Will crossing the solid white line always be captured?
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Crossing the solid white line will always be captured as the solid line lane-changing photo system uses ground-pressure magnetic induction coils. The principle of photo capture is: when the front wheels of the vehicle cross the induction coil on the ground, the first photo is taken electronically; when the rear wheels of the vehicle cross the induction coil on the ground, the second photo is taken electronically; when the vehicle passes through the intersection and crosses the induction coil on the opposite side of the ground, the third photo is taken electronically. The solid line lane-changing photo system is operational 24 hours a day, and the images and related data are retained for one week. We remind everyone not to take chances, as crossing the solid white line will not be penalized in certain special circumstances and road sections. When encountering special situations ahead, or when there is on-site command by traffic police or special rescue vehicles performing tasks, it is unreasonable to wait until the problem is resolved before proceeding. Therefore, changing lanes over the solid line in such cases will not be considered a violation.
The possibility of being caught by a camera for crossing the line is not absolute, it mainly depends on the type and settings of the camera. I've driven in many places and found that fixed cameras have higher sensitivity, but in the outskirts or older urban areas, the equipment might be outdated and slower to react, so crossing the line may not trigger a shot. Mobile cameras are more random, sometimes only penalizing speeding while missing line violations. The intelligent systems on highways only activate when there's excessive deviation or danger. Factors like weather conditions also play a role: rain might cause sensor failures, while good daylight makes it easier to capture clear images. In short, the probability varies by location, so it's best to avoid crossing the line and maintain safe driving—getting caught isn't worth the risk.
