Road lines in Poland
Double white and wide edges
Polish roads use white paint only, with a double white line on no-overtaking stretches and wide solid edge lines on the big roads.
- No-overtaking stretches have a double solid white line.
- Expressways have a wide, solid white edge line.
- Denmark looks similar, so check the road surface and the scenery.
11 photos, grouped by the clue they show.
Key clue Double white centre line 4
Key clue Wide white edge line 7
Poland: what its road lines look like
Polish roads use white paint, with a double solid white line on stretches where overtaking is forbidden.
New expressways and bypasses have wide, solid edge lines and very smooth, dark asphalt, a sign of the big road building of recent years.
Wide edge lines are most common on expressways and national roads; double lines on bends and hills.
Look-alikes: how to tell them apart
Denmark
FranceDenmark also has double white lines, often with brighter farmhouses beside the road. France usually dashes its edge lines, while Poland's are solid.
Questions about road lines in Poland
What does a double white line mean in Poland?
It must not be crossed. Traffic on both sides has to stay in its lane.
What colour are road lines in Poland?
White, except for temporary yellow lines at roadworks.