How Many Points and Fines for Driving Against Traffic in a Car?
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Reckless overtaking and driving against traffic on urban roads result in a 3-point deduction. On highways, reversing, driving against traffic, or making a U-turn across the central divider directly leads to a 12-point deduction. Forcibly overtaking on ramps is highly prone to causing scratches. Most ramps involve sharp turns, and accelerating to overtake can easily lead to loss of control and rollover due to centrifugal force. On highways or urban expressways, failing to drive in the designated lane results in a 3-point penalty. For example, driving slowly in the fast lane. Zebra crossings are lifelines. When approaching pedestrian crossings or zebra crossings, drivers should slow down and yield to pedestrians, stopping if necessary to allow them to pass.
Driving against traffic is a serious violation, and I've studied the penalty standards several times. If you drive against traffic on ordinary roads, you'll be directly penalized with 3 demerit points and a fine of 200 yuan, not to mention the potential traffic congestion and safety hazards it may cause. If you're bold enough to drive against traffic on a highway, the penalty increases to the maximum: 12 demerit points and a fine of 200 yuan, which is equivalent to having your driver's license revoked on the spot. The key issue is the extremely high risk of driving against traffic. A friend of mine who works in the traffic police has seen too many cases: attempting to overtake against traffic at night with poor visibility, only to collide head-on with a truck. Repairing the car is the least of the problems; the person almost lost their life. I sincerely advise everyone to drive properly in their own lane. Taking a detour of a couple of kilometers is a hundred times better than driving against traffic.
