Crossing Double Yellow Lines Tickets – CVC 21460

Crossing a double yellow line (or a double white line) may wind you up with an expensive traffic ticket. iTicket Fight can help you turn that traffic citation into a dismissal! Yes, a full refund of your fine (post bail) by preparing defense documents to fight your crossing double yellow lines ticket through a trial by written declaration. We guarantee the dismissal of your Double Yellow Lines ticket, or your money back [less $20 administrative fee]!

How much does a crossing double yellow lines ticket cost?

As of 2017, the common fine for a crossing double yellow line ticket (CVC 21460) is $238.00 in California. Depending on the circumstances of the offense, the fine amount for a divided highway ticket can vary.

*All estimates include base fine, mandatory 20% California surcharge, and penalty fees and assessments.

Answers to common questions about double yellow line tickets

What do solid double yellow lines mean?

Double yellow lines are a pair of solid yellow lines that separate two lanes of the road. When a solid double yellow line divides 2 directions (both opposite ways) of the road, there is no crossing / passing over the line allowed. On the other hand, dotted yellow lines (on 1 side, or both) allow a driver on the dotted line side to cross the lane / pass other vehicles when it’s safe.

Can you cross a double yellow line?

Yes, any of these exceptions must apply OTHERWISE it is illegal to cross a double yellow line. This includes crossing over the double yellow line to pass or overtake another vehicle.

  1. When 1 (or both sides) of a double yellow line are dashed, the vehicle(s) nearest to the dashed line can cross the double yellow line to pass or overtake another vehicle.
  2. When 1 (or both sides) of a double yellow line are dashed, turning to the left at an intersection.
  3. When 1 (or both sides) of a double yellow line are dashed, turning into or out of a driveway or private road.
  4. When 1 (or both sides) of a double yellow line are dashed, making a legal U-turn.
  5. Instructed by construction or other authorized signs that have been set up designating off-center traffic lanes*

*As permitted pursuant to Section 21657 of California Vehicle Code.

Types of Double Yellow Line Tickets

21460 (a) – Crossing Double Yellow Lines

What:  Driving to the left of solid double yellow lines.

Penalty: Moving violation.

21460 (b) – Crossing Solid Double White Lines

What: Crossing solid double white lines, except as legally permitted. Solid double white lines are used to indicate a preferential use lane such as a carpool or HOV lane.

Penalty: Moving violation.

How to Contest a Crossing Double Yellow Line ticket?

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