Is it a violation to cross the white dashed line?
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Whether crossing the white dashed line constitutes a violation depends on the circumstances. If it is used when changing lanes is necessary while driving, it is not considered a violation. However, if you drive while continuously crossing the dashed line, it is generally considered a violation and may result in a corresponding fine and a deduction of three points. Article 90 of the 'Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China' states that motor vehicle drivers who violate road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road traffic rules shall be given a warning or fined. If there are other provisions in this law, the penalties shall be imposed in accordance with those provisions. The 'Road Traffic Signs and Markings' stipulate: When there are two or more lanes in the same direction of travel and vehicles are allowed to change lanes or temporarily cross the lane dividing line, a 'crossable same-direction lane dividing line' should be marked. The 'crossable same-direction lane dividing line' refers to the white dashed line. As one type of lane dividing line, it allows vehicles to cross the white dashed line for lane changes or overtaking. The 'Implementation Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China' stipulate: Motor vehicles driving on highways shall not ride or straddle the lane dividing line or drive on the shoulder. Article 85 also states that urban expressways shall follow the above regulations, meaning that motor vehicles driving on expressways are similarly prohibited from riding or straddling the lane dividing line or driving on the shoulder.