How many points are deducted for smoking while driving?

[DelVera]

Smoking while driving is considered behavior that impedes safe driving. According to road safety laws, operating a motor vehicle must not involve actions that hinder safe driving, such as answering or making handheld phone calls or watching television. Violators will be fined and receive 2 penalty points. Although smoking while driving is not explicitly stipulated by law, it is still regarded as behavior that impedes safe driving. Additional information: Smoking while driving will incur fines under the new regulations. Traffic police conduct irregular and random enforcement at various road sections for traffic violations. There are three options for dealing with traffic violations: 1. Directly accepting a fine; 2. Participating in a learning experience, which involves studying traffic regulations and passing an exam; 3. Participating in enforcement experience, which entails on-site traffic guidance for 20 minutes and watching a 10-minute educational video.

[KingLynn]

As a seasoned driver, I must remind you that smoking while driving will cost you 1 point on your license nationwide! The penalty isn't the main issue - the real danger lies in the safety hazards. Operating the wheel with one hand is difficult, smoke can irritate your eyes and distract you, and if ash falls on your lap, it's even more dangerous. Fines vary by location: up to 300 yuan in Shenzhen, 200 yuan in Shanghai, and generally 50-100 yuan in third-tier cities. A friend of mine nearly rear-ended another car on the highway while flicking ash. If you really need to smoke, it's best to pull into a service area, stop to finish your cigarette, then continue - it's safer and won't get you fined.

[StMiguel]

Now the traffic cameras are really strict about this! Last year during a long-distance drive, I rolled down the window for a smoke and got caught by an electronic eye - 1 point deducted and a 100 yuan fine. The key issue is that smoking obstructs your vision, making you slower to react in emergencies. A traffic police friend told me this falls under "behaviors obstructing safe driving" and carries the same penalty as using a phone while driving. In some cities like Hangzhou, there are additional penalties - smoking on an elevated road means double punishment with both points deduction and doubled fines. If you really can't resist, it's better to use nicotine gum or have the passenger light your cigarette for you.

[LeSophia]

The backend data is quite alarming: 1 out of every 5 distracted driving accidents is related to smoking. The legal basis is Article 90 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, which explicitly prohibits holding and smoking while driving. After the traffic regulations were updated last year, a unified penalty of 1 point was implemented nationwide. The key difference lies in fines, which vary by region: starting at 300 yuan in cities like Beijing and Shanghai, while cities like Shijiazhuang may only issue a 50 yuan ticket. From a safety perspective, lighting a cigarette takes an average of 4 seconds, which equates to driving blind for 67 meters at a speed of 60 km/h!

[LaCooper]

Here's a practical tip: Extra caution needed for new energy vehicle drivers! In cars with electronic parking brakes, lighting a cigarette can easily lead to accidental button presses. Last week, a Tesla owner nearly lost control when his cigarette touched the autopilot button. Actually, the detection system is quite smart - it can recognize finger-held cigarette movements and smoke patterns. A little trick: When smoking with the AC on external circulation mode, smoke gets captured by the air intake and triggers alarms. For real cravings, disposable e-cigarettes are recommended - no ignition needed and no ash residue.