How many points are deducted for reversing at highway exits?
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Reversing at highway exits results in a 12-point deduction and a fine. Points deduction summary: For bus and truck drivers, in addition to the fine and 12-point deduction, their driver's license will be downgraded. If it is a commercial vehicle, the traffic police department will also report to the passenger transport unit, leading to internal penalties from the unit. Relevant regulations: Article 24 of the Road Traffic Safety Law states that the public security traffic management authorities shall implement a cumulative demerit point system for motor vehicle drivers who violate road traffic safety laws and regulations, in addition to imposing administrative penalties according to the law. The public security traffic management authorities shall detain the motor vehicle driver's license of those who accumulate demerit points up to the prescribed value, provide them with education on road traffic safety laws and regulations, and require them to retake the test; if they pass the test, their motor vehicle driver's license will be returned. For motor vehicle drivers who comply with road traffic safety laws and regulations and do not accumulate demerit points within one year, the validity period of their motor vehicle driver's license may be extended. The specific measures shall be stipulated by the public security department of the State Council.
Backing up at a highway exit is a big no-no. I've been driving for over 20 years and have seen plenty of unfortunate incidents. This behavior will directly deduct 12 points from your license, wiping out your entire score in one go, plus you'll face fines ranging from hundreds to thousands of yuan. What's worse, reversing on a highway is extremely dangerous due to the high speeds, making rear-end collisions or rollovers highly likely. In case of an accident, the insurance company might refuse to cover it, leaving you to pay out of pocket. Remember, if you miss an exit, never reverse—just take the next exit and circle back. Safety comes first; losing your points means having to retake the exam, which isn't worth it. Developing the habit of checking your navigation in advance can help you avoid such troubles.
