How many points are deducted for making a U-turn by crossing the central divider?
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Making a U-turn by crossing the central divider will result in a deduction of 12 points. Relevant legal basis: According to Article 17 of the "Highway Traffic Management Regulations of the People's Republic of China", when motor vehicles are driving normally on highways, they must comply with the following regulations: no reversing, no driving in the opposite direction, no making U-turns or turns by crossing the central divider; no test driving or learning to drive motor vehicles; no overtaking or parking on ramps, acceleration lanes, or deceleration lanes. Precautions for safe driving: Adjust speed at any time according to road conditions, traffic flow, and weather conditions; remember to take a break every two hours during long-distance driving; concentrate on driving and avoid behaviors such as using mobile phones or eating.
I've seen this happen before on long drives—someone making a U-turn right from the central divider, only to get caught on camera, resulting in a three-point deduction and a 200-yuan fine. The divider isn’t designed for U-turns; doing that is extremely dangerous and can easily cause rear-end collisions or wrong-way accidents. I once asked a traffic cop, and he said it counts as illegal lane-changing or prohibited U-turns, with a minimum penalty of three points. On highways, it’s even stricter, possibly with additional fines. Safety first—if you really need to turn around, plan ahead for an exit or a designated U-turn zone. Don’t risk it in such hazardous spots.
