Driving within Yellow Line

Question

I understand that yellow line driving is strictly speaking illegal but is allowed/overseen since it saves lives. However I understand that if a vehicle is not driving with all four wheels in the yellow line and you overtake that vehicle while vehicles is approaching it can cost you R1500 in fines even if you do not cross the centre line. Is this correct? When I pull over I never move with all four wheels in the yellow line since I feel this gives me more room for safety and more than enough space for a faster driver to overtake unhindered and safely. Might I be the reason he gets a fine?

Answer

The Road Traffic Act does not say you must drive with all four wheels to the left of the yellow line when being overtaken. I don't know where that information came from or what the R1500 fines were for.

See my post at this forum: http://www.k53-test.co.za/forumDetail.php?forumID=20