How many points are deducted for not driving according to the guide?
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Not driving according to the guide is divided into two situations: one is not driving according to the guide lane at an intersection controlled by traffic lights with guide lanes marked, which does not result in points deduction but a warning or fine; the other is not driving in the prescribed lane on highways or urban expressways, which results in points deduction and a fine. There are three main types of illegal behaviors for not driving according to the guide lane: first, borrowing the left-turn lane when going straight; second, borrowing the straight lane when turning left; third, turning right arbitrarily in the left-turn and straight lanes. When motor vehicles pass through intersections controlled by traffic lights, they should follow the following regulations: at intersections with guide lanes marked, enter the guide lane according to the desired direction of travel; when preparing to enter a roundabout, yield to motor vehicles already in the intersection; when turning left, turn near the left side of the intersection center point. Turn on the turn signal when turning, and use low beams when driving at night; pass in sequence when encountering a green light; stop in sequence outside the stop line when encountering a red light. If there is no stop line, stop outside the intersection; when turning right and encountering a vehicle in the same lane waiting for the green light, stop and wait in sequence; at intersections without directional signal lights, turning motor vehicles should yield to straight-going vehicles and pedestrians. Right-turning motor vehicles from the opposite direction should yield to left-turning vehicles.
I've been driving for over a decade and have seen many drivers get caught by cameras for hasty lane changes. Nowadays, failing to follow the designated lane markings usually results in a 2-point deduction. For example, if you go straight from a left-turn lane or suddenly turn right from a straight lane. A colleague of mine did just that—got fined 200 yuan with points deducted, and it was particularly dangerous because the cars behind couldn't react in time. When driving, it's crucial to pay attention to the arrows on the road. If you take the wrong lane, don't force a turn; it's better to go to the next intersection and circle back. Enforcement has gotten stricter recently, with high-definition cameras installed at many intersections. It's wiser to wait through an extra red light than to risk your license points.
I was just caught by an electronic eye a couple of days ago because the right-turn lane was too long, so I used the straight lane to make a right turn. The traffic police text message directly stated that I was fined for not following the directional markings, with a penalty of 2 points and 100 yuan. Nowadays, almost every city enforces this rule strictly. Although the points deducted are not many, if you lose all 12 points, you'll have to retake the written test for the driver's license. Actually, this kind of violation is easy to avoid—you can see the lane markings 50 meters in advance. Especially on rainy days or at night, you need to pay extra attention to the road markings. In some older urban areas, the directional lines are worn out, so driving slower is safer.
This type of violation now uniformly deducts 2 points. I've studied Article 115 of the Traffic Law, which clearly states that failing to follow directional markings results in demerit points. The fines, however, vary by region—100 yuan in Jiangsu, and up to 200 yuan in Shanghai. The key issue is the high risk factor. Last week's rear-end collision in the news was caused by a car suddenly turning left from a straight lane. Remember, when approaching traffic lights, don't just focus on the signals; the arrows painted on the road are more important. Especially for new drivers, this is a common mistake—changing lanes haphazardly when the navigation prompts a turn too late.
