How many points are deducted for making a U-turn over double solid lines?
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Making a U-turn over solid lines is a traffic violation. According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law," violators will be fined 200 yuan and receive 3 demerit points. Generally, on long roads, white solid lines are present in the middle sections or before intersections. If the lines are yellow dashed or white dashed, U-turns are allowed. However, U-turns are strictly prohibited over any solid lines. Permissible U-turn scenarios: Intersections with U-turn signs allow U-turns: If there is a clear U-turn sign at an intersection, U-turns are permitted. If there is a U-turn traffic light, follow its instructions. If there is no traffic light, proceed with the U-turn only if it does not obstruct other vehicles or pedestrians. Intersections without explicit "No U-turn" or "No Left Turn" signs allow U-turns: If there is no clear prohibition, U-turns are allowed. "No explicit prohibition" means the absence of "No U-turn" or "No Left Turn" signs and no solid lines in the middle of the road. Yellow grid lines also permit U-turns: Yellow grid lines are no-parking zones typically marked at intersections prone to congestion due to temporary stops, important facility entrances, or other designated areas. Stopping on these lines (including waiting for traffic lights) is a violation. Although parking is prohibited in yellow grid zones, U-turns are allowed as long as there are no central barriers. Yellow grid lines without barriers are equivalent to "U-turn permitted." Intersections with U-turn traffic lights: This is straightforward—if there is a U-turn traffic light, follow it. U-turns are allowed only on green. When "No Left Turn" and "U-turn permitted" signs coexist: U-turns are allowed, but left turns are prohibited. Note that "No U-turn" is not the same as "No Left Turn." Precautions when making U-turns at intersections: Check road markings—if they are solid lines, U-turns are prohibited under any circumstances. Continue driving to find a suitable spot. If there is a "No Left Turn" sign, even without a "No U-turn" sign, U-turns are not allowed at that intersection because U-turns inherently involve left-turning movements. U-turns must be made from the innermost left-turn lane. If you are in the second left-turn lane, U-turns are not permitted at that intersection. Always yield to oncoming traffic when making a U-turn. Proceed only if it does not interfere with straight-moving vehicles, or you will bear full responsibility for any accidents. Near intersection stop lines, lanes often have guiding arrows. The leftmost lane may not always have a left-turn arrow—some may have straight arrows. Even without explicit "No U-turn" signs, U-turns are prohibited in such lanes. U-turns must not be made on crosswalks, as this is also a traffic violation.
