How many points are deducted for driving into the opposite lane?
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Driving into the opposite lane will result in a deduction of 3 points. Below is an introduction to the speed limits for two-lane and three-lane highways: Two-lane highway: For a two-lane highway, meaning a highway with two lanes in the same direction, the speed range for the right lane is 60 km/h to 100 km/h, and the speed range for the left lane is 100 km/h to 120 km/h. Three-lane highway: For a three-lane highway, meaning a highway with three lanes in the same direction, the speed range for the far-right lane is 60 km/h to 90 km/h, the middle lane is 90 km/h to 110 km/h, and the far-left lane is 110 km/h to 120 km/h. The left lane is the overtaking lane, hence it has a higher speed limit.
I think this issue is quite serious. Driving into the opposite lane is considered wrong-way driving in traffic regulations, usually resulting in an immediate 6-point deduction. Having driven for over a decade, I've witnessed numerous cases where drivers either rushed into lanes or got distracted and ended up in the wrong lane. Last year, a friend of mine improperly overtook on a provincial highway, with his wheels crossing into the opposite lane, and was caught on camera, resulting in a 6-point deduction and a 200-yuan fine. What's worse, this behavior is highly likely to cause head-on collisions. At high speeds on highways, the safety risks are extremely high. It's crucial to stay focused on lane markings while driving, avoiding fatigue or distractions like mobile phones. If road conditions are unclear, such as during heavy rain with poor visibility, it's better to slow down than take risks, to avoid both point deductions and physical harm.
