What type of marking is the yellow dashed line in the center of the road?
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Road center yellow dashed line belongs to the category of guide markings. The yellow dashed line in the center of the road is used to separate opposing traffic flows, hence it is a guide marking. Driving over the yellow dashed line constitutes a violation of prohibitory markings. For example, making a U-turn in a no-U-turn zone or making a left turn where left turns are prohibited are both violations of prohibitory markings. Below is relevant information about traffic violations. Penalties vary by region, taking Chengdu as an example: 1. Deduct 2 points: Driving a motor vehicle on highways or urban expressways without wearing a seatbelt; failing to enter the guiding lane in the direction of travel when passing through a signal-controlled intersection; passenger vehicles exceeding the approved number of passengers by less than 20%; when encountering queued or slow-moving vehicles ahead, overtaking by using the opposite lane or cutting into the waiting line; making or receiving phone calls while driving. 2. Deduct 3 points: Driving a motor vehicle through a pedestrian crossing without slowing down, stopping, or yielding to pedestrians; overtaking on highway ramps. Failing to follow prohibitory markings; turning vehicles failing to yield to straight-moving vehicles or pedestrians; right-turning vehicles from the opposite direction failing to yield. Driving in the wrong direction: failing to yield to left-turning vehicles; driving on highways or urban expressways not in accordance with lane regulations; exceeding the speed limit by less than 50%; failing to yield to emergency vehicles performing urgent tasks; improper overtaking or driving in the wrong direction on urban roads.
