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An 'Exit Only Lane' in traffic is a dedicated lane on a multi-lane roadway, typically a highway or freeway, that allows vehicles to leave the main flow of traffic and proceed to an exit ramp. The key characteristic of this lane is that once you enter it, you must take the upcoming exit; you cannot merge back into the through lanes. These lanes are usually clearly marked with signs overhead, pavement markings (like "EXIT ONLY" painted on the road), and often solid white lines that discourage or prohibit merging out of the lane once entered. Their purpose is to improve traffic flow by separating vehicles intending to exit from those continuing straight, reducing congestion and potential conflicts at interchange points.