Can an A2 driver's license participate in the point reduction through legal studies program?
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Any driver's license can participate in the point reduction through legal studies 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 of Road Traffic Violations by Accepting Traffic Safety Education (Trial)" 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 the point reduction program for traffic violations by accepting 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 category and meet the relevant requirements to apply for point reduction. The point reduction through legal studies program 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 examination, their penalty points can be reduced. This program is a convenient traffic management measure uniformly deployed by the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security. Specific considerations are as follows: Applicable individuals: Motor vehicle drivers who hold a driver's license of the People's Republic of China can participate in the point reduction through legal studies program, regardless of the permitted vehicle category or whether they are commercial vehicle drivers. They must participate in corresponding road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge learning and examinations according to their highest permitted vehicle category. Specific rules: Motor vehicle drivers participating in online road traffic laws, regulations, and related content learning must complete 5 minutes of continuous learning each time. Within 3 days, the cumulative learning time must reach 30 minutes. Then, within 7 days, they can register for the examination. If they pass the examination, they can reduce 1 point. Drivers can also attend on-site learning, with each session lasting no less than 1 hour. After completing the required learning hours, they can apply for the examination. If they pass, they can reduce 2 points. Drivers can also participate in offline safety public welfare activities. After participating for one hour, they can reduce 1 point each time. Cases not accepted: The following situations will not be accepted: In the previous scoring cycle, the driver had 2 or more instances of full-point records. Within three scoring cycles, the driver was involved in hit-and-run accidents, drunk driving, or the manufacture or alteration of documents or license plates. The motor vehicle driver's license is in the probationary period or has not been reviewed on time. The motor vehicle driver has unresolved traffic violation records. The motor vehicle driver has a vehicle 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.
I've been driving with an A2 license for ten years and have personally used the 'study to reduce points' policy several times. This policy is open to all license types, including A2. You can reduce points by watching safety videos on the 'Traffic Management 12123' APP. Every time I got points deducted, I immediately registered on the APP to watch a short video or take a simple test. After passing, one point was deducted, with a maximum of six points per year. This not only prevented my license from being suspended but also reminded me to drive more carefully. I recommend A2 drivers try this first after getting points deducted, rather than waiting until they accumulate 12 points. The learning process also enhances safety awareness, with useful tips like night driving techniques.