What are the standards and penalties for yielding to pedestrians at crosswalks?
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The standards for yielding to pedestrians at crosswalks are: 1. When a motor vehicle approaches a crosswalk, it should slow down; 2. When encountering pedestrians crossing the crosswalk, the vehicle should stop and yield; 3. When a motor vehicle is on a road without traffic signals and encounters pedestrians crossing the crosswalk, it should give way. The penalty standards are: 1. If a motor vehicle fails to stop and yield when encountering pedestrians crossing the crosswalk, it will be fined and receive 3 demerit points; 2. If a motor vehicle on a road without traffic signals fails to yield to pedestrians crossing the crosswalk, it will be fined and receive 3 demerit points; 3. If a turning motor vehicle fails to yield to straight-moving vehicles or pedestrians, it will be fined and receive 3 demerit points.
After years of driving through intersections, I've summarized the key points of yielding at crosswalks: As long as pedestrians are on the crosswalk or about to step onto it, we must slow down and stop to let them pass. Especially when you see a pedestrian stepping onto the crosswalk, even if they're still some distance away, never rush through. If caught by a camera for not yielding, you'll face a fine, usually between 100 to 200 yuan, plus a 3-point deduction. I usually start slowing down about 50 meters in advance to observe the intersection, which ensures both safety and avoids fines. The worst is when pedestrians suddenly dart out—sudden braking can be dangerous, so always watch for blind spots at crosswalks. Since adopting this habit, my traffic violations have significantly decreased.
