How many times can you get a warning for illegal parking?
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For illegal parking where the vehicle has not been moved, only one ticket can be issued within 24 hours. Penalty standards: If a motor vehicle is parked in violation of regulations, obstructing the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians, the driver shall be fined. If a motor vehicle is temporarily parked in violation of regulations, the driver shall be fined. If a motor vehicle is parked or temporarily stopped at a location with no-parking signs or markings, the driver shall be fined and receive 3 demerit points. Relevant traffic laws and regulations: For violations of road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding motor vehicle parking or temporary stopping, the violation can be pointed out, and an oral warning can be given, ordering the driver to leave immediately. If the driver is not present or refuses to leave immediately despite being present, obstructing the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians, a fine shall be imposed, and the motor vehicle may be towed to a location that does not obstruct traffic or to a place designated by the traffic management department of the public security organ.
I remember being curious about this when I was driving before. Actually, there's basically no fixed number of warnings for illegal parking. In most places, as long as you're caught by a camera or a police officer, you'll get a ticket right away on the first offense. However, starting last year, some cities have been piloting a 'no penalty for first offense' policy, where if you don't cause congestion or an accident, your first illegal parking might just result in a text message warning. But this entirely depends on the judgment of law enforcement. My neighbor was fined 200 yuan last month for parking temporarily in a fire lane for just three minutes without even a warning. It's best to honestly look for a parking spot. Nowadays, mobile maps can show nearby parking lots, which is both convenient and cost-effective. If you receive a verbal warning, be careful—next time it might be points deducted and a fine directly.
