What do motor vehicle lanes and non-motor vehicle lanes mean?
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Motor vehicle lanes and non-motor vehicle lanes refer to roads designated for motor vehicles such as cars and roads designated for non-motor vehicles such as bicycles, respectively. Motor vehicle lanes: Motor vehicle lanes refer to the lanes on the carriageway of highways or urban roads (the part between the curbs on both sides of the road or the paved surface of the road, exclusively for vehicle passage) from the first vehicle lane division line on the right to the center line (if there is no center line, the geometric center line is used as the reference). Except under special circumstances, these lanes are exclusively for motor vehicle traffic. Non-motor vehicle lanes: Non-motor vehicle lanes refer to the lanes on the carriageway of highways or urban roads from the right sidewalk curb (or line) to the first vehicle lane division line (or isolation belt or pier), or the lanes marked on the sidewalk. Except under special circumstances, these lanes are exclusively for non-motor vehicle traffic.
When I first got my driver's license, I didn't understand this either. The motor vehicle lane is specifically for vehicles like cars and motorcycles that run on gasoline—it's wider, smoother, and has higher speed limits. The non-motorized lane is the narrower path beside it, designated for bicycles and electric bikes. The clear division is mainly for safety—just imagine the consequences if a car traveling at 70-80 km/h collides with a bicycle. When cycling, we always watch for the road color—green or marked with a bicycle symbol indicates the non-motorized lane. Riding into the motor vehicle lane could result in a fine if caught by traffic police. I remember last year when guardrails were added to the roads in my neighborhood, the bike lanes immediately became much safer.
