A reversal through a double continuous: deprivation of rights or fine?

Sitting behind the wheel, the driver realizes that he controls a mechanism that poses an increased danger. And if a person does not have the necessary qualifications, he can threaten the life and health of people. Therefore, before you travel independently, you need to learn the rules. Ignorance and permanent violation of traffic rules at best will cause seizure of rights, and at worst - an accident may end.

But Russian drivers, unfortunately, violate the rules very often. One of the most common is a turn through a double solid line. Sometimes auto inspectors, using ignorance of car owners, can qualify their actions incorrectly. Let's talk about such an offense as a turn through a solid: what punishment awaits the driver and what can be entered into the decree of the traffic police.

Where did the markup come from?

Invented the layout of the American Edward Hines. Roads to the USA began to be marked by it in 1911. And already in 1921, following America, the markup was also used in England. Since then it is used in many countries of the world. For a time, different variants of markup were used in some countries. For example, in Germany the stripes were painted in black instead of white. And in the UK used light-reflecting devices, which were perfectly visible in the dark. To date, in most countries, roads are marked with almost identical special markings.

solid line

On the road there are two types of solid lines:

• Single;
• Double.

The first divides the carriageway in half and marks the boundaries where motor vehicles can drive. It marks roads that have only two lanes. The second one is used with four or more bands. This is the difference between one markup and another.

However, novice drivers sometimes have difficulties, since a solid line also denotes parking of vehicles, but travel on it is not a basis for a fine.

If a single or double line crosses dividing the carriageway into strips for multidirectional transport, this means traveling to the opposite one, which creates a danger on the road. Turning through a double solid is also an offense. However, there are situations when such actions are not punishable by a fine. But we will talk about them later.

Penalty for the intersection of a solid line

Unfortunately, many offenses are committed on our roads. Turning through a double solid or single refers to the most frequent of them. The intersection of one and the other marking lines is punishable identically. In the current year of 2016, the penalty for traveling to the oncoming lane varies from 1 to 5 thousand rubles. The amount of punishment depends on the specific circumstances. There are times when you have to say goodbye for a while with the right to drive a car. For the first time an intruder will lose his permit for driving a car for a period of up to six months. For the second time the ban can be a year.

What is the penalty for the driver for violation of traffic rules, if it is fixed by a security camera? In this case, there will be no maximum punishment. Therefore, the driver will not lose his rights exactly. The registration address will receive a typical notice of the penalty, which is paid in the general procedure.

When you can not cross a solid?

The driver can not cross a solid line, because it is an indestructible barrier that prohibits any movement of cars along it.

• If the road is divided into three streams, then the middle band belongs to either one or the other direction. In cases where cars are moving in the opposite direction from you, then to go to the line is also strictly prohibited.
• You can not cross a solid line when driving at an adjustable intersection.
• The same prohibition extends to the situation when the ascent to the hill is completed.
• Even if departure from the courtyard is made, the crossing or, especially, the turn through the double solid is considered an offense.

Do not think that auto inspectors "will close their eyes to this". If the data are fixed on the radar, then punishment can not be avoided.

Spin

If the markup is double continuous, crossing it is extremely dangerous. Turning through it often causes serious accidents. But the rights to drive by transport for this maneuver will not be deprived. Punishment will be only a fine in the amount of 1 to 1.5 thousand rubles. However, if the inspector of the traffic police records that before the turn the driver drove a few meters on the opposite lane, he could still have the right to take it.
But the possibility of such an outcome does not mean that the guardian of the rule of law will make this decision. Moreover, there are many reasons that can be qualified as mitigating circumstances or in general relieving responsibility from the driver.

Exceptions

There are situations where a double continuous line of markup intersects with impunity. For example, a driver tries to avoid an accident, and he has no other way out. Then going to a friend is acceptable.

In addition, becoming a participant or witness of an accident, if necessary, the immediate delivery of a patient to a medical point, the driver can go with impunity through a double continuous, if necessary. Undoubtedly, for the salvation of human life, the traffic rules go to the background. The traffic police officers will then interview the eyewitnesses to ascertain the validity of the act of the driver who performed this maneuver. Such an action is provided by law and is not an offense.

However, problems can arise in the event that the driver causes damage much greater than the risks he tried to avoid.

To mitigate the punishment may be the fact that the rules were violated when absolutely necessary, by avoiding an obstacle on the road or hitting the markings with one wheel. Therefore, it is by no means always necessary to agree with the inspector of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate.

How to avoid punishment?

Even if it happened that the inspector noticed a maneuver that runs counter to SDA, for example, a turn is made, then the penalty for a double continuous (that is, its intersection) is not necessary. It happens that the layout is almost invisible. In this case, we can safely refer to this fact. After all the driver could simply not notice it. If the arguments do not help, and the inspector still draws up the decision, it will be superfluous to take a few photographs or videotape. It is desirable to perform these actions in the presence of a traffic police officer. As a result, if the fine follows, it will be softened, taking into account the circumstances under which the offense was committed.

Often such cases occur in the winter. Inspectors, writing out the decree, count on the incompetence of drivers. When the latter knows his rights and begins to defend them, it is usually taken into account. But suppose the decree 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 decree is issued, with which you do not agree:

• To accept and pay;
• to stand for your rights.

If a second decision is taken, they first write a complaint addressed to the head of the corresponding traffic police, which details the illegal actions of the official, that is, the inspector. It is better to describe the situation by referring to specific CAO references. And in the end it is necessary to ask to stop the administrative case. They also make a copy of the protocol, and if there are testimonies, attach them to the complaint.

Of course, when your actions exclude administrative responsibility, or if you have withdrawn rights for traveling to the oncoming lane, then it is worth disputing. If the head of the traffic police does not answer, then go to court.

Fines table

Consider what penalties are provided for violations related to marking lines. What will happen if you neglect the general rules of traffic on your own strip or do something wrong? Before you is a table of penalties, which you should know by heart.

How to properly turn around?

When it is necessary to make a maneuver, wait on the road for the appearance of signs allowing the turn in a certain place or indicate the zone within which it can be done. Marking in relation to them is of secondary importance. Therefore, in cases where there are contradictions between the markup and the sign, the driver should give priority to the latter.

Conclusion

Thus, despite the great danger that a turn through a double solid carries with it, a fine of between 1 and 1.5 thousand rubles is all that the traffic police officers can punish the driver. If you are trying to take away the rights, marking a different offense in the resolution, then you need to fight it. Therefore, it is recommended to go to court. If there is evidence of innocence, then you will certainly achieve justice.