What are the penalties for crossing a solid white line on the highway?
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Crossing a solid white line on the highway will result in a 3-point deduction from the driver's license and a fine ranging from 20 to 200 yuan. In addition to prohibiting lane changes, solid lines on highways also forbid U-turns and turns, which are common mistakes made by new drivers. Therefore, when driving on highways, it's essential to slow down and maintain a safe speed, allowing more time to react and correct course to avoid traffic violations. Generally speaking, whether it's a single yellow, solid white line, or double yellow and white solid lines, none should be crossed. Sometimes, changing lanes over solid lines on highways can be captured by cameras, especially in accident-prone areas where numerous traffic violation cameras are often installed. Drivers should reduce speed and remain vigilant when passing through these sections to ensure safe passage.
I've seen many cases of drivers crossing solid white lines on highways, and I've also suffered from it myself—I was once caught by a traffic camera. That time, I was driving on the highway to another city, and I got a little distracted. With just a slight turn of the steering wheel, my tires rolled over the solid line. Two days later, I received a text message: a one-point deduction and a 200-yuan fine. Later, I specifically checked the traffic rules and learned that solid white lines mean no lane changes or crossing, especially near highway exit forks or curves, where crossing them significantly increases the risk of rear-end collisions or rollover accidents. Now, I pay extra attention to lane markings while driving, particularly when I feel drowsy during long drives, reminding myself not to touch those solid lines. I recommend planning your route before entering the highway and changing lanes in advance, avoiding last-minute lane switches.
