How many points are deducted for making a U-turn over a solid line?
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According to Article 26 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, violators who make a U-turn over double solid lines will be fined 200 yuan and receive 3 demerit points. Generally, on long roads, white solid lines are usually present in the middle section or before intersections. If there are yellow dashed lines or white dashed lines, U-turns are permitted. However, U-turns are strictly prohibited over any solid lines, so drivers should observe carefully before making a U-turn. Permissible U-turn situations: Intersections with U-turn signs: If there is a clear U-turn sign at an intersection, a U-turn is allowed. If there is a U-turn traffic light, drivers must follow its instructions. In the absence of a traffic light, U-turns can be made based on the specific situation, provided they do not obstruct other vehicles or pedestrians. Intersections without explicit no-U-turn or no-left-turn signs: If there is no clear prohibition against U-turns at an intersection, U-turns are allowed. "No explicit prohibition" means the absence of "No U-turn" or "No left-turn" signs and the absence of solid lines in the center of the road. In such cases, drivers can safely make a U-turn. Yellow grid lines also permit U-turns: Yellow grid lines are no-stopping zones typically marked at intersections prone to congestion due to temporary parking, entrances/exits of important facilities, and other necessary locations. Any vehicle stopping on these grid lines (including waiting at traffic lights) is considered a violation. Although stopping is prohibited in yellow grid zones, U-turns are allowed as long as there are no central barriers. Yellow grid lines without central barriers are equivalent to "U-turn permitted." Intersections with U-turn traffic lights: This is straightforward—if there is a U-turn traffic light, drivers must wait for the green light to make a U-turn. When "No left-turn" and "U-turn permitted" signs coexist: U-turns are allowed, but left turns are prohibited. However, "No U-turn" does not necessarily mean "No left-turn." Precautions when making U-turns at intersections: Observe road markings: If there are solid lines, U-turns are prohibited under any circumstances. Drivers should continue forward to find a suitable location for a U-turn. If there is a "No left-turn" sign ahead, even if there is no mention of prohibiting U-turns, making a U-turn at that intersection is not allowed because the actions of left-turning and U-turning are very similar, and a U-turn always involves a left turn first. U-turns must be made from the innermost left-turn lane. If the vehicle is in the second left-turn lane, a U-turn at that intersection is not permitted. When making a U-turn, drivers must yield to vehicles going straight and only proceed if it does not interfere with their normal movement. Otherwise, they will bear full responsibility for any accidents. Near the intersection stop line, lanes usually have guiding arrows indicating permitted directions. The leftmost lane does not always have a left-turn arrow. On some roads, if the arrow indicates straight movement, U-turns are prohibited even if there are no explicit "No U-turn" signs. Making a U-turn on a crosswalk is also a violation.
