Can 12 points be deducted and then cleared?

[McCamila]

Exactly 12 points cannot be cleared. The following is the relevant introduction about driving license point deduction: 1. Query methods: Traffic branch terminal query, service website query, telephone query, SMS query and tool query. Go to the office hall of the traffic branch of each city and district to query through the touch query terminal, log in to the external service website of the Public Security Traffic Management Bureau of each city: find, enter the license plate number and vehicle engine number, and click query. 2. Deduction standards: Driving a motor vehicle after drinking; driving an operating passenger car (excluding buses) or school bus with more than 20% of the approved number of people; causing a traffic accident and escaping, which does not constitute a crime.

[Santana]

I just encountered the same issue recently, got 12 points deducted for speeding. Now I understand the process clearly: when you accumulate 12 penalty points, your driver's license will be temporarily suspended, and you must register at the vehicle management office within 15 days to attend a 7-day training course. Within 20 days after completing the course, you need to pass the Theory Test (Subject 1). Only after passing will the points be cleared and your license returned. However, if you accumulate 12 points twice within one scoring cycle, it becomes even more troublesome—not only do you have to take Subject 1, but you also need to pass the Road Test (Subject 3). So there's absolutely no way to directly remove the points; you must dutifully attend the training and pass the exams. I've done the math myself: aside from paying for the course fees, you also have to take time off work, and your salary might even be affected.

[Rogers]

Last week, I accompanied my cousin to deal with the 12-point deduction. He lost his license directly due to drunk driving, which was confiscated by the traffic police. A full 12-point deduction means your driving privileges are suspended. You must first report to the traffic management department and attend a traffic safety regulations course, which usually lasts seven days. After completing the course, you need to schedule a subject one exam, and only upon passing can you retrieve your license. The entire process takes at least half a month, and driving is strictly prohibited during this period. I also specifically checked the regulations—there's no tolerance for any form of point-deduction substitution or paying to erase points. The only way is through the official channel of re-learning and re-testing.

[DiCarlos]

Last year, I lost all 12 points for running a red light and immediately went to the DMV. The staff informed me that losing 12 points requires attending a study course and passing an exam, with no alternative ways to clear the points. The specific process involves reporting to the traffic management department at the location of the violation or where the driver's license was issued, then completing a seven-day traffic regulations study course, and passing the exam to conclude the process. Failure to handle this on time could affect the status of the driver's license. The entire process takes about two weeks, with exam and study material fees totaling approximately 300 yuan. The most troublesome part is not being able to drive during this period, relying on others for transportation or taking taxis.

[LeCora]

A relative working in traffic management clearly stated that accumulating 12 penalty points only allows attending theoretical study and exams. This regulation is uniform nationwide: within 15 days of receiving the notice, you must attend road safety law studies at designated locations, with exams scheduled within 20 days after completing the study period. Passing the exam clears the points and restores eligibility, while failing requires retakes. Claims about point removal are scams—every penalty in the system is linked to photo evidence and cannot be altered. I recommend promptly scheduling an appointment at the DMV, as delays may incur additional penalties. The legal knowledge isn’t hard; reviewing the question bank for a few days usually ensures passing.

[StIvan]

Last month, my colleague just finished dealing with this. After being deducted 12 points, the driving qualification was frozen, and three steps are required to restore it: First, you need to register for a training course at the DMV and attend daily check-ins; then pass the on-site organized regulations test; finally, collect the driving qualification restoration certificate. The entire process must be handled in person, and no proxy is allowed. The most troublesome part is that you cannot drive any vehicle during the processing period, relying entirely on public transportation for travel. It took my colleague nearly three weeks to complete, and retakes cost extra exam fees twice. So never trust those so-called point-deduction removal channels—they are all scams.