Will changing lanes over a solid white line be captured by traffic cameras?
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As long as there are electronic surveillance cameras, the illegal act of changing lanes over a solid white line will be captured. Typically, you can check your violation record within 13 working days. Crossing a solid white line violates the prohibition marking instructions. According to relevant laws and regulations, crossing prohibited markings will result in a fine of 200 RMB and a deduction of 3 points. However, due to varying levels of enforcement across regions, some areas may have incomplete camera coverage and fail to capture the violation. If no violation record is found after 13 working days, it means this particular violation was not recorded in the system. In addition to solid white lines, the following types of lines should not be crossed: 1. Deceleration traffic lines: These lines are usually set up in tunnels, curves, and toll booths. Their purpose is to remind drivers to slow down. Some deceleration traffic lines are solid segments, which should not be crossed or driven over. 2. Channelizing lines: Channelizing lines are typically placed in areas with complex driving conditions, such as intersections, ramps, and U-turn points. They guide vehicles to follow designated routes, and parking on channelizing lines is not allowed.
Having driven for over a decade, I have a deep understanding of this type of violation. Solid white lines are meant to prohibit lane changes, and crossing them is absolutely a traffic offense. I've personally witnessed many drivers trying to save time by changing lanes over solid lines, only to get severely caught by cameras. Especially on urban expressways or highway entrances, those areas are densely packed with cameras that capture violations with crystal clarity. A friend of mine once forced a lane change over a solid line at an intersection and was immediately fined 200 yuan with penalty points—truly not worth it. Even without cameras, this behavior is extremely dangerous and can easily lead to rear-end collisions or sideswipes. My advice is to obediently change lanes at dashed lines, signal in advance, and check mirrors. In short, for the sake of safety and your wallet, don't try to be clever with solid lines—rules exist to protect everyone.
