Can A2 license holders reduce points through traffic law education?
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Any driver's license can be used to reduce points through traffic law education, with no restrictions on the type of license or vehicle class. According to Article 5 of the "Notice on the Work Norms for Reducing Points of Road Traffic Violations by Accepting Traffic Safety Education" issued by the Ministry of Public Security on January 14, 2020 (Public Traffic Management [2020] No. 14), motor vehicle drivers who apply to participate in traffic safety education to reduce points for traffic violations 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. Point reduction through traffic law education is a measure for drivers holding a driver's license who have been penalized for traffic violations. After participating in online traffic safety education and passing the exam, their points can be reduced. This is a convenient 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 People's Republic of China motor vehicle driver's license, regardless of the vehicle class permitted by the license or whether they are commercial vehicle drivers, can participate in point reduction through traffic law education. 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 exam within 7 days. Passing the exam can 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 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 exam can reduce 1 point. The maximum point reduction in one scoring cycle is 6 points. Cases not accepted: The following situations will not be accepted: The driver had two or more full-point records in the previous scoring cycle. Within a 3-point cycle, the driver fled the scene of a traffic accident, drove under the influence of alcohol, or engaged in the manufacture or alteration of documents or license plates. The motor vehicle driver's license is in the probation period or has not been reviewed on time. The motor vehicle driver has unresolved 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.
Regarding the A2 driver's license study-to-reduce-points system, I think it's quite practical. I've been riding a motorcycle for several years and have tried using this system to reduce my penalty points. Once, I was penalized for speeding, so I downloaded the 12123 APP, watched traffic safety videos on it, and took a small test afterward. After passing, the system helped me reduce 1 point. The whole process took less than half an hour, which was quite convenient. However, it's important to note that not all violations are eligible for point reduction; only minor offenses qualify. As an ordinary rider, I think this system is great—it penalizes mistakes while encouraging us to learn more rules to prevent future violations. I recommend everyone to take advantage of it early and not wait until all points are deducted to regret it.
