How many points will be deducted for motorcycles entering tunnels?
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Three points. Below is the relevant content: Depending on the region, the regulations of each province and city: If there is a no-motorcycle sign at the entrance, motorcycles are not allowed to enter the tunnel. For example, the "Qingdao Jiaozhou Bay Tunnel Management Measures (Draft for Comments)" mentions that pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles such as bicycles, electric-assisted bicycles, tricycles, animal-drawn carts, and special vehicles for the disabled are not allowed to enter the tunnel; motorcycles, tractors, low-speed trucks, medium and large trucks, and wheeled and tracked special machinery are also prohibited from passing through the tunnel. Attached laws and regulations: According to Article 89 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," pedestrians, passengers, and non-motor vehicle drivers who violate road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road traffic rules shall be given a warning or fined; non-motor vehicle drivers who refuse to accept the fine may have their non-motor vehicles impounded.
As a frequent motorcycle rider, I understand the most common mistakes in tunnel riding are not wearing a helmet or speeding, which directly deducts 2-6 points; the sudden change in light at tunnel entrances causes many to overlook speeding, deducting 3 points for under 20% and 12 points for over 50%. I've seen accident cases in mountain tunnel rides, reminding me to slow down, check lights to avoid blind spots. Tunnels are narrow with strong airflow interference, deducting 3 points for not driving in the lane, and stopping is even more dangerous, deducting 9 points. With strict traffic checks every year, it's advisable for riders to develop the habit of wearing full protective gear, testing brakes before entering tunnels—seconds can make the difference in safety and fewer penalty points.
I commute on a light motorcycle and often ride through tunnels, where there seem to be many rules; not wearing a helmet when entering or exiting gets you a 2-point deduction, and speeding can cost you 3-12 points depending on severity. My buddy once got 9 points for illegal parking at a tunnel entrance, but he learned his lesson and now slows down in advance. Visibility is poor inside tunnels, and dark areas can be hard to see, so wearing protective gear is a must; keeping speed under the limit is safe and saves money, while checking chain lubrication and regular maintenance prevents sudden breakdowns from disrupting your ride.
