Will I be penalized for crossing a single white line when turning right?
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When making a right turn, you may cross a white dashed line but not a white solid line. Crossing a white solid line while turning right constitutes a traffic violation. Article 51 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulates: After entering a guide lane, motor vehicles must pass through the intersection in the direction indicated by the guide arrow and must not change lanes or direction. If a vehicle changes lanes after entering a guide lane, it constitutes the act of crossing a white line. That is, when a motor vehicle passes through a signal-controlled intersection and does not enter the guide lane in the required direction of travel, crossing a single white line used as a guide lane line at the intersection is not permitted. Crossing a white solid line is penalized as driving not in accordance with the designated lane. Three situations where crossing a white solid line will not result in a fine or penalty points: If the vehicle ahead is involved in a traffic accident, has a mechanical failure, or is parked for an extended period, blocking the traffic lane, you may cross the solid line to change lanes and proceed, provided it is safe to do so. If penalized, you can apply to the traffic police department to have the penalty revoked; Under the direction of traffic police, during traffic congestion, if you cross a solid line to proceed, electronic monitoring may still capture the action, but you can apply to have the penalty revoked; Giving way to special vehicles, such as ambulances or fire trucks on urgent missions. If there is a violation record, you can request footage from the traffic police department to verify that crossing the solid line was due to yielding to a special mission vehicle, and the penalty can be revoked.
When making a right turn while driving, there is a high possibility of being fined for crossing a single white line. Single white lines represent solid lane dividers, and traffic rules prohibit crossing them arbitrarily, which is considered a violation. A friend of mine who is a driving instructor mentioned that crossing the line can be captured by electronic police or high-definition cameras, with fines ranging from 200 to 500 yuan, which may vary by region. When turning, it's important to merge into the appropriate lane in advance and control your speed to avoid sharp turns, which helps prevent crossing the line. From a safety perspective, this behavior is very dangerous, as it can lead to side-swiping other vehicles or causing rear-end collisions, disrupting traffic flow. Developing the habit of observing signs and lane markings before turning and adhering to traffic rules can help reduce trouble and fines.
