How many points are deducted for driving in the wrong direction and crossing the line?
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The penalty for driving in the wrong direction and then crossing the line is a deduction of 6 or 15 points along with a substantial fine. Below are the relevant details: 1. Penalty for wrong-way driving: If a motor vehicle driver commits any of the following violations, they will be penalized with a deduction of 3 points and a small fine: driving a motor vehicle on a regular road without following overtaking rules, yielding, or driving in the wrong direction. If a motor vehicle driver commits any of the following violations, they will be penalized with a deduction of 12 points and a fine: driving a motor vehicle in reverse, driving in the wrong direction, or crossing the central divider on a highway. 2. Penalty for crossing the line: Driving a motor vehicle over a solid line: a deduction of 3 points and a small fine.
After driving for over a decade, this kind of traffic violation annoys me the most. Driving the wrong way on regular roads directly deducts 3 points, and crossing the line adds another 1 point, totaling 4 points gone. If it happens on a highway, it's even harsher—driving the wrong way costs you all 12 points immediately, with an additional 1 point for crossing the line. If the police catch you committing both violations at once, they won't hesitate to issue two tickets on the spot. I once saw a novice driver both going the wrong way and crossing the line at an intersection, and their license was suspended that very day. The key issue is how dangerous this behavior is—driving the wrong way risks a head-on collision, while crossing the line can scrape cars in adjacent lanes, endangering everyone. My advice: install a dash cam, pay close attention to road markings, and use navigation in unfamiliar areas.
