continuous line, you would not even had been allowed to turn left, or pass bicyclists.
answered 7 mins ago
Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
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answered 7 mins ago
Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
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answered 7 mins ago
Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
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answered 7 mins ago
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In many countries, it is common to indicate with the broken line that it is a place where it is safely possible to overtake.
Teneriffa is not following this usage, and to make sure people don't assume so, warns about it. Otherwise, many people would assume it is save to overtake - and have bad accidents (probably what happened and triggered the sign)
answered 10 mins ago
Aganju
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In many countries, it is common to indicate with the broken line that it is a place where it is safely possible to overtake.
Teneriffa is not following this usage, and to make sure people don't assume so, warns about it. Otherwise, many people would assume it is save to overtake - and have bad accidents (probably what happened and triggered the sign)
answered 10 mins ago
Aganju
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In many countries, it is common to indicate with the broken line that it is a place where it is safely possible to overtake.
Teneriffa is not following this usage, and to make sure people don't assume so, warns about it. Otherwise, many people would assume it is save to overtake - and have bad accidents (probably what happened and triggered the sign)
answered 10 mins ago
Aganju
17.5k53868
In many countries, it is common to indicate with the broken line that it is a place where it is safely possible to overtake.
Teneriffa is not following this usage, and to make sure people don't assume so, warns about it. Otherwise, many people would assume it is save to overtake - and have bad accidents (probably what happened and triggered the sign)
answered 10 mins ago
Aganju
17.5k53868
answered 10 mins ago
Aganju
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answered 10 mins ago
Aganju
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answered 10 mins ago
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Perhaps they didn't have enough paint and could not paint a solid line? This one really is strange...
– Michael Hampton
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