How many points are deducted for driving in reverse?
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Deduct 3 points and a fine of 200 yuan. According to Article 35 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": Motor vehicles and non-motor vehicles shall drive on the right side. Vehicles driving in reverse will be fined between 20 yuan and 200 yuan. Motor vehicles driving in reverse will be deducted 3 points and fined 200 yuan. Driving in reverse on highways will result in a deduction of 12 points and a fine of 200 yuan. According to Order No. 123 of the Ministry of Public Security, the point deduction standard for vehicles driving in reverse is: 1. If a motor vehicle driver commits any of the following violations, 12 points will be deducted at one time: driving a motor vehicle in reverse, driving in reverse, or making a U-turn across the central divider on a highway. 2. If a motor vehicle driver commits any of the following violations, 3 points will be deducted at one time: driving a motor vehicle to overtake or yield improperly, or driving in reverse. 3. The penalty for driving in reverse as stipulated in Article 90 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law": If a motor vehicle driver violates the road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road traffic regulations, a warning or a fine of not less than 20 yuan but not more than 200 yuan shall be imposed. If there are other provisions in this law, the penalty shall be imposed in accordance with the provisions.
The day before yesterday, my colleague was caught by an electronic eye for reversing on a one-way street in the city center. According to the new traffic regulations, reversing in the wrong direction on a regular road is considered improper reversing + driving against traffic, resulting in a 3-point deduction and a 200-yuan fine. If you reverse on a highway, it's even harsher—12 points deducted directly and your driver's license revoked. The worst is suddenly reversing into an electric bike—you'll be fully liable and have to pay compensation. Nowadays, I make it a habit to check the rearview mirror three times before reversing. I'd rather adjust the steering wheel a couple more times than take the risk. Especially when reversing at a yellow solid line intersection, the police will definitely penalize you if they see it.
Having driven for over a decade, I've witnessed countless reckless reversing incidents. On narrow roads in old urban areas, some drivers panic and reverse abruptly—if caught by traffic police, it's at least 1 demerit point and a 50-yuan fine. But if it causes a scrape, full liability is guaranteed. Once on a rainy day, I saw a Mercedes-Benz reversing at a highway toll booth, tires literally smoking—that's an instant 12-point penalty, no debate. Always check for no-reversing signs when backing up. Reversing within 50 meters of an intersection is especially prone to fines. Even a U-turn across double yellow lines counts as illegal reversing, costing 3 points in a flash.
