Is it allowed to change lanes over a solid white line?
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Changing lanes over a solid white line at a traffic light is considered a traffic violation. "Crossing solid line violations" are the most common offenses committed by novice drivers, often due to carelessness. In fact, apart from crossing solid white lines, there are many other traffic markings that prohibit vehicles from driving over them. If caught, offenders will face fines and penalty points. Below is a summary of these lines that must not be crossed: 1. Solid white lines are used to separate lanes traveling in the same direction and are typically painted before traffic lights at intersections. Many drivers are photographed violating traffic rules by crossing these markings. 2. Single solid yellow lines are used to prohibit vehicles from crossing or driving over them in both directions. They are generally painted on roads with only one lane in each direction or one motor vehicle lane and one non-motor vehicle lane, or on sections where overtaking is prohibited due to other hazards. 3. Double solid yellow lines serve the same purpose as single solid yellow lines, prohibiting vehicles from crossing or driving over them in both directions. They are usually painted on roads with two or more motor vehicle lanes in each direction and without a physical central divider.
