How many points are deducted for driving a restricted-number vehicle?
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Driving a restricted-number vehicle in a restricted area on the designated day is considered a violation of traffic prohibition signs, punishable by a 3-point deduction and a fine. However, specific details may vary slightly depending on the region. The odd-even license plate restriction system is a traffic measure introduced to alleviate urban traffic pressure. The government has fully considered the interests of the general public by reducing vehicle and vessel usage tax and road maintenance fees for vehicles subject to odd-even restrictions for three months. Vehicles violating the restrictions will have reduced vehicle and vessel tax and road maintenance fees. Additional information: Penalty regulations: Fines for driving outside the designated time, road, or area do not incur point deductions. Violations of prohibition sign instructions result in a fine and a 3-point deduction. For vehicles violating tail-number restrictions within the outer ring road or non-local vehicles violating morning and evening peak restrictions, leaving the restricted area within 3 hours counts as one penalty.
I once got caught because I forgot to check the traffic restriction calendar. Driving on restricted days counts as violating prohibition signs, and now it's basically standardized nationwide with a 1-point deduction. However, fines vary by city. For example, it's 200 yuan here, but I heard in Shenzhen the first offense is 300 yuan, and the third offense directly jumps to 1,000 yuan. Remember, the system records violations every three hours, so you might get two or three tickets in one day. It's best to set a reminder on your phone, especially on rainy or snowy days when it's easy to forget. If you're caught by traffic police on the spot, don't argue—being cooperative might reduce the penalty. By the way, if you're driving a rental car during restricted hours, the fine will still be deducted from your deposit by the rental company.
When rushing to take kids to school, I've been caught twice violating traffic restrictions. This type of violation typically results in 1 penalty point plus a fine, with the exact amount varying by location - a colleague in Beijing was fined 100 yuan, while I got a 200 yuan fine in Hangzhou. The key issue is that it's both costly and leaves a record, and accumulating 12 points means retaking the theoretical driving test. I'd recommend paying more attention to policies for new energy vehicles, as some cities exempt green license plates from restrictions. On restricted days, I'd rather take a taxi - with ride-hailing being so convenient now, it's much less hassle than dealing with traffic violations.
