How are violations in Subject One penalized?

[Gwen]

Penalties for violations in Subject One are as follows: 1. Warning (fine of 20-200 RMB): Intentionally obscuring or damaging license plates; installing license plates improperly. 2. Temporary suspension of driver's license: Driving under the influence of alcohol results in a temporary suspension of the motor vehicle driver's license for 1-3 months; driving a commercial motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol results in a temporary suspension of the motor vehicle driver's license for 3 months; driving a commercial motor vehicle while intoxicated results in a temporary suspension of the motor vehicle driver's license for 6 months. 3. Revocation of driver's license (fine of 200-2000 RMB): Driving an assembled or scrapped vehicle; failing to accept penalties for overdue violations; speeding exceeding 50%; allowing a person without a driver's license (unlicensed), during temporary suspension of a driver's license, or during revocation of a driver's license to drive; being penalized more than twice within one year for driving under the influence of alcohol as specified in the first two provisions; committing a major traffic accident that constitutes a crime in violation of road traffic safety laws and regulations; fleeing after causing a traffic accident; road traffic violators must report to the traffic management department of the public security organ within 15 days to accept penalties, and those who fail to do so without justifiable reasons will have their motor vehicle driver's license revoked.

[LukasFitz]

I've chatted with the traffic police veterans, and the key to demerit points lies in critical violations: Running a red light starts at 6 points, while drunk driving guarantees the full 12-point penalty plus a 1,500 yuan fine. One guy got busted for covering his license plate—instant 12-point deduction, mandatory retake of the written test, and a potential six-month license suspension. Under the new rules, phone use while driving is the worst offender—3-point deduction minimum plus 200-300 yuan fine. Last week, I saw an intern rear-end a road divider right after starting at an intersection because he was texting on WeChat. For easy memorization, try the color-coded system: Red tags mean instant 12 points (like DUI or 100%+ speeding), yellow tags deduct 6-9 points (highway violations/emergency lane misuse), and minor mistakes usually cost 1-3 points.

[Hector]

Having taught Subject One for over a decade, I always emphasize this mnemonic—the 12-point deduction rule is called 'Fake Drink Over Reverse Danger': fake license plates/documents, drunk driving, speeding over 50%, highway wrong-way driving, and transporting hazardous materials. The 6-point rule is remembered as 'Occupy Light Speed Phone': occupying emergency lanes, running red lights, speeding between 20-50%, and using phones while driving. The most confusing fines are the 200 to 2000 RMB range: drunk driving, forging license plates, and letting unlicensed people drive all incur such penalties. The trick I summarize for students is: deductions depend on consequence severity, while fines reflect violation intent—for example, hit-and-runs without aiding victims warrant 12-point deductions, but driving without a license typically results in heavier fines.

[Grant]

Just got my driver's license three months ago, and the categorization memorization method was super effective for the written test. Divided violations into three categories: 1-3 points are minor (like not yielding properly or forgetting a fire extinguisher), just a 200 yuan fine; 6 points are moderate violations—my friend once stopped to wait for someone in the fast lane on the highway, costing 6 points and an 800 yuan fine, which really hurt; 12 points are serious offenses, like driving on the highway during the probationary period without an experienced driver. Key things to remember are the speeding penalties: 20% over on regular roads is 3 points, 50% over starts at 6 points, and 50% over on the highway means an instant full-point deduction.