Is there a fine for driving in the wrong direction?
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Driving in the wrong direction will certainly result in a fine. Driving against traffic: According to the 'Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations', driving against traffic on ordinary roads will result in a 3-point deduction; on highways, it's a 6-point deduction. Driving against traffic can be divided into two situations: one is driving in the wrong direction on a one-way street, and the other is driving against traffic at an intersection. Consequences of driving against traffic: Driving against traffic is a relatively serious traffic violation, which not only disrupts road traffic order but also easily leads to traffic accidents. In minor cases, it can cause traffic congestion and reduce road capacity; in severe cases, it can lead to major traffic accidents, even resulting in fatal consequences with vehicles destroyed and lives lost.
After driving for so many years, I've seen quite a few cases of wrong-way driving. Driving against traffic will definitely result in a fine, usually starting from 200 to 500 yuan, and can go up to 2000 yuan in severe cases. That's no small amount. The reason is simple: wrong-way driving is extremely dangerous, as it can easily lead to head-on collisions or chain-reaction accidents, potentially causing fatalities. When driving on city roads or highways, always pay attention to road signs and directional arrows, and don't try to take shortcuts in a hurry. Make it a habit to use navigation to confirm directions, especially on unfamiliar routes. If you do get caught, besides the fine, you might also get points deducted from your license, and your insurance premiums could go up—that would be a huge loss. Safety is more important than anything else; it's better to go slow than to take reckless risks.
