What are the penalties for reversing immediately after entering the highway entrance?
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Reversing immediately after entering the highway entrance should result in a fine and 12 demerit points imposed by the traffic police department. Road Traffic Safety Law: Driving a motor vehicle in reverse, against the flow of traffic, or making a U-turn across the central divider on a highway will result in 12 demerit points per violation. The highway entrance is specifically designed for entering the highway; once you enter the entrance ramp, reversing is prohibited. Reversing violates traffic regulations and will be penalized. Highway Precautions: Driving medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicles, school buses, or hazardous material transport vehicles at speeds exceeding 20% above the limit on highways or urban expressways, or exceeding 50% above the limit on other roads, as well as driving other motor vehicles at speeds exceeding 50% above the limit, will all result in demerit points.
I've driven on highways many times before, and I'd like to share a real experience: Last year when I went out for a drive, near a highway entrance I saw a driver reversing, and they were immediately spotted by traffic police, fined 200 yuan and had 6 points deducted. Reversing in such a place is practically playing with your life—highway speeds are fast, and if you reverse, the cars behind you can't stop in time, potentially causing a multi-car pileup. Traffic laws strictly prohibit reversing at highway entrances because they are also part of the highway, designed to be one-way. When I was younger, I almost made the same mistake, but I realized it's better to drive dozens of kilometers to the next exit and loop back—it's safer and more convenient. Driving shouldn't be about saving a little time; developing good habits like planning your route in advance can avoid most troubles. Taking a little extra time to detour is always better than getting into an accident.
