How many points are deducted for overtaking in the wrong direction?
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For those who drive in the wrong direction on highways, 12 points will be deducted, and a fine will be imposed; for those who drive in the wrong direction on other roads, 3 points will be deducted, and a fine will be imposed. Traffic Management Law: According to Article 25 of the "People's Republic of China Highway Traffic Management Regulations," if a motor vehicle driver violates these regulations and commits any of the following acts, a fine will be imposed, and the driver's license may be suspended for up to 12 months: driving a motor vehicle prohibited from entering the highway onto the highway; overtaking or changing lanes not in accordance with regulations; reversing, driving in the wrong direction, or making U-turns or turns by crossing the central divider on the highway; parking not in accordance with regulations. Usage Regulations: According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" (Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123), if a motor vehicle driver commits any of the following violations, 3 points will be deducted at one time: driving a motor vehicle to overtake, yield, or drive in the wrong direction not in accordance with regulations.
Back when I was driving long distances, I witnessed many drivers taking the dangerous shortcut of overtaking by driving in the opposite lane, only to get caught by surveillance cameras. Normally, doing this on regular roads would result in a 3-point deduction and a 200-yuan fine if caught by traffic police. If you're unlucky enough to do it on a highway, it’s even more severe—a full 12-point deduction and having to retake the written test. The scariest part was last year when a young man in our county, rushing to a blind date, overtook by driving the wrong way on a provincial highway. Not only did he lose his license, but he also collided with an oncoming farm vehicle. So really, don’t be foolish—waiting a few extra minutes is far better than losing points or your license, and the consequences of an accident are even worse.
