How Many Points Are Deducted for Throwing Objects Out of Car Windows?
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The "Road Traffic Safety Law" in some cities of the country stipulates: 1. If a driver is found throwing trash or objects out of the car window: the driver will be penalized with a 2-point deduction and a fine. Passengers throwing garbage out of the car will be fined. 2. If littering causes other traffic accidents: the vehicle occupants will bear corresponding accident responsibilities. Below is an introduction to the hazards of throwing objects out of car windows: 1. Traffic hazards: Throwing objects out of car windows poses significant safety risks. 2. Environmental pollution: It increases road cleaning costs. 3. Increased workload and danger for sanitation workers: Throwing objects out of car windows adds to the workload of sanitation workers and poses safety threats to them.
Last time I was driving and flicked cigarette ash out the window, I got pulled over by a traffic officer and was fined 200 yuan on the spot. Later, when I checked the regulations, I realized that throwing objects out of the car window does indeed incur penalty points. According to Article 66 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, it’s a 0-point penalty with a 50 yuan fine. Although no points are deducted, this behavior is extremely dangerous—if it hits the windshield of a car behind and causes an accident, the consequences would be dire. Now, I always keep a car ashtray handy and even hung a trash bag in the back seat. I sincerely advise against following my example—taking a moment to smoke isn’t worth the risk.
