How to Handle Points Deduction for Running a Red Light in Someone Else's Car?
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Running a red light in someone else's car will result in points being deducted from the license holder's driving record. To handle the traffic violation, you need to go to the vehicle management office where the violation occurred to process the penalty, and also pay the fine at a bank. Running a red light incurs a 6-point deduction and a fine. Driving license point deductions are penalties for traffic violations by drivers, with the maximum points deducted for a single violation being 12, depending on the severity of the offense.
Last time I accidentally ran a red light while driving my friend's car, which was really frustrating. The traffic ticket will be sent to the vehicle owner because the registration information is under their name, but the actual driver must handle the violation at the traffic police station. Remember to bring your driver's license and the original vehicle registration certificate, and clearly state at the counter that you were the one driving at the time. This way, the penalty points will be recorded on your license instead of the owner's. The key point is that clear photos of the driver's cabin must be captured to determine the responsible party; otherwise, the owner might have to take the blame. It's advisable for everyone to be more careful when borrowing cars, as a 6-point deduction is no small matter and could also affect the owner's insurance premium the following year.
I've personally experienced running a red light while driving someone else's car, and the process to handle it is actually quite straightforward. After receiving the ticket, the car owner will notify you. Remember to schedule a time to go to the traffic police station together with both parties' identification documents. The key is to proactively admit at the violation window that you were the one driving, and after signing the confirmation, the demerit points will be directly applied to your driver's license. Here's an important reminder: if the traffic camera didn't capture the driver's face clearly, the car owner will have to handle the penalty themselves. Nowadays, many people have dashcams installed, which can also serve as evidence, so don't even think about denying responsibility. However, it's best to pay extra attention to traffic signals while driving—after all, you only have 12 points on your license, and two red light violations will send you back to retake the driving test.
