How many points will be deducted for overtaking or driving in the wrong lane without following regulations?
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Overtaking, yielding, or driving in the wrong lane without following regulations will result in a deduction of 3 points. According to Article 75 of the "Road Traffic Law": Overtaking or yielding without following regulations will be recorded as 3 points, and may also be accompanied by a suspension of the driver's license for up to six months; if the circumstances are serious, the suspension may be extended to between six months and twelve months. Additional information: The following are relevant provisions of the "Road Traffic Law": 1. Driving a motor vehicle without following regulations for overtaking, yielding, or driving in the wrong lane will result in a deduction of 3 points for each offense. 2. Driving a motor vehicle on a highway or urban expressway without following the designated lane will result in a deduction of 3 points for each offense. 3. Driving a motor vehicle through a crosswalk without following regulations for slowing down, stopping, or yielding to pedestrians will result in a deduction of 3 points for each offense. 4. Driving a motor vehicle in violation of prohibition signs or markings will result in a deduction of 3 points for each offense.
Having driven for over a decade, I've witnessed too many horrific traffic accidents. Illegal overtaking, failure to yield, or wrong-way driving truly endangers both oneself and others. On regular roads, such violations typically result in 3 demerit points and fines starting from 200 yuan. But wrong-way driving on highways is far more severe—it's an immediate 12-point deduction! During long-distance trips, I've personally seen drivers dangerously reverse after missing highway exits, only to have their licenses revoked on the spot by traffic police. Safety always comes first—always use turn signals when overtaking, maintain sufficient distance, and never gamble with those few seconds. Exercise extra caution yielding in rainy conditions when roads are slippery; it's better to arrive late than risk lives.
When I was studying for my driver's license, I thoroughly researched the traffic regulations: failing to overtake or yield properly, or driving against traffic on regular roads results in a 3-point deduction, while doing so on highways leads to a direct 12-point penalty. Last time, my friend was caught driving the wrong way on a one-way street in the city—not only did they lose points but also got fined 500 yuan. It really wasn't worth it. On highways, you have to be even more careful; a wrong navigation prompt can easily make you lose focus and drive the wrong way. It's better to take a detour than to take the risk. Honestly, these rules are written in blood. I still remember clearly the news footage of that truck failing to yield properly, causing a five-car pile-up.
