limit line en · NOUN
Etymology
From limit + line.
Meanings
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A transverse road marking indicating the point at which a vehicle must stop.
Pedestrians have the right-of-way in marked or unmarked crosswalks. If there is a limit line before the crosswalk, stop at the limit line and allow pedestrians to cross the street.
2026 February 15 (last accessed), “Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road”, in California Driver’s Handbook, Sacramento, California: California Department of Motor Vehicles, archived from the original on 19 Jul 2025:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit lines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
yield line (transverse road marking) · give way line (transverse road marking)
Synonyms
stop line (transverse road marking) · stop bar (transverse road marking)