Can You Change Lanes Over a Solid Line if the Vehicle Ahead Breaks Down?

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If the vehicle ahead breaks down, the following vehicle can change lanes over a solid line without it being considered a traffic violation, and you can proceed normally. Solid lines on urban roads, such as center single or double solid lines, lane dividers at intersections, and the dividing lines between motor vehicle lanes and non-motor vehicle lanes, are important traffic markings designed to ensure that motor vehicles and non-motor vehicles stay in their respective lanes and drive safely. If the vehicle ahead stalls and turns on its hazard lights, causing congestion behind and prolonged stagnation, vehicles can cross the solid white line to change lanes under the premise of ensuring safety. Usually, in such cases, there will be traffic police on-site directing traffic, and you should follow their instructions. However, if there is no traffic police on-site and the situation is captured by electronic surveillance, you can request a review. Simply submit relevant evidence to clarify the situation, and after verification by the relevant staff, the ticket can be canceled without paying a fine or receiving penalty points. For penalties that cannot be revoked, it is generally recommended that the owner install a dashcam or use a mobile phone to record video as evidence, which will be more advantageous when appealing the penalty. Surveillance for lane changes over solid lines is active 24 hours a day, and images and related data are retained for one week. Lane changes over solid lines that do not result in major safety incidents are usually not captured. If a temporary license plate is used on a new car, it may be difficult for electronic surveillance to capture it clearly due to material issues. Here is an introduction to solid lines: Function: A white solid line is a type of lane divider used to separate traffic flow in the same direction. It is usually represented by white dashed lines, solid lines, or yellow dashed lines and solid lines. White solid lines are used to separate lanes in the same direction, and lane changes are not allowed on this lane. Special circumstances: Normally, lane changes over white solid lines are not allowed. However, if there is a road accident or a vehicle breakdown ahead, and the following vehicles have been stagnant for a long time, it is permissible to cross the white solid line to change lanes. Usually, in such situations, there will be traffic police on-site directing traffic, and you can change lanes according to their instructions. Consequences of violation: Crossing a white solid line is considered a violation of traffic markings and will result in a fine and 3 penalty points. If a traffic accident occurs due to crossing a white solid line, the vehicle that crossed the line will bear primary responsibility.