Originally Posted by
prathmann
Not in California, although that is the case in some other states - and,
AFAIK, there has been no issue with such liability claims in those states. The driver choosing to cross the double yellow line would still have the responsibility to do so only when it is safe to do so and I frankly don't see why the proposed legal change would have any impact on the liability of the state.
I don't get it either. Anytime you are passing, including passing another car, you have to do it safely. Do they expect passing a car or truck with less than three feet of clearance?