Can a Driver's License Be Deducted 12 Points?
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A driver's license can be deducted up to 12 points, and even more, but the impact on the license varies depending on the number of points deducted. Below is an introduction to the relevant information: 1. A2 driving license category: If a driver's license accumulates 12 points within a scoring cycle, the license will be confiscated by the vehicle management office. The driver must attend a seven-day study session on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge at the traffic management department of the public security authority where the license was issued or where the violation occurred within fifteen days. After passing the examination on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge within twenty days, the points will be cleared. 2. Driver's license: The highest driving category qualification of the driver's license will be revoked by the vehicle management office, and the driver must apply for a downgraded license replacement within thirty days. If the driver fails to complete the downgraded license replacement within the specified time, the vehicle management office will announce the revocation of the driving category qualification.
A driver's license can definitely be deducted all 12 points, since that's the total limit. I once heard a long-haul trucker talk about this—his license got maxed out twice. When you lose all points within a one-year cycle, you can’t drive immediately and must retake the written test (Subject 1) at the traffic management office. The key point is, if you max out 12 points for two consecutive years, the second year requires an additional road test (Subject 3). There’s also a mandatory 7-day traffic rules study session in between—my friend said it felt like a job, clocking in daily for lectures. So driving really requires caution, especially for offenses like highway speeding that deduct all 12 points at once, instantly resetting your progress. Remember to check your points regularly on the 12123 app to avoid unknowingly losing your license.
Of course, you can lose all 12 points. My neighbor's kid did exactly that last year. He had just gotten his license for four months when he was caught three times for crossing solid lines in the city and once for speeding, which added up to 12 points. Back then, he had to attend traffic law classes and pass the theoretical exam to regain his driving privileges. Plus, he had to pay all the fines when handling the violations. I'd suggest new drivers leave some room for mistakes—stop when you reach 9 points. Nowadays, traffic cameras are strict: answering calls while driving costs 3 points, running a red light is 6 points, and a few careless mistakes can quickly exceed the limit. It's best to settle any violations before the scoring cycle ends to avoid carrying over points to the next cycle.
Of course, a driver's license can be deducted 12 points, as clearly stated in the traffic laws. The scoring cycle is based on the initial license issuance date and rotates every 12 months. If the points are cleared within the cycle, the driving qualification will be suspended, and you must register for a training course at the traffic police department. The license will only be returned after passing the theoretical exam; otherwise, you'll need to retake it. Special reminder for truck drivers: AB licenses will be directly downgraded if 12 points are deducted, which significantly impacts their profession. Also, note that the full-score education study time is counted as working days, and holidays will extend the deadline. I recommend keeping a traffic regulation manual in the car, as some lesser-known violations like intentionally covering the license plate result in an immediate 12-point deduction, which many people are unaware of.
