Traffic Police in Multiple Cities Across the Country Announce No Penalties for Minor Violations During May Day Holiday
With the May Day holiday approaching, the countdown has officially begun. Nanyang traffic police recently took the lead in issuing a notice, clearly stating that during the 2026 "May Day" holiday (May 1st to 5th), they will continue to implement a humanized management measure of "no penalties for minor violations" for vehicles from other regions.
The notice states that no penalties will be imposed on vehicles from other regions that commit minor traffic violations for the first time, parking violations and failure to drive in designated lanes around scenic areas without affecting safety or the passage of other vehicles, and vehicles from other regions entering one-way streets or prohibited areas due to unfamiliarity with road conditions.
For minor property damage accidents, after fixing relevant evidence, a simplified procedure will be applied for determination, and the vehicle will not be impounded.
According to data from the May Day holiday in 2025, the vast majority of provinces across the country have introduced measures to waive penalties for minor violations, and the coverage has expanded from pilot programs in individual cities to a standard practice during the holiday.
According to announcements from traffic management departments in various regions, the minor traffic violations that will not be penalized mainly focus on the following common scenarios: minor illegal parking in other regions, accidental entry into prohibited areas, minor lane crossings, and failure to carry documents.
The core logic behind this policy is that unintentional mistakes made by out-of-town self-driving tourists due to unfamiliar road conditions will be corrected through education instead of administrative penalties, which will ensure smooth traffic flow and enhance the friendliness of the city's tourism.
However, "minor violation waivers" have clear boundaries, and serious violations such as drunk driving, speeding, running red lights, and driving against traffic are not within the scope of the waiver.
In addition, this year's May Day highway free passage period is from 00:00 on May 1st to 24:00 on May 5th, and vehicle owners should use the time when the vehicle leaves the exit toll station as the standard.