Does illegal parking now result in point deduction?
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Starting from January 1, 2019, drivers who illegally park on the roadside will no longer have points deducted from their driver's license but will instead face direct fines. This is because each person only has 12 points per year, and once all points are deducted, they must retake the safety and civilization exam (Subject 1). Another new regulation change is that drivers who illegally park in non-motorized vehicle lanes will not have points deducted but will only be fined. Below is more relevant information: Illegal Parking: The tickets issued for roadside illegal parking vary. There are tickets issued by traffic police, auxiliary police, and urban management officers, which come in different colors such as white, red, blue, orange, and green. Different tickets have different legal effects, and tickets issued for roadside parking should be dealt with as soon as possible. Currently, various cities and regions have implemented some convenient measures, and traffic violation fines can also be paid online. Fines for illegal parking must be paid within 15 days (half a month), otherwise a 3% late fee will be charged daily.
Whether illegal parking incurs penalty points depends on the specific situation. As someone who drives daily, my experience tells me that illegal parking on ordinary urban roads—such as stopping where there are no signs—usually results in a fine of around 200 yuan without penalty points for now. However, if you park in no-stopping zones like areas with solid yellow lines, intersections, or fire lanes, you might be caught by traffic cameras and face a 3-point deduction plus a fine. I once got fined for parking on a yellow line in Shanghai, and the ticket clearly stated the point deduction. Parking on highways outside service areas is a serious offense, guaranteed to cost you 6 points and pose significant risks. The key to avoiding point deductions is developing good habits: use apps like Amap or Baidu Maps to find legal parking spots beforehand, and never park in prohibited areas for convenience. Accumulating too many points can affect your license renewal and even require retaking tests, wasting time. Ultimately, parking safely isn’t just about points—it’s about responsibility to everyone.
