DRIVERS have been left stunned after discovering they can be fined £1,000 for crossing double white lines.
Motorists have been warned that solid white lines on the road mean no passing - not just 'no overtaking'.
The Highway Code states that you can only overtake on a double white line to pass a stationary vehicle or one travelling at 10mph or less.
Drivers can also legally cross the lines to turn into a property or side road as long as it's safe.
Section 129 of the Highway Code states: "You MUST NOT cross or straddle it unless it is safe and you need to enter adjoining premises or a side road.
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"You may cross the line if necessary, provided the road is clear, to pass a stationary vehicle, or overtake a pedal cycle, horse or road maintenance vehicle, if they are travelling at 10 mph or less."
You can also cross over double white lines when the one nearest to you is broken, "provided you can complete the manoeuvre before reaching a solid white line on your side".
Road users aren't permitted to cross double white lines under any other circumstances.
As this rule is enforced by law, drivers can be penalised if they disobey it and be fined up to £1,000.
The rule comes under section 36 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, and motorists can be slapped with a £100 fine and three points for failing to comply with traffic signs or markings.
That could increase to as much as £1,000 if the case goes to court.
Motorists have also been warned about four common parking mistakes which could see them fined up to £130.
Driving with a misted up window could also see you hit with a huge fine.
One van driver racked up parking charges of £36,000 before their car was destroyed.
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This comes after drivers were warned they could be hit with a giant fine for carrying out a common behaviour behind the wheel.
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