Whats with the double white lines on SR 167?
The double white line separates the HOT lane from the general purpose lanes. It is illegal to cross the double white lines and enter or exit the HOT lane. You may only do this at specific locations marked by a dashed line. Restricting access to zones marked by a dashed line reduces sudden braking caused by vehicles changing lanes and enables the HOT lane to flow smoothly with little or no traffic congestion virtually all the time. While it has long been illegal to cross a double white line, most Washington drivers seldom encountered them before the completion of more recent projects, such as SR 167 HOT lanes and two-way transit/HOV lanes on I-90 between Seattle and Bellevue. WSDOT chose to restrict HOT lane access with a double white line at all times (even when the HOT lanes are open to all) to reduce any confusion from a traffic law that might be unfamiliar to many drivers.
