Will reversing at a highway fork definitely be captured by cameras?

[Rafael]

Reversing at a highway fork will be captured by cameras. Reversing on a highway is an extremely dangerous behavior, which will result in 12 penalty points and a fine. When driving on a highway, drivers must pay close attention to road signs and complete lane changes in advance. Violating traffic rules by reversing not only leads to severe penalties but may also cause serious traffic accidents. Below are precautions for driving on a highway: 1. Drive in the designated lane: Highways have clearly marked lanes for large vehicles, small vehicles, etc. Once you occupy a lane while overtaking, return to your original lane promptly after completing the maneuver. Do not occupy other lanes for an extended period. Additionally, the emergency lane should not be occupied without special reasons. 2. Maintain a safe speed and avoid speeding: The dangers of speeding are well-known, whether on local roads or highways, as it can lead to irreversible consequences. 3. Maintain a safe following distance: Under normal conditions, on dry roads with good braking, the following distance (in meters) should not be less than the speed (in km/h). For example, at 80 km/h, maintain at least 80 meters; at 100 km/h, maintain at least 100 meters. Always pay attention to roadside distance markers. In rainy, foggy, snowy, or wet road conditions, double the following distance. 4. Observe traffic signs: Always watch for roadside and overhead signs and markings, and stay slightly to the right to avoid crossing the right lane divider, providing enough lateral space for overtaking vehicles. 5. Do not occupy the emergency lane unnecessarily in case of accidents: Traffic accidents are inevitable on highways. If other vehicles cause a blockage, avoid occupying the emergency lane, as it may hinder rescue operations. 6. Avoid fatigue driving and take timely breaks: Fatigue driving is highly dangerous on highways. When fatigued, reaction times slow down, making it difficult to respond correctly to emergencies.

[AshlynFitz]

Back when I attended a traffic police lecture at a highway service area, the officer mentioned that reversing at a fork in the road is almost impossible to get away with. Nowadays, highway surveillance cameras are densely installed, especially at diversion areas where high-definition cameras are positioned specifically to catch drivers crossing solid lines or reversing. I once witnessed someone get caught reversing within just three seconds—resulting in a 12-point deduction and a 200-yuan fine. But that's not the worst part. The real danger is that vehicles behind you are typically traveling at over 100 km/h, making it nearly impossible for them to stop in time. There was a five-car pileup on the Shanghai-Kunming Expressway caused by a driver reversing. So, if you miss an exit, just take the next one and turn around. At most, you'll waste half an hour and some gas money—far better than losing your license.

[Nate]

Last month, my cousin was caught red-handed reversing at the Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway interchange and is now worried about retaking the written driving test. In fact, expressway surveillance cameras are more meticulously arranged than imagined, especially around urban hubs, offering 360-degree coverage without blind spots. I checked the data—over 90% of expressway exits are equipped with incident detection cameras specifically targeting traffic violations. The most dangerous part is the large blind spots of truck drivers; when you reverse, they simply can’t react in time. Remember that accident in the news where a car reversing caused another vehicle to swerve and roll off the road? If you miss an exit, don’t panic—your navigation will reroute you anyway.

[Weston]

Last year during the safe driving training, the instructor mentioned that the capture rate for highway reversing exceeds 85%. This isn't just a scare tactic – current AI cameras can automatically detect abnormal vehicle trajectories. Once when I was driving at night past an interchange, I saw the spherical probe on top of an emergency lane maintenance vehicle flashing red. Besides penalty points and fines, the main danger of reversing is creating a death trap. Following drivers assume you're moving forward normally – when you suddenly reverse, the speed difference between vehicles can reach 160 km/h, equivalent to the impact of hitting a wall head-on. Remember, your car navigation gives audio warnings two kilometers in advance, giving you plenty of time to change lanes.