Contravening
TRAFFIC SIGNS & SIGNALS
ROAD SIGNS & MARKINGS
White lines, that is both double and hatched, wherever they
are placed must comply with the Traffic Signs Regulations
and General Directions 2002 and if they do not then a person
contravening them commits no offence even if the lines are
readily recognisable as double white lines or a hatched
area. The Regulations are very detailed. They must give
precise dimensions for width of lines and spacing and these
must be strictly observed by the Highways Authority. Failure
to so do provides a defence.
MAXIMUM PENALTY
Discretionary disqualification or 3 penalty points.