What is the penalty for stopping on a pedestrian crossing and what type of violation is it?
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Stopping on a pedestrian crossing is considered over-line stopping and is subject to a fine and a deduction of 2 points. Article 90 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" states: "Motor vehicle drivers who violate road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road traffic rules shall be given a warning or fined. If this Law provides otherwise, penalties shall be imposed in accordance with the relevant provisions." Below are the penalty standards for other parking violations: 1. If a motor vehicle is parked in violation of regulations, the traffic management department of the public security authority may issue an illegal parking notice or record the violation using electronic monitoring equipment. If the parking obstructs the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians, the motor vehicle may be towed to a location that does not obstruct traffic or to a designated parking area, and the driver shall be fined. 2. If a motor vehicle is temporarily parked in violation of regulations, a fine shall be imposed. 3. If a motor vehicle is parked or temporarily stopped in a location with no-parking signs or markings, a fine shall be imposed, and 3 points shall be deducted.
I remember one time when I was driving in a hurry, I stopped briefly at a crosswalk and was instantly issued a ticket—a 200-yuan fine plus 3 penalty points. It was a profound lesson. Stopping on a crosswalk violates traffic sign prohibitions and directly obstructs pedestrians' right to safe passage. The regulations clearly define this as a parking violation under traffic offenses, equivalent in severity to running a red light. The officer on-site explained that crosswalks are lifelines for pedestrians, and stopping there blocks visibility and passage, potentially causing accidents if someone is crossing. Since then, I’ve been extra cautious about road signs, especially in pedestrian crossing areas, preferring to circle around for a proper parking spot. I recommend everyone develop this habit—never stop carelessly for convenience. Safety first saves both worry and effort.
