What is the penalty for over-the-line parking?
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Over-the-line parking is generally penalized with a 2-point deduction. When the entire vehicle crosses the parking line, meaning both the front and rear wheels have crossed the parking line but not the opposite stop line, it is considered over-the-line parking. If the vehicle crosses the stop line when the red light is on but stops immediately, the traffic police will penalize it as driving or parking against regulations, not as running a red light. To confirm that a driver has run a red light, at least three photos are required: one showing the vehicle pressing against the stop line while the light is red, another showing the vehicle past the stop line while the light is still red, and a third showing the vehicle passing through the intersection while the light remains red. According to the new traffic regulations, driving through an intersection without following the prescribed driving or parking rules will result in a 2-point penalty.
Last time I accidentally crossed the stop line while waiting at a red light in the city, and was caught by a traffic officer on the spot. I immediately received a 200 yuan fine and had 1 point deducted from my license. Later, I specifically checked the regulations and found that crossing the stop line is considered a violation of prohibited markings, and penalties apply regardless of intent. If caught by traffic cameras, the same penalty of 200 yuan and 1 point deduction applies—a friend of mine received such a ticket via text message. The key issue is that this behavior is dangerous, as it can block pedestrians on the crosswalk. Now, when approaching intersections, I slow down in advance and start preparing to brake about five meters before the stop line, which also helps save some fuel costs.
