What are the penalties for not following the designated lane?
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Driving in a non-designated lane will result in a fine ranging from 20 to 200 yuan and a deduction of 3 points. The following are the provisions of Article 3 of the "Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations", which stipulate that motor vehicle drivers who commit any of the following violations will be penalized with 3 points: 1. Exceeding the approved number of passengers: Driving a passenger vehicle (excluding buses) or school bus with more passengers than the approved number, but not exceeding 20%. 2. Exceeding the speed limit: Driving a medium-sized or above passenger or cargo vehicle, or a dangerous goods transport vehicle on roads other than highways or urban expressways, or driving other motor vehicles exceeding the speed limit but not exceeding 20%. 3. Exceeding the approved cargo weight: Driving a truck with cargo exceeding the approved weight but not exceeding 30%.
What's the penalty for not following the directional markings? I've seen this a lot in my years of driving. Usually, it's points deduction and a fine, with 2 points and a 200 yuan fine being quite common. Last year, I got caught myself at an intersection where the arrow indicated going straight, but I turned right instead. The traffic camera snapped me, and the ticket arrived at my door. Not only did I lose money, but points were deducted too. Accumulating 12 points means having to attend driving school and retake the theory test, which is quite a hassle. Also, such behavior can easily lead to accidents, like changing lanes improperly without following lane markings, which might cause rear-end collisions or side impacts. If an accident happens, you're fully at fault, and your insurance premium will go up. So now, I always check the road markings before driving. Developing this habit can save a lot of trouble. Actually, the rules are there to protect everyone; following them makes things safer.
