Will reversing after discovering wrong-way driving at an intersection result in penalty points?

[LaAdrian]

Here are the penalty point standards for wrong-way driving: 1. If a motor vehicle driver commits any of the following violations, 12 points will be deducted at once: Driving a motor vehicle in reverse, going the wrong way, or making a U-turn across the central divider on a highway. 2. If a motor vehicle driver commits any of the following violations, 3 points will be deducted at once: Driving a motor vehicle to overtake or yield improperly, or driving in the wrong direction. 3. Penalties for wrong-way driving as stipulated in Article 90 of the Road Traffic Safety Law: If a motor vehicle driver violates road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road traffic rules, they shall be given a warning or fined not less than 20 yuan but not more than 200 yuan.

[OGemma]

I remember that time downtown when I accidentally drove the wrong way on a one-way street. I panicked and immediately reversed back to the intersection, only to receive a ticket later: 6 points deducted and a 200-yuan fine for wrong-way driving, plus an additional 3 points deducted for reversing. The traffic cameras caught everything clearly! Reversing in traffic is extremely dangerous and can easily cause rear-end collisions, especially at chaotic intersections with mixed pedestrians and vehicles. Even with 20 years of driving experience, I couldn't break this bad habit and deeply regret it. The traffic police explained that according to the Road Traffic Safety Law, wrong-way driving is already a violation, and reversing just adds fuel to the fire. Now I always remind new drivers: if you take a wrong turn, just keep going straight to find a safe spot to turn around—don't risk reversing. Fines and points are minor issues; safety is what truly matters.

[McCole]

I use navigation while driving, and once it gave me the wrong direction, leading me to go the wrong way. In a panic, I reversed back to the intersection. The traffic camera captured the entire incident: 3 points deducted and a 100-yuan fine for going the wrong way, plus an additional 2 points and a 150-yuan fine for reversing as it was an illegal maneuver. The city intersection surveillance is incredibly accurate, even recording the reversing action as evidence. This behavior is not only against the rules but also increases the risk of accidents, such as a rear-end collision if the car behind doesn't react in time. My advice is, next time you take the wrong lane, don't worry about saving face—just keep going a bit further and then make a U-turn. Safe driving is the top priority; don't let minor mistakes ruin your record with penalty points.