How many points are deducted for occupying a dedicated lane?

[MarleyLee]

Occupying a dedicated lane results in a deduction of 3 points. Below is relevant information about the point deduction for occupying dedicated lanes: 1. According to Article 96 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": Occupying a bus lane is considered driving in a lane not as prescribed and results in a 3-point deduction under traffic regulations. 2. Exceptions: Temporary parking is allowed in designated areas for picking up or dropping off passengers. On certain road sections, social vehicles may use the bus lane to make a right turn when exiting the main road. When social vehicles approach an intersection and need to turn right, they may use the bus lane for the right turn if it is on the outer side. 3. Additional information: In emergency situations, temporary parking on the emergency lane is permitted, but the vehicle must stop within the white lines of the emergency lane. The vehicle should be parked as close as possible to the highway guardrail and away from the traffic lane.

[HaleyFitz]

Last time I was in a hurry while driving and ended up using the bus lane, only to get caught by a traffic camera. I was fined 200 yuan and had 3 points deducted from my license. You really can't just use dedicated lanes as you please, and the penalty points vary for different lanes. Emergency lanes are the most serious, especially on highways—getting caught means at least 6 points deducted. If you block an ambulance or fire truck, the penalty is even harsher. The penalty for regular bus lanes is relatively lighter, but getting caught during rush hour is still a hassle. Since then, I’ve been extra careful about road markings and always avoid diamond-marked lanes or BRT-exclusive lanes. No matter how rushed you are, it’s important to follow the rules—losing all your points means retaking the written test, which is a huge hassle.

[DeMalachi]

During the driver's license test, the instructor specifically emphasized the dangers of occupying dedicated lanes, and in practice, enforcement is indeed strict. Private vehicles entering bus lanes are generally penalized with a 3-point deduction according to traffic regulations. Similarly, out-of-town vehicles occupying high-occupancy vehicle lanes during restricted hours face the same penalties. Major cities now have intelligent monitoring systems that are particularly accurate during peak hours. Personally, I’m extra cautious when I see yellow markings, as occupying emergency lanes carries the most severe consequences—a direct 6-point deduction on highways. Although enforcement may vary slightly in some cities, the basic principles are uniformly applied nationwide. The safest approach is to pay attention to road signs and immediately yield when encountering special lanes.

[MacMaggie]

Occupying dedicated lanes is something I've seen friends get penalized for. Using a bus lane results in a relatively lighter penalty of 3 demerit points; however, occupying an emergency lane is different, especially when overtaking on highways—that's a solid 6 demerit points. Some cities also have dedicated school bus lanes, and occupying these will similarly result in demerit points and fines. It's advisable to turn on the lane guidance feature in your navigation system to avoid special lanes. Additionally, pay attention to traffic signs—those blue signs with bus icons are the most easily overlooked.