What are the 20304 point deductions?

[StMaria]

20304 point deductions refer to failing to use or incorrectly using turn signals when starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or before parking. Below is an introduction to Subject 2: 1. Introduction: Subject 2, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment and refers to the field driving skills test. 2. Content: The test items for small cars C1 and C2 include five mandatory items: reversing into a garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and driving on a curved path. For large vehicles A1, A2, A3, B1, and B2, the test items include stake test, stopping and starting on a slope, parallel parking, crossing a single-plank bridge, driving on a curved path, turning at a right angle, passing through a limited-width gate, navigating continuous obstacles, driving on bumpy roads, making a U-turn on a narrow road, as well as simulating highway driving, continuous sharp turns on mountain roads, tunnels, rainy and foggy conditions, slippery roads, and emergency handling. 3. Development: Starting from June 1, 2021, the "stopping and starting on a slope" item will be removed from the Subject 2 test for small automatic transmission vehicle driver's license exams.

[Duncan]

I remember last time when I was driving downtown, I didn't notice the yellow light turning red and drove straight through, getting caught by the traffic camera. Turns out this is called violation code 20304, specifically targeting failure to obey traffic signals, and it cost me 6 points in one go. Losing those 6 points really hurt, especially since the driver's license only has 12 points in total. The traffic police said this kind of violation is particularly dangerous, with 30% of traffic accidents in our city last year caused by running red lights. Not only is the point deduction severe, but there's also a 200 yuan fine. Since then, I've been slowing down well before intersections, preparing to stop at yellow lights, and never daring to rush those few seconds again. Safety comes first, everyone should keep their eyes sharp at traffic lights—better to stop for three minutes than rush for one second.

[VonJudah]

Code 20304 in traffic regulations refers to failing to follow traffic signal instructions, commonly known as running a red light. According to the latest Road Traffic Safety Law, this violation results in an immediate deduction of 6 points and a fine of 200 yuan. Why such severe penalties? Because stopping at red lights and proceeding at green lights is the most fundamental traffic rule, and running a red light is highly likely to cause major traffic accidents. Statistics show that 80% of accidents at red-light intersections are caused by vehicles rushing through yellow lights or running red lights. I know a few friends in the transportation business who have suffered from this, and now they slow down and observe carefully 200 meters before approaching any intersection. It’s essential to develop the habit of starting to slow down when you see a yellow light, ensuring you can stop safely by the time it turns red.

[OLevi]

As a seasoned driver, I remember the code 20304 very clearly. It stands for disobeying traffic lights, and every time you're caught running a red light, you'll be penalized with 6 demerit points. That's no small amount—just two offenses are enough to get your driver's license revoked. Last month, my neighbor was rushing to take their child to school and ran through the last two seconds of a yellow light, got caught on camera, lost 6 points, and had to pay a fine. When driving, I always pay special attention to the countdown displays at intersections—by the time it hits three seconds, it's time to slow down and stop. At intersections without countdown displays, you need to be even more vigilant; when you see the green light flashing, you should prepare to stop. I recommend that new drivers set up traffic light alerts in their navigation apps—many navigation systems nowadays can predict signal changes in advance.

[MacDante]

Violation code 20304 officially refers to running a red light, which carries a penalty of 6 demerit points and a 200 RMB fine upon being captured. This punishment severity is equivalent to exceeding the speed limit by 50%, making it particularly stringent. According to my research, this demerit system is well-justified—it directly correlates with intersection safety. When pedestrians cross the road on a green light, a vehicle suddenly running a red light poses extreme danger. Two years ago, such an accident occurred in our area where a red-light-running driver fractured an elderly pedestrian's bones. Nowadays, I make it a firm practice to stop steadily at yellow lights, even if cars behind honk impatiently. If everyone adhered to this rule, at least 40% of traffic accidents could be prevented.

[VanDakota]

After driving for 10 years, the traffic violation code 20304 that I fear the most represents running a red light. Once, while driving in an unfamiliar area, I failed to notice a temporary traffic signal obscured by trees and ended up with 6 penalty points. To avoid such situations, it's crucial to understand the penalty rules: whether you continue driving after the yellow light turns on or cross the line after the red light turns on, both count as running a red light. The new traffic regulations are even stricter now; even if your car's wheels just slightly cross the stop line while waiting at an intersection, it will be recorded. Nowadays, when I see the green light countdown at 5 seconds, I absolutely refuse to rush through, preferring to wait an extra two minutes. My friends say my habit is too conservative, but compared to losing half a day's wages from 6 penalty points, I think waiting this little bit of time is really nothing.