Sitting behind the wheel, the driver understands that controls the mechanism, representing an increased danger. And if a person does not have the necessary qualifications, he can threaten the life and health of people. Therefore, before driving on your own, you need to learn the rules. Ignorance and constant violation of traffic rules in the best case will cause the seizure of rights, and in the worst - an accident can result.
But Russian drivers, unfortunately, violate the rules very often. One of the most common is a reversal through a double solid line. Sometimes car inspectors, using the ignorance of car owners, may qualify their actions incorrectly. Let’s talk about such an offense as a reversal through a continuous one: what punishment awaits the driver and what the traffic police may enter into the resolution.
Where did the markup come from?
The American Edward Hines came up with the markup. Roads in the United States began to mark it in 1911. And already in 1921, after America, markup began to be applied in England. Since then, it has been used in many countries around the world. For some time, different markup options were used in some countries. For example, in Germany stripes were painted black instead of white. And in the UK, reflective devices were used that were perfectly visible in the dark. Today, in most countries, roads are marked with almost the same special markings.
solid line
There are two types of solid lines on the road:
The first divides the carriageway in two and designates the borders where vehicles are entitled to drive. She marks roads with only two lanes. The second is used with four or more stripes. This is the difference between one markup and another.
However, novice drivers sometimes have difficulties, since the solid line also indicates the parking lot, but driving through it is not a reason for a fine.
If a single or double line intersects, dividing the carriageway into lanes for multidirectional transport, this means leaving for the oncoming one, which creates a danger on the road. Double reversal is also an offense. However, there are situations when such actions are not punishable by a fine. But we'll talk about them later.
Penalty for crossing a solid line
Unfortunately, many offenses are committed on our roads. U-turn through a double continuous or single refers to the most common of them. Crossing one and the other marking lines is punished identically. In the current 2016, the penalty for leaving the oncoming lane varies from 1 to 5 thousand rubles. The amount of punishment depends on the specific circumstances. There are times when it is time to say goodbye to the right to drive a car. For the first time, the violator will lose a permit to drive a car for up to six months. The second time the ban could be a year.
What penalty does the driver face for violation of traffic rules, if he was recorded by a surveillance camera? In this case, there will be no maximum punishment. Therefore, the driver will definitely not lose his rights . The registration address will receive a typical fine notice, which is paid in a general manner.
When can not cross the solid?
The driver cannot cross the solid line, since it is an unbreakable barrier that prohibits any movement of cars along it.
- If the road is divided into three streams, then the middle lane belongs to either one or the other direction. In cases where cars are moving in the opposite direction from you, it is strictly forbidden to go on the line.
- Do not cross the solid line when driving at an adjustable intersection.
- The same prohibition applies to the situation when the climb to a hill ends.
- Even if you leave the courtyard, crossing or even a double U-turn is considered an offense.
Do not think that car inspectors will "close their eyes to this." If the data is recorded on the radar, then punishment cannot be avoided.
U-turn
If the marking is double solid, crossing it is extremely dangerous. U-turn through it often causes serious accidents. But the rights to drive vehicles for this maneuver will not be denied. The penalty will be only a fine in the amount of 1 to 1.5 thousand rubles. However, if the traffic police inspector fixes that before turning the driver drove several meters in the oncoming lane, they can still be taken away from him.
But the possibility of such an outcome does not mean that this decision will be made by the guardian of law and order. Moreover, there are many reasons that can be qualified as extenuating circumstances or even removing responsibility from the driver.
Exceptions
There are situations when a double solid marking line intersects with impunity. For example, the driver is trying to avoid an accident, and he has no other choice. Then departure to the oncoming traffic is permissible.
In addition, having become a participant or witness to an accident, if necessary, the patient must be immediately transported to a medical center, the driver can turn through a double solid with impunity, if necessary. Undoubtedly, for the sake of saving human life SDA fade into the background. The traffic police will then interview eyewitnesses to verify the legitimacy of the act of the driver who committed this maneuver. Such an action is prescribed by law and is not an offense.
However, problems may arise if the driver has suffered damage that far exceeds the risks that he was trying to avoid.
To mitigate the punishment can be the fact that the rules were violated in case of emergency, bypassing an obstacle on the road or hitting a single wheel marking. Therefore, it is far from always necessary to agree with the traffic police inspector.
How to avoid punishment?
Even if it so happened that the inspector noticed a maneuver that was contrary to the traffic rules, for example, a U-turn was made, then a fine for a double solid (that is, its intersection) is not necessary. It happens that the markup is almost invisible. In this case, you can safely refer to this fact. After all, the driver could simply not notice her. If the arguments do not help, and the inspector draws up a resolution anyway, then it will be useful to take some photographs or a video. It is advisable to carry out these actions in the presence of the traffic police officer. As a result, if a fine ensues, it will surely be mitigated, given the circumstances in which the offense was committed.
Often such cases occur in winter. Inspectors, writing a decision, rely on the incompetence of drivers. When the latter knows his rights and begins to defend them, this is usually taken into account. But suppose the order is written out and the driver is fined. What to do in this case?
To pay or not to pay?
There are two ways to solve the problem when a resolution is issued with which you do not agree:
- to reconcile and pay;
- to stand for your rights.
If the second decision is made, then first they write a complaint addressed to the head of the corresponding traffic police, where they set out in detail the illegal actions of the official, that is, the inspector. The situation is best described by referring to specific CAO links. And in the end, you need to ask to stop the administrative case. They also make a copy of the protocol, and if there is evidence, attach them to the complaint.
Of course, when your actions exclude administrative responsibility or your rights were seized from you for the oncoming lane, then this is worth arguing. If there is no response from the head of the traffic police, then contact the court.
Fines table
Consider what penalties are provided for violations associated with marking lines. What will happen if you neglect the general rules for driving in your lane or make a maneuver incorrectly? Here is a table of fines, which is desirable to know by heart.
How to turn around?
When it is necessary to make a maneuver, wait for signs to appear on the road that allow a U-turn at a specific place or indicate the zone within which this can be done. The markup in relation to them is of secondary importance. Therefore, in cases where there are contradictions between the marking and the sign, the driver should be given priority to the latter.
Conclusion
Thus, in spite of the great danger that a reversal through a double continuous one entails, a fine in the amount of 1 to 1.5 thousand rubles is all that the traffic police can punish the driver with. If you are trying to take away the rights, noting in the decision a different offense, then this must be fought. Therefore, it is recommended to go to court. If there is evidence of innocence, then you will certainly achieve justice.