Is it illegal to drive in the wrong lane and then reverse?
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Driving in the wrong lane and then reversing constitutes driving against traffic, which incurs a 3-point penalty on other roads. Below is relevant information: 1. Road traffic regulations: Based on road conditions and traffic needs, roads are divided into motor vehicle lanes, non-motor vehicle lanes, and pedestrian walkways, with motor vehicles, non-motor vehicles, and pedestrians each using their designated lanes. Where no such division exists, motor vehicles should drive in the middle of the road, while non-motor vehicles and pedestrians should use the sides. 2. Obeying traffic signals: Vehicles and pedestrians must follow traffic signals; when traffic police are directing on-site, their instructions must be followed; on roads without traffic signals, movement should proceed under the principles of safety and smooth traffic flow.
I've been driving for ten years and I know very well that driving in the wrong lane and reversing is absolutely against the rules. The traffic regulations clearly state: motor vehicles are not allowed to reverse in the lane unless under special circumstances. Reversing in the wrong lane can easily cause rear-end collisions. Last year, I witnessed an accident where a car reversing caused a three-car pile-up. In such situations, it's better to drive a few extra kilometers than to take the risk. If caught by traffic police, you'll directly lose 3 points and be fined 200 yuan, and in severe cases, your license could be revoked. Once, my navigation led me into a truck-only lane, so I decisively drove straight to the next exit to make a U-turn—safe and worry-free.
As a long-distance driver, never reverse if you take the wrong lane. Last week when I was driving my relatives to the high-speed rail station, I accidentally entered the ETC lane with a long line of vehicles behind me. If I had reversed, it would have blocked the entire toll station and possibly caused scratches to other cars. In the end, I obediently waited in line and paid the cash toll. Remember: reversing on regular roads results in fines and penalty points, while reversing on highways directly deducts 12 points! If you're in a real hurry, you can turn on the hazard lights and pull over to check the navigation, but turning the steering wheel backward is absolutely not allowed.
