Can you drive over the channelizing lines on ordinary roads?

[OKennedy]

Generally, you cannot drive over the channelizing lines on roads. Channelizing lines are a type of traffic marking designed to guide vehicles to follow the prescribed route while driving, and crossing these lines constitutes a traffic violation. All drivers must correctly identify channelizing lines to ensure safe and civilized driving. The white grid lines on the road are channelizing lines, typically consisting of white V-shaped lines or diagonal stripes set according to the intersection's terrain, indicating that vehicles must follow the designated route and must not drive over or cross these lines. Channelizing lines are mainly used at wide, irregular, or complex intersections, ramp entrances of interchanges, or other special locations.

[ZoeyLee]

I've always considered driving over traffic diversion lines on regular roads a major taboo. Over the years of driving, I've witnessed numerous accidents caused by this. Diversion lines primarily guide vehicles into proper lanes, such as solid or dashed lines on urban arterial roads. Carelessly crossing these lines during lane changes can easily obstruct other drivers' views or lead to rear-end collisions. Especially during rainy or foggy conditions with poor visibility, if you cross the line, the vehicle behind might not react in time, potentially causing an accident within seconds. My neighbor last year accidentally scraped another car while crossing the line, resulting in repair costs of over a thousand yuan. This habit needs to change. Adhering to road markings makes driving more orderly and safer. We must take responsibility for our own and others' safety on the road. Always pay attention to roadside signs and police reminders, and developing good driving habits is truly the way to go.

[Francisco]

My decades of driving experience tell me that crossing the guide line is absolutely unacceptable. The traffic law clearly states it in black and white. Solid lines are strictly forbidden to cross, and dashed lines can only be used to change lanes cautiously under specific circumstances. Unnecessarily crossing any line is a violation, and getting caught usually results in a fine of over 200 yuan. Those yellow or white lines commonly seen in cities are designed to control traffic flow and prevent congestion. If you don’t believe me, just observe intersections—police often patrol there to check. I once saw a young guy being stopped and lectured for crossing the line. Rules aren’t just for show; they’re barriers that protect all of us. When driving, stay strictly within the lines—don’t cut corners for temporary convenience. Safety always comes first, and that’s the golden rule.

[DiRyder]

When I first started learning to drive, I didn't take it seriously and crossed the guide lines several times, which led to a stern warning from the instructor about the dangers. The instructor said crossing the lines is a violation and could result in penalty points. Later, I tried to follow the lines properly and found that driving became smoother and less chaotic. For example, crossing the guide lines on highways when changing lanes might affect other drivers' judgment of speed, leading to side-swipe accidents. Now I understand these basic principles—it's best for beginners to start by paying attention to details. It's important to regularly review the content of driving lessons and not wait until problems arise to regret it. Driving steadily is the right approach, protecting oneself and respecting the rules.