Will points be deducted for driving without headlights?
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Forgetting to turn on headlights while driving at night will result in a deduction of 1 point. Below is relevant information about vehicle lights: 1. Headlights: Headlights should provide good illumination while minimizing glare. For headlights, to meet both requirements, high beam and low beam modes are used. 2. High beam: High beams are used for long-distance illumination when there are no oncoming vehicles or when not following other cars. They are produced by the main filament located at the focus of the reflector, which has higher power, and the beam direction is approximately horizontal. It is usually stipulated that the maximum luminous intensity of a single light should not be less than 20,000 candelas. To ensure driving safety, the illumination distance of high beams (the distance to detect and recognize obstacles) should be greater than the braking distance required for a timely stop.
That day I was driving home, it was dark and I forgot to turn on the lights. As a result, I was stopped by a traffic officer, deducted 1 point, and fined 200 yuan. I almost regretted it to death! Driving without lights can indeed result in point deductions under certain circumstances, such as at night, in tunnels, or during rainy or foggy weather when visibility is poor. Traffic laws stipulate that this is called 'failure to use lights as required,' and the specific number of points deducted depends on the situation. In most places, it's 1-3 points, with fines ranging from one or two hundred to five hundred yuan. Not only does it risk point deductions, but it also increases the likelihood of hitting someone or being hit, causing accident rates to soar. Nowadays, cars come with automatic headlight functions, and I’ve made it a habit to set them as soon as I get in the car, so I don’t have to remember it all the time. Developing good habits is key—check the light switches before starting, and don’t be lazy. Usually, read more safe driving tips, look up information online, and understand the regulations to feel more at ease. Remember to bring your documents when driving, so you don’t lose big over small things.
