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Yellow lines are cautionary I have noticed for years that drivers in Medford have no hesitation to cross over double sets of double yellow lines like those on McAndrews Road just east of Crater Lake Avenue. In California, that is a sure ticket as these lines create an "island" that no driver is supposed to enter. The lines are used to stop cars from attempting to turn left in places where it would back traffic up. I got a copy of the Oregon Driver's Manual and there is no mention of these lines. I called the Oregon State Police and was advised that there is no traffic code that prohibits crossing over these lines. Shouldn't we eliminate markings that cannot be enforced? -- Don S., Medford Maybe they're just there to drive ex-Californians crazy, Don. Oregon has no law that prohibits drivers from crossing sets of double yellow lines, says John Vial, area manager for the Oregon Department of Transportation. "Not everything that's put out there is enforceable," Vial said. "Lots of traffic devices are there to assist drivers in knowing what is the safe thing to do." Vial says safety often is the issue with seemingly stray lines such as those you mention. Examples from the 1999-2001 driver's manual include white edge or fog lines (Page 26) that help travelers stay on the road at night and signs that warn drivers of animal crossings, curves and other dangers (Pages 16-17). (Send your questions to "Since You Asked," Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; or by fax to (541) 776-4376; or by e-mail to: [email protected] Please include your name, address and phone number for verification.) Today's Edition : News | Sports | Business | Weather | Tempo | Classifieds Mail Tribune Copyright � The Mail Tribune 2000, Medford, Oregon USA