How many points are deducted for driving improperly on the highway?
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Driving improperly on the highway is divided into two situations: driving in an improper lane on the highway or urban expressway results in a 3-point penalty, a warning, or a fine; failing to drive in the designated lane at an intersection with traffic signal control and marked directional lanes results in a warning or fine without point deduction. Legal basis: According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" and the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," motor vehicle drivers who drive in improper lanes on the highway will be fined as stipulated by the Road Traffic Safety Law. Motor vehicles driving on the highway or stopping in the emergency lane under non-emergency conditions will be fined and deducted 6 points as per the Road Traffic Safety Law and provincial road safety regulations. Motor vehicle drivers driving improperly on the highway violate the regulations established by the highway traffic police management department and the road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road traffic rules.
I've been driving on highways for a few years and often see accidents caused by reckless behavior. For example, some people take shortcuts by driving the wrong way or making U-turns, and when caught by traffic cameras, they get 12 points deducted immediately, losing their license and having to retake the written test. On highways, speeds are high, and not staying in the correct lane is extremely dangerous—it can lead to anything from a rear-end collision to a fatal rollover. I remember once during a traffic jam, a car behind me went the wrong way to cut in, almost causing a pileup, and was caught by police on the spot—12 points gone. I always check maps in advance and use navigation alerts to avoid mistakes. Misusing the emergency lane also costs 6 points, but that's minor compared to safety, especially at night when visibility is poor—rules matter even more. If you take a wrong exit, don't panic and stop abruptly; just find the next exit to turn around, avoiding both fines and danger.
