Can a C1 driver's license be used for point deduction on behalf of others?
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C1 driver's license cannot be used for point deduction on behalf of others, as it is an illegal practice. Organizing others to accept traffic violation penalties and point deductions on behalf of actual motor vehicle drivers for economic gain will result in confiscation of illegal income and detention for up to 15 days. Age requirements for applying for a C1 driver's license: The minimum age limit for a C1 driver's license is 18 years old, with no upper age limit. However, applicants aged 70 or above must pass tests on memory, judgment, and reaction abilities. Vehicle types permitted with a C1 license: The scope of vehicles permitted with a C1 driver's license includes small and micro passenger vehicles, as well as light and micro cargo vehicles; light, small, and micro special purpose vehicles; and small passenger vehicles with a seating capacity of 9 or fewer. Vehicles not permitted with a C1 driver's license: large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, light motorcycles, wheeled self-propelled machinery vehicles, trolleybuses, and trams. Additionally, a C1 license does not permit driving vehicles with more than 9 seats or trucks with an overall length exceeding 6 meters.
I used to think helping friends with penalty points was no big deal, until I heard a colleague got their license revoked. Taking penalty points for others is illegal! Traffic police are cracking down hard now – cameras can clearly capture the driver's face, and the system automatically checks if it matches the license holder. Last year, three people in our neighborhood were fined 5,000 yuan for trading license points, and some even got detained. Now the 12123 traffic app has a 'study-to-reduce-points' feature – watch 30 minutes of educational videos to regain 1 point (max 6 points/year). That's the legal way. If you're really short on points, it's better to retake the written test than risk having a permanent record.
Never do this! Just last week, there was news about a point-deduction gang busted in Hangzhou, and even the car owners who helped with the deduction had their licenses revoked. Traffic police have three methods to check this: first, they look at the time and location of the violation—if you claim you were speeding on the highway when you were actually at work; second, they review surveillance footage to see if the driver's features match yours; third, they check your phone's location to see if you were at the scene. My cousin deducted 9 points for his boss last year, only to find himself blacklisted when renewing his license, barred from upgrading his license for two years. If caught, besides fines, you could face serious consequences like detention, and it might even affect things like getting a loan to buy a house.
Absolutely not, buddy! The traffic management bureau upgraded their system last year, and now the facial recognition technology is extremely accurate. My colleague tried to help a relative by taking the penalty points for running a red light, but the traffic police checked the dashcam footage and noticed the driver was wearing a gold watch—something my colleague doesn’t own. In the end, both were fined 3,000 yuan. Now, the 12123 app offers a 'study to reduce points' feature where you can watch videos and answer questions to earn points back. My C1 license has already gained 4 points this year. Instead of taking risks, why not spend 20 minutes a week learning traffic rules? It’s a great way to gain knowledge too.
