Will driving not in accordance with the guided lane definitely be captured?
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Yes. Driving not in accordance with the guided lane may result in different penalties depending on the specific situation, with demerit points ranging from 2 to 3. Here is the relevant information: Violations: There are three main types of violations for driving not in accordance with the guided lane: first, borrowing the left-turn lane when going straight; second, turning left when in a straight lane; third, turning right when in a left-turn lane. Notes: When a motor vehicle passes through an intersection controlled by traffic signals, it should enter the guided lane in the required direction at intersections with guided lane signs. If driving straight and entering a left-turn or right-turn lane, the electronic eye will immediately capture the image.
I've been driving for over a decade and seen this situation many times. Not following the designated lane doesn't guarantee you'll be caught, it depends on the age of equipment at intersections. For example, the new high-definition cameras downtown will flash immediately if you cross lines to change lanes; but older equipment in suburbs might not capture clearly. Once when I was in a hurry, I made a left turn from a straight lane at an old intersection and wasn't caught, but got photographed at the next intersection with new equipment. Even if you get lucky though, driving like this is extremely dangerous and prone to sideswiping properly moving vehicles. Nowadays smart cameras are being installed everywhere with increasing capture rates. If you're really in a hurry, it's better to leave earlier - safety is more important than anything, and an accident would waste even more time with repairs.
