How many points are deducted for making a U-turn over double yellow lines?
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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, there are usually white solid lines in the middle section or before intersections. If there are yellow dashed lines or white dashed lines, U-turns are allowed. 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, U-turns are allowed. If there is a U-turn traffic light, drivers must follow its instructions. If there is no 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 are no signs explicitly prohibiting U-turns, they are allowed. "No explicit prohibition" means the absence of signs like "No U-turn," "No left turn," or solid lines in the middle of the road. In such cases, U-turns can be made safely. Yellow grid lines also allow U-turns: Yellow grid lines are no-parking zones typically marked at intersections prone to congestion due to temporary stops, entrances/exits of important facilities, or other designated areas. Parking on these lines (including waiting for traffic lights) is a violation. Although vehicles cannot stop in yellow grid zones, U-turns are permitted there. As long as there are no central barriers, yellow grid lines are equivalent to "U-turn allowed." 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. Simultaneous no-left-turn and U-turn-allowed signs: U-turns are permitted even if left turns are prohibited. However, "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. Drivers should continue forward to find a suitable spot. If there is a "No left turn" sign, U-turns are also prohibited at that intersection, even if there is no explicit "No U-turn" sign, because U-turns inherently involve left-turning movements. U-turns must be made from the innermost left-turn lane. If the vehicle is in the second left-turn lane, U-turns are not allowed at that intersection. U-turns must yield to straight-moving vehicles and should only be made without interfering with their normal flow. Otherwise, the U-turning driver bears full responsibility for any accidents. Near intersection stop lines, lanes usually have guiding arrows. Not all leftmost lanes have left-turn arrows—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 violation.
