What are the penalties for driving the wrong way on a highway?
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How is wrong-way driving penalized: The cumulative scoring cycle for road traffic safety violations (i.e., the scoring cycle) is 12 months, with a full score of 12 points, calculated from the date the motor vehicle driver's license is initially issued. Based on the severity of road traffic safety violations, the points for a single violation are categorized into five types: 12 points, 6 points, 3 points, 2 points, and 1 point. For motor vehicle drivers' road traffic safety violations, penalties and point deductions are executed simultaneously. If a motor vehicle driver commits more than one violation at a time, the points should be calculated separately and accumulated. If a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 points within a scoring cycle, the traffic management department of the public security authority shall confiscate their motor vehicle driver's license. If a motor vehicle driver does not accumulate 12 points within a scoring cycle and has paid all fines, the points will be cleared. If the points have not reached 12 but there are unpaid fines, the points will carry over to the next scoring cycle. According to the "Point Values for Road Traffic Safety Violations," driving a motor vehicle without following overtaking or yielding rules, or driving the wrong way, will result in a 3-point deduction. Driving a motor vehicle on a highway in reverse, the wrong way, or making a U-turn across the central divider will result in a 12-point deduction. Additionally, motor vehicle drivers who violate road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road usage will be subject to a warning or a fine ranging from 20 to 200 yuan.
