How Many Points Will Be Deducted and What Is the Fine for Driving Against Traffic on National Highways in 2021?
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Penalties for driving against traffic depend on the following two scenarios: 1. Scenario 1: On urban roads and other roads, 3 points will be deducted, and a fine of 200 yuan will be imposed. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" (Order No. 123 of the Ministry of Public Security), motor vehicle drivers committing any of the following violations will be penalized with 3 points: driving a motor vehicle to overtake, yield, or drive against traffic without following regulations. 2. Scenario 2: On highways, 12 points will be deducted, a fine will be imposed, and the driver's license may be suspended for 12 months. Several situations of driving against traffic are as follows: 1. Scenario 1: On roads with solid dividing lines, motor vehicles entering the opposite lane, where the road dividing line is a double solid line or single solid line, must not cross the line under any circumstances. 2. Scenario 2: On roads with dashed dividing lines, it is possible to borrow the opposite lane for overtaking when safety is ensured, but once an accident occurs, the vehicle borrowing the lane will be deemed to be driving against traffic. 3. Scenario 3: On roads with one-way traffic signs, any motor vehicle entering will be considered as driving against traffic.
Back in 2021, driving the wrong way on national highways was no joke, and I remember the penalties were severe. According to traffic regulations at the time, if caught driving against traffic, you'd immediately lose 12 points on your license and be fined 200 yuan. Losing 12 points meant your annual license points were gone, requiring you to attend classes and retake tests—otherwise, your license would be suspended. It cost both money and time. A friend of mine made this mistake; while the fine wasn't huge, the follow-up costs were significant, and even their insurance premiums went up. Driving the wrong way is extremely dangerous—at high speeds, head-on collisions are likely, and accidents happen frequently. I always remind myself not to rush while driving, to check road signs carefully, and if lost, to pull over and use navigation. Safety comes first. It's not worth risking lives just to save a few minutes.
