Can the first demerit point on a driver's license be exempt from penalty?
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Motor vehicles cannot be exempt from penalties for their first traffic violation; the penalties are the same as normal penalties. Relevant explanations are as follows: Introduction: Penalties and demerit points for ordinary vehicles outside highways are as follows: For speeding within 10% of the prescribed speed limit, no penalty is imposed temporarily; for speeding between 10% and 20% of the prescribed speed limit, a fine is imposed, and 3 demerit points are recorded; for speeding between 20% and 30% of the prescribed speed limit, a fine is imposed, and 6 demerit points are recorded. Additional note: According to Article 46 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law," if the maximum driving speed of a motor vehicle exceeds 30 kilometers per hour, penalties can be imposed, including for tractors, battery-powered vehicles, and wheeled special machinery vehicles exceeding 15 kilometers per hour, etc.
This idea is a bit naive. The deduction of points from your driver's license has nothing to do with how many times you've violated the law, but rather what you specifically did. The traffic regulations are clearly written in black and white: as long as you break the law, you'll be penalized with points and fines. However, some small localities might show leniency, but that's a personal gesture without legal basis. When I first started driving, I was also misled by friends, but later realized that wrong is wrong. Nowadays, some cities are piloting a 'first-time warning' policy, but it only applies to very minor violations. There's only one core principle: control the pedal beneath your foot. Safe driving is the golden rule—don't count on luck to avoid penalties the first time.
