Will driving in the wrong direction on a service road be penalized?
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Driving in the wrong direction on a service road will result in penalties. There are corresponding punitive measures for this traffic violation. Generally, driving against traffic on a service road incurs a 3-point deduction. Whether it's a service road, regular road, or highway, driving in the wrong direction is prohibited. Service roads are auxiliary roads used during highway maintenance or to divert traffic. Penalty standards for wrong-way driving: According to the 'Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations,' driving a motor vehicle without proper overtaking, yielding, or going against traffic results in a 3-point deduction; driving a motor vehicle in reverse, against traffic, or crossing the central divider on a highway results in a 12-point deduction. Additionally, motor vehicle drivers who violate road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road usage may receive a warning or fine. Scenarios constituting wrong-way driving: On roads with solid dividing lines (double or single solid lines), crossing these lines under any circumstances is prohibited. If a motor vehicle enters the opposite lane, it is considered wrong-way driving; on roads with dashed dividing lines, overtaking in the opposite lane is allowed if done safely, but any accident will deem the overtaking vehicle as driving against traffic; on roads marked as one-way, any motor vehicle entering is considered to be driving in the wrong direction. Hazards of wrong-way driving: Driving against traffic is a serious subjective traffic violation that causes traffic congestion and reduces road capacity.
