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Refer to figure.
An aircraft taxiing is approaching a single dashed yellow line across the taxiway. What is the meaning of this marking?

  • A

    Taxiway intersection

  • B

    Intersection with a runway (runway holding position marking from the runway side / ILS critical area boundary)

  • C

    The pilot needs to reduce speed when crossing this line

  • D

    Runway used only for take-off from the intersection

Refer to figures. 
According to ICAO Annex 14, when an intermediate holding position marking is located across the taxiway, there is an intersection of two taxiways. Aircraft taxiing will stop and hold there ONLY if so instructed by ATC. Otherwise, they are clear to proceed.

ICAO Annex 14 
5.2.11 Intermediate holding position marking

5.2.11.3 Where an intermediate holding position marking is displayed at an intersection of two paved taxiways, it shall be located across the taxiway at sufficient distance from the near edge of the intersecting taxiway to ensure safe clearance between taxiing aircraft. It shall be coincident with a stop bar or intermediate holding position lights, where provided.

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