How long can you park on a solid yellow line before getting ticketed?
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Parking is not allowed on solid yellow lines. Here is more information: 1. The solid yellow line along the roadside indicates a no-parking zone for the entire stretch, officially termed as 'No Temporary or Long-Term Parking Along Roadside Line.' Vehicles are prohibited from stopping in these marked areas, including temporary stops of even a few minutes. Violating this traffic marking will result in a fine and a 3-point deduction from the driver's license. 2. On roads without solid yellow lines, temporary parking for 2 to 3 minutes is permitted unless other signs indicate the area is a no-parking zone. 3. When parking at night, always check for any no-parking signs or indications. If present, parking is strictly prohibited.
I just heard about this - parking on a solid yellow line gets you caught super fast! I remember once when I was picking up my kid, I temporarily stopped for less than a minute by a solid yellow line near the residential area, and the camera snapped a photo instantly. The next day, I received a ticket. According to traffic rules, solid yellow lines indicate no parking at any time, and the duration doesn't matter at all. As long as your vehicle comes to a stop, the electronic eye might capture it in an instant. Especially in big cities, the surveillance systems are extremely sensitive and can record violations within even ten seconds, as the system uses sensors to detect positional changes of stationary vehicles. I suggest everyone avoid taking risks—it's much safer to find a legal parking spot. If you do get fined, it'll cost you 200 yuan plus penalty points. Pay more attention to roadside signs in daily life to avoid such unnecessary troubles—it saves both money and peace of mind.
