Can a C1 license holder reduce points through legal learning?

[AriannaFitz]

Any driver's license can be used to reduce points through legal learning, with no restrictions on the type of license or the permitted vehicle categories. According to Article 5 of the Notice on the "Work Regulations for Reducing Points for Road Traffic Violations through Accepting Traffic Safety Education (Trial)" issued by the Ministry of Public Security on January 14, 2020 (Gongjiao Guan [2020] No. 14), motor vehicle drivers who apply to participate in traffic safety education to reduce points for traffic violations should participate in corresponding road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge learning, examinations, or traffic safety public welfare activities according to their highest permitted vehicle category and meet relevant requirements to apply for point reduction. Point reduction through legal learning is a measure for drivers holding a driver's license who have been penalized with points for traffic violations. After participating in online traffic safety learning and passing the exam, their points can be reduced. This is a convenient traffic management measure uniformly deployed by the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security. Specific considerations are as follows: Applicable individuals: Motor vehicle drivers who hold a driver's license of the People's Republic of China, regardless of the permitted vehicle category or whether they are commercial vehicle drivers, can participate in point reduction through legal learning. They should participate in corresponding road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge learning and examinations according to their highest permitted vehicle category. Specific rules: Motor vehicle drivers participating in online road traffic laws, regulations, and related content learning must study continuously for 5 minutes each time, accumulate 30 minutes of study time within 3 days, and then register for an exam within 7 days. Passing the exam will reduce 1 point. Drivers can also attend on-site learning, with each session lasting no less than 1 hour. After completing the required study hours, they can apply for an exam. Passing the exam will reduce 2 points. Cases not accepted: The following situations will not be accepted: The driver had more than two full-point records in the previous scoring cycle. Within three cycles, the driver was involved in hit-and-run accidents, drunk driving, or used forged or altered documents or license plates. The motor vehicle driver's license is in the probation period or has not been reviewed after expiration. The motor vehicle driver has unprocessed traffic violation records under their name. The motor vehicle driver has a motor vehicle under their name with an expired safety technical inspection or not deregistered as required. The driver has already reduced the maximum of 6 points in the current cycle.

[VonBrady]

I'm an auto enthusiast and quite familiar with this. The C1 driver's license can indeed reduce penalty points through the 'Study to Deduct Points' program. This policy promoted by the Chinese government applies to all small vehicle drivers. Specifically, you need to operate via the Traffic Management 12123 App - after registration, access the 'Study to Deduct Points' feature. If your penalty points range between 1-11, you can choose to study traffic regulation videos/articles, then take a ~20-question test. Passing 18 correct answers grants a 1-point deduction per attempt. This not only helps manage points but reinforces safety knowledge to prevent accidents. I recommend regularly checking your point status and studying even without violations, as regulations frequently update. The process is simple and fast - the entire procedure takes about 30 minutes. Just ensure your total points never exceed limits, otherwise you'll be ineligible. Safety must always come first - developing this habit will make you a more cautious driver.