What are the rules for driving penalty points?

[MacMakayla]

Driving penalty points rules are as follows: If a motor vehicle driver commits any of the following violations, 12 points will be deducted at once: Driving a motor vehicle that does not match the permitted driving type; Driving a motor vehicle after drinking alcohol or while intoxicated; Driving a road passenger vehicle carrying more than 20% over the approved number of passengers. If a motor vehicle driver commits any of the following violations, 6 points will be deducted at once: Driving a motor vehicle during the period when the motor vehicle driving license is temporarily suspended; Road passenger vehicles carrying more passengers than approved but less than 20%; Motor vehicles exceeding the prescribed speed limit by more than 50%; If a motor vehicle driver commits any of the following violations, 3 points will be deducted at once: Trucks carrying goods exceeding 30% of the approved load capacity or carrying passengers in violation of regulations; Driving passenger cars other than road passenger vehicles carrying more than 20% over the approved number of passengers; If a motor vehicle driver commits any of the following violations, 2 points will be deducted at once: Driving passenger cars other than road passenger vehicles carrying more passengers than approved but less than 20%; Trucks carrying goods exceeding the approved load capacity but less than 30%; If a motor vehicle driver commits any of the following violations, 1 point will be deducted at once: Not using lights as required; Not meeting vehicles as required; Motor vehicle cargo length, width, or height exceeding regulations.

[StNorah]

Recently, I often hear my neighbors discussing traffic violations, so I specifically looked into the traffic regulations. Exceeding the speed limit by more than 20% results in 6 penalty points, and using a phone while driving is strictly penalized with 3 points. The other day, I saw someone covering their license plate with a towel and getting 9 points deducted—it really doesn’t seem worth it. Drunk driving leads to a full 12-point deduction and requires retaking the written test, not even saving the cost of a designated driver. The key issue is that some people don’t take it seriously even after losing all 12 points, only regretting it when their license is revoked. In reality, following traffic rules is about protecting lives.

[VonWyatt]

As a mother of two, I'm most concerned about the regulations on child safety seats. Now, failing to use a child seat as required will directly result in 3 penalty points, and running a red light has increased to 6 points. I remember last year when I took my child to see a doctor, I was caught on camera for parking temporarily for more than 3 minutes at the hospital entrance. Nowadays, if you encounter a school bus picking up or dropping off students, staying parked will also be fined. When traveling with kids, I'd rather drive an extra two kilometers to find a parking spot—it's much better than losing points. Seat belts are the basic bottom line; not wearing one in the back seat will also be penalized.

[McNora]

Over the past decade of long-haul freight transportation, I've witnessed the most highway violations. Overloading a truck by 30% results in a 6-point deduction, and some even dare to park in the emergency lane for a bathroom break, also costing them 6 points. Truck drivers fear fatigued driving the most—driving continuously for 4 hours without rest directly incurs a 9-point penalty. I always keep two cans of Red Bull in my truck and make sure to pull into a service area every 3 hours without fail. That time I changed lanes to overtake in a tunnel and got caught on camera cost me 3 points and a 200-yuan fine. Now I've learned my lesson—keeping a safe distance is the wisest move.

[LukasAnn]

Attention to all car modification enthusiasts: Unauthorized light modifications will cost you 3 points on your license. At the last meet-up, Old Zhang's strobe fog lights were inspected and he was ordered to restore them to stock on the spot. Covering your license plate for drifting is even more reckless—getting caught now means at least 9 points deducted. A fellow car enthusiast was fined for covering license plate letters with stickers, and the penalty was harsher than speeding. Don’t just aim for loud exhaust notes—getting reported for late-night revving will cost you both money and points. Reminder: Check the compliance of your mods before heading to car meets.

[LauraMarie]

After ten years of driving in the city, I've learned one principle: yielding to pedestrians ensures the greatest safety. Failing to stop for pedestrians at crosswalks starts with a 3-point deduction, and extra patience is needed for elderly individuals moving slowly. When an ambulance approaches from behind, you must yield at a 45-degree angle—last year, I was penalized 3 points for not giving way to an emergency vehicle in time, and I still feel ashamed about it. Accelerating aggressively through waterlogged areas and splashing pedestrians now results in demerit points and fines. Blocking a fire lane while parking has even more severe consequences—having to retake the driving test is no joke.