How many points are deducted for crossing double lines?

[StBrantley]

Crossing yellow lines is penalized differently depending on the situation. Driving from one lane into another by crossing double yellow lines results in a fine and a deduction of 3 points. Crossing double yellow lines in a no-parking zone leads to a fine and a warning. Crossing double yellow lines and causing traffic congestion or other serious situations results in a fine, a deduction of 3 points, and a 12-month suspension of the driver's license. Crossing double yellow lines and causing a severe traffic accident may lead to detention and revocation of the driver's license. Running a red light: Running a red light is the most common traffic violation. Since the new traffic regulations were implemented, running a red light results in a one-time deduction of 6 points. Driving without a license: Driving during the period when the driver's license is temporarily suspended results in a fine and 15 days of detention. Driving without a valid driver's license or with a revoked license leads to 15 days of detention and a fine. Overloading or overcapacity: For passenger vehicles exceeding the rated capacity by less than 20% or freight vehicles exceeding the rated load by less than 30%, a fine is imposed. For passenger vehicles exceeding the rated capacity by 20% or more or freight vehicles exceeding the rated load by 30% or more, a fine is imposed. Driving under the influence of alcohol: Driving under the influence of alcohol results in a 3-month suspension of the driver's license and a fine. Driving a commercial vehicle under the influence of alcohol leads to a 3-month suspension of the driver's license and a fine. Speeding: Driving at a speed exceeding the maximum limit by 50% results in a fine and revocation of the driver's license.

[Yvette]

As a veteran long-haul driver with over a decade of experience, I'm telling you - never cross double yellow lines! Remember, those solid double yellows are like a wall - touch them and you're done for. Last year at a development zone intersection, I barely grazed the line with my front wheel and got snapped by the camera - instant 1 point deduction and 200 yuan fine. These lines exist to separate traffic flows. If you cross them, oncoming vehicles simply can't react in time - even a slight steering adjustment could cause a collision. Once while delivering goods, I saw a van making an illegal U-turn across the lines, and a truck smashed right into it with such force the airbags deployed. That sight still haunts me - now I give double lines a wide berth at intersections.

[Lindsay]

Let me share a personal experience as a warning. Last week, I accidentally drove over a freshly repainted yellow double solid line while picking up my child from school, and three days later, I received a ticket notification on the 12123 app. The penalty criteria are quite clear: driving a motor vehicle in violation of prohibited traffic markings is generally handled under Article 90 of the Road Traffic Safety Law. The common penalty is 1 demerit point and a 200 yuan fine, though in places like Shenzhen, fines of 500 yuan have been seen. The key factor is whether the traffic police have sufficient evidence—clear photos of crossing the line usually mean you can't avoid the penalty. Pay extra attention to reflective road markings when the lines are hard to see at night, and remember that skidding over the line due to slippery conditions in rain or snow also counts as a violation.

[AmaraFitz]

When the driving school instructor taught us about road markings, I memorized one thing firmly: double solid yellow lines = absolutely no-go zone. Later, when I started driving for Didi, I paid extra attention to this, because getting reported by passengers for violations is even more troublesome. Once, a passenger in a hurry asked me to cross the solid line to overtake, but I deliberately took a 2-kilometer detour to avoid it. Remember, double yellow lines separate opposing lanes of traffic. Crossing them means invading the space of oncoming traffic, and motorcycles or electric bikes might not have time to dodge. Also, those yellow grid lines commonly seen at intersections shouldn’t be stopped on either. These markings are lessons learned from blood.