What is the penalty for over-the-line parking?

[DelElizabeth]

Over-the-line parking is generally penalized with a 2-point deduction. When the entire vehicle crosses the parking line, meaning both the front and rear wheels have crossed the parking line but not the opposite stop line, it is considered over-the-line parking. If the vehicle crosses the stop line when the red light is on but stops immediately, the traffic police will penalize it as driving or parking against regulations, not as running a red light. To confirm that a driver has run a red light, at least three photos are required: one showing the vehicle pressing against the stop line while the light is red, another showing the vehicle past the stop line while the light is still red, and a third showing the vehicle passing through the intersection while the light remains red. According to the new traffic regulations, driving through an intersection without following the prescribed driving or parking rules will result in a 2-point penalty.

[LeJuliana]

Last time I accidentally crossed the stop line while waiting at a red light in the city, and was caught by a traffic officer on the spot. I immediately received a 200 yuan fine and had 1 point deducted from my license. Later, I specifically checked the regulations and found that crossing the stop line is considered a violation of prohibited markings, and penalties apply regardless of intent. If caught by traffic cameras, the same penalty of 200 yuan and 1 point deduction applies—a friend of mine received such a ticket via text message. The key issue is that this behavior is dangerous, as it can block pedestrians on the crosswalk. Now, when approaching intersections, I slow down in advance and start preparing to brake about five meters before the stop line, which also helps save some fuel costs.

[DeRosalie]

The other day, I was in a hurry to drop my child off at school and braked late at an intersection, ending up with half of my car crossing the line. I was caught by a camera and later received a ticket for 'violating the prohibition line indication,' which cost me a 200-yuan fine and 1 demerit point. In cities like Jinan, thousands of such line-crossing violations are caught daily. The most frustrating part is when road markings are hard to see due to rain and reflections, yet you still get fined. It's best to observe traffic lights from about 20 meters away from the intersection and avoid rushing if the green light is counting down. Now, I always keep a dash cam in my car—if there's a misjudgment, I can at least appeal.

[McElias]

Last week, I had some drinks at a dinner and called a designated driver, but he ended up crossing the stop line at an intersection with my car. The responsibility still falls on the car owner, resulting in a 200 yuan fine and 1 demerit point. Penalty standards are basically uniform across regions, with possible increased fines at some key intersections. I've checked the data—crossing the line during morning rush hours ranks among the top three traffic violations. Never try to reverse back behind the line, as this could be considered running a red light and lead to heavier penalties. It's recommended to set up an electronic eye alert tone on your phone, which will beep in advance when approaching an intersection.

[DiNevaeh]

As a beginner driver, I often struggled with judging the braking distance. Once, I crossed the line on Nanjing Road and was lectured by a traffic officer for half an hour. Now I've developed a habit: I start easing off the accelerator when I'm the third car away from a red light. In fact, the penalty for crossing the line isn't just about fines and demerit points—accumulating 12 points means retaking the theory test, and insurance premiums will also increase. Some drivers think they can cross the line freely at night because no one is watching, but nowadays, traffic cameras have night vision. It's better to wait through an extra red light than to get a ticket.