Can you change lanes on a solid white line?
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You cannot change lanes on a solid white line. Crossing a solid white line to change lanes is generally penalized as an illegal lane change, resulting in a fine and a deduction of 3 points. If an accident occurs due to crossing the white line to change lanes, the driver bears primary responsibility. Situations where crossing a solid white line is allowed: when the vehicle ahead breaks down and turns on hazard lights, causing congestion behind, and if traffic remains stalled for an extended period, vehicles may cross the solid white line to change lanes, provided it is safe to do so. If this situation is captured by traffic cameras and results in a violation notice, the penalty can be appealed through administrative reconsideration. For penalties that cannot be dismissed, it is generally recommended that drivers install a dashcam or use their phone's recording function to gather evidence, as this can strengthen their case when appealing the penalty.