Is overtaking allowed on one-way roads?
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Overtaking is permitted on one-way roads as long as they are multi-lane with dashed lines. If overtaking occurs on solid lines, according to Article 90 of the "Road Traffic Law of the People's Republic of China," drivers violating road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road usage rules will be subject to warnings or fines. According to Section 3, Article 9 of the "Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations," illegally overtaking, failing to yield, or driving in the opposite direction will result in a 3-point penalty. Below are more related details: The "Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations" stipulate: (1) Driving a passenger vehicle (excluding buses) or school bus with passengers exceeding the approved capacity by less than 20%. (2) Driving medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicles, or hazardous material transport vehicles on roads other than highways or urban expressways, or driving other motor vehicles at speeds exceeding the limit by less than 20%. (3) Driving a cargo vehicle with a load exceeding the approved weight by less than 30%. (4) Driving a motor vehicle on a highway below the minimum speed limit. (5) Driving a motor vehicle prohibited from entering highways onto a highway. (6) Driving a motor vehicle on a highway or urban expressway without using the designated lane. (7) Driving a motor vehicle through a crosswalk without slowing down, stopping, or yielding to pedestrians as required. (8) Driving a motor vehicle in violation of prohibition signs or markings. (9) Driving a motor vehicle by illegally overtaking, failing to yield, or driving in the opposite direction. (10) Driving a motor vehicle while towing a trailer in violation of regulations. (11) Failing to use lights or set up warning signs as required after a vehicle breakdown or accident on the road. (12) Driving a motor vehicle on the road without undergoing regular safety inspections as required. Any of the above violations will result in a 3-point penalty.
