Will overtaking on the emergency lane be captured by cameras?

[MacCole]

Overtaking on the emergency lane will be captured by cameras. It is considered a traffic violation and will be penalized. Definition of traffic violations: Traffic violations refer to motor vehicles violating the Road Traffic Safety Law and traffic management regulations. Penalties for traffic violations include warnings, fines (vehicle impoundment), temporary suspension of driver's license, revocation of driver's license, cancellation of driver's license, administrative detention, and criminal liability for acts constituting crimes. Basis for penalties for traffic violations: The "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulates that traffic management departments of public security organs and their traffic police should promptly correct road traffic safety violations. Penalties for road traffic safety violations should be imposed based on facts and relevant provisions of this law.

[DiLevi]

As a veteran driver with 20 years of experience, I've seen too many examples of overtaking on the emergency lane leading to rollovers. The high-speed gantries and the starting points of emergency lanes are hotspots for speed cameras, and police patrols will definitely penalize if they see you. Last year, my buddy tried to overtake on the emergency lane of the G15 Shenhai Expressway and didn't spot the mobile speed camera—200 yuan and 6 points gone on the spot. Even scarier was last month on the Shanghai-Hangzhou Expressway when a truck ahead suddenly had a tire blowout, sending debris flying. Luckily, the emergency lane was clear, or it would have been a chain collision. Honestly, using the emergency lane during traffic jams saves you at most five minutes, but if it blocks rescue vehicles during an actual emergency, that's when real trouble starts.

[CalebRose]

Our traffic police team deals with too many violations of this kind, with over 300 licenses revoked last month alone. Whether you'll be caught? The upgraded electronic eyes can now automatically detect lane violations, and drone patrols are also being trialed. Once, we received a reported video of a Porsche speeding on the emergency lane, resulting in the driver's license being revoked. Remember, police cars and ambulances are using the life-saving lane; ordinary people overtaking by occupying this lane isn't just about points and fines. Severe speeding plus driving on the emergency lane, according to new regulations, can lead to 15 days of detention. Experienced drivers might look at the solid or dashed white line on the right, but don't count on finding loopholes. Whether you're caught is up to you, but whether you're penalized is up to the traffic laws.

[ReidLynn]

When I first got my driver's license, I was curious too. Now, I've captured no less than ten incidents with my car recorder. Last week on the Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway during heavy rain, a Lexus overtaking on the emergency lane was reported by eight cars, and the traffic police went straight to his company to confiscate his license. The dumbest thing ordinary drivers do is follow the trend—seeing others use the emergency lane and following suit, only to find that the first car wasn't caught, but the whole line behind got busted. Nowadays, you can even get rewards for reporting violations via WeChat. My colleague used the money from reporting to buy a car vacuum cleaner. Honestly, I recommend using ACC cruise control in traffic jams—it's much safer than stealing those few dozen meters.

[Adrian]

From a legal perspective, it is absolutely illegal. Article 90 of traffic regulations explicitly prohibits occupying the emergency lane under non-emergency circumstances, with violation code 4608. Last year, over 4,000 new enforcement cameras were installed nationwide, with Zhejiang alone capturing up to 500 vehicles in a single day. The law also stipulates: those causing delayed emergency response due to lane occupation shall bear responsibility. In one case, an ambulance arrived 30 minutes late due to blocked emergency lanes, resulting in a patient's death, and the family successfully held the overtaking driver accountable. Don't assume cameras aren't operational—many devices now capture violations silently without flash warnings, making them even more effective.