How many points will be deducted for making a U-turn at a double solid line?
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Making a U-turn at a double solid line is a traffic violation. According to Article 90 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, violators will be fined 200 yuan and receive a 3-point penalty. Generally, on long roads, there are white solid lines 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 at any solid lines. Permissible situations for U-turns: 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. If there is no traffic light, make the U-turn without obstructing other vehicles or pedestrians. Intersections without explicit no-U-turn or no-left-turn signs: U-turns are allowed if there are no signs explicitly prohibiting them. This means if there are no 'No U-turn' or 'No Left Turn' signs, and the center line is not solid, U-turns are permitted. 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, important entrances, or other designated areas. While parking on yellow grid lines is prohibited, U-turns are allowed unless there is a central barrier. Intersections with U-turn traffic lights: If there is a U-turn traffic light, follow the light—only proceed when it is green. When 'No Left Turn' and 'U-turn Allowed' signs appear together: U-turns are permitted, but left turns are not. Note that 'No U-turn' is not the same as 'No Left Turn'. Things to note when making U-turns at intersections: Observe road markings. If the line is solid, U-turns are prohibited under any circumstances. Continue driving to find a suitable spot. If there is a 'No Left Turn' sign, U-turns are also prohibited at that intersection, as U-turns require 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. Always yield to oncoming traffic when making a U-turn. Failure to do so may result in full liability for any accidents. Near intersection stop lines, lanes often have guiding arrows. The leftmost lane may not always have a left-turn arrow. If it has a straight arrow, U-turns are prohibited even without explicit signs. U-turns are not allowed on pedestrian crosswalks and are considered a violation.
Last time I couldn't resist making a U-turn on a double solid line section and got caught on camera. The traffic police issued a ticket right away, deducting 1 point and fining 200 yuan, saying this was a typical violation of prohibited marking instructions. Double solid lines strictly prohibit vehicles from crossing, and I felt particularly wronged on the spot—had I known, I would've driven a few hundred meters more to find a dashed line area. Thinking back now, it's really scary; that U-turn almost got me hit by an oncoming truck. Everyone must pay attention: at intersections with double solid lines, you must check the signs carefully. Many drivers think they can get away with it if there are no cameras, but in fact, the sky-eye surveillance system now has full coverage.
