How many points are deducted for making a U-turn over double solid yellow lines?
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Making a U-turn over double solid lines is a traffic violation. According to Article 93 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, violators will be fined 200 yuan and receive 3 penalty points. On long roads, solid white lines are usually present in the middle section 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 situations: If there is a clear U-turn sign at an intersection, U-turns are allowed. If there is a U-turn traffic light, follow its instructions. If there is no traffic light, make a U-turn based on the specific situation, ensuring it does not obstruct other vehicles or pedestrians. U-turns are allowed at intersections without explicit "No U-turn" or "No Left Turn" signs: If there are no signs explicitly prohibiting U-turns, you can perform a U-turn. "No explicit prohibition" means the intersection lacks signs like "No U-turn," "No Left Turn," or solid center lines. In such cases, U-turns are permitted. U-turns are also allowed over yellow grid lines: Yellow grid lines are no-parking zones marked at intersections prone to congestion due to temporary stops, important facility entrances, or other designated areas. Stopping on these grid 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 only allowed when the light is green. When "No Left Turn" and "U-turn Permitted" signs appear together: 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: Observe road markings. If the lines are solid, U-turns are prohibited under any circumstances. Continue driving to find a suitable U-turn location. If there is a "No Left Turn" sign ahead, U-turns are also prohibited at that intersection, even if there is no explicit "No U-turn" sign. This is because U-turns and left turns involve similar movements, and a U-turn always requires a left turn first. U-turns must be made from the innermost left-turn lane. If you are in the second left-turn lane, U-turns are not allowed at that intersection. Always yield to oncoming traffic when making a U-turn. Perform the maneuver only if it does not interfere with the normal flow of traffic. Otherwise, you will bear full responsibility for any accidents. Near intersection stop lines, lanes usually have guiding arrows for vehicle direction. The leftmost lane may not always have a left-turn arrow. If a straight arrow is present, U-turns are prohibited even if there are no explicit "No U-turn" signs. U-turns are not allowed on pedestrian crosswalks and are considered traffic violations.