What is the capture distance for solid line lane changing violations?
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The capture distance for solid line lane changing violations ranges from 15 to 30 meters. According to Article 90 of the 'Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China', driving a motor vehicle in violation of prohibited line markings will result in a deduction of 3 points. Changing lanes by crossing solid lines violates traffic marking instructions and is subject to a fine of 200 yuan and a deduction of 3 points. Situations involving solid line lane changing include: 1. Novice drivers: Many novice drivers realize they are on the wrong path only when they reach the solid line area. For example, needing to turn right at an intersection but being in the middle lane, they may have to change lanes at the solid line near the intersection, where they are easily caught by traffic cameras within a 100-meter range. 2. Traffic congestion: When encountering long queues in the current lane, some drivers choose to cross the solid line to switch to a less congested lane, which not only disrupts traffic flow but also increases the likelihood of being caught by traffic cameras. 3. Special circumstances: Such as when there is a traffic accident ahead, malfunctioning traffic signals, natural disasters affecting road conditions, or the presence of emergency vehicles requiring lane changes over solid lines. In these cases, the action is not considered a violation.
