VC21651 - If the barriers are less than 2 feet apart

[lakerfan]

Hi, I got ticketed for going over double double yellow lines while pulling out of a gas station into a left turn lane. From my vantage point it really looked like it was a single double yellow line since the double double were so close together.

According to VC21651 (a) (1) - which I got cited for, the dividing section must not be less than 2 feet in width.

21651. (a) Whenever a highway has been divided into two or more roadways by means of intermittent barriers or by means of a dividing section of not less than two feet in width, either unpaved or delineated by curbs, double-parallel lines, or other markings on the roadway, it is unlawful to do either of the following:

(1) To drive any vehicle over, upon, or across the dividing section.

Seeing how they are, do I have a chance to get this dismissed?

 

[mightymoose]

It seems that if you can provide the court with proof that the section of lines you crossed over is less than two feet in width that you just might have a way out. Take a measuring tape and camera and take some pictures of the measurements as well as photos that clearly indicate where you are. It doesn't hurt to give it a try.

 

[lakerfan]

Thanks for the quick reply, I'll give that a shot and include it in my TBD letter.