Is it permitted to drive over a broken longitudinal line if you are driving on a carriageway with lanes less than 3 metres wide?

Correct answer

Yes, provided it is necessary and the safety of traffic allows it.

Broken longitudinal road markings are designed to delineate lanes and guide vehicle traffic. Generally, drivers should not drive over these markings. However, there is an important exception: on carriageways with narrow lanes, which are less than 3 metres wide, it is permitted to drive over a broken longitudinal line if necessary and always provided that the safety of traffic allows it. This exception exists because on roads with narrow lanes, it is sometimes not possible to keep the vehicle entirely within a single lane without crossing the broken longitudinal line, especially when meeting an oncoming vehicle or performing overtaking manoeuvres, always prioritising safety.