The above image is a particular street in the village of Bauné in western France. The presence of the many painted lines is entirely intentional. Mayor Jean-Charles Prono explains to Euro News that the speed limit is 20 KPH, but drivers frequently reach speeds of 50 KPH. The idea is to make it difficult for drivers to figure out where they're supposed to drive, thus forcing them to slow down.
Some residents are not fond of this paint scheme and say that it makes pedestrian travel more dangerous rather than less. The mayor says that this is not a final design. It was an emergency measure to provide an immediate response to the danger.
-via Dave Barry | Photo: Alerte Info Trafic 49
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In my country there is a rule that you are not allowed to cross a continuous line serving as a road surface marking. That is, you would not be allowed to drive there at all.
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it looks safe
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