Is driving the wrong way in a roundabout always photographed or just captured?
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Driving the wrong way is captured. Non-scene traffic violations mainly include dynamic and static violations. Driving the wrong way is a dynamic violation and is usually recorded through capture. Below is an introduction to violations: 1. Driving the wrong way on a one-way street: Generally, one-way road sections are equipped with surveillance cameras or electronic capture devices. Once a wrong-way violation occurs, the probability of being captured is very high, almost 100%. Of course, if you can promptly judge upon entering the wrong-way road that it is a one-way street and you are driving the wrong way, you should quickly make a U-turn in the correct direction without affecting other vehicles. This may help avoid being captured. 2. Relevant regulations: Motor vehicle drivers who violate prohibition signs or markings, fail to overtake or yield as required, or drive the wrong way will be penalized with 3 demerit points and a fine. If the wrong-way driving occurs on a highway, the penalty is an immediate 12 demerit points, a fine, and possibly a 12-month suspension of the driver's license.
I just got my driver's license not long ago, and driving into a roundabout was really nerve-wracking, afraid of making a mistake and getting caught by the cameras. Driving the wrong way in a roundabout means going against the normal direction, like I foolishly went counterclockwise when I should have gone clockwise. This is no small matter and can easily lead to accidents. Later, I talked to some experienced drivers, and they said roundabouts have electronic eyes, but not every one captures every car—usually, it's random snapshots, meaning the system automatically detects violations where there are cameras, and you get fined if caught. I checked, and if you're caught, you'll get points deducted and fined, which might affect your insurance. Now I've learned my lesson—before entering a roundabout, I check the arrow markings, drive slowly, and observe the surrounding traffic, putting safety first. Honestly, after driving through a few times and getting familiar with the rules, it doesn't feel as scary anymore.
