Can a Class A license participate in the study and deduction program?

[MacBrianna]

Any driver's license can participate in the study and deduction program, with no restrictions on license type or vehicle class. According to Article 5 of the "Notice on the Issuance of the 'Work Standards for Reducing Points for Road Traffic Violations through Traffic Safety Education (Trial)'" (Public Transport Management [2020] No. 14) issued by the Ministry of Public Security on January 14, 2020: Motor vehicle drivers who apply to participate in the program to reduce points for traffic violations by receiving traffic safety education must 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 class and meet the relevant requirements to apply for point reduction. The study and deduction program 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 examination, their points can be reduced. This is a public convenience measure uniformly deployed by the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security. Specific considerations are as follows: Eligible individuals: Motor vehicle drivers holding a driver's license of the People's Republic of China, regardless of the vehicle class permitted by the license or whether they are commercial vehicle drivers, can participate in the study and deduction program. They must participate in corresponding road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge learning and examinations according to their highest permitted vehicle class. 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 examination within 7 days. Passing the examination can reduce 1 point. Drivers can also attend on-site learning sessions, with each session lasting no less than 1 hour. After completing the required study time, they can apply for an examination. Passing the examination can reduce 2 points. Drivers can also participate in offline safety public welfare activities, with each session lasting one hour, reducing 1 point per session. Accumulating 30 minutes of study time within 3 days, with each study session lasting no less than 5 minutes, and passing the examination can reduce 1 point. The maximum point reduction within one scoring cycle is 6 points. Cases not accepted: The following situations will not be accepted: If the driver had two or more full-point records in the previous scoring cycle. Within a 3-point cycle, if the driver was involved in hit-and-run accidents, drunk driving, or the manufacture or alteration of documents or license plates. If the motor vehicle driver's license is in the probation period or has not been reviewed on time. If the motor vehicle driver has unprocessed traffic violation records. If the motor vehicle driver has a motor vehicle with an expired safety technical inspection or not deregistered as required. If the driver has already reduced the maximum of 6 points within the cycle.

[MacAlice]

Yes, as a car enthusiast who frequently pays attention to traffic regulations, I believe that holders of a Class A license can definitely reduce penalty points through legal study. This system is designed to help all types of license holders reduce their penalty points by passing traffic safety exams, including drivers of large trucks or buses. However, it’s important to note the prerequisites: you must have actual penalty points on your record and apply within the penalty point cycle. For example, after passing the exam via the official app or website, you can reduce 1 to 2 points at a time, but the annual limit is 6 points. Considering that Class A license holders driving large vehicles face higher accident risks, reducing points through legal study not only avoids losing all points and having your license revoked but also reinforces safety knowledge to prevent future violations. I’ve seen many professional drivers operate more smoothly after doing this, so I highly recommend regular participation in such studies—it greatly enhances driving safety.