How many points will be deducted for turning left onto the sidewalk while driving?
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If there is on-site traffic violation monitoring or if the violation is captured by traffic police, it will be treated as a traffic violation. The penalty will not be waived due to "carelessness". Below is the relevant information about driver's license point deductions: 1. Solution: The motor vehicle driver must, within fifteen days, attend a seven-day study session on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge at the traffic management department of the public security authority where the motor vehicle driver's license was issued or where the violation occurred. After the driver completes the study session, the vehicle management office should conduct an examination on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge within twenty days. If the examination is passed, the points will be cleared, and the motor vehicle driver's license will be returned; if the examination is not passed, the driver must continue to participate in study sessions and examinations. 2. Legal basis: Article 68 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses": If a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 points within a scoring cycle, the traffic management department of the public security authority shall detain the motor vehicle driver's license. If a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 points or more twice within a scoring cycle or accumulates 24 points or more, the vehicle management office must also conduct a road driving skills test within ten days after the driver passes the examination on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge.
Last time when I was making a left turn at an intersection, I accidentally turned onto the pedestrian walkway and got caught by surveillance cameras. I was immediately penalized with 3 demerit points and a 200 yuan fine. It felt so unfair since I've been driving for 10 years without making such a mistake before – maybe the heavy rain that day affected my judgment. Now I pay extra attention to the position of the guide lines during left turns to ensure my wheels don't cross or slip out of the lane. After all, dealing with traffic violation records after getting penalized is time-consuming and affects driving habits. I recommend everyone slow down before turning, check the rearview mirrors more often to observe the pedestrian walkway, and avoid similar troubles. Road safety is no trivial matter.
My friend just got his driver's license not long ago. During driving lessons, his instructor always emphasized that turning left onto the pedestrian walkway is a major taboo. Once, in a hurry, he took a left turn too sharply and accidentally entered the pedestrian walkway, resulting in being stopped by traffic police, deducted 3 points, and fined 300 yuan. Since then, he always says that during the novice period, it's essential to develop good habits, such as checking traffic lights and lane markings at intersections before steering. Points deduction sounds scary, but it's actually easy to avoid—just maintain a slower speed and practice turning skills more.
