A representative from a regional public organization, focusing on car owner rights, explained that drivers may have a viable path to contest fines for crossing a solid line if the road markings were obscured by snow. The key factor is whether the markings were truly visible at the time the offense was recorded.
In particular, a dashboard camera recording could be decisive, showing that the lines could not be seen due to snow. This defense applies when the motorist is charged solely with violating the marking requirements and the maneuver involved stayed within legal limits without impinging on the oncoming lane beyond what the markings permit. The auto expert noted that the claim hinges on the absence of clearly marked lines and the absence of any other violations tied to crossing the solid line.
However, the expert cautioned that drivers who disregard other traffic rules while crossing the snow-covered continuous line may still face penalties. The discussion focused on situations where there are two or more lanes in each direction. In these cases, the markings may not be mandatory for crossing into the oncoming lane if the prohibition is already established by a rule that does not rely on marking alone, as referenced in clause 9.2 of the applicable traffic regulations, explained the spokesperson.
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