Is Changing Lanes Within an Intersection a Traffic Violation?
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Whether changing lanes within an intersection constitutes a traffic violation depends on whether the solid lane line has been crossed. If the lane change occurs after crossing the solid lane line, it is not considered a violation. Below are the penalties for illegal lane changes: 1. Highway lane change penalty: Driving a motor vehicle on a highway without following the designated lane will result in a penalty of 3 demerit points and a fine of 50 yuan. 2. Urban expressway penalty: Driving a motor vehicle on an urban expressway without following the designated lane will result in a penalty of 3 demerit points and a fine of 50 yuan. 3. Other road penalties: Driving a motor vehicle on roads other than highways or urban expressways without following the designated lane will result in a penalty of no demerit points but a fine of 50 yuan.