Can You Park on a Solid White Line by the Roadside?
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Whether you can park on a solid white line by the roadside depends on the presence of other no-parking signs, meaning you need to consider them together. Basis for roadside parking: A solid white line alone does not indicate whether parking is allowed. Areas with a solid yellow line or yellow curb markings prohibit parking. Some areas may have designated paid parking spaces, allowing parking during specified times. No-parking situations: Areas with yellow-painted curbs prohibit vehicle parking. Some road sections may have no-parking signs, which naturally do not allow parking, as well as certain public areas where parking is not permitted.
I've been driving for over a decade. I remember once when I temporarily parked by the roadside and crossed a solid white line, resulting in an immediate 200-yuan fine. The officer explained that solid white lines are road markings, usually indicating lane boundaries or special zones where parking is prohibited to prevent traffic congestion or accidents. Now I always tell my friends: never park next to any solid lines on the roadside—they don't directly equate to parking spaces and require checking no-parking signs. Before parking, I always check my surroundings to ensure no solid lines are obstructed, as fines are minor compared to inconveniencing others. In practical driving, such violations can accumulate points, and losing your license would be worse. Developing good habits—only parking in marked spaces—makes driving safer, simpler, and hassle-free, cutting road risks by more than half.
