How many points are deducted for not placing a triangular warning sign on the highway?
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Not placing a triangular warning sign on the highway results in a deduction of 3 points. Additional information: When a motor vehicle breaks down or is involved in a traffic accident on the highway, the driver must immediately turn on the hazard warning lights and move the vehicle to a place where it does not obstruct traffic. If the vehicle is difficult to move, the hazard warning lights should remain on, and a warning sign should be placed 150 meters behind the vehicle. All passengers should quickly move to the right shoulder or emergency lane and call the police immediately. Failure to use lights and set up warning signs as required will result in a 3-point deduction. Parking a commercial passenger vehicle in a highway lane will result in a 12-point deduction, while parking a non-commercial passenger vehicle in a highway lane will result in a 6-point deduction.
Last time I forgot to put out the warning triangle on the highway, got photographed, and later received a ticket with 3 penalty points and a 200-yuan fine. I really shouldn't have been lazy - when stopping on the highway without the warning triangle, following vehicles can't see clearly, which easily causes rear-end collisions. Actually, traffic regulations clearly state that vehicles stopped on the emergency lane must place the triangle 150 meters behind, otherwise it's a violation. Mine happened on the Beijing-Shanghai Expressway, and I regretted it deeply afterwards - not just the fine but also having to attend classes to recover points. Everyone must remember: safety first. Never skip this step for convenience - speeds are too high on highways where a moment's negligence could cause disaster. Now I always keep an extra warning triangle in my car, just in case.
