How Many Points Are Deducted and What Is the Fine for Driving in a No-Entry Section?

[Ivan]

According to Article 90 of the 'Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China,' motor vehicle drivers who violate road traffic safety laws, regulations, or traffic rules will be given a warning or fined between 20 and 200 yuan. Motor vehicle drivers committing the following violations will be penalized with 3 points deducted: 1. Driving a motor vehicle prohibited from entering expressways onto an expressway. 2. Driving a motor vehicle on an expressway or urban expressway without following the designated lane. 3. Driving a motor vehicle through a pedestrian crossing without slowing down, stopping, or yielding to pedestrians as required. 4. Driving a motor vehicle in violation of prohibition signs or markings. 5. Driving a motor vehicle without following overtaking or yielding rules, or driving in the opposite direction.

[VanStella]

A while ago, my spouse accidentally drove into a restricted traffic zone and got caught on camera. The ticket sent by the traffic police clearly stated a 1-point deduction and a 100 yuan fine. Actually, the point deduction for entering restricted zones is uniformly 1 point nationwide, but the fines vary significantly across regions. In big cities like Shanghai, it typically starts at 200 yuan, while in smaller cities, it might be around 50-80 yuan. I specifically checked the traffic regulations—motor vehicles violating prohibition signs are penalized under this standard, including cases like driving the wrong way on a one-way street, trucks entering urban areas, or restricted zones in scenic spots. Nowadays, many navigation apps can help avoid these routes, so it's essential to pay attention to road signs. Not only does the point deduction sting, but in case of an accident, insurance companies might also dispute the claim.

[Kate]

Let me tell you the hard truth as an experienced driver - if you accidentally enter a no-entry zone, you'll almost certainly get 1 penalty point plus a fine ranging from 20 to 200 yuan depending on the location. After 20 years in transportation, I've seen countless cases where out-of-town license plates get hit hardest in cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, while local vehicles occasionally get leniency. The most unfair situations are when prohibition signs get obscured by tree leaves - in such cases I recommend taking photos with your phone for appeal. Remember, you must handle this type of violation within three months, or it'll cause problems during your vehicle inspection. The traffic police app 12123 shows all violations crystal clear.

[OMicah]

Last time my buddy drove at night and accidentally entered a one-way street, he received a text message the next day: 'Violation of prohibition sign - 1 point deducted and 100 yuan fine.' Traffic regulation 12123 shows this violation code is 1344, with penalty amounts varying between 20-200 yuan across regions, typically higher in tourist cities. Actually, setting navigation to avoid restricted routes is quite reliable. Just handle the penalty promptly after being fined - the points automatically reset after exceeding three scoring cycles.

[LeJoy]

Have you noticed how urban road signs nowadays seem designed to trip you up? Last time I took a wrong turn dropping my kid off at school, I got snapped by a no-entry camera—instant 1-point deduction plus a 150-yuan fine. Later found out the penalty basis is Article 90 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, with identical punishment standards for regular roads and highways. My advice: stick close to local vehicles in unfamiliar areas, pay extra attention to blue circular signs with red borders (prohibition signs), and steer clear of yellow-plate truck restricted zones.

[Clifford]

New drivers dread this the most! The year I got my license, I was caught by a no-entry camera in the city center and panicked while checking traffic rules: 1 point deducted and a 100 yuan fine (later learned it's 200 yuan in Shenzhen). The officer handling it reminded me that there's a 30% appeal success rate for such violations, requiring dashcam footage to prove unclear signage or GPS misguidance. Now I've developed the habit of checking restricted hours via GPS before heading out—better to take a detour than walk into trouble.