Does a motor vehicle receive penalty points for violating a prohibition sign?
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Yes, penalty points are given. If you see a prohibition sign while driving and still enter the area inside the outer ring road, it is called violating the instructions of the prohibition sign, resulting in a deduction of 3 points. Introduction to prohibition signs: Prohibition signs are signs that prohibit or restrict the traffic behavior of vehicles and pedestrians. Their shape is usually circular, with some being octagonal or equilateral triangles with the vertex pointing downward. Their color is usually white background, red circle, red diagonal bar, and black pattern. Function of prohibition signs: The sign prohibiting motor vehicle entry is one of the no-entry signs, indicating that all types of motor vehicles are prohibited from entering. This sign is placed at the entrance of the road section where motor vehicle traffic is prohibited.
Violating prohibition signs by motor vehicles will definitely result in penalty points. As far as I remember, China's traffic regulations clearly stipulate that signs with a red circle and a diagonal line, such as no parking, no left turn, or no entry, will incur at least 1 penalty point if violated, along with a fine ranging from 100 to 200 yuan if caught by cameras or traffic police. These penalty points are not just recorded; accumulating more than 12 points will require retaking the theoretical driving test (Subject 1), which is a huge hassle. From my over ten years of driving experience, the key is to stay sharp-eyed while driving—don’t just focus on road conditions and ignore the signs. Especially in cities, many intersections have temporary prohibitions that are easy to miss. Safety comes first—these signs are placed there to prevent accidents, such as collisions caused by forcing a left turn. I recommend keeping a navigation app handy for alerts and brushing up on traffic rules to prevent violations rather than dealing with the consequences later.
