How many points are deducted for overtaking by crossing a single yellow line?
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Overtaking by crossing a single yellow line results in a deduction of 3 points. Crossing a yellow line is a violation of traffic rules. Yellow lines are divided into single yellow lines and double yellow lines, neither of which allows vehicles to cross or drive over the line. According to the relevant regulations of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": Whether it is a single yellow line or a double yellow line, as long as it is a solid line, crossing is strictly prohibited, such as overtaking, turning, or making a U-turn. When driving, there should be no crossing of the line unless under special circumstances; whether it is a single yellow line or a double yellow line, as long as it is a dashed line, overtaking or making a U-turn is allowed under safe conditions. If it is a double yellow line with one solid line and one dashed line, vehicles on the side with the dashed line can temporarily cross it, such as for overtaking or turning. There are many situations where overtaking is not allowed while driving. For example, the vehicle in front is turning left, making a U-turn, or overtaking; there is a possibility of meeting an oncoming vehicle; the vehicle in front is a police car, fire truck, ambulance, or engineering rescue vehicle performing emergency tasks; or when passing through railway crossings, intersections, narrow bridges, curves, steep slopes, tunnels, pedestrian crossings, or urban areas with heavy traffic flow where overtaking conditions are not met.
I was fined for crossing a single yellow line while overtaking, resulting in a 1-point deduction and a 200-yuan penalty. New drivers often make this mistake, as busy road conditions can easily lead to overlooking road markings. Single yellow lines are strictly prohibited from being crossed; driving over them during overtaking violates traffic rules. Such violations not only risk causing accidents—like a head-on collision with oncoming traffic—but also accumulate penalty points that can affect your driving privileges. During driving lessons, it's crucial to practice recognizing road signs, especially in congested intersections. It's safer to wait for a dashed-line section to overtake, avoiding unnecessary risks. Remember, traffic cameras are everywhere, and each capture means another point deduction. Developing good habits, like using navigation tools or apps for reminders and planning routes in advance, can help reduce these mistakes. Safe driving is far more important than saving a few minutes.
