Is it permitted to cross this continuous transverse marking without stopping beforehand?

A)No, never.
B)Yes, when there are pedestrians.
C)Yes, when stopping is not mandatory.Correct
A continuous line laid across one or more lanes indicates that no vehicle, animal or its load may cross it in compliance with the obligation imposed by a mandatory stop sign, a STOP road marking, a no-passing-without-stopping sign, a pedestrian crossing indicated by a road marking or a vertical sign, a level crossing sign, a traffic light, or a stop signal given by a Traffic Officer.