Pressing the double yellow line is a violation of traffic rules, and its harm is mainly manifested in the following aspects:
Increased risk of traffic accidents: Pressing the double yellow line can easily lead to collisions between vehicles and oncoming vehicles, resulting in traffic accidents, accidents and property losses.
Disturbing traffic order: Pressing the double yellow line will break the normal traffic flow, interfere with the normal passage of other vehicles and pedestrians, and reduce the efficiency of road traffic.
Legal responsibility: It is an illegal act to press the double yellow line, and once it is investigated and dealt with by the traffic police, it will face corresponding legal penalties.
According toRoad Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of Chinaand related regulations, the penalties for pressing the double yellow line mainly include point deductions and fines. The specific regulations are as follows:
Deduction of points: Depending on the severity of the violation, 3 points will generally be deducted for pressing the double yellow line. If you cause a traffic accident, you may deduct more points.
Fine: The amount of the fine for pressing the double yellow line is generally less than 200 yuan. The exact amount will depend on the regulations of the local traffic authority and the severity of the violation.
Suppose that Xiao Zhang pressed the double yellow line in a hurry to overtake while driving. This behavior was discovered by the traffic police and imposed a fine of 200 yuan and a penalty of 3 points. In addition, due to Xiao Zhang's irregularities, a traffic accident resulted in one person being injured. In this case, Zhang will not only be liable for fines and demerit points, but may also face criminal liability.