What are the penalties for driving in the wrong direction on a highway?
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Driving in the wrong direction on a highway results in an immediate deduction of 12 points from the driver's license and a fine of 200 yuan. Additionally, the driver's license may be suspended for twelve months. Below are the penalty standards for driving in the wrong direction: 1. The following violations by motor vehicle drivers will result in a deduction of 12 points: driving a motor vehicle in reverse, driving in the wrong direction, or making a U-turn across the central divider on a highway. 2. The following violations by motor vehicle drivers will result in a deduction of 3 points: overtaking or yielding improperly, or driving in the wrong direction. The following are several scenarios of motor vehicles driving in the wrong direction: 1. On roads with solid dividing lines, motor vehicles entering the opposite lane. This includes roads with double solid lines or single solid lines, where crossing the line is prohibited under any circumstances. 2. On roads with dashed dividing lines, lane borrowing for overtaking is allowed if safety is ensured, but in the event of an accident, the vehicle that borrowed the lane will be deemed to have been driving in the wrong direction. 3. On roads marked as one-way, any motor vehicle entering will be considered to be driving in the wrong direction.
Driving in the wrong direction on the highway is absolutely life-threatening. Last time, my friend did this and almost caused a major accident. The penalties are extremely severe: traffic police will immediately deduct 12 points—meaning your driver's license points are completely wiped out, and you have to retake the written test. The fine is also hefty, usually around 2,000 yuan, and it could be even higher depending on the severity of the situation. If an accident is caused, it gets even worse—if someone is injured, you could face criminal liability, including jail time or license revocation. The key issue is that it's extremely dangerous; on the highway, oncoming cars are traveling at 100 km/h, and a collision could be fatal. So, we must stay fully focused while driving and use navigation aids to avoid mistakes. I always remind myself not to rush—safety comes first.
