Will parking the car in the opposite direction result in penalty points?
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Parking the car in the opposite direction will incur a fine, as it is considered reverse parking. In China, vehicles drive on the right side of the road, so when parking on the roadside, the car should be parked close to the right side of the road. Therefore, if the driver's side door is next to the traffic lane when parking, it is considered forward parking; otherwise, it is reverse parking. Reverse parking is a violation of parking regulations and is essentially driving in the wrong direction. This traffic violation can result in a fine of 200 yuan and 3 penalty points if severe. According to Article 63, Item 5 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": When temporarily parking a motor vehicle on the road, the following regulations must be observed: 1. Roadside parking should be close to the right side of the road: The driver of the motor vehicle must not leave the vehicle and should drive away immediately after passengers get on or off or items are loaded or unloaded; 2. The right edge of the vehicle body should not be more than 0.5 meters from the edge of the road: According to the regulations on parking in the direction of travel, motor vehicles must not park in the opposite direction when temporarily parked. Even if parked within a parking space, parking in the opposite direction is still considered illegal parking.
Last time I parked in the city without paying attention to the direction and got fined. This issue depends on road regulations—usually when there's a no reverse parking sign on the road, parking the wrong way is definitely a violation, resulting in 3 penalty points and a 200 yuan fine. I remember that time I parked the wrong way on a one-way street, and the traffic police immediately issued a ticket. It's important to develop the habit of scanning road signs before parking. It might be more lenient in residential areas, but on main roads, you must park in the direction indicated by the arrow. Checking your surroundings when temporarily exiting the car is even safer, saving you the hassle. Ultimately, the fine is a small matter—the key is that parking the wrong way could obstruct traffic or cause scratches. Safety comes first. Small parking details can really save you big trouble.
