How many points are deducted for not driving according to road signs?
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Not driving according to road signs results in a deduction of 3 points, as it is a traffic violation for a motor vehicle to not drive in the designated lane. The penalty is a deduction of 3 points and a fine. According to the "Road Traffic Violation Point Deduction Standards," motor vehicle drivers who commit any of the following violations will have 3 points deducted at once: Driving a passenger vehicle (excluding buses) or school bus with passengers exceeding the approved number 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 prescribed limit by less than 20%. Driving a cargo vehicle with a load exceeding the approved weight by less than 30%, driving a motor vehicle on a highway below the prescribed minimum speed, driving a motor vehicle prohibited from entering a highway onto a highway, or driving a motor vehicle on a highway or urban expressway not in the designated lane. Driving a motor vehicle through a crosswalk without slowing down, stopping, or yielding to pedestrians as required, driving a motor vehicle in violation of prohibition signs or markings, driving a motor vehicle not following overtaking, yielding, or driving in the opposite direction rules, or towing a trailer in violation of regulations.
As an experienced driver with twenty years behind the wheel, I must say that not following road signs can result in significant demerit points, depending on the type of violation. For instance, running a red light, which is a serious violation under Chinese traffic rules, will deduct 6 points; while common violations like making a left turn where it's prohibited usually incur 3 points. Fines are typically around 200 yuan and must be handled on the spot. Accumulating 12 points means you'll have to retake the theoretical driving test. I've seen many accidents caused by ignoring road signs, such as driving the wrong way or crossing lines, which not only deduct points but also endanger safety. Always check your navigation and road signs while driving—making it a habit protects both yourself and others. Especially in cities with dense surveillance cameras, getting caught will leave a record that can affect your insurance premiums. Safe driving should always come first; don't take risks for convenience.
