Can you park temporarily by the roadside with a solid white line?
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There is no inherent connection between solid white lines and parking. Here is the relevant information: Solid white lines: The solid white line at the edge of the road is actually the boundary line of the motor vehicle lane, used to separate the motor vehicle lane from the non-motor vehicle lane or sidewalk. There is no inherent connection between solid white lines and whether parking is allowed. On roadsides with solid white lines, drivers need to refer to other signs and markings to determine whether parking is permitted. Long-term and temporary parking are strictly prohibited: when there is a solid yellow line by the roadside, or a 'No Parking' sign with an '×' symbol, or a 'No Parking' sign with a diagonal line and the word 'Stop'.
Oh, talking about the solid white line on the roadside, I have to remind everyone that in most places, you absolutely cannot park temporarily by this line, not even just to hop out and buy something. I've encountered this several times while driving—seeing a solid white line and thinking of taking a quick, lazy stop—only to nearly get pulled over by traffic police and even fined once. The specific reason is that white solid lines are usually part of traffic markings, indicating a no-parking zone. Firstly, it's to avoid affecting the safety of other vehicles' passage, and secondly, to prevent blocking emergency access. If you carefully recall the traffic rules from your driving lessons, it clearly states that you shouldn't mess around with such lines. Safety first! I've made it a habit to check my phone's map app first to see if parking is permitted on that local stretch or to park in designated lots and walk over—it's worry-free and safe. Anyway, don’t take the risk. Aside from the fine for violating regulations, causing an accident would be even worse.
