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

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.