Is it okay if I accidentally enter the BRT lane?
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According to the Road Traffic Safety Law, occupying the BRT dedicated lane during specified hours will result in a fine. Introduction to BRT lanes: These are dedicated lanes for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses, which feature doors on both sides and have exclusive boarding platforms along the route. Currently, there are eight cities in China with BRT lanes, including Yichang, Kunming, Beijing, Guangzhou, Changzhou, Jinan, Zhongshan, and Xiamen. These lanes enable rail-like transit services, creating a unique urban passenger transport system. Advantages of BRT lanes: They provide high-quality and efficient services, conserve energy during operation, reduce pollution, and operate at the lowest cost. BRT lanes feature full-time, all-weather dedicated bus lanes, improving punctuality and safety. Centralized vehicle dispatching and signal priority enhance the overall level of bus operations.
Last time I was driving too fatigued and accidentally turned into the BRT lane. My heart almost jumped out of my chest. BRT is actually a Bus Rapid Transit lane, exclusively for buses. Private cars entering it is a violation. I had to quickly signal and change lanes to get out. If I had stopped inside, getting caught by the cameras would have been disastrous—definitely a fine of a few hundred yuan plus points deducted. In some cities, it’s common to get 3 points deducted and a 500 yuan fine. This reminds me that even experienced drivers need to pay attention to rest and road signs. Before long drives, it’s best to plan the route or set navigation alerts. If an accident happens and you collide with a bus, it could be a major incident—not only having to repair your own car but also potentially harming others. From now on, I’d rather take a detour than risk a shortcut. At the end of the day, safe driving is the golden rule—don’t cause yourself trouble over one mistake.
