When can you cross solid yellow lines?

Crossing solid yellow lines is typically permitted when making turns. This allows drivers to navigate safely into or out of an intersection, alley, or drive. The purpose of solid yellow lines is to indicate that passing is not allowed in that area, primarily to prevent head-on collisions and to promote safety on the roads.

When you're making a turn, you are essentially leaving your lane, and so the solid yellow line does not apply in the same way as it would when simply driving straight. In contrast, options pertaining to passing another vehicle or emergency situations suggest scenarios that do not comply with the intent of solid yellow lines, which are meant to restrict lane changes to ensure safety.