What are the penalties for reversing through a red light?

[BeckettMarie]

Driving a motor vehicle in violation of prohibition signs or prohibited line markings will result in 3 demerit points. Motor vehicle drivers who violate road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road traffic rules will be subject to a warning or a fine.

[VonJulianna]

I've been driving for over a decade, and penalties for running red lights while reversing are no joke. According to traffic regulations, running a red light alone carries a 6-point deduction and a 200-yuan fine. If you compound this by reversing through the intersection, it's considered dual violation. The police will treat it as intentional dangerous driving with harsher penalties – likely 9+ points deducted and fines doubled to 400 yuan or more. I once witnessed a friend doing this – his rear bumper barely crossed the stop line when the camera caught him, resulting in immediate point deduction and nearly losing his license. It was terrifying. Keep this habit, and at best you'll lose money; at worst, you'll cause accidents. When reversing, stay alert and check all directions – waiting a few extra seconds at intersections never hurts. Build good habits, don't cut corners for momentary convenience. Safety always comes first.