Horizontal Road Markings
This page presents the official Lithuanian Road Traffic Rules (KET) on the topic of "horizontal road markings", valid throughout the Republic of Lithuania under the 2026 rules. Understanding these provisions is essential for passing the theory exam at Regitra and for participating safely in traffic. Each provision below links to the official consolidated KET.
🎥 Video explanation
A short video explaining this topic. The video is in Lithuanian. Open the video page.
📚 Detailed rules
1.1. A narrow solid line separates traffic flows of opposite directions and prohibits driving in the oncoming traffic lane on the marked road section; it marks the edges of lanes, sections of the carriageway that are prohibited from being entered, the boundaries of vehicle parking places, and the edge of the carriageway; where there is the road sign No. 413 "Pedestrian and bicycle path", it separates the part of the path intended for bicycle traffic from the part intended for pedestrian traffic. Crossing this line is prohibited, except where it marks the edge of the carriageway or a parking place.
1.2. A wide solid line marks the edges of the carriageway on motorways and expressways; separates a lane on the carriageway intended for public transport; separates a lane from a public transport stop area; separates a bicycle lane. Crossing this line is prohibited, except where it marks the edge of the carriageway or the road signs "Lane for public transport" and "Road with a lane for public transport" are not in force.
1.3. A double solid line separates traffic flows of opposite directions on roads and prohibits driving in the oncoming traffic lanes on the marked road section. Crossing this line is prohibited.
1.4. A yellow solid line marks places where stopping or parking is prohibited; it may be used to mark lanes at a work site. Crossing this line is prohibited. If a yellow solid line is used together with white marking lines marking lanes, the yellow solid line must be followed.
1.5. A narrow broken line whose dashes are three times shorter than the gaps separates traffic flows of opposite directions and marks the boundaries of lanes. Crossing this line is permitted from both sides.
1.6. Approach line – a narrow broken line whose dashes are three times longer than the gaps – warns of approach to solid marking lines 1.1, 1.3 or 1.10, which separate traffic flows of opposite directions or of the same direction. Crossing this line is permitted from both sides.
1.7. A narrow broken line whose dashes and gaps are of equal length marks lanes at an intersection, an entry to (exit from) a road, and may mark the edge of the carriageway. Crossing this line is permitted from both sides.
1.8. A wide broken line whose dashes are three times shorter than the gaps marks the boundaries between an acceleration lane, deceleration lane and another lane (at intersections and grade-separated road intersections). Crossing this line is permitted from both sides.
1.9. A yellow broken line marks places where parking is prohibited; it may be used to mark lanes at a work site. Crossing this line is permitted from both sides. If a yellow broken line is used together with white marking lines marking lanes, the yellow broken line must be followed.
1.10. A double line consisting of two narrow parallel lines, one of which is solid and the other broken, separates traffic flows of opposite directions or the same direction on road sections where changing lanes is permitted from only one lane; it marks places for turning around, entering and exiting parking lots where travel is permitted only in one direction. Crossing this line is permitted from the side of the broken line, and also from the side of the solid line, but only when finishing overtaking or going around.
1.11. A wide line drawn across the carriageway ("Stop" line) indicates the place where the driver must stop when there is the road sign "Stop" (when the intersection is unregulated) or a prohibitory traffic light or controller signal.
1.12. A line consisting of triangles indicates the place where the driver must give way to vehicles traveling on the crossing or joining road.
1.13. Pedestrian crossings:
1.13.1. "Zebra" marks an unregulated pedestrian crossing. An unregulated pedestrian crossing on a bicycle path or parking lot may be marked only with the horizontal "zebra" marking.
1.13. Pedestrian crossings:
1.13.2. "Zebra" marks an unregulated pedestrian crossing, and the arrows indicate the direction of pedestrian movement.
1.13. Pedestrian crossings:
1.13.3. Two parallel lines consisting of rectangles mark a pedestrian crossing where traffic is regulated by a traffic light.
1.14. Bicycle crossing (two parallel lines consisting of squares) marks the place where a bicycle path or bicycle lane crosses the carriageway. Riders of bicycles, motorized bicycles and electric micro-mobility vehicles are permitted to drive onto the bicycle crossing marking.
1.15. A hatched or painted area marks islands of refuge, on which driving is prohibited.
1.16. Arrows indicate the permitted directions of travel in a lane. The dead-end symbol warns that turning into the nearest carriageway is prohibited. A marking permitting a left turn from the leftmost lane also permits turning around.
1.17. Arrows with a curved shaft warn of approach to a narrowing of the carriageway or to solid marking line 1.1, 1.3, or 1.10, which separates traffic flows of opposite directions.
1.18. A triangle informs of approach to an intersection with the main road.
1.19. The inscription "STOP" informs of approach to marking line 1.11 when it is used together with the road sign "Stop".
1.20. Letters and numbers indicate the road number (route).
1.21. The letter "A" marks a lane intended only for public transport, or a public transport stop area, except in the case established in paragraph 182 of the Rules.
- If the lane designated for public transport traveling in the same direction is on the right edge of the carriageway and is not separated by a solid horizontal marking line, drivers turning right must, and drivers going around a vehicle stopped to turn left may, change lanes to this lane.
1.21.1. The symbol "A+" marks a lane intended for public transport and other vehicles as specified in paragraph 181.1 of the Rules, except in the case established in paragraph 182 of the Rules.
181.1. On a road marked with the road sign "Lane for public transport" and the symbol "A+", it is prohibited for non-public-transport vehicles to drive in this lane, except:
181.1.1. bicycles, mopeds and light quadricycles;
181.1.2. cars marked with the distinguishing mark "Person with disability" or a disabled person's car parking card, in which persons with disabilities are traveling to (from) an educational institution or to (from) a day-care center for persons with disabilities, provided that the travel route has been agreed with the road owner in the manner established by them;
181.1.3. passenger taxis, if the lane is marked with the inscription "TAXI";
181.1.4. cars carrying 4 or more road users, if the lane is marked with the symbol 4+;
181.1.5. electric vehicles, if the lane is marked with an electric vehicle symbol;
181.1.6. motorcycles, if the lane is marked with a motorcycle symbol.
- If the lane designated for public transport traveling in the same direction is on the right edge of the carriageway and is not separated by a solid horizontal marking line, drivers turning right must, and drivers going around a vehicle stopped to turn left may, change lanes to this lane.
1.22. A wide broken line whose dashes and gaps between dashes are of equal length marks a lane intended for public transport, a public transport stop area at places where entering (exiting) is permitted, or a bicycle lane that may be crossed from both sides.
1.23. The bicycle symbol marks a bicycle lane, a part of a pedestrian and bicycle path or sidewalk intended for the traffic of bicycles and electric micro-mobility vehicles, or a bicycle path.
1.24. The symbol of a person sitting in a wheelchair for persons with disabilities marks a parking place where only vehicles bearing the distinguishing mark "Person with disability" or a disabled person's car parking card may stop or park.
1.25. Squares arranged in a chessboard pattern mark speed-reducing devices installed on the carriageway.
1.26. A double broken line marks reversible lanes in which the direction of traffic changes to the opposite, separating traffic flows of opposite directions. Crossing this line separating traffic flows of opposite directions is prohibited. If this line separates flows of the same direction, when the green reversible traffic light signal is on, crossing this line is permitted from both sides; when the yellow reversible traffic light signal is on – only when this line is to the driver's right.
1.27. A yellow zigzag marks a place (side) on the road where parking is prohibited along the entire length of the zigzag.
1.28. A lane intended for public transport and other vehicles marked with the inscription "TAXI" and the symbol A+ is open to passenger taxis. Parking places for passenger taxis may also be marked with the inscription "TAXI".
1.29. A lane intended for public transport and other vehicles marked with the symbols 4+ and A+ is open to cars carrying 4 or more road users.
1.30. A lane intended for public transport and other vehicles marked with the electric vehicle and A+ symbols is open to electric vehicles. Parking places intended for electric vehicles to park only during their charging may be marked with the electric vehicle symbol.
1.30.1. A lane intended for public transport and other vehicles marked with the motorcycle and A+ symbols is open to motorcycles.
1.31. The pedestrian symbol marks a pedestrian path or a part of a path intended for pedestrian traffic.
1.32. An area marked with yellow lines at an intersection of carriageways marks a place that is prohibited from being entered if there is an obstacle in it or beyond it that would force the driver to stop at the intersection of carriageways and obstruct the traffic of other vehicles.
1.33. Pedestrian and bicycle symbols one above the other mark a pedestrian and bicycle path.
1.34. The image of warning road sign No. 105 "Children" warns of a road section where children may be on the carriageway (near kindergartens, schools, playgrounds, and the like).
1.35. The image of warning road sign No. 127 "Pedestrian crossing" warns of approach to a pedestrian crossing.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Test your knowledge!
You've learned the theory — now try the free Lithuanian KET practice tests in English.
Practice KET tests →