Lane assignments and lane-line rules apply with adjusted radius for banked turns; Stagger lines accommodate banked-track geometry; Stepping inside the lane on a banked turn carries DQ if it impedes another runner
Why people argue about this
People often assume that stepping inside a competitor's lane is just about maintaining your own position, but they misunderstand how crucial it is in banked track events where even slight encroachment can alter their trajectory and result in disqualification due to interference with the banked surface adjustments.
