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