What is the act of crossing double solid lines?
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According to Article 44 of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China , driving a motor vehicle across double solid lines is an illegal act, punishable by a 3-point deduction and a fine of 200 yuan. Double solid lines, officially known as central yellow double solid lines, strictly prohibit vehicles from crossing the lines for overtaking or driving on the lines, and are classified as prohibitory markings. Violating prohibitory markings by a motor vehicle refers to driving over or crossing the lines, making illegal lane changes, or performing U-turns in no-U-turn zones. At intersections, vehicles must follow the guiding markings and stay in their respective lanes. Double solid lines: Roads with single solid lines are generally not very wide. If two vehicles attempt to pass on one side, it becomes very crowded. An additional white solid line on the right separates motor vehicle lanes from non-motor vehicle lanes, primarily to warn vehicles not to cross the line for overtaking. Roads with double yellow solid lines are usually wider, typically featuring at least two lanes on each side plus a white solid line separating motor vehicle lanes from non-motor vehicle lanes. The wider road makes it harder for drivers to distinguish lanes when turning or crossing intersections. Yellow solid and dashed lines: The solid side prohibits vehicles from crossing for overtaking or left turns. On the dashed side, vehicles may overtake in the opposite lane if safe, but in case of an accident, the overtaking vehicle will be deemed to be driving against traffic. Central yellow solid and dashed lines: This is a special type of double yellow line, consisting of one solid line and one dashed line, usually installed near bridges or intersections. Vehicles may cross the dashed side for overtaking, left turns, or U-turns, but the solid side strictly prohibits crossing. Yellow single solid lines: Vehicles are prohibited from crossing for overtaking, driving on the line, or making left turns. Crossing a yellow single solid line is considered driving on the line.