Will illegal parking result in demerit points?
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Whether illegal parking results in demerit points depends on the specific location, as penalties vary under different circumstances. There are several scenarios: 1. Illegal parking in urban areas results in a fine but no demerit points; 2. Unnecessary stopping on highways or parking on emergency lanes without urgent reasons incurs 6 demerit points; 3. Parking within areas marked with prohibition signs, warning signs, prohibition lines, or warning lines incurs 2 demerit points. According to relevant laws, parking is prohibited at intersections, railway crossings, sharp curves, narrow roads less than 4 meters wide, bridges, steep slopes, tunnels, and within 50 meters of these areas. Doors must not be opened or passengers allowed to board or alight before the vehicle comes to a complete stop, and opening doors must not obstruct other vehicles or pedestrians.
It's possible! I've been driving for over a decade and have seen all kinds of illegal parking cases. For common roadside violations, like parking in a non-parking space without obstructing traffic, the fine is usually around 200 yuan with no points deducted. However, if you park in prohibited areas such as next to yellow lines, on sidewalks, or blocking fire lanes, the police may consider it serious and deduct 3 points from your license. After points are deducted, they are recorded in the system, and accumulating 12 points means you'll have to retake the traffic rules written test—a hassle and time-consuming. I remember a friend who parked illegally on the airport expressway and got 6 points deducted plus a 500 yuan fine. So, always pay attention to signs when parking, and using Baidu Maps to find parking spots can save a lot of trouble. Safety comes first—don't risk big trouble to save a little effort.
