The road legislation does not provide anything in this regard.
The longitudinal marking consisting of a single or double continuous line prohibits its crossing, regardless of the situation.
The continuous longitudinal marking separating the directions of travel DOES NOT prohibit overtaking on the section on which it is applied. Overtaking is allowed on that section, as long as the continuous longitudinal marking is not crossed or passed over. If for overtaking the continuous longitudinal marking would not be crossed, the overtaking would be in compliance with the rules.
The correct answer is: B
The road legislation does not provide anything in this regard.
Regulation** - Article 77
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(2) The longitudinal marking consisting of a single or double continuous line prohibits its crossing.
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Regulation** - Article 78
The longitudinal marking consisting of a single or double discontinuous line allows passing over it, if the maneuver or the regulations established impose this.
Regulation** - Article 79
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(2) The continuous line is used in the following situations:
a) the single continuous line, for separating the directions of travel, the lanes of the same direction when approaching intersections and in dangerous areas;
b) the double continuous line, for separating the directions of travel with at least two lanes on each direction, as well as on roads with one lane per direction or in other situations established by the road administrator, with the approval of the traffic police.
(3) In the case of the longitudinal marking consisting of a continuous line and a discontinuous one placed next to each other, the driver of the vehicle must respect the meaning of the line closest in the direction of travel.
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Regulation** - Article 120
(1) Is prohibited the overtaking of vehicles:
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i) when for performing the maneuver the continuous marking, single or double, which separates the directions of travel, is crossed, and the motor vehicle travels, even partially, on the opposite direction, or the marking which delimits the prohibited area is crossed;
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** Regulation = REGULATION for the implementation of OUG 195/2002 updated (Road Traffic Code Regulation)
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