Will points be deducted for forgetting to use the turn signal when turning left at a green light?
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Points will be deducted for forgetting to use the turn signal when turning left at a green light. According to regulations, motor vehicles must use turn signals as follows: 1. The left turn signal must be activated in advance when turning left, changing lanes to the left, preparing to overtake, leaving a parking spot, or making a U-turn; 2. The right turn signal must be activated in advance when turning right, changing lanes to the right, returning to the original lane after overtaking, or parking by the roadside. The correct methods for using turn signals are: 1. Activate the left turn signal when entering a highway; 2. Activate the right turn signal when exiting a highway; 3. Activate the left turn signal when entering a main road from an auxiliary road; 4. Activate the right turn signal when entering an auxiliary road from a main road.
Last time I forgot to turn on my indicator when making a turn in the city, and I got caught by surveillance and received penalty points. This indeed warrants penalty points - according to traffic regulations, failure to use turn signals properly results in 1 penalty point and a 200 yuan fine. Especially for wide-angle turns like left turns, not signaling is particularly dangerous as rear vehicles might not notice and could easily collide. We should develop the habit of checking mirrors before signaling when turning - this ensures both safety and avoids fines. Actually, the penalty points and fines are secondary; what's more important is taking responsibility for ourselves and others. Turn signals communicate your driving intentions to other vehicles - this is one habit we really can't afford to be lazy about.
