How many points will be deducted for changing lanes by crossing a solid line when the car in front doesn't move?
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Changing lanes by crossing a solid line when the car in front doesn't move will result in a deduction of 2 points. If the car in front cannot move due to a malfunction, you can appeal to the traffic department. Below are specific details about crossing solid lines: 1. Classification: Solid lines on urban roads, such as center single or double solid lines, lane division lines in intersection solid zones, and separation lines between motor vehicle lanes and non-motor vehicle lanes, are important traffic markings designed to ensure that motor vehicles and non-motor vehicles stay in their respective lanes and travel safely. 2. Regulations: Traffic laws explicitly state that motor vehicles are prohibited from crossing single or double solid lines. Violators will be fined and receive a penalty of 2 points per violation. Although single and double solid lines differ in severity, their legal effect is the same—motor vehicles are not allowed to cross them.
I just got fined for this a few days ago! Changing lanes over a solid line, no matter the reason, costs you 3 points and 200 yuan. Let me tell you from personal experience how unjust this feels. Remember that rainy day when a truck broke down in front of me and wouldn't move? I was in a hurry to take my kid to school, so I crossed the line to change lanes. A week later, I received the ticket on 12123. The traffic police said no matter how urgent, you can't cross the solid white line—there are cameras at intersections that automatically catch violations. Now I've learned my lesson. In such situations, I'd rather wait a couple more minutes than risk losing points. My driving instructor once said, 'A solid line is like a wall; no matter how urgent, you can't walk through walls!'
Changing lanes by crossing a solid line is considered a violation of prohibited markings, uniformly penalized with a 1-point deduction and a 200-yuan fine. However, many people are unaware that during peak hours in congested areas, traffic police may exercise discretion and not impose penalties. Once, when stuck in traffic near the municipal government compound, the car in front was delayed by a phone call. A traffic assistant officer, seeing our long queue, proactively waved us to bypass by crossing the solid line without repercussions. However, such leniency depends on luck; the safest approach is to turn on hazard lights and honk to alert the car ahead. If that fails, reporting to the police for record is advisable. Remember, intersection cameras can capture violations up to 150 meters away—don’t count on luck.
