Will driving over the guide line usually be photographed?
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Driving over the guide line will usually be photographed because it is considered a traffic violation. The guide line typically consists of one or several white V-shaped or diagonal striped areas set according to the intersection's terrain, indicating that vehicles must follow the prescribed route and are not allowed to drive over or cross the line. It is mainly used at wide, irregular, or complex intersections, ramp entrances of interchanges, or other special locations. The purpose of setting up guide lines is to ensure that every vehicle can "drive in its own lane," serving to regulate, guide, and warn traffic, thereby reducing traffic accidents. Penalties for driving over the guide line: According to Articles 38 and 44 of the Traffic Law, the guide line is a type of prohibited marking. Vehicles must follow the prescribed route and are not allowed to drive over or cross the line, nor are they permitted to make U-turns or park arbitrarily in the guide line area. Once detected, the driver may be fined and receive 3 penalty points.
When it comes to whether driving over the guide line will be caught by cameras, I drive quite often and based on experience, it’s likely to be captured in many places. The guide line is a solid yellow or white line on the road, and crossing it is a violation. Cameras are densely installed at intersections, overpass entrances, or highway exits, and electronic eyes catch violations accurately. I remember once last year in Beijing when I crossed the line, I was fined 200 yuan and deducted 3 points. Now, urban traffic surveillance has been upgraded with AI systems monitoring 24/7, capable of identifying even the trajectory of line crossing. Of course, not every intersection enforces it strictly—older urban areas or suburbs might be more lenient—but it’s best not to take the risk. Stay focused while driving, keep an eye on the lane, and avoid distractions to prevent crossing the line, saving you from fines and ensuring safety.
