How many points are deducted for being photographed while driving and making a phone call?
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Making a phone call while driving and being photographed results in a deduction of 2 points. Answering the phone: Article 62 (3) of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" clearly stipulates: "When driving a motor vehicle, the following behaviors are prohibited: making or answering handheld phone calls." Violators will be fined and have 2 points deducted. Not wearing a seatbelt: When driving on urban expressways, if the driver does not use the seatbelt as required, they will be fined and have 2 points deducted; when driving on roads other than highways or urban expressways, if the driver does not use the seatbelt as required, they will be fined but no points will be deducted; when driving on highways, if the driver does not use the seatbelt as required, 2 points will be deducted.
I remember once being caught playing with my phone during a traffic jam, which resulted in a direct deduction of 2 points and a fine of 150 yuan. I didn’t pay much attention at the time, but later, my friend Lao Chen had to retake driving school after maxing out his points, which took him half a month to sort out. The cameras nowadays are quite advanced, capable of capturing clear images even in low light. Don’t underestimate those 2 points—accumulating 12 points means you’ll have to retake the driving test, costing both time and money. Distracted driving leads to a high incidence of accidents, especially during peak hours when chaos is more likely. I recommend using Bluetooth hands-free or pulling over to take calls—it’s much safer and hassle-free. Developing this habit can save you a lot of trouble and make the roads smoother. The temptation of a vibrating phone is strong, but life is more valuable. Stricter traffic rules are good, making travel safer for everyone.
As a parent who often drives to pick up my kids, I dread seeing people talking on the phone while driving. Last time, Old Zhang got caught at the neighborhood entrance, was deducted 2 points and fined 200 yuan. He later said he almost hit someone, which terrified the whole family. Safety comes first—distracted driving can lead to disasters, and children's safety is even more important. Since traffic enforcement has been strengthened, the number of accidents has indeed decreased a bit. I recommend setting your phone to Do Not Disturb mode while driving or pulling over to handle calls. Fines and points are minor; regret comes too late when an accident happens. Develop good habits to protect your family, and start with yourself to promote road civility. Don't find it troublesome—staying focused while driving is what matters most.
