How many points will be deducted for parking in a no-parking zone?
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Illegally parking in a no-parking zone will result in a 3-point deduction and a fine. No-parking zones generally do not offer any grace period, and whether parking is considered illegal largely depends on the judgment of traffic police. In areas with high temporary parking demand, such as near schools, hospitals, or commercial establishments, there may be policies allowing parking within specified time frames. Otherwise, in no-parking zones, even stopping for one second constitutes illegal parking. If it is a no-parking zone: Typically, no-parking signs are placed at the entrances and exits of intersections. There are two types of no-parking signs: one with a red slash and the other with a red cross. A red slash indicates that vehicles cannot park for extended periods—in simple terms, you can stop but should not turn off the engine or leave the vehicle. If approached by traffic police, follow their instructions to move away. A red cross means vehicles cannot park, even temporarily—stopping for even one second is considered illegal parking. Additionally, some cities have regulations allowing drivers to avoid penalties if they leave within a specified time after an illegal parking violation: For example, in Chengdu, for temporary parking violations, traffic police will send a reminder message to the vehicle owner, urging the driver to correct the violation promptly. If the driver voluntarily leaves within 10 minutes, no penalty will be imposed. However, if the violation is not corrected within the allotted time, penalties will be enforced according to the law. Therefore, when parking on the roadside, even if there are no no-parking signs or markings, always park in designated parking lots or spaces to avoid fines.
