How many points are deducted for reversing at a crosswalk?
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Reversing at a crosswalk deducts 6 points. Penalty for making a U-turn at a crosswalk: U-turns are not allowed at crosswalks; they can only be made where indicated by arrows. Making a U-turn within a crosswalk or at locations with no U-turn or no left-turn signs/markings will result in a fine; according to Article 49 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," motor vehicles are prohibited from making U-turns at locations with no U-turn or no left-turn signs/markings, as well as at railway crossings, crosswalks, bridges, sharp curves, steep slopes, tunnels, or other hazardous road sections. Handling method for stopping on a crosswalk at a red light and then reversing: This does not count as running a red light, but strictly speaking, it is a traffic violation because reversing is prohibited at railway crossings, intersections, one-way roads, bridges, sharp curves, steep slopes, or tunnels, and will result in a 3-point deduction and a fine. If the entire vehicle passes the stop line during a green light but stops on the crosswalk due to ignorance of traffic rules and then reverses back, this does not count as running a red light but is still a violation. If the entire vehicle crosses the stop line after the light turns red, stops on the crosswalk, and then reverses back, strictly speaking, it does not count as running a red light but violates the rule of not driving as required. If penalized for running a red light, you can appeal because running a red light requires three photos as evidence.
I had a similar experience before when driving in a shopping mall parking lot. Reversing on a crosswalk might seem trivial, but last year I got caught on camera for accidentally reversing over a meter at an intersection. Under the new traffic regulations, reversing on a crosswalk now counts as illegal reversing at an intersection – if caught by surveillance, it's an instant 1-point deduction and a 200-yuan fine. What's worse, this situation is particularly prone to hitting pedestrians. Last year in our neighborhood, a food delivery rider hit an elderly person while reversing on a crosswalk. If you really must reverse, make sure there's no one within 20 meters behind you before moving. I've developed a habit now – whenever I see a crosswalk, I absolutely won't shift into reverse gear. I'd rather circle around a couple more times to find a parking space.
