Will running over the white line when going straight on a green light be captured?
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Running over a solid white line when going straight on a green light can be captured by cameras, resulting in fines or penalty points. Solid white lines must not be crossed, but crossing dashed white lines is not considered a violation. In fact, apart from solid white lines, there are many other road markings that vehicles are not allowed to cross, and if caught, drivers will also face fines and penalty points. Examples include solid white lines separating lanes in the same direction and solid yellow lines (single or double) prohibiting vehicles from crossing in either direction. Precautions for driving on the road: 1. Meaning of white lines: Most road traffic markings are white. White dashed lines separate lanes traveling in the same direction and allow lane changes by crossing the lines, while solid white lines prohibit crossing and often appear as extensions of dashed lines before intersections. When traffic lights change at intersections, vehicles can pass through quickly. Combined with directional signs at intersections, solid white lines separate straight-moving vehicles from those turning left or right to prevent straight-moving vehicles from affecting turning ones. 2. Common violations: Most violations captured by electronic surveillance for crossing or running over lines occur when vehicles cross or run over single solid lines at intersections. However, if a driver is forced to cross the line—for example, on the downhill slope under the Century Bridge, where one lane is blocked by an accident or official vehicles (such as bridge maintenance)—then crossing the line to change lanes is permissible.
I usually pay close attention to traffic rules while driving, but once I was in a hurry and accidentally crossed the solid white line while going straight on a green light. To be honest, I felt quite nervous and later looked up the regulations specifically. A solid line is like a wall on the road—crossing it under any circumstances is a violation. Nowadays, many intersections have high-definition cameras, some specifically targeting solid line violations, while others are linked with induction loops. However, the specifics depend on local enforcement standards. I've heard that some cities are particularly strict, imposing a 200-yuan fine and 3 penalty points for each violation. I recommend that new drivers observe lanes in advance at intersections and maintain a safe distance to avoid distractions that might lead to crossing the line. Of course, if you accidentally cross the line occasionally, don’t panic—if it’s not caught on camera, consider yourself lucky, but make sure it doesn’t happen again.
