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In that case, get rid of the requirement for the T-section on the end of each line. Job done. If a law is silly then change the law to make it non-silly, rather than relying on a non-silliness law to patch things up.

The T bar is required so that you know that the line terminates, and it hasn't just worn away. This law isn't silly. Councils that fail to paint their lines according to the requirements are.