Will points be deducted for exceeding 30 cm from the side line during parallel parking?
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Exceeding 30 cm from the side line during parallel parking will not result in point deduction, only a fine. Relevant regulations: According to Article 93 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China", for violations of laws and regulations regarding the parking and temporary stopping of motor vehicles, the illegal behavior can be pointed out, and an oral warning can be issued, ordering the vehicle to leave immediately. Methods to avoid parking violations: When parking the vehicle, ensure it does not affect the passage of pedestrians and other vehicles. Do not park in reverse, and avoid parking at school or shopping mall intersections, which may hinder students and pedestrians.
I just got my driver's license and still have fresh memories of parallel parking. During the test, if the car body is more than 30cm from the roadside line, you'll definitely lose 10 points. That's not the worst - exceeding 50cm means instant failure. During practice, you need to frequently check the rearview mirrors to maintain a two-finger width distance between the car body and the line. The test vehicles are equipped with electronic detection with minimal error, leaving no room for luck. Many people fail because their right rear wheel crosses the line or the front bumper sweeps the line - proper margin control is basically all you need to pass. With tight urban parking spaces nowadays, 30cm is already considered generous - in residential areas, exceeding 20cm can affect others' door opening. I recommend measuring the actual distance multiple times at the training ground before the test to develop muscle memory.
I've been driving a taxi for eight years, performing parallel parking every day. I remember the exam deduction rules: exceeding 30 centimeters results in point deduction, but going over 50 centimeters means immediate failure. In actual driving, maintaining a safe distance is more crucial - too close risks scraping the wheel rims, while too far may obstruct traffic. The boundary line used in tests actually simulates a curb; real roads have drainage ditches, and parking too close can scrape the chassis. During the test, don't rely solely on the reversing camera - use the rearview mirror and left window frame to judge position. Check the side distance only after straightening the vehicle, as a tilted car can create a 10-centimeter margin of error. Also, tire pressure affects wheel position, a detail often overlooked by beginners.