What are the penalties for motorcycles not driving in the designated lane?
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Introduction to behaviors that result in a 2-point deduction for motorcycles: 1. Driving a motor vehicle through an intersection without following the prescribed driving or parking rules; 2. Driving a motor vehicle while making or answering handheld phone calls or engaging in other behaviors that hinder safe driving; 3. Riding a two-wheeled motorcycle without wearing a safety helmet; 4. Driving a motor vehicle on highways or urban expressways without fastening the seatbelt as required; 5. When encountering a queue of parked or slowly moving motor vehicles ahead, overtaking by using another lane or occupying the opposite lane, or cutting into the queue of waiting vehicles. Additional information: 1. The maximum speed for two-wheeled motorcycles and reverse three-wheeled motorcycles on urban roads is 50 km/h, and on highways, it is 60 km/h; the maximum speed for mopeds is 30 km/h; 2. When driving on highways, the maximum speed for motorcycles must not exceed 90 km/h, and the minimum speed must not be lower than 50 km/h. If there are traffic signs or road markings indicating speed limits higher or lower than the above regulations, driving at the indicated speed is permitted.
Last time I was stopped by traffic police while riding my motorcycle, I learned that motorcycles must stay in the far-right lane of the motor vehicle lane! Cutting into non-motorized vehicle lanes can result in a 200-yuan fine and 3 penalty points. What’s even more frustrating was when I accidentally entered a bus-only lane and got fined 300 yuan on the spot. A traffic police friend privately told me that in strictly controlled areas of big cities, getting caught could lead to penalties for motor vehicles violating prohibition signs, with fines up to 500 yuan. Don’t try to take shortcuts by weaving through lanes—nowadays, electronic cameras capture motorcycle license plates very clearly, and you might end up with multiple fines at once, which would be a huge loss.
