Will a novice be penalized for stalling at a traffic light and not moving?
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Failure to proceed when the light turns green will result in penalties and fines. According to regulations: a red light indicates prohibition of passage, a green light indicates permission to proceed, and a yellow light serves as a warning. Driving against traffic signal instructions will incur a fine and a deduction of 3 points. When encountering traffic congestion at an intersection ahead, motor vehicles must wait in line outside the intersection and must not enter it. Below are common traffic violations: 1. Running a red light: This is the most common violation. Since the new traffic regulations were implemented, running a red light results in an immediate deduction of 6 points. 2. Driving without a license: If a driver continues to drive while their license is suspended, they will face a fine and 15 days of detention. Driving without a license or with a revoked license will result in 15 days of detention and a fine. 3. Overloading or overcrowding: For passenger vehicles exceeding the rated capacity by less than 20% or freight vehicles exceeding the rated load by less than 30%, a fine will be imposed. Exceeding these thresholds will result in higher fines. 4. Drunk driving: Driving under the influence of alcohol will result in a 3-month suspension of the driver's license and a fine. Driving a commercial vehicle under the influence will also result in a 3-month suspension and a fine. 5. Speeding: Exceeding the speed limit by more than 50% will result in a fine and revocation of the driver's license.
I've been driving a manual transmission car for almost 15 years. I remember stalling several times at traffic lights when I first learned to drive—my heart nearly jumped out of my chest. But actually, stalling and not moving won’t directly result in penalty points. However, if you stall and stay stationary for too long, blocking the intersection, traffic police might come over to give you a warning or fine you 100-200 yuan for obstructing traffic order, though minor incidents like this usually don’t affect your license points. For beginners, I recommend practicing starting techniques more: slow down when approaching traffic lights, coordinate the clutch and throttle smoothly, and if you stall, restart the engine immediately without hesitation. Automatic transmission cars are simpler in this regard. With many surveillance cameras on city roads, staying still for over a minute might get you photographed and fined. Safety comes first—don’t let nervousness cause a rear-end collision. Practice in open areas when possible, and with time, it’ll become second nature. Driving is all about practice making perfect, so don’t let small issues turn into big troubles.
