How many points are deducted for driving in the wrong direction on an elevated bridge?
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The penalty for driving in the wrong direction 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 rules, they shall be given a warning or a corresponding fine. If there are other provisions in this law, the penalty shall be imposed in accordance with those provisions. According to the Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses: If a motor vehicle driver commits any of the following illegal acts, 3 points will be deducted for each offense: driving a motor vehicle that fails to overtake or yield as required, or driving in the wrong direction. If a motor vehicle driver commits any of the following illegal acts, 12 points will be deducted for each offense: driving a motor vehicle in reverse, in the wrong direction, or crossing the central divider on a highway.
Driving the wrong way on an elevated bridge is simply playing with your life. In terms of penalty points, it starts with a direct deduction of 12 points, which means your driver's license points are gone, and you'll have to retake the test. Back when I was in transportation, I often saw newbies making mistakes, thinking driving the wrong way on the bridge was a shortcut, only to end up in a crash or with a police ticket. This kind of driving is extremely dangerous and can easily trigger a chain of accidents, not only resulting in point deductions but also fines that could reach thousands of yuan. With driving regulations getting stricter these days, I advise everyone not to take risks. Always use navigation to confirm directions—safety should always come first. Keeping a Bluetooth headset in the car to listen to navigation instructions is also a handy solution.
