What is the penalty for crossing a solid white line at a traffic light?
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Crossing a solid white line at a traffic light, if caught by electronic police or traffic police on the spot, will result in a penalty of 3 demerit points and a fine. However, under special circumstances where it does not affect the movement of other vehicles, crossing the line to change lanes is permissible. It is advisable to preserve evidence (such as dashcam footage) to potentially apply for administrative reconsideration to overturn the penalty later. If a traffic accident occurs due to running a red light and crossing a solid white line, full responsibility may be assumed depending on the situation. To avoid such violations, traffic authorities remind drivers: generally, solid lines on the road should not be crossed arbitrarily. When traffic police are present directing traffic, their instructions must be followed. Currently, crossing a solid white line when making a right turn at an intersection is temporarily not penalized, allowing for a transition period, but drivers should not take this leniency for granted.