How many points are deducted for driving in the opposite direction due to road construction?
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Driving in the opposite direction on regular roads results in a deduction of 3 points, while on highways, it leads to a deduction of 12 points. Driving in the opposite direction refers to turning into the opposite lane at an intersection or making a turn where it is prohibited by signs. If you are fined or penalized for driving in the opposite direction due to road construction, you can file an appeal by submitting an application to the local traffic management department. If the traffic department's images show that road construction was indeed taking place, the penalty may be revoked. Driving in the opposite direction means crossing the central road direction divider or directly making a U-turn to drive in the opposite direction. Both scenarios are severe traffic violations. Crossing the central divider can easily lead to head-on collisions with oncoming vehicles, while making a U-turn can cause accidents with vehicles traveling in the same direction. If this occurs on a highway, where speeds are high, it can result in extremely serious accidents. Due to these severe consequences, traffic police impose strict penalties for driving in the opposite direction. Some roads do not have a central barrier but only a dividing line. This setup is common on national highways or urban roads. On such roads, the central dividing line is often marked with a yellow line to enhance visibility and remind drivers to adhere to proper driving behavior. Crossing this central dividing line to drive in the opposite lane can easily lead to severe collisions with oncoming vehicles, regardless of whether the road is curved or straight.
