Is the first traffic violation exempt from penalty for a new car?
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Buying a car for less than a year does not exempt the first traffic violation from penalty. Even if a new car violates traffic regulations on its first day on the road, it will be penalized according to relevant laws and regulations. Extended information: Penalties for violations: Article 107 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" states that warnings and fines may be imposed on road traffic violators, and traffic police may make administrative penalty decisions on the spot and issue administrative penalty decision notices. The administrative penalty decision notice shall specify the facts of the violation, the basis for the administrative penalty, the content of the penalty, the time, the place, and the name of the penalty authority, and shall be signed or sealed by the law enforcement officer. Payment of fines: Article 108 states that the party concerned shall pay the fine at the designated bank within 15 days from the date of receiving the administrative penalty decision notice. For fines imposed on pedestrians, passengers, and non-motor vehicle drivers, if the party concerned has no objection, the fine may be collected on the spot. The fine shall be issued with a unified fine receipt issued by the finance department of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the central government; if the unified fine receipt issued by the finance department is not provided, the party concerned has the right to refuse to pay the fine.
Is it true that the first violation of a new car is exempt from punishment? I recently picked up a new car and had the same question. After asking experienced drivers, I found out there's no such thing. Whether the car is new or old, the penalty for violations depends solely on the behavior itself. For example, I heard about a friend whose new car ran a red light and was caught on camera—still got points deducted and fined. New drivers often get too excited, leading to speeding or crossing lines, but remember traffic police only look at the evidence and won't make exceptions for new cars. It's advisable to drive slower during the break-in period of a new car, familiarize yourself with the rules, and install a dash cam to record your trips—preventing mistakes and ensuring peace of mind. Learn from one violation to avoid punishment next time? That won't work—safety comes first when driving.
