How many points are deducted for illegal parking in no-parking zones?
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Illegal parking in no-parking zones results in a deduction of three points and a fine. No-parking zones generally do not have a grace period, and whether parking is considered illegal largely depends on the judgment of traffic police. In areas with high temporary parking demand, such as near schools, hospitals, or commercial establishments, there may be policies allowing parking within specified time frames. Otherwise, in no-parking zones, even stopping for one second constitutes illegal parking. No-parking zones are typically marked with no-parking signs at entry and exit points. There are two types of no-parking signs: one with a red slash and the other with a red cross. The red slash indicates that vehicles cannot park for extended periods, meaning you can stop briefly but should not turn off the engine or leave the vehicle. If approached by traffic police, follow their instructions to move away. The red cross means no parking is allowed, whether for short or long durations—stopping even for a second is considered illegal parking. Additionally, some cities have regulations where penalties can be avoided if the vehicle is moved within a specified time after an illegal parking violation. For example, in Chengdu, if a temporary parking violation occurs, traffic police will send a reminder to the driver, urging them to correct the violation promptly. If the driver moves the vehicle within 10 minutes, no penalty will be imposed. However, if the violation is not corrected within the given time, penalties will be enforced as per the law. Therefore, when parking on the roadside, even if there are no no-parking signs or markings, it is essential to park in designated parking lots or spaces to avoid fines.