Will crossing the line at night result in penalty points?
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Crossing the solid line at night will result in penalty points. The following situations where crossing the solid line does not incur penalty points: avoiding emergencies, such as when the road ahead is affected by traffic accidents or natural disasters, making it impassable for a long time, forcing vehicles behind to cross the line to pass, this will not be treated as a traffic violation. Following the instructions of traffic police: According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law," when encountering malfunctioning traffic signals and there are traffic police directing on-site, drivers should follow the instructions of the traffic police. Special vehicles performing tasks: If traffic violations such as running a red light or crossing the solid line occur due to giving way to special vehicles like fire trucks or ambulances, these actions are not considered violations. If penalized due to being captured by electronic surveillance, the penalty can be revoked through administrative reconsideration.
I remember that incident when I got penalized for crossing the line while driving at night. I was working overtime until midnight, and with no cars on the road, I got a bit careless and accidentally crossed the solid line. Then, on the third day, I received a text notification—3 points and 200 yuan gone! Actually, traffic cameras are fully operational at night, especially now with high-definition equipment that captures license plates crystal clear. Many people assume there's no enforcement at night, but that's completely wrong. Now, I make sure to pay extra attention to two things: first, always follow the navigation for early lane changes, and second, be even more vigilant about road markings at night. After all, it's easy to get drowsy or distracted late at night, but safety doesn’t take a break—day or night.
