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● Repair marks of asphalt, white (yellow)
lines, etc. are present due to road
repair.
● There are shadows on the road that
run parallel with, or cover, the white
(yellow) lines.
● The vehicle is driven in an area without
white (yellow) lines, such as in front of
a tollgate or checkpoint, or at an inter-
section, etc.
● The white (yellow) lines are cracked,
“Botts’ dots”, “Raised pavement
marker” or stones are present.
● The white (yellow) lines cannot be
seen or are difficult to see due to sand,
etc.
● The vehicle is driven on a road surface
that is wet due to rain, puddles, etc.
● The traffic lines are yellow (which may
be more difficult to recognize than
lines that are white).
● The white (yellow) lines cross over a
curb, etc.
● The vehicle is driven on a bright sur-
face, such as concrete.
● If the edge of the road is not clear or
straight.
● The vehicle is driven on a surface that
is bright due to reflected light, etc.
● The vehicle is driven in an area where
the brightness changes suddenly, such
as at the entrances and exits of tunnels,
etc.
● Light from the headlights of an oncom-
ing vehicle, the sun, etc. enters the
camera.
● The vehicle is driven on a slope.
● The vehicle is driven on a road which
tilts left or right, or a winding road.
● The vehicle is driven on an unpaved or
rough road.
● The traffic lane is excessively narrow
or wide.
● The vehicle is extremely tilted due to
carrying heavy luggage or having
improper tire pressure.
● The distance to the preceding vehicle
is extremely short.
● The vehicle is moving up and down a
large amount due to road conditions
during driving (poor roads or road
seams).
● When driving in a tunnel or at night
with the headlights off or when a head-
light is dim due to its lens being dirty or
it being misaligned.
● The vehicle is struck by a crosswind.
● The vehicle is affected by wind from a
vehicle driven in a nearby lane.
● The vehicle has just changed lanes or
crossed an intersection.
● Tires which differ by structure, manu-
facturer, brand or tread pattern are
used.
● When tires of a size other than speci-
fied are installed.
● Snow tires, etc. are equipped.
● The vehicle is being driven at
extremely high speeds.