How many points are deducted for making a U-turn over double yellow lines?

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Making a U-turn over double solid lines is a traffic violation. According to Article 90 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, violators will be fined 200 yuan and penalized with 3 demerit points. Generally, on long roads, solid white lines are present in the middle sections or before intersections. If the lines are yellow dashed or white dashed, U-turns are permitted. However, U-turns are strictly prohibited over any solid lines. Permissible U-turn situations: Intersections with U-turn signs: 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. In the absence of a traffic light, U-turns can be made as long as they do not obstruct other vehicles or pedestrians. Intersections without explicit no-U-turn or no-left-turn signs: U-turns are permitted where there are no explicit prohibitions. "No explicit prohibition" means the absence of "No U-turn" or "No Left Turn" signs and the absence of solid lines in the middle of the road. Yellow grid lines also allow U-turns: Yellow grid lines, typically marked at intersections prone to congestion due to temporary stops, important entrances, or other designated areas, prohibit vehicles from stopping (including waiting at traffic lights). However, U-turns are allowed in these areas as long as there are no central barriers, effectively treating them as "U-turn permitted" zones. Intersections with U-turn traffic lights: If a U-turn traffic light is present, U-turns must comply with the light—green means go. Simultaneous presence of no-left-turn and U-turn permitted signs: U-turns are allowed even if left turns are prohibited, as "No U-turn" is not the same as "No Left Turn". Precautions when making U-turns at intersections: Observe road markings: U-turns are strictly prohibited over solid lines under any circumstances. Continue driving to find a suitable U-turn spot. If a "No Left Turn" sign is present, U-turns are also prohibited at that intersection, even if there is no explicit "No U-turn" sign, as U-turns inherently involve a left turn. U-turns must be made from the innermost left-turn lane. U-turns are not allowed from the second left-turn lane. Yield to oncoming traffic: Ensure U-turns do not interfere with straight-moving vehicles, or you will bear full responsibility for any accidents. Lane arrows near stop lines indicate permissible movements. Not all leftmost lanes are for left turns; some may have straight arrows, prohibiting U-turns even without explicit signs. U-turns on crosswalks are prohibited and constitute a traffic violation.