What are the penalties for motor vehicles violating no-parking signs?
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Penalties include a warning, a fine ranging from 20 to 200 yuan, and 3 demerit points on the driver's license. Violating the no-parking sign directive refers to driving a motor vehicle on a road where traffic is prohibited. Here are specific details about no-parking signs: Yellow solid line paint: A yellow solid line painted at the edge of the road indicates that parking is prohibited. Black and yellow dashed lines: Black and white dashed lines indicate that temporary parking is allowed. Note that long-term parking is still prohibited, and if discovered by traffic police, penalties may apply. Yellow crosshatch markings: This type of marking is also very common, usually appearing at large, high-traffic intersections. These are also ground markings where parking is prohibited. White diversion lines: White diversion lines are typically seen on large multi-lane roads. Parking is also prohibited within diversion lines.
When I used to drive long distances, I often encountered drivers parking illegally near no-parking signs. Those areas usually have electronic surveillance, and getting caught can be disastrous. Currently, the penalty is a fine of 100 to 200 yuan and 3 demerit points. Accumulating too many points can affect insurance premiums or driver's license renewal. I always remind my friends to check parking lot locations on their phone map apps before driving, and not to risk saving a few minutes of parking fees. Parking spaces are hard to find in big cities, but traffic regulations are designed for smooth traffic flow and safety. If you get fined, deal with the ticket promptly, or late fees will be even higher. Remember, when you see a red-bordered circular sign, go around to avoid trouble, and never block fire lanes—it harms others and yourself.