How many points are deducted for illegally occupying the emergency lane on the highway?
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Occupying the emergency lane results in a deduction of 6 points. Below is an introduction to the emergency lane on highways and its proper usage: Introduction to the highway emergency lane: It refers to the part of the road adjacent to the right-hand traffic lane, including the hard shoulder, with a width of more than 3 meters and an effective length of 30 meters or more, which can accommodate the parking needs of motor vehicles. In emergency situations, vehicles may drive or park on the emergency lane. Proper usage of the emergency lane: If you encounter an unavoidable problem such as a vehicle breakdown, you should park the vehicle within the emergency stopping area, turn on the hazard warning lights, and place a warning sign 150 meters behind the vehicle. During nighttime, rain, fog, or other adverse weather conditions, the side marker lights, tail lights, and rear fog lights should also be turned on. All other passengers must move to a safe area. If necessary, promptly call the highway emergency number to request assistance.
Last time on the highway, I saw someone sneak into the emergency lane and got caught clearly by electronic police. Now, there's a nationwide unified penalty: a direct 6-point deduction plus a 200-yuan fine, especially stricter during holidays. The key isn't about how much the fine is, but think about the consequences if rescue vehicles are blocked in the emergency lane during an accident ahead. A highway traffic officer I know said they've handled too many cases where emergency responses were delayed due to occupying the emergency lane. Special reminder to new energy vehicle owners: don’t take advantage of your car's quietness to dart into the emergency lane for charging—the surveillance system will still catch you. This violation record follows your driver's license cycle, and accumulating 12 points within two years means retaking the written test. It's really not worth it.
