How many points are deducted for reversing in a tunnel?
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Reversing in a tunnel results in a deduction of 12 points. According to traffic management laws and regulations, if a driver fails to overtake, yield, or drives in the opposite direction as required by traffic rules, their license will be deducted 3 points at once. If a driver reverses a motor vehicle in a tunnel, their license will be deducted 12 points at once. Below are the relevant rules for driving in tunnels: Do not change lanes or stop arbitrarily. When driving in a tunnel, you must not change lanes or stop arbitrarily. If your vehicle breaks down in the tunnel, turn on the hazard warning lights promptly. Maintain a safe distance. When driving in a tunnel, you should keep a sufficient safe driving distance and turn on your headlights before entering the tunnel. Although most tunnels are equipped with lighting, the brightness is often very dim, so turning on your headlights increases visibility. Also, turn on your taillights to alert drivers behind you. Pay attention to speed. When driving in a tunnel, vehicles must adhere to the posted speed limit. Drivers must maintain their speed according to the limit indicated on the speed signs outside the tunnel entrance and avoid speeding. Additionally, overtaking is strictly prohibited within the tunnel lanes. When approaching an uncontrolled single-lane tunnel, carefully observe both the tunnel entrance and the opposite end. If there are already vehicles inside the tunnel, yield the right of way. If vehicles from the opposite end are about to enter, use your lights to signal. Once the incoming vehicle enters the tunnel, you should stop immediately. If the other party yields, proceed quickly but avoid rushing. Slow down in advance. Reduce speed when entering the tunnel. About 50 meters before the tunnel entrance, turn on your headlights, width lights, and taillights, and check your speedometer to adjust your speed according to the posted limit.
Last time I had a bit of a situation while driving in a tunnel. I missed the exit in a hurry and thought backing up a little wouldn't be a big deal. But I got caught by the camera and was directly penalized with 12 demerit points and an 800-yuan fine. This incident taught me a lesson - reversing in a tunnel is particularly dangerous due to poor visibility and the high speed of vehicles behind. A moment's inattention could lead to a serious rear-end collision. Now, I always turn on navigation in advance to alert me to exit locations when driving. If I really miss an exit, I just continue to the next one and then make a U-turn. Losing 12 points means my driver's license was wiped out at once, requiring me to retake the course and exam, which affects my travel and work. Everyone must follow the rules when driving - the cost of reversing in a tunnel is too high. Safety first is the golden rule.
