What are the types of traffic violations that result in 12-point deductions?
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There are eleven types of traffic violations that result in a 12-point deduction: 1. Driving a motor vehicle that does not match the permitted vehicle type; 2. Driving under the influence of alcohol; 3. Operating a passenger transport vehicle (excluding buses) or school bus with more than 20% over the permitted passenger capacity; 4. Fleeing the scene of a traffic accident without constituting a crime; 5. Driving a motor vehicle on the road without displaying a license plate, or intentionally obscuring, damaging, or improperly installing the license plate; 6. Using forged or altered motor vehicle license plates, driving licenses, school bus permits, or using other vehicles' license plates or driving licenses; 7. Driving a motor vehicle in reverse, against traffic, or making a U-turn across the central divider on a highway; 8. Parking a passenger transport vehicle in a highway lane; 9. Driving medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicles, school buses, or hazardous material transport vehicles exceeding the speed limit by more than 20% on highways or urban expressways, or exceeding the speed limit by more than 50% on other roads, or driving other motor vehicles exceeding the speed limit by more than 50%; 10. Driving medium-sized or larger passenger vehicles or hazardous material transport vehicles for more than 4 hours without stopping for a break, or stopping for less than 20 minutes; 11. Driving a school bus without the proper qualifications.
I've been driving on the road for over a decade and witnessed many 12-point traffic violations, which are no small matters. Drunk driving is the most typical - get caught driving under the influence and you'll lose 12 points immediately, possibly even have your license revoked. Speeding over 50% above the limit is also a major offense, like doing 90 in a 60 zone - kiss your points goodbye. Driving the wrong way on highways is the most outrageous, literally playing with lives - points deducted without question. Hit-and-run is even more despicable - flee after hitting someone and getting caught means starting from 12 points. Forging or altering license plates is another common foolish mistake, outsmarting yourself - verified violations mean certain punishment. Driving scrapped vehicles is equally dangerous - guaranteed to get caught. Overloading by 100% or causing accidents due to fatigued driving also means full point deductions. These violations don't just cost points but involve personal safety - serious cases can lead to jail time or license re-testing. That's why I always drive cautiously, never seeking momentary thrills, keeping safety as the top priority.
