How Many Points Are Deducted for Being Caught Using a Phone While Driving?
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According to the "Road Traffic Safety Violation Points Management Measures" implemented from April 1, 2022, drivers who engage in behaviors that hinder safe driving, such as making or receiving handheld phone calls while driving, will be penalized with a deduction of 3 points and a fine ranging from 20 to 200 yuan. 【Behaviors considered as driving】include slow-moving traffic, intermittent driving, waiting for traffic signals, etc. 【Violations such as using handheld phones while driving】include making or receiving calls in a handheld manner, or using handheld electronic devices like mobile phones to send or receive text messages or WeChat messages by viewing the screen or operating the device, watching TikTok, Kuaishou, Weibo, or other apps, and playing games. Even if the phone or other electronic devices are fixed with a phone holder, using them to send or receive messages, watch videos, browse app pages, or play games by viewing the screen or operating the device poses similar risks as using handheld devices, as it diverts the driver's attention to the screen and is therefore also considered a violation. However, if the driver uses hands-free car phones, mobile phone earphones, or speakerphone functions for calls without compromising safety, it is not considered a violation of handheld phone usage. Although using Bluetooth or similar technologies is not penalized, such behavior is not encouraged as it still distracts the driver and affects safe driving.
