What is the penalty for driving on the highway alone during the probationary period?

[StGavin]

If a probationary driver drives on the highway without an accompanying driver or with an unqualified accompanying driver, they will be fined 200 yuan. The following preventive measures apply to probationary drivers: 1. Displaying a probationary sign: A probationary sign must be affixed to the vehicle body. Regulations stipulate that during the probationary period, a uniform-style probationary sign must be posted or hung on the rear of the vehicle. 2. Driving restrictions during the probationary period: Probationary drivers are prohibited from operating special vehicles, such as buses, taxis, or vehicles used for official duties like police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, engineering rescue vehicles, or vehicles carrying explosives, flammable and explosive chemicals, highly toxic or radioactive materials, and other hazardous substances. 3. Avoid driving alone on the highway: Probationary drivers are not allowed to drive alone on the highway. If it is necessary to drive on the highway, they must be accompanied by a driver who has held a corresponding or higher-level driver's license for more than three years.

[Claire]

Don't even think about driving alone on the highway during your probationary period—the penalties are severe. I just got my driver's license not long ago, and a friend of mine ran into this issue. He said when traffic enforcement caught him, he was fined 200 to 500 yuan and had 3 points deducted. If you accumulate too many points during the probationary period, your license could be suspended. Why this rule? Because new drivers lack experience—highway speeds are fast, and slow reactions during lane changes or overtaking increase accident risks. Once, I almost gave in to peer pressure and took the risk, but thinking about the consequences made me back off. My advice? Play it safe during your probationary period—have an experienced driver (with at least three years of driving experience) accompany you. It's both safer and penalty-free. Once you're past the probationary period, driving solo becomes much smoother. Don't sacrifice safety for temporary convenience—safety first, always.

[MacKeegan]

Speaking of the penalties for driving alone on the highway during the probationary period, it's no trivial matter. The penalties typically include fines ranging from 200 to 500 yuan, depending on regional regulations, and may also involve 3-6 demerit points. Accumulating these points during the probationary period can easily lead to temporary license suspension. From what I've observed among those around me, many novices have struggled with this. Highway conditions are complex, and new drivers often lack the ability to handle them effectively, increasing the risk of losing control and causing accidents at high speeds. Therefore, I advise novice drivers to be cautious. If there's an urgent need to drive on the highway, they must be accompanied by someone with over three years of driving experience. Once the probationary period ends and they can drive independently, not only is the risk of fines eliminated, but their driving confidence also improves. Remember, safety is priceless, and rules are there to protect you.

[ArcherRose]

Driving alone on the highway during the probationary period will result in penalties, with fines and demerit points being the basic consequences, such as a fine of over 200 yuan and around 3 demerit points. This is for safety considerations, as beginners are prone to nervousness and mistakes on highways. I recommend not taking the risk during the probationary period and insisting on having someone accompany you while driving. It will get better after this stage.