Can a 12-point demerit record on a driver's license be cleared?

[IsaacLee]

If a motor vehicle driver's license accumulates 12 demerit points, the license cannot be canceled. Details: For large buses, tow trucks, city buses, medium-sized buses, and large trucks, reaching 12 demerit points will result in license downgrade. Regulations for other licenses are as follows: When a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 demerit points within one scoring cycle, the traffic management department of the public security authority shall confiscate the driver's license. Additional information: The driver's license will be temporarily held by the traffic police or vehicle management office where the violation occurred. The responsible party must register at the original issuing vehicle management office or the office where the violation occurred within 15 days and complete a seven-day study program on road traffic safety regulations. After completing the study, the responsible party must take a theoretical exam on road traffic safety regulations arranged by the vehicle management office within 20 days. If the exam is passed, the demerit points will be cleared. If failed, the study and exam must be continued. Failure to participate in the required study and exam may result in suspension of the driver's license by the vehicle management office.

[DeLeo]

I've been driving for over 20 years and have seen many drivers getting 12 penalty points. Simply put, the record cannot be erased. Once you accumulate 12 points, your license will be temporarily suspended. You'll need to go to the vehicle management office for education and retake the theory test (Subject 1) before you can regain your driving privileges. Those penalty points become part of your permanent driving history in the system - even after you get your license back, the record remains. I've had friends who went through this process; they spent time studying and testing to recover, but the mark stays on their record forever. My advice: pay extra attention to traffic signals, avoid speeding, and regularly check your penalty points to avoid temporary suspension. Accumulating too many points may also affect your insurance rates. Safe driving is always the best policy.

[Theresa]

As an ordinary car owner, I clearly understand the rules. After deducting 12 points from your driver's license, the record cannot be erased. This means you have violated serious traffic regulations, and the traffic police system will automatically record it. The procedure involves first revoking your license, then attending traffic safety education and passing a retest. Although the points will be reset to zero after license reinstatement, the violation record will be kept for a long time, five years or even longer, to trace your driving behavior. This design is to encourage everyone to comply with traffic rules and ensure road safety. I recommend keeping an eye on your point deduction status at all times, using an APP or visiting the vehicle management office to check and avoid reaching the limit. Additionally, multiple violations can land you on a blacklist, affecting future license renewals.

[AxelLee]

I just got my driver's license and was curious about this issue. A friend of mine recently had 12 points deducted, and he told me the record couldn't be erased. After reaching the maximum deduction limit, the license is immediately suspended, requiring a week of mandatory study and passing a theoretical test to get it back. However, the record remains in the system as historical data and stays there permanently. My friend mentioned that the recovery process was quite troublesome, causing delays at work and consuming time. Now he also reminds me not to take risks like overtaking dangerously or drunk driving to avoid accumulating points. For us beginners, understanding this makes us feel we need to drive more cautiously.

[AlexisDella]

Once your driver's license accumulates 12 penalty points, the record cannot be erased. This serious violation leads to temporary license suspension, requiring you to retake the theoretical exam to regain driving privileges. The demerit record remains in the traffic database for years to monitor whether driving habits improve and prevent repeat offenses. I prioritize road safety and understand this system safeguards public order by making records inerasable. For fastest reinstatement, visit the DMV to register for the required course and exam. Additionally, promptly addressing minor violations prevents reaching the 12-point threshold. Don't rely on ineffective methods like technical workarounds or third-party point clearing.

[VonLucille]

Having 12 demerit points on your driver's license cannot be erased. This situation indicates a serious violation, requiring suspension of the license and passing the theory test (Subject 1) to reinstate it. The offense record will be archived for regulatory purposes and won't disappear for several years. From a safety perspective, this is reasonable as it prevents habitual violations. If you're facing this, prioritize studying and taking the test without delay to avoid affecting daily vehicle use. The preserved record may impact future license upgrades or reviews, so always adhere to traffic rules like wearing seat belts and avoiding speeding.