Is Overtaking at Traffic Lights Considered a Violation?
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Overtaking at traffic lights is considered a violation, as this behavior is against the rules and is not permitted at intersections with traffic signals. Relevant information is as follows: 1. According to the 'Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China': Article 47 When a motor vehicle overtakes another vehicle, it shall turn on the left turn signal in advance, switch between high and low beams, or sound the horn. On roads without a central dividing line or with only one motor vehicle lane in the same direction, the vehicle in front shall reduce speed and move to the right to give way when it is safe to do so, upon receiving an overtaking signal from the vehicle behind. 2. The vehicle behind: The vehicle behind shall overtake from the left side of the vehicle in front after ensuring there is sufficient safe distance. After maintaining a necessary safe distance from the overtaken vehicle, it shall turn on the right turn signal and return to the original lane.
Back when I first started driving, I heard that overtaking at traffic light intersections was definitely a violation, and I even experienced it once. I remember one time I was waiting at a red light, and a guy next to me suddenly overtook me from the right to rush ahead. Just as the light turned green, he collided head-on with the car in front. The traffic police arrived and immediately ruled him fully at fault, deducting 6 points and fining him 200 yuan, all thanks to the traffic law that prohibits overtaking at intersections. After all, traffic is chaotic there with many pedestrians, and when the light changes, everyone starts moving. If you force an overtake, you're likely to rear-end or sideswipe someone, causing trouble for yourself and others. Since then, I've learned my lesson—at intersections, I just queue up patiently, avoid being aggressive, and prioritize safety for peace of mind.
