Can a copy of ID card be used for deducting points from driver's license?
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Can a copy of ID card be used for deducting points from driver's license? The following are specific instructions regarding point deduction: Regulations: Starting from May 1, 2013, the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security implemented a new traffic violation handling procedure. A single vehicle is limited to using only three driver's licenses for point deduction, and one driver's license can be used for a maximum of three vehicles. Otherwise, both the vehicle and the license holder will be blacklisted and locked, and subject to investigation. Here is additional information: New regulations: If points accumulate to 12, within 15 days, the license holder must attend a 7-day study session on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge at the traffic authority where the license was issued or where the violation occurred. After completing the study, the vehicle management office will conduct an examination within 20 days. If passed, the points will be cleared; if the points in a scoring cycle do not reach 12 and the fine has been paid, the points will be cleared; if the points do not reach 12 but the fine has not been paid, the points will be carried over to the next scoring cycle.
A few days ago, I encountered an issue with deducting points from my driver's license and tried using a photocopy of my ID card to handle it, only to be turned down by the staff. They explained that the original ID is mandatory because traffic management is very strict now. They need to verify the ID and the person's face on the spot to confirm that the person handling the violation is the actual vehicle owner, preventing others from helping to deduct points or committing fraud. Photocopies can easily be forged, making them less secure and in violation of real-name regulations. That time, I made a wasted trip and only got it sorted after bringing the original. I recommend checking local policies in advance when dealing with point deductions—usually, you need to bring the original ID, the original driver's license, and go to the traffic management office in person. It’s best to follow traffic rules while driving to avoid fines and point troubles. Keep an eye on traffic management app announcements, as some places support online processing, but still require facial recognition authentication. Don’t cut corners with photocopies—it’s too risky, may waste time, and affect other matters. Safe driving is the real key.
