How many points will be deducted for overtaking by borrowing the opposite lane?
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Borrowing a lane to overtake is a normal driving behavior, but it depends on whether the road section allows overtaking and whether the borrowed lane permits such actions. Otherwise, it constitutes a traffic violation. According to regulations: driving outside the designated lane results in a 3-point deduction and a fine. Occupying the opposite lane, which means driving against traffic, results in a 12-point deduction. When encountering a queue of vehicles ahead, cutting in line will incur a fine and a 2-point deduction. The standard procedure for overtaking: overtaking should only be done from the left side. Before overtaking, the left turn signal should be activated in advance, and the left side and rear traffic conditions should be observed to determine if overtaking is possible. After confirming safety, the vehicle can overtake the one in front, but after overtaking, the driver should not immediately turn right. Instead, the driver should maintain a necessary safe distance from the overtaken vehicle, then activate the right turn signal and return to the original lane. Safe overtaking distance: after confirming that the vehicle ahead yields or signals to yield, steer to the left and maintain a certain lateral distance from the overtaken vehicle. After accelerating past the vehicle from the left, continue driving straight. Once a safe distance of 20 to 50 meters from the overtaken vehicle is achieved, activate the right turn signal and return to the original lane. This overtaking technique ensures safety.
