How many points will be deducted for illegal parking in no-parking zones?

[DakotaLynn]

Generally, illegal parking only incurs a fine of 100 yuan without point deduction. However, in some no-parking zones, illegal parking will result in a deduction of 3 points and a fine of 200 yuan. The following are the relevant regulations regarding temporary parking of motor vehicles on the road: 1. Temporary parking on highways: Generally, do not park arbitrarily on highways unless under special circumstances. In case of car breakdown, traffic accidents, fuel exhaustion, or obstacles ahead, parking is allowed in designated areas. 2. Temporary parking at locations other than parking lots: (1) Park on the right side of the road in the direction of traffic. The driver must not leave the vehicle and must drive away quickly if obstructing traffic. (2) Before the vehicle comes to a complete stop, do not open the door or allow passengers to get on or off. When opening the door, do not obstruct the passage of other vehicles and pedestrians.

[BradleyMarie]

I got fined once for parking in a no-stopping zone, and later I specifically checked the traffic regulations to find out that the penalty points depend on the specific situation. If you park illegally in a no-stopping zone in an ordinary urban area, such as where there's a no-stopping sign or yellow solid lines, the penalty is usually a fine of 100-200 yuan without any points deducted. However, in certain key monitored areas, 1 point may be deducted. But if you park illegally on the emergency lane of a highway, it’s an immediate 9-point deduction! Last time, I saw a driver parked in the diversion area on the Third Ring Expressway and heard they got 9 points deducted plus a fine. The key issue isn’t just how many points are deducted—illegal parking disrupts traffic flow, especially during rush hours, and can cause major traffic jams, which is even more frustrating. I recommend using navigation apps to check real-time traffic conditions and finding a proper parking spot if you really need to stop.

[VonAbigail]

I've been driving for twenty years, and the penalties for parking in no-stopping zones have changed significantly. Initially, it was a uniform deduction of 3 points. Now, under the new traffic regulations, parking violations on ordinary city roads generally don't incur points (e.g., temporary stops in front of shopping malls), with two exceptions: parking in yellow grid zones deducts 1 point, and parking in special areas like schools or hospitals may also deduct 1 point. Parking on highways is the most severe offense, directly deducting 9 points and imposing a fine of 2000 yuan. Last month, my brother was caught smoking while parked on the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway, nearly causing his license to be downgraded. By the way, many cities now use smart surveillance systems that automatically record parking violations within three minutes, faster than traffic police issuing tickets manually.

[LaBrantley]

Just heard from a traffic police friend yesterday that illegal parking penalties mainly fall into three tiers: On regular roads, it's mostly fines without point deductions; parking illegally at intersections or fire lanes may deduct 1 point; stopping on highway emergency lanes directly incurs a 9-point deduction. Actual enforcement depends on city policies—for example, Shenzhen's strictly monitored roads deduct 1 point. Penalties aren't the goal; the key is accident prevention. Last week, an illegally parked car at our neighborhood entrance blocked the right-turn lane, causing a rear-end collision. Everyone's advised to use mobile maps to find nearby parking lots—official parking fees are far cheaper than fines.