What are the penalty point items for a driver's license?
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Here is an introduction to the penalty point items for a driver's license: 1-point deduction items: Failure to use lights as required, failure to yield when meeting another vehicle as required, exceeding the specified length, width, or height of cargo on a motor vehicle, driving a motor vehicle on the road without displaying inspection and insurance labels, and failing to carry the vehicle registration certificate or driver's license. 2-point deduction items: Overloading, illegal parking or driving, failing to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks, making phone calls, not wearing a seatbelt, overtaking at low speed by borrowing the opposite lane, and occupying lanes improperly. 3-point deduction items: Failure to yield when overtaking or driving in the opposite direction, illegally towing a trailer, failure to use lights and set up warning signs as required after an accident, and failure to undergo regular safety technical inspections as required. 6-point deduction items: Transporting hazardous materials without safety measures, intentionally obscuring or damaging license plates, failing to install motor vehicle license plates as required, and obtaining a replacement driver's license through concealment or deception. 12-point deduction items: Driving a motor vehicle that does not match the permitted vehicle type, drunk driving, hit-and-run, driving in reverse or the wrong direction on highways, and forging or altering motor vehicle license plates, registration certificates, or driver's licenses.
When I first got my driver's license, I was always confused about which actions would result in penalty points. It wasn't until I suffered the consequences that I understood. The most common offense is speeding, especially exceeding 50% over the limit on highways, which deducts 12 points and is extremely dangerous. Running red lights is another major one, costing 6 points immediately - I once got penalized for rushing through a yellow light when I was in a hurry to get to work. Using a mobile phone while driving deducts 3 points; not wearing a seatbelt costs 2 points. The most severe penalty is for drunk driving - getting caught means an instant 12-point deduction plus fines or even detention. Improper lane changes also deduct 3 points, which is easy to do accidentally during traffic jams in big cities. These regulations exist to reduce accidents. I learned that accumulating 12 points means having to retake the driving test, which is a huge hassle. I recommend new drivers frequently check traffic apps for reminders and develop good habits - don't try to save time by cutting corners.
