Will Changing Lanes Over Solid Line Before Red Light Be Captured?
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Changing lanes over a solid line before a red light is not allowed, and intersections with traffic lights are generally equipped with electronic surveillance cameras that automatically capture such violations. Below are the relevant situations where crossing the solid line before a traffic light may not be penalized: 1. Avoiding emergencies: On a straight-only lane, if the vehicle in front cannot move due to a malfunction, you may cross the solid line to bypass it to avoid obstructing traffic. However, after bypassing, you must continue driving in the direction indicated by the lane you entered; otherwise, you may be recorded for not driving in the designated lane. 2. Traffic police on-site command: Follow the instructions of traffic police present at the scene, prioritizing their directions. 3. Yielding to emergency vehicles: If emergency vehicles such as fire trucks or ambulances are approaching while performing urgent tasks, you must yield by moving to the sides. Failure to yield may result in penalties.
As someone who drives frequently, I can confirm that changing lanes on a solid line before a red light might indeed be captured by cameras. Traffic light intersections are typically equipped with red-light cameras, which cover areas including the solid line sections approaching the intersection. A solid line is inherently a no-lane-change marker, so crossing it easily constitutes a violation. I remember a friend of mine made this mistake at a downtown intersection last year, got recorded by an electronic police camera, was fined 150 yuan, and also received penalty points. Nowadays, these cameras are high-definition, clearly capturing license plates and actions both day and night. More importantly, such sudden lane changes are extremely dangerous—if a car or pedestrian suddenly appears from the side, it could easily lead to an accident. To avoid fines and stay safe, I always choose my lane hundreds of meters in advance, avoiding last-minute frantic lane changes right before the light. In short, rules are rules—following them saves both peace of mind and money.
