Is entering a residential area over double yellow lines a traffic violation?

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Entering a residential area over double yellow lines is a traffic violation. If caught by patrolling traffic police, you will face corresponding penalties. Crossing yellow lines, whether double or single, constitutes a reverse driving violation, typically resulting in a 200-yuan fine and 3 demerit points. Here are relevant details: 1. Function of yellow lines: Yellow lines separate lanes of opposing traffic directions. They are usually painted along the center of the road, acting like a divider that splits the road into two directions. Whether single or double yellow lines, solid lines strictly prohibit crossing, overtaking, turning, or U-turns. 2. Single solid yellow line: A single solid yellow line divides roads with only one lane in each direction or roads with one motor vehicle lane and one non-motor vehicle lane, indicating no crossing for overtaking or driving over the line. Crossing equals driving in the opposite direction. 3. Double solid yellow lines: Center double solid yellow lines divide roads with two or more lanes in each direction without a central divider. They strictly prohibit vehicles from crossing for overtaking or driving over the lines. Crossing them is equivalent to hitting a guardrail.