Do Drivers Get Fined for Driving over Single Continuous Lines

Chris Topher on 23/03/2022 - 22:11
Last edited 23/03/2022 - 22:12

Double line lane markings we all know (I hope) mean it's dangerous and hence illegal to cross, usually into oncoming traffic on the other side of the road approaching the crest of a hill, blind curves, etc.

Continuous Single lines are simply Do Not Cross, drive on or over them. Example = slip lanes, lane markers at intersections, etc.. I see these lines are completely ignored as they are driven over in all instances such as cutting into or out of queued traffic.

I've never heard of anyone even being questioned about the ignorance of this law in Australia.

Automotive

Comments

  • payless69 on 23/03/2022 - 22:18

    They save me tyre wear!

  • SF3 on 23/03/2022 - 22:27
    +2

    I've never heard of anyone

    Anecdotal sample size of 1…

    • Daabido on 23/03/2022 - 22:31
      +5

      That's a perfectly cromulent sample size.

      • GordonR on 23/03/2022 - 22:37

        Now I have to work out how to use cromulent in a regular conversation!

        • Kangal on 23/03/2022 - 23:37
          +3

          Yes, doing so will embiggen us all.

  • GordonR on 23/03/2022 - 22:36

    I was fined $50 (I think) in 1996 for crossing a single white line as I approached a red light and changed lane (because on the other side of the intersection the left lane was blocked by parked cars).

    • Nugs on 23/03/2022 - 23:57
      +1

      I got fined $70 for making a single black line around that year
      .

      • Brian McGee on 24/03/2022 - 07:41

        Were you trying to cover the continuous white line at the time?

      • lost in transit on 26/03/2022 - 11:58

        No slippery diff 😂

    • Krankite on 24/03/2022 - 10:37

      What was the fine for changing lanes during an intersection at the time?

      • Thrift on 24/03/2022 - 17:22

        What road rule would have been broken?

  • c64 on 23/03/2022 - 23:51
    +4

    Do Drivers Get Fined for Driving over Single Continuous Lines

    only if they get caught

  • Muzeeb on 24/03/2022 - 00:09
    +9

    Only if your fog lights are on.

  • apsilon on 24/03/2022 - 06:36
    +6

    With all these basic road rule questions constantly being asked it's pretty clear that regular testing is required.

    • orangetrain on 24/03/2022 - 11:17

      We don't even test international drivers before giving them a full licence.

      If you think about it, even diplomats could run you over despite no driving experience and be immune from prosecution too.

  • Euphemistic on 24/03/2022 - 07:46
    +4

    If there’s a rule for it, someone has been fined for it. It’s hard to police some of this stuff. A cop has to see you do it, and think you are driving dangerously enough to warrant pulling over.

    I’d guess lots of these simple rules are forgotten when the cop starts watching the driver for a bit and they get a ‘more important’ fine like DUI, driving dangerously or speeding.

    • Chris Topher on 25/03/2022 - 12:53

      On slip lanes, e.g. on or off lanes on a frewway (toll road, etc.) they are used as a patience filter. The impatient ones cross over the single line to 'beat' the other traffic to where ever. Generally speaking, impatience isn't against the law, just damn inconsiderate.

  • Archi on 24/03/2022 - 09:50
    +7

    story time..

    many years ago driving late at night i was tail gated and harassed by another driver, and being young and silly i retaliated by doing the similar…

    we both stopped at a set of lights side by side and when the lights went green we both took off, the other car accelerated quickly cut in front of me and slammed on the breaks and i rear ended him.

    after the police was called the other driver was adamant that i had deliberately sped up to rear end him.

    after the police had taken many photos.. and investigated where my Tyre marks were on the ground… had determined that the other driver had to have crossed a single unbroken line in order for the accident to happen. i was absolved the fault and believe the other driver was charged with dangerous driving causing an accident.

    lucky me

  • Ryanek on 24/03/2022 - 11:13

    Continuous Single lines are simply Do Not Cross

    This is wrong, you can cross a single line if you are entering or leaving a road.

    • singlemalt72 on 24/03/2022 - 11:45
      +2

      Also, if safe, to pass a bicycle and provide lawful clearance.

    • Chris Topher on 25/03/2022 - 12:47

      AFAIK in Victoria that is incorrect. Many carparks, servos, and private driveways, etc. have a break in continuous single and double lines for that purpose in safe locations. If unsafe there is no breaks.

      NSW seems to vary on this.

      • Ryanek on 26/03/2022 - 11:53

        From Vic Roads

        Single continuous dividing lines
        If you are on a road with a single continuous line down the middle, you must:
        * stay to the left of the lines
        * drive as close to the left side of the road as you can.
        * You can cross these lines to enter or leave the road.
        You can't:
        * overtake or do a U-turn
        * park opposite the dividing line unless there is at least three metres between your vehicle and the line or there is a sign saying that parking is allowed.

  • idjces on 24/03/2022 - 16:19
    +1

    I know of 2 people who have been fined for changing lanes over such lines on freeways.

    Here is a map pin showing one of them. They really don't want traffic jumping lanes to get to that Southport St exit.

    https://www.google.com/maps/place/31%C2%B056'22.3%22S+115%C2…

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