How many points are deducted for driving in the wrong lane?
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Driving a motor vehicle not in accordance with the prescribed lane usually refers to not driving in the designated lane, driving over or straddling the lane lines. There are three types of illegal behaviors as follows: 1. The first situation: Driving a motor vehicle on the highway not in accordance with the prescribed lane, violation code: 43120, penalty standard: deduct 3 points. 2. The second situation: Driving a motor vehicle on an urban expressway not in accordance with the prescribed lane, violation code: 13550, penalty standard: deduct 3 points. 3. The third situation: Driving a motor vehicle on roads other than highways and urban expressways not in accordance with the prescribed lane, violation code: 60230, penalty standard: no points deducted.
I've been driving for almost twenty years. I remember once I parked in the bicycle lane at an intersection to save time, and the traffic police said this kind of illegal parking would result in 3 penalty points and a fine of 100 to 200 yuan. After getting points deducted, you still have to deal with it, and accumulating too many could lead to a suspended license. Even worse, it affects traffic safety—for example, blocking a fire lane during an emergency could have unimaginable consequences. So now I always pay attention to road signs and ground markings when parking; yellow or red means no-parking zones. In city centers, I avoid peak hours and use maps to search for parking spots—it's not worth saving a little time. Illegal parking doesn't just mean fines and points; it can also lead to trouble and arguments. Learning more about traffic regulations can save a lot of hassle.
When I just got my driver's license for a year, I once parked in a bus stop lane by the roadside and was immediately penalized with 3 points and a fine of 150 yuan. I was quite annoyed as I didn't notice the sign at that time. Although the points deducted were not many, there are only 12 points in a year, and exceeding them would lead to more troublesome exams. It's best for beginners to carry a regulation handbook with them, look around to see where other cars are parked before stopping, or install a traffic app to forecast risk points. This can help avoid parking in the wrong lane, especially at night when poor lighting can easily lead to misjudging the position. Develop good habits and don't seek convenience at the expense of important matters. After all, safety comes first, and it can also save money and time.
