How many points are deducted for overtaking on the right?
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Overtaking on the right will deduct 3 points from the driver's license. Driving a motor vehicle and overtaking on the right results in a 3-point deduction and a fine. Overtaking on the right refers to a situation where a following vehicle in the same lane moves to the right lane, overtakes the vehicle in front, and then returns to the original lane, all within a very short period of time. If the vehicle is far from the overtaken vehicle before and after overtaking, it is not considered overtaking on the right. Overtaking on the right is a very dangerous behavior. Most cars are left-hand drive, and the right side has a larger blind spot. For the following vehicle, if there is an obstacle in the right lane ahead, it can be hard to see, and overtaking on the right rashly can easily lead to danger, potentially causing a rear-end collision. For the vehicle being overtaken, the driver has a significant blind spot on the right side and may not quickly notice the overtaking vehicle. If the driver changes lanes to the right, the consequences could be disastrous.
Having driven for over a decade, I'm quite familiar with traffic rules, and overtaking from the right is something you really can't take lightly. On highways, if you're caught overtaking from the right, traffic police will typically deduct 6 points immediately and impose a fine starting from 200 yuan—it's all stipulated in the Road Traffic Safety Law. I made similar mistakes when I was younger, but later realized why the rules are so strict: overtaking from the right offers poor visibility and easily leads to rear-end collisions or side impacts, especially on highways where speeds are high and risks are greater. Statistics show that nearly 15% of highway accidents are caused by reckless overtaking. Losing points doesn't just affect you in the moment; accumulating 12 points can result in a six-month suspension of your driver's license, making even commuting to work a problem. So every time I hit the road, I remind myself to drive slower and that overtaking from the left is the safest. Once you develop good habits, the pressure of driving actually decreases. Don't risk it just to save time—always think safety first.
