A Guide to Motorists
This leaflet explains in general terms the Driving Offence Points System.
What is the Driving Offence Points System?
After the introduction of this system, certain traffic offences will earn the driver points besides other punishment. If a driver makes any of these offences, the points will be recorded. When the driver gets. a certain number of points, he will be forbidden to drive for a certain amount of time.
What are the purposes of this system?
This is a system designed to make roads safer. It can improve standards (水平)of driving and reduce the accident rates.
Which traffic offences will result in Driving Offence Points?
Of course, not all traffic offences are covered by this system. Only those that have direct
Effects（影响） on road safety are included. There are altogether fourteen items.
| Code | Offence | Points |
| 1 | Causing death by dangerous driving | 10 |
| 2 | Dangerous driving | 10 |
| 3 | Careless driving | 5 |
| 4 | Driving after drinking or taking drugs | 10 |
| 5 | Driving over the speed limit by more than 15km/hour | 3 |
| 6 | Driving in a motor race on the road. | 10 |
| 7 | Failing to stop after an accident | 3 |
| 8 | Failing to give information after an accident | 3 |
| 9 | Failing to report an accident | 3 |
| 10 | Failing to obey directions of police officers | 3 |
| 11 | Crossing double white lines | 3 |
| 12 | Failing to obey traffic signals | 3 |
| 13 | Failing to give way to walkers at a crosswalk | 3 |
| 14 | Failing to stop at school crossing | 3 |
What will happen if you have got up to 10 points?
If you have got 10 points or above, but still less than 15 points, you will receive a warning
letter from the Transport Department. This letter will tell you your record of Driving Offence Points and remind you of the result of getting more points. It is hoped that this warning will change your driving behavior for the better.
What will happen if you have got 15 points?
If you have got 15 points or more within two years, a court will take away your driving license.
1． "Offence" in this Leaflet means_____________.
A．a driving habit B．an official of road safety
C．an action against the traffic law D．bad behavior in the office
2．The Driving Offence Points System ____________.
A．is made to punish the poor---driving drivers
B．is a system that helps to improve the driving standards
C．shows traffic offences of all kinds
D．is a guide dealing with traffic offences
3．How many points will you earn if you drive through a red light?
A．3 points. B．5 points. C．8 points. D．10 points.
4．What will happen to you if you have got 13 points?
A．You will be punished for the points.
B．Your driving license will be taken away.
C．Your record will be sent to the Transport Department.
D．You will get a warning letter from the Transport Department.
5．What will happen to you if you are caught driving dangerously and two months later you are caught driving after drinking?
A．You will be taken to court. B．You will be reminded by court.
C．You license will be taken away. D．A warning letter will be sent to you.