How many points will be deducted as a fine for using mobile phones while driving?

The current relevant laws clearly stipulate that drivers can be given a warning for traffic violations such as making or answering handheld cell phones while driving. If they do not correct themselves after the warning, they may be fined up to 200 yuan and demerited with 2 points. .

However, it is difficult to determine the behavior of using mobile phones such as browsing Weibo, using WeChat, and sending text messages because the law does not clearly provide for it. There are currently very few cases of such punishments. "But if the driver frequently picks up his mobile phone to read Weibo, send WeChat, etc. while driving, it should be considered as obstructing safe driving and may also be fined 50 yuan and demerited with 2 points."

Use your mobile phone while driving to the end What are the dangers?

1. Statistics show that inattention accounts for 80% of all car accidents. Looking for a mobile phone while driving will increase the chance of a car accident by 9 times.

2. A survey on bad driving habits shows that habits such as answering phone calls, sending text messages, and browsing Weibo while driving are second only to not wearing seat belts, accounting for 20%.

3. While driving, the mobile phone is slowly stealing the driver’s attention. Judging from the probability of response time, the probability of a car accident while texting accounts for 23%. In other words, the probability of a car accident while texting while driving is It is 23 times that of normal driving. In addition, marijuana smoking accounts for 21% of car accidents and drunk driving accounts for 12%. It can be seen that texting while driving is more dangerous than drunk driving or drug driving.

4. When the vehicle speed is 60km/h, looking down at the phone for 2 seconds is equivalent to blindly driving 36 meters. In case of emergency, it takes at least 20 meters to brake. If it takes 12 seconds to open and read a Weibo post on a smartphone, it is equivalent to driving a car blindly for about 216 meters.

Handling of traffic violations;

1. Running a red light will result in 6 points and a fine of 100 yuan.

2. If you drive under the influence, you will not be allowed to obtain a driver's license again within 5 years.

3. Failure to wear a seat belt will result in 3 points and a fine of 100 yuan.

4. If the passenger does not wear a seat belt, he will be deducted 1 point and fined 50 yuan.

5. If you make a phone call while driving, you will be deducted 3 points and fined 100 yuan.

6. Smoking while driving will be deducted 1 point and fined 100 yuan.

7. Intentionally blocking the license plate will result in 12 points and the maximum penalty.

8. Speeding will result in 6 points.

The status of mobile phones in today's society is getting higher and higher. Everyone has one, and mobile phones are now omnipotent. It's okay to play with your cell phone, but don't play with your cell phone while driving. After all, driving is dangerous. If you are caught by the traffic police while answering calls or playing with your mobile phone while driving, if the circumstances are not serious, the main punishment will be education as a supplement. If you do not change your behavior, you will be deducted 2 points.

I hope the above content will be helpful to you. If you have any other questions, please consult a professional lawyer.

Legal basis: Article 90 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law" stipulates: Motor vehicle drivers who violate road traffic safety laws and regulations on road traffic shall be given a warning or a fine of not less than 20 yuan but not more than 200 yuan. fine. If this law provides otherwise, punishment shall be in accordance with the provisions.