How are violations in Subject One punished?
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Violations in Subject One are subject to fines, revocation of the driver's license, and criminal detention. Below are the relevant details: 1. Fines: Driving a motor vehicle without obtaining a motor vehicle driver's license, or when the driver's license has been revoked or temporarily suspended; allowing someone without a driver's license or whose license has been revoked or suspended to drive a motor vehicle; fleeing the scene of a traffic accident that does not constitute a crime; driving a motor vehicle at a speed exceeding 50% of the prescribed limit, among other behaviors, are subject to fines. 2. Revocation of the driver's license: Driving under the influence of alcohol; driving under the influence of drugs; allowing someone without a driver's license to drive a motor vehicle; driving a modified motor vehicle on the road, among other behaviors, are subject to revocation of the driver's license. 3. Criminal detention: Engaging in dangerous driving behaviors such as racing on roads; driving under the influence of alcohol; causing serious accidents resulting in severe injuries, deaths, or significant damage to public or private property due to violations of traffic management regulations, are subject to criminal detention.
The penalty levels in Subject 1 of the driving test can actually be categorized into several tiers. When I was learning to drive, I specifically took notes on this. The most common is a fine of 20-200 RMB, such as not wearing a seatbelt while driving or sticking random items on the car. Fines above 200 RMB are more serious, like using a phone while driving or entering restricted zones, which incur fines of 200-500 RMB. The most severe penalties are for drunk driving, where getting caught results in an immediate 6-month license suspension plus a fine of 1,000-2,000 RMB. Remember not to confuse the fine amounts with point deductions: minor violations deduct 1 point, misuse of lights deducts 3 points, but speeding over 50% or drunk driving will directly deduct 12 points, sending you packing. It's recommended to memorize the three fine tiers of 200 RMB, 500 RMB, and 2,000 RMB separately when practicing test questions.
Actually, penalties come in three directions: fines, point deductions, and in severe cases, vehicle and license confiscation. For example, running a red light directly costs you 6 points plus 200 yuan, but if you're caught altering your license plate, sorry, you'll lose all 12 points and also face 15 days of detention. Once, I accompanied a friend to handle an accident where he was caught on camera crossing a solid line to change lanes, resulting in an on-the-spot fine of 100 yuan and 3 points deducted. Be aware that accumulated points are also dangerous; reaching 12 points means you have to retake the written test (Subject One), and two DUI offenses within a cycle will directly revoke your driver's license, requiring a two-year wait before you can reapply.
