Can you park on the grid lines?
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Grid lines are no-parking zones. Similar to the double yellow lines in the middle of the road, grid lines are prohibited markings where vehicles are not allowed to park temporarily or for an extended period. If a vehicle parks within this area, it violates the corresponding regulations on prohibited markings, and the driver will be fined 200 yuan and receive 3 penalty points. Below are the details about grid lines: 1. Areas: Grid lines are painted on the roads in front of large institutions and units that require emergency dispatch (such as fire stations, hospitals, etc.): Grid lines are painted at roadside intersections (where it is inconvenient to install traffic lights) but where vehicles frequently enter and exit. 3. Driving regulations: When there is a vehicle waiting at a red light on the opposite side of the yellow grid, incoming vehicles must wait at the other end of the grid and must not enter the yellow grid area to wait for the red light. Otherwise, it constitutes a traffic violation.
When driving and encountering the grid lines on the road, those yellow crisscrossed areas, I never stop on them. This design is meant to prevent traffic congestion—if you stop there, others can't pass through the intersection, easily causing a chain reaction of traffic jams. Once, I saw a driver stop on it for a few minutes, resulting in the entire street being paralyzed and even attracting a police ticket. The fine usually ranges from 100 to 200 yuan, and penalty points are unavoidable. More importantly, the safety risk is significant: the vehicle behind might not brake in time, leading to a rear-end collision. I always keep the rules in mind while driving—only proceed onto the grid lines if I’m sure I can completely pass through; otherwise, I wait outside. New drivers should study traffic rules more—don’t rush and create trouble for yourself. Developing this habit can save a lot of money and hassle, and driving safely is what matters most.
