Are There Risks in Selling Points? What Issues Should Be Noted?

[VonHadley]

Certainly, there are risks. Drivers selling their own driving license points are already violating the "Public Security Administration Punishment Law." Buyers are also in violation. If verified by law enforcement, both parties will bear legal responsibility, facing detention of 5 to 10 days and fines. Hit-and-run cases: If the points deducted by the buyer are due to a hit-and-run incident, and the seller cannot provide evidence of their absence during the incident, law enforcement may identify the seller as the responsible party. The seller would then have to bear the related responsibilities of the case, including revocation of the driving license and a lifetime ban from obtaining a driving license. If criminal liability is involved, it will also be pursued. Drunk driving: More severe point deductions occur if the buyer was driving under the influence of alcohol, caused a traffic accident, and resulted in fatalities. In such cases, the responsible party would be charged with the crime of traffic accident offense. The seller is highly likely to assume the related responsibilities of the accident on behalf of the buyer (including criminal imprisonment and civil compensation, etc.).

[LaJocelyn]

Selling driving license points is a huge risk. I once tried to help someone by taking points for them, but the traffic police found out and fined me several thousand yuan, plus my license was suspended for three months. Don’t be tempted by the idea of making some quick cash—this behavior is illegal. Getting caught even once lands you on a blacklist, leading to higher car insurance premiums and potentially affecting job applications for government or public-sector roles. I urge everyone to recognize the risks and not just chase short-term gains. Also, don’t trust online middlemen who claim it’s safe—your personal information could easily be stolen during transactions. Selling points isn’t a minor issue; it can trigger a chain of problems, like having to retake the written driving test if your own points run low, disrupting work and daily life. My advice? Drive responsibly and follow traffic rules. If you really need points, take an official point-reduction course instead.

[AaliyahRose]

As someone who has been following traffic regulations for years, I firmly believe that selling penalty points is absolutely unacceptable. Legally, this constitutes the crime of obstructing official duties, which can result in fines and point deductions for minor offenses, or administrative detention and even criminal detention for serious ones. Every time I see news reports about people getting caught, I can't help but think the risks are too high and not worth it. In practice, there are several key points to keep in mind: First, be cautious when choosing a trading partner to avoid being scammed by strangers. Second, buying or selling points may lead to your driver's license being monitored, making subsequent inspections harder to pass. Third, if you lose points, you'll have to bear the full penalty when you commit a violation yourself. An additional reminder: today's camera systems and networks are highly advanced, and even the slightest irregularity can get you caught red-handed—don't count on luck. Developing good habits is the best way to protect yourself; don't risk major consequences for minor gains.

[LucyAnn]

Selling penalty points is fraught with risks, and I'm particularly concerned about its impact on road safety. Think about it—helping others cover up violations is tantamount to condoning dangerous driving, which could lead to more accidents on the road. In terms of risks and considerations: first, individuals face high fines and may lose driving privileges due to insufficient points; second, it's easy to get scammed during the process, with intermediaries taking the lion's share while you remain unaware; third, in the long run, it harms social integrity, and we all end up bearing higher safety costs. It's advisable to steer clear of such transactions—reporting directly to traffic police is more reliable, or you can participate in compliance training to manage your points. In short, driving safety comes first—don't cut corners and invite trouble.