What are the rules for fines and demerit points for motor vehicles?

[Stephanie]

Motor vehicle fine and demerit point rules include exceeding the rated passenger capacity, temporary parking, unlicensed driving, etc. Exceeding the rated passenger capacity: Road passenger vehicles carrying more than the rated number of passengers will be fined; freight motor vehicles exceeding the approved load capacity will also be fined. Temporary parking: Violating road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding motor vehicle parking and temporary stopping, where the driver is not present or refuses to leave immediately despite being present, obstructing other vehicles and pedestrians. Unlicensed driving: Handing over a motor vehicle to someone without a motor vehicle driver's license or whose license has been revoked or suspended will result in a fine imposed by the public security traffic management department.

[VanNevaeh]

I've been driving for ten years, and when chatting with friends about traffic fine and penalty point rules, it's pretty straightforward: getting caught speeding is the most common, like exceeding the speed limit by 20% to 50%, which costs 6 points and a 200 yuan fine; running a red light or drunk driving directly deducts 12 points and fines you thousands—that's harsh. Overloading or illegal modifications also deduct points, affecting vehicle safety. Points reset after accumulating over a year, but hitting 12 means you have to go to the DMV to study traffic laws and retake the written test, or you can't drive. I've seen new drivers speeding and getting into trouble. Though the rules are strict, they're really about saving lives—advice is to drive slower and always watch for speed limit signs. Everyone's used to checking traffic violation apps to catch and deal with issues early to avoid hassle.

[MacAmy]

As a long-distance commuter, I'm very familiar with the penalty and point deduction rules. For daily violations like using a phone or smoking while driving, it's 2 points deducted and a fine of 100 to 200 yuan. Occupying the emergency lane costs 6 points and around 200 yuan in fines. Even forgetting to turn on lights during night driving leads to point deductions. The rules categorize offenses by severity: minor violations get lighter penalties, while major issues like drug-impaired driving result in heavy fines plus detention. The key is not to panic – points are calculated annually, so I remind myself to check accumulated points every six months to avoid reaching the 12-point limit and having to retake the test. With numerous cameras on the road, obeying traffic rules saves time and ensures peace of mind, especially slowing down and driving steadily during rainy conditions.

[Ramirez]

I just got my driver's license not long ago, and the rules left a deep impression on me during my studies. Running a red light results in 6 penalty points and a 200 yuan fine; illegal parking or not wearing a seatbelt leads to 1 penalty point and about a 50 yuan fine. Drunk driving is the scariest, with 12 penalty points, a fine of several thousand, and having to retake the theoretical exam. Before driving each time, I remind myself not to rush, as penalty points affect insurance and are troublesome. The rules say that accumulating 12 points suspends the license, requiring seven days of study to reinstate it—truly frightening. I use navigation to remind me of speed limits, prioritizing safety to avoid fines that would hurt my wallet.