The traffic rules provide for overtaking across a continuous road, a fine for performing such a maneuver, or, as an alternative, deprivation of the ability to drive a vehicle. The driver must be aware of this violation.
Such a violation has its own nuances; the rules indicate situations when travel is not prohibited according to this principle. But in general, such a maneuver is considered solely as potentially dangerous. And such a trip is especially fraught with problems where several categorical points of the rules “intersect” on one section of the road.
Under what conditions is crossing a continuous line considered / not considered a violation?
The explanations are quite simple: maneuvering on this section of the road is not always regarded as a direct violation. In what situations can you drive into oncoming traffic?
- Narrow road surface. If it is not wide enough, and the markings are not visible or absent altogether, as well as the “no overtaking” sign, then the driver will avoid monetary penalties when overtaking.
- Broken marking lines. The traffic rules state that the line is allowed to be crossed only at the points where it is interrupted. If the maneuver is performed on another section of the road where the line is not interrupted, this is a prerequisite for the creation of emergency situations that threaten the vehicle owner with deprivation of his rights.
- A sudden obstacle blocking the path . The case is considered in a situation where a vehicle or other obstacle has blocked the possibility of driving in a single lane. The rules state that you need to go around it on the left side, and first give way to other cars - the traffic police inspector does not punish you for this. But if the driver could go around the obstacle on the other side and did not take advantage of this opportunity, since this maneuver would have taken him more time, then there will be a fine, according to Part 2 of Art. 12.15.
- A situation where you need to leave the yard, make a U-turn, to the left. When crossing one continuous line and making a U-turn out of the yard, essentially no action is taken on the oncoming lane. But at the same time, the continuous line itself still intersects. The inspector has the right to issue a penalty, but does not have the right to deprive the driver’s license.
Penalties for overtaking across a solid line.
What types of fines are provided?
Deprivation of rights is possible only in the above two cases. in all other situations, a fine is imposed. Moreover, its size directly depends on the circumstances under which the violation was committed. All such situations should be considered in more detail:
- For an intersection involving entering the oncoming lane (overtaking), in addition to deprivation of rights, a fine in the amount of 5,000 rubles may be imposed;
- A penalty of 1 to 1.5 thousand rubles is provided for driving around an obstacle while driving into oncoming traffic;
- If the driver makes a turn or turns into oncoming traffic, he will be given a fine in the amount of 1 to 1.5 thousand rubles.
At the same time, violations related to driving into the oncoming lane, which were recorded by cameras, are punishable by a fine of 5,000 rubles.
For a turn through a double solid line
In the case of a turning maneuver or a turn of 1780 degrees and crossing a continuous strip, a fine of 1000 to 1500 rubles is provided. It does not matter whether the stripe is single or double, the punishment can be the same.
How to mitigate the penalty for turning across a solid line
As indicated above, the fine for this violation can range from 1 to one and a half thousand rubles. In this case, the decision on the specific amount of the penalty is made by the head of the traffic police. He is obliged to take into account the mitigating circumstances provided for by the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. For example, if the violation is committed for the first time.
Therefore, when drawing up a protocol on site, the presence of such circumstances should be indicated in it. There is a special place for this in the protocol. Accordingly, one should not refuse explanations.
What is the penalty for crossing a solid line?
The rules prescribe a number of prohibited overtaking maneuvers, when traffic police officers are 100% likely to deprive the driver of the right to drive a vehicle.
Provided that a slow-moving vehicle is driving in front of the car, which equates to, for example, a horse-drawn cart, tractors, asphalt pavers, you will have to drive at low speed to the section of the road where overtaking is allowed.
What is the penalty for crossing a solid line?:
- Overtaking in the oncoming lane through a solid lane means deprivation of a driver's license for up to 4 months , but instead they may impose a fine of 5,000 rubles (Fig. p. 1).
- an identical offense is repeated , the driver’s license will be deprived for 12 months; if the repeated violation is recorded by photo and video recording, the fine will be 5,000 rubles .
- Turning left across a solid or double solid line - a fine of 1000 - 1500 rubles . Since it is regarded as driving in the oncoming lane, creating inconvenience for other participants in the flow and leading to emergency situations on the roads (Fig. p. 5).
- Turning across a solid marking line while exiting and driving in the oncoming lane means deprivation of a driver’s license for 4-6 months (Fig. p.2).
- Overtaking a slow-moving vehicle through a continuous lane - If the vehicle is considered a slow-moving vehicle according to the manufacturer's passport and it is moving in a lane below 30 km/h. without a posted “Slow-moving” sign and the driver is overtaking through a solid road - at this moment there is no violation of the place. If the vehicle is moving in the lane at a speed below 30 km/h. but according to the manufacturer’s passport it is not considered a slow-moving vehicle, then liability for overtaking a slow-moving vehicle is provided in the form of deprivation of rights for 4-6 months (Fig. p. 3).
Video: overtaking a slow-moving vehicle.
- Completing overtaking through a solid line is a fine of 1,500 rubles. This fine is issued provided that the markings and installed signs on the road comply with GOST and not for overtaking through a solid marking line, since you did not cross it, but were already moving in the oncoming lane and you need to return to your lane, and the fine is issued for violation of the location of the vehicle .
However, there is a nuance - a photo of a camera recording the intersection of a solid marking line in automatic mode, that is, overtaking across a solid line is not grounds for deprivation of a driver’s license, but involves the imposition of the maximum possible fine.
Other Possible Consequences
A driver who overtakes across a solid line does not always get off with just a fine. A more severe punishment is provided for this maneuver. So, if a citizen drove into oncoming traffic, then for the first violation he may be deprived of his rights for a period of 4-6 months. Such punishment is provided for in paragraph 4 of Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.
If a citizen commits this maneuver again, the driver’s license is confiscated for 1 year. This punishment is applied if the violation is recorded by a traffic police officer.
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What mistakes do drivers most often make when maneuvering on a double solid road?
According to the rules, overtaking in oncoming traffic in any situation is punishable by deprivation of rights under Part 4 of Art. 12.15 Code of Administrative Offences. Moreover, you can lose them for up to 6 months. Even overtaking a tractor traveling at minimum speed will not relieve the overtaking person from responsibility. Although the tractor driver is ordered to pull over to the side of the road, thereby giving way to other road users, this still will not protect the overtaker from fair punishment. This will be regarded as an offense, although car enthusiasts like to experiment and often perform such maneuvers, perceiving them as acceptable.
For a turn through continuous markings
The law does not distinguish between the maneuver of turning or turning across a continuous line. This violation is provided for by the same article of the Code of Administrative Offences. In this case, a turn is considered to be a maneuver made with an exit onto another road. For example, a rotation of 90 degrees. Meanwhile, a U-turn is considered to be a change of lane to another lane made at an angle of 180 degrees.
Since the punishment is provided for by one article of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, it is the same - a fine from 1 to 1.5 thousand rubles.
What trajectories can be used to make a left turn through a double solid line?
A solid line, including a double one, means that any maneuvers associated with crossing it are blocked. Consequently, drivers do not have the right to make any maneuvers regardless of the trajectory of their movement. In each of such cases, a fine will be imposed. In this case, the driver’s actions will be qualified depending on how and why he crossed the solid line.
For overtaking
Overtaking, which involves entering oncoming traffic through a solid lane, is considered the most serious violation of this type. This is due to the fact that such maneuvers create an immediate risk of an accident.
Therefore, punishment is provided in the form of a fine in the amount of 5,000 rubles or deprivation of a driver’s license for up to 6 months.
For avoiding an obstacle
Avoiding an obstacle is also a violation if such a maneuver involves crossing a continuous strip. In this case, it does not matter which obstacle the driver drove around. For example, it could be a fallen pole or tree, a damaged car, and so on.
In any case, these actions constitute an offense for which a fine of up to 1,500 rubles is established.
Leaving the courtyard area
Leaving the courtyard territory is a violation of the type in question. However, this is the least serious violation. Therefore, the fine for committing it is only 500 rubles.
Violation caused by negligence of road services
In some situations, the driver’s behavior on the road depends on the correct performance of their duties by special service employees.
In a specific situation - from applying road markings. This process is regulated by strict GOSTs, if there are prerequisites, then there is a chance to win a legal dispute with representatives of the traffic police due to incorrect markings. Broken horizontal markings serve as a warning that the line will soon become continuous and overtaking will be prohibited. Based on the rules, a specific sign must be placed in front of the solid ones - a broken line, the strokes of which are three times longer than the space between them.
If there is nothing like this on the road surface, then this is a clear violation of GOST standards. And then the crime remains in question, since the fault lies not only with the driver. But provided the markings are according to all standards, the owner of the vehicle is solely to blame.
That is, drawing solid lines is prohibited immediately after standard broken lines, since the driver does not have time to navigate the situation on the road. If the road services are negligent, you can challenge the actions of the traffic police on the basis of the inability to react in a timely manner.
To avoid an accident
Unexpected and dangerous situations can happen while driving. To prevent a car collision or a pedestrian collision, the driver has to make a decision in a critical situation as quickly as possible.
Driving into the oncoming lane while crossing a solid lane will not be considered a violation in the following cases:
- this is the only sure way to avoid a collision with another vehicle;
- if there is no alternative option to avoid hitting a pedestrian who suddenly appears in front of the car in the wrong place to cross the road.
If the driver got into one of these situations due to the fault of other road users and he did not have the opportunity to avoid crossing the solid line in order to prevent an accident, then this should not be considered a violation of the rules. If there is a registrar, there will be no doubts, but if there are no facts, then you will have to defend your case.
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