Hitting a solid road: a fine for crossing a line with one wheel, legal disputes

Drivers who cross a double solid line with their car commit a serious offense from the point of view of traffic rules. For such offenders, the Code of Administrative Offenses provides for legal measures. Depending on the situation and the severity of the guilt, these may include monetary penalties or deprivation of a driver’s license. Motorists are interested in what the fine will be for crossing a solid line in 2021 and whether punishment will be applied in case of a forced maneuver. How will the traffic police inspector react if a car, avoiding a collision, hits a double lane?

What happens if you drive over a solid line?

In most cases, hitting a solid road occurs at turns, intersections, and small rural roads. Traffic rules state: it is prohibited to drive over the SL; each driver must keep the car within its lane.

If the inspector stands his ground and decisively plans to fine you, then the degree of seriousness of the traffic violation plays a particularly important role in determining how much the fine will be. The judicial system considers each individual case separately.

If the line on the roadway does not have a gap (is not dotted), then hitting it is an offense. The only exception is parking markings.

If the driver decides to independently understand the intricacies of hitting a solid line, then you should remember:

each incident is unique and specific, everything is taken into account - other cars, weather conditions, road conditions;
knowledge of the laws is priceless, however, manipulating articles of administrative legislation in order to justify oneself being guilty is an almost useless undertaking;

With the help of some legal tricks, you can try to reduce the fine (for driving one wheel onto a solid line) to just 1.5 thousand rubles.
However, you need to remember that car owners rarely win in court cases, so hiring a professional lawyer is one of the best decisions.

Types of markings

If you ask motorists what types of roadway markings there are, the majority will name only three: “solid”, “double solid” and “intermittent”. In general, of course, this is true, because the remaining markup options are either variations of the above, or a combination of two types.

This is true if you do not take into account special images on the road that carry additional information and are also considered road markings. These may include designations of bus and bicycle paths, road signs, names of routes and other informational designations.

Nevertheless, the most common ones are: 1.1 – “solid”; 1.3 – “double solid”; 1.5 – “intermittent”; 1.11 – combination of “continuous” and “intermittent”; 1.6 – broken marking line, which warns of the appearance of a “solid” one; 1.7 – intermittent, indicating traffic lanes at the intersection; 1.2 – solid, showing the side of the road; 1.4 – a yellow solid line indicating either a temporary marking or a place where it is prohibited to stop. You can also mention the 1.8 marking - a thick dashed line indicating the boundary between the acceleration and braking lines.

Types of solid lines and subtleties of traffic rules

We will try to display the legislative norms in the form of the most popular and important questions and answers, which will be useful not only to those drivers who, driving along a serpentine road, accidentally crossed the left lane, but to all drivers in general.

Solid lines (hereinafter we will sometimes use the abbreviation SL) exist in the following four types:

Type 1.2.1. – located outside the highway.
Type 1.1. – is located in the middle and serves as a delimiter for two opposite directions of the highway.
Type 1.11. – located on the route and serves to separate both different and identical directions; located where you can only change lanes from one lane.

For a collision there is a fine of 5 thousand rubles. or confiscation of rights for 4-6 months.

Hitting a solid road with one wheel, the fine (which is very difficult to prove to a traffic police officer, but is possible thanks to video from cameras), corresponds to a similar amount - 5 thousand rubles. or confiscation of rights for 4-6 months.

Is it allowed to cross the SL?

line type 1.1., according to traffic rules, cannot be crossed;
solid 1.2.1 is allowed to start moving or stop (allowed only if, according to traffic regulations, parking is allowed);
a line like 1.11 is allowed to be crossed, but only from the side of the dotted contour.

Despite the variety of rules and types of SL, running into them is strictly prohibited.
Any kind of hitting a marking of this type is perceived by workers as creating a precedent on the road that violates the general safety of vehicle movement. In matters related to difficulties on serpentines, turns at intersections through continuous markings, the penalty is the same: 5,000 rubles. or confiscation of rights.

Is it permissible to turn left when exiting a lane (for example, in the case of circular cross-borders)? No, it is not allowed, because there is a collision with a solid marking line (fine - 5 thousand rubles), which means inspectors can fine you. You can only move by following the signs.

How to avoid punishment?

Sanctions can be avoided if:

Markings are placed on the road for public use;
The layout does not comply with GOST;
The markings are erased/cannot be distinguished.
The driver broke the rules to avoid an accident.

The most severe consequences for violations occur due to overtaking and driving in the oncoming direction. For turning around and turning, a citizen will have to pay a fine of 1000 - 1500 rubles.

To prevent the driver from being punished, he must record the road markings in a photograph or video. This is the only way to prove your innocence.

What actions should I take?

Write down the inspector’s details and ask him to present his identification;
Explain the reason for the violation;
View the protocol, check whether all details are included in it;
Take a photograph of the crime scene;
Include your explanations in the document;
File an appeal within ten days.

If the driver does not agree with the punishment, he has the right to file a complaint with the court within 10 days. In addition, the driver must have evidence of innocence. This could be witness testimony, dash cam video, photographs from the scene of the incident.

Crossing continuous markings anywhere is a violation. Punishments are possible - a fine of up to five thousand rubles, confiscation of the driving license.

If a citizen has not paid the collection:

They will be required to perform correctional labor for fifty hours;
The fine will have to be paid double;
Arrest for fifteen days is possible.

Anticipation is the most dangerous action. Since many drivers neglect the rules of overtaking, severe punishment is provided for driving into oncoming traffic.

In order to influence the behavior of motorists and to comply with traffic regulations, penalties have been increased. If the driver is not sure that he will have time to overtake the car when crossing a solid road, it is better not to do this.

Before overtaking and driving into oncoming traffic, you need to think about the consequences and remember the rules of the road.

Crossing the double solid line, the driver finds himself in the oncoming lane. This maneuver creates a great danger for other road users, who may not be prepared for a sudden change in the road situation, which threatens the occurrence of serious accidents with serious consequences. Therefore, a significant fine for crossing a double marking line is one of the effective measures designed to reduce the number of accidents on the road.

Ways to avoid fines

Are there any cases in which you can make a U-turn at roundabouts? Certainly.

Such cases include:

There is only one obstacle with the roadway.
Lack of pedestrian crossing;
Lack of solid lines in the markings.

Reverse gear must not be engaged at intersections. However, most often, only this can save the driver from accidentally hitting a solid road. As a rule, if the traffic of the cars allows, you can turn on the reverse gear, since the amount of the fine will be 10 times less - 500 rubles.

By the way, the situation with the continuous one is very similar to the traffic rules associated with tram rails. Turning through them (if permitted by signs) is allowed, however, if the tram moves in the same direction, the fine will be 500 rubles. A meeting will cost the driver more - 5,000 rubles or confiscation for 4-6 months. (absolute analogy with solid).

However, what to do if the process of overtaking through the SL has already begun? Is there a way to avoid penalties?

Yes, there are ways:

between the dotted (intermittent) and SL there will be a gap in the form of markings like 1.6. Its task is to warn the driver about the approach of continuous markings;
if the markup is 1.6. was too dim, and you simply didn’t see it, then further crossing the solid line will not be considered a violation, since there was a violation of the State Marking Standard.

A complaint that you do not agree with the inspector’s opinion, since the problem was in the quality of the markings, must be sent by you no later than 10 days from the date of drawing up the protocol.

But what to do if the markup is 1.6. was she still present? We believe that you, as a driver, did not cross the solid line for fun; there was a reason for it and you followed common sense. This means that it makes sense to refer to Article 2.7. The Code of Administrative Offenses, according to which it is permissible to resort to crossing a continuous road if in this way you tried to avoid an accident.

Overtaking a car with the corresponding entry into the oncoming lane is prohibited when:

the route contains 2-way traffic and has four, five, six or more lanes;
the route contains 2-way traffic and three lanes, in which the middle one is needed for overtaking; at the same time, it is prohibited to enter the left lane;
the section is a controlled intersection (a similar prohibition occurs at uncontrolled intersections where traffic occurs on the main part of the highway);
the site contains a pedestrian crossing or railway crossing;
traffic moves on a bridge, in a tunnel, at the end of a climb or a particularly difficult turn.

If there is a repeated violation of traffic rules, then more severe penalties will be applied to the driver.

How to mitigate the punishment?

Is crossing the lane line always illegal? Some drivers are wondering whether forced detour of an obstacle across a solid line can be considered a violation?

The presence of an obstacle on the highway motivates the driver to take a detour in the opposite lane. But it also increases the risk of an accident with a car traveling in the other direction. The legislation takes into account the existence of circumstances that forced a citizen to violate traffic rules, which somewhat mitigates the punishment. According to clause 3 of Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, a fine of up to 1,500 rubles is provided for incorrectly avoiding an obstacle.

In what cases is it possible to cross a solid line of road markings? There are three reasons that can help a motorist avoid collecting a fine:

the driver was forced to violate traffic rules due to the risk of getting into an accident;
markings are not visible;
slow-moving vehicles were overtaken.

The driver of a vehicle stopped for crossing a continuous marking, whose technical condition does not meet the requirements of the traffic rules, is recommended to take photographs of this marking, which can subsequently be used as evidence.

Driving into the opposite lane is always a serious traffic violation. However, the fine for violating the markings when turning left is now lower than for performing the same actions when overtaking. According to clause 1 of Article 12.15 of the Administrative Code, a driver who turns left incorrectly will be fined 1,500 rubles.

The fine for crossing a double solid line in 2021 falls under paragraph 4 of Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses. Following its standards, a driver who creates a threat of a head-on collision faces one of the following measures:

fine 5000 rubles;
withdrawal of rights for up to 6 months.

If a driver drives one side of his car into a solid marking line on a section of the road where overtaking is prohibited, he is considered to have driven into the oncoming lane. The traffic rules (clause 9.7) indicate that if the roadway is divided into stripes by marking lines, the movement of vehicles must be carried out strictly along the designated lanes.

It is allowed to drive over broken marking lines only when changing lanes. Despite the fact that the second part of this rule applies only to intermittent markings, in essence, driving over solid lines is also prohibited. This is confirmed by the courts in their decisions, which qualify such actions as driving to the side of the road intended for oncoming traffic.

Liability: Part 4 of Article 12.15. Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation Punishment: fine 5 thousand rubles. or deprivation of the right to drive for a period of 4 to 6 months.

Driving into oncoming traffic is not always associated with overtaking passing traffic. The driver can turn 180 degrees or make a left turn onto a minor road across the solid line. Such actions fall under Part 2 of Article 12.16. Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation - turning left or making a U-turn in violation of the requirements prescribed by road signs or markings of the roadway.

Liability: Part 2 of Article 12.16. Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation Punishment: fine from 1 to 1.5 thousand rubles.

The traffic rules indicate that overtaking is prohibited at the end of a rise, at dangerous turns and in other areas with limited visibility (clause 11.4 of the Russian Traffic Regulations).

On such sections of roads, as a rule, there is a continuous marking line that cannot be crossed. For violating this rule, the driver faces deprivation of his driver's license.

Let’s say right away that hitting the line with even one wheel is considered an administrative offense. Cars must drive strictly in their own lane, avoiding crossing the markings. If a driver violates this rule, he automatically creates a dangerous situation and risks colliding with a car moving in the oncoming lane.

If an inspector records a collision with a line, the driver will have to pay a fine of 5,000 rubles or lose his license for up to six months. This punishment is regulated by part 4 of article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.

Each violation is considered individually. You can reach an agreement with the inspector, explaining that the violation was committed without malicious intent. If the law enforcement officer remains adamant, then it will be possible to commute the punishment in court, but the chances are slim.

It is quite possible to mitigate the punishment if the driver can be characterized positively, and this type of violation occurred for the first time. The court considers all the nuances of the case, so you can try to reclassify the violation:

It is also possible to reclassify the punishment under Part 1 of Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offences, where the fine does not exceed 500 rubles. This is possible provided that the car hit the line with only one wheel and moved in this way for a short section of the road.

Of course, it is very difficult to fight in court on your own. And if the driver faces deprivation of his license, then it is advisable to contact a lawyer who can protect the interests of the violator.

The set of provisions that regulates fines and other types of punishment for administrative offenses is regulated by the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.

According to part one of Article 12.16 of the Administrative Code, driving through a solid line in the same direction without complying with the requirements of road markings 1.1 entails a warning or a fine of 500 rubles.

For example. On a 4-lane road, the driver of a passenger car (A) decided to overtake a cargo vehicle (B) in front of the bridge. To the left of it is a horizontal marking 1.1, indicating the prohibition of crossing. Driver A crossed the solid marking line while passing! direction, but he committed this action in violation of traffic rules. Therefore, he will face punishment in accordance with Part 1 of Art. 12.16 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.

When turning through a solid lane 1.1 in order to change lanes in another direction from 1000 to 1500 rubles, Art. 12.16, part 2.

Continuous markings regulate traffic on the road for drivers. It is applied to road surfaces within the city and beyond. Crossing a solid line by any vehicle is punishable by confiscation of the driver's license and a fine.

Subtleties of traffic rules in matters of solid lines

The continuous contour on the road is not only a feature of expressways. The line is also present on city streets and alleys.

Will the behavior of a driver be considered a gross violation if a car crosses a solid lane when leaving a residential yard? Yes, this violation is no different from any other, however, here you can much more often be guided by Article 2.7 of the Code of Administrative Offences.

A wrong turn from the yard threatens the driver with 1-1.5 thousand rubles.

What if the road markings contradict the signs? It often happens that the markings do not prohibit turning, but the signs indicate a clear prohibition. In such cases, as in any other, you should always rely on the signs.

Observations show that most provincial and rural roads do not contain markings at all; traffic rules are often regulated by signs. What will be the penalty for overtaking on such a track? Penalties will be no less severe than in the case of crossing a continuous road: 5,000 rubles. or confiscation of the certificate for 4-6 months. A similar system of fines is provided for overtaking at intersections.

There are two types of intersections where overtaking is prohibited:

Adjustable.
Unregulated and if the movement does not occur on the main road.

If overtaking is carried out at an intersection, but on the main road, then such movement is not considered a traffic violation.

What kind of solid ones can there be?

The permanent stripes are painted white.
Temporary yellow markings will be applied while the road is being repaired.

For two types of continuous, the same liability is provided. You cannot cross any of the lanes. This rule is established by law and the penalties are established in the Code of Administrative Offences.

Roads, parking lots, and directions of movement are separated by one line. There are two lines for oncoming cars.

There is also a continuous lane that prohibits crossing and overtaking the vehicle in front. For violation, a citizen bears administrative liability in the form of deprivation of a driver's license and a fine.

Overtaking and advancing through a continuous lane

There is only one legal way to overtake a slow car without entering oncoming traffic: the driver of the slow car must move to the right and allow himself to be overtaken on the left.

For overtaking on four-lane roads (with the intersection of SL) a fine of 500 rubles is imposed.

Let's consider cases in which the driver does not have the right to avoid obstacles:

if the detour involves hitting the trunk line;
if the detour involves going into the left lane, and the highway contains only three lanes;
if a detour involves driving in the opposite direction in front of the railway tracks (regardless of the number of lanes of the highway).

Conversely, an object is allowed to be bypassed if:

Detour means entering the turning lane.
If the detour does not imply the exit of traffic into oncoming traffic.

If the driver had a way to pass the car on the left, but he went around on the right, this is considered a serious violation, especially if such behavior on the road is recorded on video.
If the violation occurs again and the camera records it again, the fine for hitting a road will be 5,000 rubles.

There are other cases in which it is prohibited to overtake vehicles:

if the driver tries to get ahead of a car that is going around an obstacle (creating an emergency situation on the road);
if a slow car has indicated with its turning lights that it plans to make a left turn;
if the driver tries to get ahead of a vehicle at a time when another car is ahead of him;
if the driver, having completed the detour of the car, is not able to return to the same lane;
If traffic occurs in an underground tunnel, overtaking is prohibited regardless of the situation.

Each driver, one way or another, was forced to attend a driving school, where they talked a lot about what you can do on the road and what you absolutely cannot do. Moreover, in order to develop driving discipline among future drivers, teachers talked much more about prohibitions than about what was allowed. This methodology of “educating” competent drivers is reflected even in exam questions, where the main point is to make the right decision - “is it prohibited?..”.

That is why, having become drivers, we see every day how traffic rules are unceremoniously violated, it catches our eye, cars try to cross the oncoming lane and overtake at any cost. That is why, you should always remember that overtaking is a dangerous maneuver, and SL is not just a marking, but a line, having stepped over which many have chosen the tragic path of development of their lives.

Will a penalty be issued?

Crossing one or two continuous lines is prohibited by traffic rules. If the move involves leaving the lane or driving in oncoming traffic, then administrative sanctions are more likely to be applied to it. If a motorist crosses a continuous line due to bypassing a broken vehicle, in the event of a turn into the yard, then the only punishment will be a fine

If the driver drives into a solid lane, then this is assessed as entering the lane for oncoming traffic. The fine will be equal to five thousand rubles or deprivation of the right to drive a vehicle for 4-6 months.

It is also prohibited to drive one wheel into the oncoming lane. The size of the sanctions will be similar - five thousand rubles and deprivation of driver's license for 4-6 months.

What fine should I pay?

Often, motorists do not reach the broken line and begin to turn or turn around. In this case, there is no traffic in the oncoming lane; a fine of 1000 - 1500 rubles will be issued.

The most severe punishment is for entering the oncoming lane through a solid lane due to overtaking. Such actions provoke accidents on the roads, so liability becomes stricter.

Driver violations and administrative penalties for them:

The motorist turned through a continuous road or turned around. The driver crossed the continuous lane to change lanes into the second row. Crossing a continuous line when changing lanes on an intersecting section of road. Penalty of 1,500 rubles.
Entering oncoming traffic. Usually occurs when crossing a double continuous line, when the driver gets ahead and overtakes, turns left, drives into oncoming traffic for further movement and the end of the maneuver. The violator must not only pay a penalty in the amount of five thousand rubles, but also surrender the driving license for a period of 4-6 months.
If crossing the line does not result in other consequences, such as an accident or traffic difficulties, then the subject is deprived of the right to drive for four months.
Avoiding traffic jams and obstacles. Often, in order to avoid a collision, you have to drive onto a continuous line. In this case, the driver retains his rights, but he will need to close the collection.
The motorist leaves the yard and crosses the solid road. The minimum punishment is 500 rubles.
The driver made a maneuver on a continuous lane, but started with an intermittent one. There will also be a penalty for overtaking in intermittent traffic. Sanctions include loss of driving rights or a fine of five thousand rubles.

Established periods of fines from violators

According to the Administrative Code, an important role is played not only by correctly setting the amount of the fine itself, but also by regulating the timing of its payment. Article 32.2. states that for violating traffic rules the driver must pay a fine within 2 months from the date of notification.

Failure to pay a fine for violating traffic rules means another administrative violation - deliberate evasion of paying fines.

In such cases, the measures taken are as follows:

Assigning a citizen to undergo compulsory correctional labor for up to 50 hours.
Double fine, but the total amount must be more than 1000 rubles.
Arrest for no more than 15 days.

Therefore, simple evasion from paying fines may not only not be an expression of one’s disagreement with the inspector’s decision, but also contribute to aggravating the punishment.

Punishment for failure to pay a fine

The penalties provided for refusal to pay a fine are spelled out in detail on the official web portal of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate. There are several options for the development of events:

imprisonment for 15 days;
an increase in the fine imposed previously by two times;
for the benefit of the state - 50 hours of correctional labor.

To summarize, it is worth paying special attention to the possible amount of the fine, which can vary from 500 to 5,000 rubles, depending on the associated risks and the nature of the violation. It is also possible to be deprived of the right to drive a car for up to six months. In this case, everything depends directly on the severity of the violation, but such a penalty is not applied in the case where the offense was recorded by a camera and you received a corresponding notification. In addition, the limitation associated with the cameras is that only the traffic police officer personally issues the maximum fine.