Can I cross a solid (continuous) white line to turn left into a shop or petrol station across the road?
In short
No. A solid white line is not only about overtaking. You must never cross it to turn left, to enter a property across the road or to make a U-turn.
Video transcript
The petrol station is on the other side of the road. There is a solid white line in the middle. Not allowed: You must not cross a solid white line, not even to turn left. The right way: Drive on to the junction, turn there and come back. Fine notice (3rd-degree offence): Immediate payment: 191 € + 10,67 € fee; At court: 300 € – 5.000 €; Driving ban: 8 days – 5 years.
What is not allowed, what is required?
- You must not cross a solid white line. If the line separates the two directions, you must not drive to the left of it either.
- You cannot cut across the line to enter a petrol station, car park or driveway. You must turn at the first legal junction further ahead.
- When overtaking a cyclist, leave at least 1 metre of space to the side in built-up areas and at least 1.5 metres outside built-up areas. If keeping this distance means crossing the solid line, you must stay behind the cyclist.
Penalty and indirect consequences
- Fine / payment
- 191 € (+ 10,67 € administrative fee)
Legal basis:KB 30.9.2005, art. 3, 45° (Justel)wegcode.be – Overtredingen per graad
- Court / prison
- At the police court: a fine of 300 € – 5.000 € (surcharge multipliers included)
Legal basis:wegcode.be – Overtredingen per graad
What does this level mean? Traffic offence, degree 3: On-the-spot payment €191; in court €300 – €5,000; the court may suspend the licence for 8 days – 5 years. All penalty levels →
What really matters: the indirect consequences
- A driving ban of 8 days to 5 years
Legal basis:wegcode.be – Overtredingen per graad
- If you have had your licence for less than 2 years, the court must give you a driving ban
Legal basis:Wegverkeerswet 16.3.1968, art. 38 §5 (Justel)
- In an accident, the driver who crossed the line is often found at fault and pays compensation
Legal basis:BW Boek 6, art. 6.5, 6.6 §1
What do these terms mean?
- Police court
- The court for traffic offences and appeals against GAS fines. Despite the name, it is not part of the police; an independent judge decides.
Why does this rule exist?
Solid lines are painted at hilltops and bends, where visibility is limited. A car that suddenly cuts across the line can crash head-on into an oncoming car or motorbike.
Where can you go?
- Municipal driving licence serviceExchanging a foreign driving licence and other licence matters
- Free first-line legal adviceIf you have been summoned to the police court (juridische eerstelijnsbijstand / aide juridique de première ligne)
- Social interpreterAt the municipality, the OCMW/CPAS, school and hospital, you can ask for an interpreter in your language; it is often free.
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Source and reliability
Official source- Source check
- 12 / 12 statements in an official source
- Checked: 02.11.2026
- Last checked
- 22.10.2026
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- Found in an official source
Düz çizgiyi geçmek her amaçla yasak (YASAK)
KB 1 december 1975 (Verkeersreglement), art. 72.2 (Justel) - Found in an official source
Düz çizginin üzerinden geçmek veya solunda seyretmek yasak
KB 1 december 1975 (Verkeersreglement), art. 72.2 (Justel) - Found in an official source
Benzinlik/ev girişi için çizgi kesilemez
KB 1 december 1975 (Verkeersreglement), art. 72.2 (istisna yok) (Justel) - Found in an official source
Bisikletliye 1 m mesafe düz çizgiyi geçmeyi gerektiriyorsa arkasında kalınır
KB 1 december 1975 (Verkeersreglement), art. 40ter + 72.2 (Justel) - Found in an official source
3. derece ihlal
KB 30.9.2005, art. 3, 45° (Justel) - Found in an official source
191 € + 10,67 €
wegcode.be – Overtredingen per graad (derece ve anında ödeme tutarları Justel KB 30.9.2005 ve KB 19.4.2014 ile karşılaştırıldı, 16.10.2026; 10,67 €, uzlaşma ve mahkeme tutarları bekliyor) - Found in an official source
Mahkemede 300–5.000 €
wegcode.be – Overtredingen per graad (derece ve anında ödeme tutarları Justel KB 30.9.2005 ve KB 19.4.2014 ile karşılaştırıldı, 16.10.2026; 10,67 €, uzlaşma ve mahkeme tutarları bekliyor) - Found in an official source
8 gün–5 yıl sürücü belgesinden men (mümkün)
wegcode.be – Overtredingen per graad (derece ve anında ödeme tutarları Justel KB 30.9.2005 ve KB 19.4.2014 ile karşılaştırıldı, 16.10.2026; 10,67 €, uzlaşma ve mahkeme tutarları bekliyor) - Found in an official source
Ehliyeti 2 yıldan yeni olanlarda men zorunlu
Wegverkeerswet 16.3.1968, art. 38 §5 (Justel) - Found in an official source
Çizgiyi geçmek (kural ihlali) hukuken kusurdur; kusurlu kişi zararı öder
BW Boek 6, art. 6.5, 6.6 §1 - Found in an official source
Abartı taraması (2026-10-22): Çizginin solunda seyretme yasağı kanunda yalnızca çizgi iki yönü ayırıyorsa geçerli. Kart bu şartı düşürüp yasağı her düz çizgiye genellemiş (aynı yöndeki şeritleri ayıran çizgi için yanlış).
Kaynak alıntısıyla karşılaştırma (abartı taraması) - Found in an official source
Düzeltme (Kasım 2026 doğrulaması): Bisikletliye 1 m mesafe; gerekirse arkada kal
KB 1.12.1975 Wegcode (Justel, bijgewerkt tot 31-08-2026) art. 40ter
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