How many points are deducted for immediately reversing after driving in the wrong direction?
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Reversing immediately after driving in the wrong direction on ordinary roads results in a deduction of 3 points, while on highways, it leads to a deduction of 12 points. Below are the specific details regarding penalty point deductions for traffic violations: 1. Deduction of 3 points: Driving a passenger vehicle (excluding buses) or school bus with passengers exceeding the approved capacity by less than 20%; driving medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicles, or hazardous material transport vehicles on roads other than highways or urban expressways, or driving other motor vehicles at speeds exceeding the limit by less than 20%; driving a truck with cargo exceeding the approved load capacity by less than 30%; driving a motor vehicle on a highway below the minimum speed limit; driving a motor vehicle prohibited from entering highways onto a highway; driving a motor vehicle on a highway or urban expressway without adhering to the designated lane; driving a motor vehicle through a pedestrian crossing without slowing down, stopping, or yielding to pedestrians as required; driving a motor vehicle in violation of prohibitory signs or markings; driving a motor vehicle without properly overtaking or yielding, or driving in the wrong direction; driving a motor vehicle in violation of regulations when towing a trailer; failing to use lights or set up warning signs as required after a vehicle breaks down or is involved in an accident on the road; driving a motor vehicle on the road without undergoing regular safety inspections as required. 2. Deduction of 12 points: Driving a motor vehicle that does not match the permitted vehicle type; driving under the influence of alcohol; driving a passenger vehicle (excluding buses) or school bus with passengers exceeding the approved capacity by 20% or more; fleeing the scene of a traffic accident without constituting a crime; driving a motor vehicle on the road without displaying a license plate, or intentionally obscuring, damaging, or improperly installing the license plate; using forged or altered license plates, vehicle registration certificates, driving licenses, school bus permits, or using license plates or documents from other vehicles; driving a school bus without the proper qualifications; driving medium-sized or larger passenger vehicles or hazardous material transport vehicles continuously for over 4 hours without stopping to rest or resting for less than 20 minutes; driving a motor vehicle on a highway in reverse, in the wrong direction, or making a U-turn across the central divider; stopping a passenger vehicle in a highway lane.
