Rules of the Road campaign begins

Special to The Canton News 

Should you stop at a flashing yellow light? What’s the difference between a white and yellow line (or stripe) in the middle of the road? The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) seeks to bring clarity to traffic conundrums like these and more with the launch of its new video series and public awareness campaign, the “Rules of the Road.” 

Intended to educate and entertain, MDOT aims to address commonly broken or misunderstood traffic rules and highlight fun facts about traffic through the campaign.

The pilot episode of the new video series was released on MDOT’s social media channels, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and X. The first episode explains the meaning behind a white or yellow line (or stripe) in the middle of the road.

More episodes will be released through 2025 and will focus on topics such as what to do at flashing yellow and red lights, how to turn in a median, how to properly merge and what the colors of a reflective pavement marker mean. The videos that make up the Rules of the Road series will be short, fast-paced and lighthearted to reach young audiences, primarily through social media.

Follow the hashtag #RulesOfTheRoadMS on social media for an opportunity to learn more about the Rules of the Road. To learn more, visit GoMDOT.com and follow @MississippiDOT on social media.