What are the penalties for driving into the opposite lane?
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Driving into the opposite lane will result in a deduction of 3 points, and if the opposite lane happens to have a red light, you will be penalized with a deduction of 6 points. According to the "Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Violations," the following are stipulated: Article 2, Clause 1, Driver's License: Driving a motor vehicle while the driver's license is temporarily suspended. 2. Traffic Lights: Driving a motor vehicle in violation of road traffic signal lights. 3. Passenger Load: Operating a commercial passenger vehicle (excluding buses) or school bus with passengers exceeding the approved capacity by less than 20%, or driving other passenger vehicles with passengers exceeding the approved capacity by more than 20%, will result in point deductions.
The last time I encountered this situation was during heavy rain, and I witnessed the entire handling process. Driving into the opposite lane is extremely dangerous. The traffic police informed me that this constitutes a serious violation. According to regulations, it results in 3 penalty points, and a fine of 200 yuan is just the starting point. However, the key is the consequences: if it causes traffic congestion or an accident, the fine can go up to a maximum of 2000 yuan, and there's even a possibility of license revocation. A friend of mine once entered the wrong lane at an intersection to avoid a car and was immediately penalized 6 points, requiring him to retake the driving test. The traffic police specifically warned that if you find yourself in the wrong lane, never make a U-turn on the spot. Instead, wait until there are no cars around and slowly reverse back to the correct lane. Mistakes are most likely to happen in poor visibility conditions like rain or fog, so you need to stay extra alert when crossing intersections.
