What are the penalties and demerit points for not driving within the motor vehicle lane?
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Driving a motor vehicle outside the designated motor vehicle lane does not incur demerit points, but a warning or a fine ranging from 20 to 200 yuan may be imposed. Article 36 of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China states: Based on road conditions and traffic needs, roads are divided into motor vehicle lanes, non-motor vehicle lanes, and pedestrian walkways, with motor vehicles, non-motor vehicles, and pedestrians required to travel in their respective lanes. If there are no designated motor vehicle lanes, non-motor vehicle lanes, or pedestrian walkways, motor vehicles should travel in the middle of the road, while non-motor vehicles and pedestrians should travel on either side. Motor vehicle drivers committing any of the following violations will receive 3 demerit points: 1. Exceeding passenger capacity: Driving a passenger vehicle (excluding buses) or school bus with passengers exceeding 20% of the approved capacity. 2. Exceeding speed limit: Driving a medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicle, or a hazardous materials transport vehicle on roads other than highways or urban expressways, or driving any other motor vehicle at a speed exceeding 20% of the limit. 3. Exceeding load capacity: Driving a cargo vehicle with a load exceeding 30% of the approved capacity. 4. Driving below minimum speed: Driving a motor vehicle on a highway below the minimum speed limit. 5. Driving prohibited vehicles: Driving a motor vehicle prohibited from entering highways onto a highway. 6. Improper lane usage: Driving a motor vehicle on a highway or urban expressway without adhering to the designated lane.
