Can a Class B License Participate in the Study-to-Reduce-Points Program?
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Any driver's license can participate in the study-to-reduce-points program, with no restrictions on the type of license or the permitted vehicle categories. According to Article 5 of the Notice on the "Work Standards for Reducing Points for Road Traffic Violations through Traffic Safety Education (Trial)" issued by the Ministry of Public Security on January 14, 2020 (Public Traffic Management [2020] No. 14): Motor vehicle drivers applying 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 based on their highest permitted vehicle category and meet the relevant requirements to apply for point reduction. The study-to-reduce-points program is a measure for drivers holding a driver's license who have been penalized with points due to traffic violations. After completing online traffic safety education and passing the exam, they can have their points reduced. This is a convenient public service measure uniformly deployed by the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security. Specific considerations are as follows: Applicable Individuals: Motor vehicle drivers holding a driver's license from the People's Republic of China, regardless of the permitted vehicle category or whether they are commercial vehicle drivers, can participate in the study-to-reduce-points program. They should participate in corresponding road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge learning and examinations based on 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 session. Within 3 days, the cumulative study time must reach 30 minutes, and they must register for an exam within 7 days. Passing the exam will 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 hours, they can apply for an exam. Passing the exam will reduce 2 points. Drivers can also participate in offline traffic safety public welfare activities. Within 3 days, they must accumulate at least 30 minutes of study time, with each session lasting no less than 5 minutes. Passing the exam will reduce 1 point. The maximum point reduction within one scoring cycle is 6 points. Cases Not Accepted: The following situations will not be accepted: In the previous scoring cycle, the driver had two or more full-point records. Within the last 3 scoring cycles, the driver was involved in hit-and-run accidents, drunk driving, or the use of forged or altered documents or license plates. The driver's license is in the probation period or has not been reviewed as required. The driver has unresolved traffic violation records. The driver has a motor vehicle under their name with an expired safety inspection or not deregistered as required. The driver has already reduced the maximum of 6 points in the current cycle.
