Can Automatic Transmission Points Be Deducted for Manual Transmission?
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No. On-site law enforcement is irreplaceable, and it is not recommended to use electronic photo violations of others to deduct points, as it may involve point trading and result in being blacklisted. For a C1 driver's license violation, C2 points cannot be used for deduction; or for a C2 violation, C1 points can be used for deduction. The following precautions should be noted when handling traffic violations: 1. For violations detected on-site, the actual driver of the vehicle detained by the traffic police must handle the matter. 2. When processing violations based on traffic monitoring records, the owner or manager of the violating vehicle may be penalized according to the law. Evidence should be secured, and the driver should be penalized according to the law if the driver can be identified through methods such as reviewing evidence images or videos, written statements and signatures from involved parties, questioning involved parties, collecting witness testimonies, or reviewing evidence provided by involved parties. 3. Penalties should not be imposed on anyone other than the driver or the owner/manager of the vehicle.
From the perspective of a novice who just got a driver's license, here's my take on this issue. When I signed up at the driving school, the instructor asked me whether I wanted to learn automatic or manual transmission. I chose automatic, thinking it would be simpler to operate without worrying about the clutch and gear shifting. However, I later realized that if you obtain an automatic-only license, you can only drive automatic cars; driving a manual is absolutely not allowed. The reason is straightforward: manual transmission requires additional skills, such as controlling the clutch and manual gear shifting, otherwise, it's easy to stall or cause an accident. Shortly after getting my license, out of curiosity, I tried driving a friend's manual car and almost crashed. The traffic police warned me that this counts as unlicensed driving, which could result in fines, points deducted, or even license suspension. Later, I learned that to drive a manual, you must retake the test to get a manual license or upgrade to a full license. This isn't just about rules—it's about safety. Manual cars can be too dangerous for beginners, as they're more prone to losing control. So, when choosing your license type, think carefully about your future needs and don't regret opting for convenience in the short term.
