Will points be deducted for not turning on the car lights?

[Kingston]

Points will not be deducted for not turning on the car lights. Below is relevant information regarding the use of lights: Headlights: According to Article 58 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": Motor vehicles should turn on their headlights when driving at night without streetlights, under poor lighting conditions, or in low visibility situations such as fog, rain, snow, dust, or hail. High and low beams: Article 59 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulates: When passing sharp curves, slopes, arched bridges, pedestrian crossings, or intersections without traffic signal control at night, motor vehicles should alternately use high and low beams to signal.

[StCayden]

I drive frequently, and not turning on the headlights will definitely result in penalty points. According to traffic regulations, headlights must be turned on at night, as well as in foggy conditions, rain, or tunnels. If you fail to do so and are caught by surveillance cameras or traffic police, the penalty is usually a 200-yuan fine and 1 penalty point. A friend of mine once forgot to turn on the headlights while driving on the highway during heavy fog, and the cameras caught it, resulting in immediate penalty points. Even during the day, not turning on the lights in tunnels is considered a violation, especially now that many tunnels are equipped with high-definition surveillance devices. Also, be cautious during dawn or dusk when visibility is poor—failing to use headlights in such conditions can easily lead to fines. So, don’t skimp on using the lights to save a bit of electricity; getting penalized just isn’t worth it.

[LeCatherine]

Driving without headlights will definitely result in penalty points, but it depends on the situation. First, driving at night requires headlights—no exceptions—otherwise, being caught by traffic cameras means 1 penalty point plus a fine. During the day, in conditions like rain or fog with poor visibility, headlights are also mandatory. Last year, my colleague was pulled over for not turning on the headlights during heavy rain and was fined 150 yuan. However, on clear sunny days, no one cares if you drive with or without headlights, but they must be turned on in tunnels. Tunnels often have cameras, and not using headlights is like handing the traffic police an easy penalty. Also, be aware of temporary checkpoints at some intersections specifically targeting headlight usage, especially in the evening when it's easy to get caught. In short, when it comes to headlights, it's better to use them more than less—it's safer and avoids fines.

[SanChloe]

Will you get points deducted for not turning on the headlights? It depends. Driving at night without headlights will definitely result in points deduction if caught by traffic police on the spot. During the day, you must also turn on the lights when it's raining or foggy, as visibility is poor in such weather, and not doing so is considered a violation. However, on clear sunny days, it doesn't matter whether you turn them on or not. My neighbor once forgot to turn on the headlights when entering a tunnel and ended up getting points deducted. There are cameras at tunnel entrances specifically monitoring this, just like speeding on highways—it's easy to get caught. Remember to turn them on during dawn and dusk when the light is dim. A few months ago, I almost got fined for this. But the actual penalty is only 1 point, not as severe as drunk driving. It's better to drive safely.