How many points are deducted for changing lanes over a solid white line?
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Changing lanes over a solid white line results in a deduction of 3 points. Here are the details: 1. General situation: Changing lanes over a solid white line leads to a 3-point deduction. Generally, lane changes over solid white lines are not allowed, and crossing the white line to change lanes is usually penalized as illegal line crossing, typically with a fine of 200 yuan and a 3-point deduction. If an accident occurs due to crossing the white line to change lanes, the driver bears the primary responsibility. 2. Special circumstances: If the vehicle ahead breaks down with hazard lights on, causing prolonged congestion behind, vehicles may cross the solid white line to change lanes under safe conditions. Usually, traffic police will be present to direct traffic in such cases, and drivers should follow their instructions. However, if there are no traffic police on site and the violation is captured by electronic monitoring, resulting in a penalty notice, the driver can apply for administrative reconsideration to have it revoked. For penalties that cannot be revoked, it is generally recommended that drivers install a dashcam or use their phone's recording function to gather evidence, which can be beneficial when appealing the penalty.
As a veteran driver with over 20 years of experience, I fully understand the consequences of changing lanes across solid white lines. Traffic regulations clearly state that solid lines are non-crossable boundaries, and illegal lane changes typically result in a 3-point deduction and a fine of around 200 yuan. It might not sound like much, but points accumulate quickly—for example, reaching 12 points means you'll have to retake the driving test, which is a huge hassle. Safety-wise, it's even more dangerous. Solid line areas are often intersections or sharp curves, where lane changes can easily cause rear-end collisions. I once witnessed a car cutting across a solid line on the highway, only to be rear-ended by a truck, resulting in severe damage and injuries. That's why I always pay close attention to road markings and only dare to change lanes at dashed lines. Navigation apps like Baidu Maps can alert you before solid lines—don't ignore these warnings. Additionally, double yellow solid lines and single yellow solid lines follow similar rules: no crossing or lane changes, or you'll face the same penalties.
