How Many Points Are Deducted for Driving Against Traffic in Urban Areas?
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Driving a motor vehicle against traffic in urban areas results in a deduction of 3 points and a fine. Here is additional information: 1. Driving a motor vehicle against traffic on a highway results in a deduction of 12 points at once; 2. On roads with dashed lane dividers, overtaking is allowed if safety is ensured, and no points will be deducted. Below are the relevant legal provisions: 1. According to Article 1 of the 'Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations,' drivers who reverse, drive against traffic, or make U-turns across the central divider on highways will have 12 points deducted at once. Article 3 states that drivers who fail to overtake, yield, or drive against traffic as required will have 3 points deducted. 2. Article 90 of the 'Road Traffic Safety Law' stipulates that drivers who violate road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road usage will be given a warning or fined. Other provisions of this law shall be followed for penalties where applicable.
Hey, after driving for so many years, what I fear most is driving against traffic in urban areas. Once when I was driving downtown, I almost went the wrong way because I didn't see the road signs clearly—it gave me a real scare. If you actually drive against traffic, according to traffic laws, you'll get 3 points deducted from your license and a 200-yuan fine. It's no small matter—accumulate too many points, and your license could be suspended, forcing you to retake the test. Even worse, you might accidentally cause an accident, hitting someone or getting hurt yourself, and the insurance company won't cover the full cost. That's why I always remind myself: turn on the navigation app before driving—it announces road conditions; pay attention to the lane markings and reflective signs on the road. Safety first—it saves you from fines and embarrassment.
