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