Incorrect line markings

[roth]

I quite often encounter unbroken/double white line markings that are illogical and are probably marked in error. Specifically what I'm referring to is when either breasting a crest or coming out of a corner an unbroken line may continue for maybe a hundred metres or more beyond the point where there is a clear view of the road ahead. Many times I have been about to overtake but have to needlessly delay the manoeuvre until beyond the unbroken line. Sometimes there is a legitimate reason for an apparent "mistake" in line marking because of a side road etc so unless you know the road it would be foolhardy to ignore the markings. Furthermore it is always illegal to cross an unbroken line so I guess we just have to live with the frustration and observe the rules.
Comments anyone?

[Itsme]

Originally Posted by roth

I quite often encounter unbroken/double white line markings that are illogical and are probably marked in error. Specifically what I'm referring to is when either breasting a crest or coming out of a corner an unbroken line may continue for maybe a hundred metres or more beyond the point where there is a clear view of the road ahead. Many times I have been about to overtake but have to needlessly delay the manoeuvre until beyond the unbroken line. Sometimes there is a legitimate reason for an apparent "mistake" in line marking because of a side road etc so unless you know the road it would be foolhardy to ignore the markings. Furthermore it is always illegal to cross an unbroken line so I guess we just have to live with the frustration and observe the rules.
Comments anyone?

Have you realised the double lines are there for the traffic coming the opposite direction towards the bend, this would make sense.

No mistakes imo.

[cs123]

Originally Posted by trublu

Have you realised the double lines are there for the traffic coming the opposite direction towards the bend, this would make sense.

No mistakes imo.

That would be a single dashed line with a unbroken line on the side that isn't allowed to cross.


Double means neither can cross the centre.

[aussiblue]

Sometimes it may be because there is a dip in the road ahead that may make an oncoming car temporarily invisible; it may not be apparent to you unless and oncoming car suddenly appears to vanish for a few seconds. There is almost always a good reason for the full line even if it may not be readily apparent; and learning the hard way the reason is not a good idea.

[blackf6]

I don't cross double white lines all the time. But when I do, I make sure I'm turning into a driveway.

[LG17]

Originally Posted by DeJaVu GT

I don't cross double white lines all the time. But when I do, I make sure I'm turning into a driveway.

If it's safe I'll do it to pass a bicycle rider.