How many points will be deducted for a motor vehicle crossing the road at a crosswalk?
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Motor vehicles crossing the road at a crosswalk will be deducted 3 points. Stopping at a crosswalk: If a vehicle stops at a crosswalk during a red light or stops in a place that affects the passage of other vehicles, it will be deducted 3 points and fined. It is not the case that stopping at a crosswalk during a red light will result in a deduction of 6 points. Stopping at a crosswalk during a red light: Since stopping at a crosswalk during a red light violates Article 90 of China's "Road Traffic Safety Law," which states that motor vehicle drivers who violate road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road passage shall be given a warning or fined. If there are other provisions in this law, the punishment shall be in accordance with those provisions. Due to inconsistent law enforcement across different regions, some areas may also deduct 2-3 points for illegal parking.
I've been driving for over a decade, and not yielding to pedestrians at crosswalks is both common and dangerous. According to traffic regulations, failing to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks results in an immediate 3-point deduction and a 200-yuan fine. Sometimes there are cameras at intersections that automatically capture violations, making it impossible to avoid penalties. I often wonder why the rules are so strict—it's all for pedestrian safety! New drivers might not understand, but accumulating 12 points means having to retake the driving test. Last time, my friend was in a hurry and didn't stop, ending up with a fine he deeply regretted. So now, I always slow down at crosswalks, wait for pedestrians to pass, and never rush that one second—safety first and it saves money too.
