What are the consequences of crossing double white solid lines when changing lanes?
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Crossing white solid lines constitutes a violation of traffic markings and is easily captured by electronic surveillance, resulting in corresponding penalties. For dangerous behaviors such as overtaking, making U-turns, or reversing that are recorded by electronic surveillance or observed by traffic police on-site, the typical penalty is a fine and a deduction of 3 points. If a traffic accident occurs due to crossing white solid lines, the vehicle that crossed the lines will bear the primary responsibility for the accident. Single yellow solid line: In areas with relatively low traffic volume and narrow roads, single yellow solid lines are used to separate opposing traffic flows. On such roads, crossing or driving over single yellow solid lines is prohibited. Doing so not only risks collision with oncoming vehicles, which is extremely dangerous, but also results in penalties, including a deduction of 3 points. Double yellow solid lines: Similar to single yellow solid lines, double yellow solid lines also serve to separate opposing traffic flows, but they are primarily used on major roads with higher traffic volumes. Likewise, crossing or driving over double yellow solid lines is strictly prohibited.