What you should not do to get fined for disrespecting the yellow and white lines on the roads
On Colombian roads, it's common to see drivers of all types of vehicles disregarding the white and yellow lines . TikToker Señor Biter, a traffic specialist, explained the meaning of each line on the roads.
Mr. Biter emphasized that failure to respect the lines on the roads could cause traffic accidents or result in traffic fines. However, he stated that many drivers are unaware of the purpose of each line.
The different lines of the tracks and their meaning White dashed or dotted line: This is common on roads and means that it is a one-way road.
Highway with a broken white line. Photo: Bolívar Police
Solid yellow line : means it is a two-way street.
Dashed or dotted yellow line : means that passing is permitted in either direction.
The Highway Police are demanding respect for the lines on the roads. Photo: Traffic Police
Continuous double yellow line: means that overtaking is prohibited on that road in either direction.
Continuous double yellow line on a road. Photo: National Police
Solid yellow line and broken yellow line: These mean that only those traveling in the lane with the dotted line may overtake. Those traveling in the lane with the solid line may not overtake.
Fine for not respecting the new red lines Through the Ministry of Transportation and the National Road Safety Agency (ANSV), the Colombian government implemented a new road safety measure aimed at reducing the risk of road accidents. These measures include red lines marked at critical points along the route to alert drivers and prevent them from making dangerous maneuvers.
New red lines Photo: iStock
Red lines are located at dangerous curves, intersections, and other high-risk areas. These demarcations indicate areas where speed must be reduced and where overtaking and U-turns are prohibited.
The National Traffic Code stipulates that "driving in highly dangerous and irresponsible maneuvers that endanger people or property" carries a fine of 30 times the current daily minimum wage (SMLDV). This is equivalent to $1,208,000, according to the Basic Value Unit (UVB).
If the violation is considered high-risk, the vehicle could be immobilized, which would entail additional costs such as towing fees and parking fees.
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