What are the types of violations that result in point deductions?
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Here is an introduction to violations that result in point deductions: 1. Deduction of 6 points: Running a red light while driving; driving without a license during the period when the motor vehicle driving license is temporarily suspended; stopping in the lane of a highway; driving a commercial vehicle with passengers exceeding 20% of the approved capacity; illegally occupying the emergency lane while driving on a highway or urban expressway; failing to drive according to regulations on highways under low visibility conditions; driving a motor vehicle at a speed exceeding 50% of the specified limit; transporting oversized or indivisible goods without following the designated time, route, speed, or without displaying obvious signs; failing to yield to special emergency vehicles as required while driving; obtaining a replacement motor vehicle driving license through concealment or deception. 2. Deduction of 12 points: Driving a motor vehicle that does not match the driver's license; driving a commercial vehicle under the influence of alcohol or driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated; fleeing the scene after causing a traffic accident without constituting a crime; driving a passenger vehicle with passengers exceeding 20% of the approved capacity; missing an exit on the highway and reversing, crossing the central divider to turn around, or driving in the opposite direction; driving a vehicle without a license plate or intentionally covering, damaging, or failing to install the license plate as required; using a forged driving license, motor vehicle registration certificate, license plate, etc.
Last time I was chatting with some experienced drivers about traffic violation points, and we all agreed it's quite common. The main types include speeding, such as exceeding the speed limit by 10%-20% on urban roads, which costs 3 points, and going over 20% above the limit can cost 6 or even 12 points; drunk driving is the most severe, with an immediate 12-point deduction once confirmed, leading to terrible consequences; running a red light is also common, costing 6 points; using a phone while driving, if caught on camera, costs 3 points, and there are cameras everywhere now; illegal lane changes, like switching lanes arbitrarily, cost 3 points; fatigue driving, if driving continuously for 4 hours without rest, can result in a warning or point deduction; not wearing a seatbelt usually costs 1 to 2 points. All these are based on the Road Traffic Safety Law. I think being a bit more careful while driving can help avoid these, and losing all your points means having to retake the test, wasting both time and effort.
My friend, who just started driving, has already had several traffic violations. He said the most common offense is running a red light, which deducts 6 points each time; using a phone while driving gets caught on camera and costs 3 points; drunk driving is something he avoids at all costs, as it results in an immediate 12-point deduction upon detection. Speeding is also a pitfall—exceeding the 60 km/h limit slightly doesn’t deduct points, but going over 20% of the limit costs 3-6 points; fatigue driving on long trips leads to higher point deductions; illegal parking sometimes deducts 1-2 points; not wearing a seatbelt in the city costs 1 point. He recently had to replenish his points and feels nervous when his points run low, so he has to be careful to follow traffic rules to avoid the hassle of attending a remedial class again.
