What does the return arrow painted on the centerline or in the left lane indicate?

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This road marking is called a 'return arrow' or 'end of lane arrow'. It is an important horizontal signal that announces the proximity of a continuous line or the end of the lane you are driving in. Its message is imperative: it warns the driver to merge into the lane to their right as soon as possible and safely, as driving in the current lane will shortly be prohibited (usually due to the appearance of a solid line prohibiting crossing into oncoming traffic). It does not indicate a road exit nor is it directly related to parallel traffic.

What does the return arrow painted on the centerline or in the left lane indicate?

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