How many meters of reversing is considered a traffic violation?
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On highways, reversing is not allowed regardless of the distance. Any reversing action will result in a full 12-point deduction. Here are the relevant details: 1. Regulations: Reversing on highways violates Article 90 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China." The offending driver will be fined and receive a 12-point penalty. 2. Hazards: Speeds on highways are very high. Actions like reversing, driving in the wrong direction, stopping, or suddenly changing lanes, which might be common in urban areas, can have magnified consequences on highways. Any small mistake can lead to severe accidents or fatalities. The correct approach is to continue driving to the nearest exit and then make a U-turn.
After driving for so many years, I know traffic regulations inside out. There's no strict rule on how many meters count as illegal when reversing—it's all about location! On highways, even backing up just 1 meter means 12 penalty points and at least 200 yuan fine due to extreme danger. Never reverse in tunnels, intersections, or one-way streets either—getting caught means 3 points and 200 yuan. Even on regular roads, continuously reversing hundreds of meters disrupting traffic will earn you a ticket. Always turn on hazard lights and check mirrors before reversing; for vehicles with large blind spots, it's best to have someone guide you.
