What is the penalty for going straight in a right-turn lane?
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The penalty for going straight in a right-turn lane is: a deduction of 3 points and a fine ranging from 20 to 200 yuan, as going straight in a right-turn lane is a traffic violation. When roads have designated special lanes, only specified vehicles are allowed to travel in those lanes, and other vehicles are prohibited from entering. A directional lane refers to the clearly marked left-turn, right-turn, and straight lanes before a traffic light. At large intersections, there is usually an overhead sign indicating the arrangement of these directional lanes before entering them. Failing to follow the designated directional lanes when passing through an intersection constitutes a traffic violation, which is subject to penalties.
Once while driving, I almost went straight in a right-turn-only lane but managed to brake in time. Later, a friend told me that if I had actually done it, the police could have fined me 200 to 300 yuan and deducted 2 points, which is common in my city. The lane is designed that way to prevent congestion and accidents—suddenly going straight could lead to collisions with other vehicles, how dangerous! Since that incident, I always keep my eyes peeled for road signs, especially at intersections. Developing this habit has made my driving steadier, saving me from those unfair fines and giving me peace of mind.
