What are the penalties for driving improperly on the highway?
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Below are the penalties and standards for traffic violations on highways: 1. Motor vehicles prohibited from entering the highway: Fine of 200 yuan, plus license suspension for 12 months and 12 demerit points. 2. Improper overtaking or lane changing: Fine of 200 yuan, plus license suspension for 12 months and 6 demerit points. 3. On the highway: Reversing, driving against traffic, or making U-turns/turns by crossing the central divider - Fine of 200 yuan, plus license suspension for 12 months and 12 demerit points. 4. After entering the guiding lane: Driving in the wrong direction - Fine of 30 yuan or single license suspension for 2 months. 5. Improper parking: Or failing to immediately move a malfunctioning vehicle causing serious traffic congestion - Fine of 200 yuan, plus license suspension for 5 months and 6 demerit points.
On highways, penalties for not driving according to regulations are quite specific and depend on the type of violation. Speeding is the most common offense. Exceeding the speed limit by 10% results in a warning; between 10%-20%, it's a fine of 200 yuan and 3 demerit points; for 20%-50%, the fine ranges from 200 to 2000 yuan with 6 demerit points; exceeding 50% or more is severe, possibly leading to license revocation! Illegal lane changes or occupying emergency lanes also incur fines of 200 yuan and 3 or 6 demerit points; drunk driving or fatigued driving directly results in 12 demerit points plus detention. When I drive, I always remind myself that highway speeds are fast, and not following the rules can easily lead to accidents. Fines and demerit points are minor compared to safety, which is what truly matters. Accumulating 12 demerit points means having to retake traffic regulations, which is time-consuming and costly.
