How many points are deducted for changing lanes by crossing a solid yellow line?
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Changing lanes by crossing a solid yellow line results in a deduction of 3 points and a fine. Normally, crossing the line is actually a violation of the prohibition marking instructions. Penalty requirements: Changing lanes by crossing a solid line results in a deduction of 3 points. However, sometimes during manual review by traffic police, if it is seen that only a slight crossing did not affect other vehicles, no penalty will be imposed. If the violation is reviewed by the automated system, a violation record will appear because machines have no emotions. Methods to prevent crossing solid lines: Do not change lanes arbitrarily beyond the solid line before a traffic light intersection. If you fail to change back to the original lane in time, do not cross the line to return; instead, find an intersection to make a U-turn. When driving, clearly observe the markings on the ground, and only change lanes when the lines are dashed.
Last time I got a ticket for crossing the solid yellow line while changing lanes on the urban expressway. I remember it clearly: this violation is uniformly penalized nationwide with 3 demerit points plus a 200 yuan fine. Solid line crossing often happens during rush hours when impatient drivers squeeze into adjacent lanes. Actually, road markings come in two colors - yellow usually separates opposing traffic flows, while white divides lanes in the same direction. Crossing solid white lines also carries the same penalty of 3 points and 200 yuan. I've since developed the habit of checking navigation early to anticipate lane changes, preferring to detour a few hundred meters at unfamiliar intersections rather than making risky last-minute lane crossings.
