Driving on Beijing’s streets can sometimes feel like you are in a land without laws. However, there are traffic rules that prove costly when broken. Traffic violations in Beijing can result in anything from a small fine to a jail sentence. Fines should be paid promptly at your local ICBC (Industrial and Commercial Bank of China), police station, or at the location stipulated on the ticket.

Driving under the influence can result in jail time of between eight to 10 days.

Driving with a suspended or cancelled licence can result in jail time of 15 days.

Driving Offences
Parking fine ¥50 - ¥200 0 points
Driving without your licence ¥5 1 point
Not wearing seatbelt ¥50 1 point
Running a red light ¥200 3 points

Speeding
Less than 50% over limit ¥200 3 points
More than 50% over limit ¥1,000 6 points
More than 50% over limit on expressway ¥1,800 6 points
Driving Under Influence
Over 20mg/100ml BAL ¥500 6 points
Over 80 mg/100ml BAL ¥1,800 12 points
Driving with a suspended licence ¥200 - ¥2,000 na