Can I continue driving after my C1 driver's license has been deducted 12 points?

[VonRosalie]

C1 driver's license holders cannot continue driving after being deducted 12 points. The following are the specific steps to retrieve the license after it has been fully deducted: 1. Registration for study: The driver needs to bring the "Admission Notice" to register at the school and participate in the study. If the driver finds out through inquiry that the points have been fully deducted, they can also bring the driver's license to register, which is equally valid. 2. Study courses: The courses include road violation scoring and penalties, driver's psychological quality and traffic safety, road traffic safety laws and regulations, etc. 3. Passing the test and retrieving the license: After the motor vehicle driver participates in the study, the vehicle management department should conduct a test on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge within 20 days. If the test is passed, the points will be cleared, and the motor vehicle driver's license will be returned.

[LeGavin]

When I first got my 12 points deducted, I was stunned too, but you really can't touch the steering wheel anymore. The traffic regulations clearly state: your license is frozen on the day you accumulate 12 points. Once, I saw a neighbor taking a chance and driving to the supermarket, only to be caught by an electronic eye for driving without a license halfway, resulting in the car being impounded and a 2000 yuan fine. In this state, the insurance company will absolutely refuse to pay for any accidents, not to mention the criminal liability if someone gets hurt. I suggest immediately asking family to help drive or spending some money on a designated driver—it's better than detention. Honestly reporting to the DMV, attending five days of classes, and retaking the written test is the right solution. Until you get your new license, start using your bus pass—safety is more important than anything.

[BradyRose]

Losing all 12 points is equivalent to a temporary suspension of your driver's license. Speaking from personal experience, I just helped my cousin deal with this situation last week: he received a text message at noon about losing all 12 points, and his car was impounded by traffic police that afternoon. According to regulations, you must complete 7 days of study (now you can study 4 days on the Traffic Management 12123 app + 3 days on-site) and pass the exam to clear the points. During this period, never drive, as surveillance cameras can now automatically detect abnormal license status. I recommend immediately contacting 12123 to schedule study sessions, spend three hours daily practicing questions to prepare for the exam, and pass it as soon as possible—you can get your license back in as little as ten days. For transportation, ride-hailing apps with discount coupons are a much better deal than risking driving.

[VanGianna]

Absolutely not! I learned this the hard way last year: received the final ticket at 15:37 on Friday afternoon to reach 12 penalty points, and was pulled over by patrol officers at 17:00 while driving to pick up my kid. The penalty for unlicensed driving is more severe than imagined: vehicle impoundment + 2000 yuan fine + risk of up to 15 days detention. Nowadays traffic police nationwide are interconnected - a quick scan can flag a license that's just reached full penalty points. For urgent matters, I recommend using professional chauffeur services like Shouqi Yueche - pricier but safer. Install a driving test prep app like Jiakao Baodian to practice questions - the theory test is actually simpler than Subject 1, focus especially on the newly added 1320-question bank. Persist through the seven-day study period, stay calm during the exam and you'll likely pass.

[JamesLynn]

Driving becomes illegal the moment your points are all deducted. Last time, my colleague didn't believe it and ended up being stopped at the highway exit, with his car towed and fined. Even worse, his car insurance premium increased by 40% the following year due to the record of driving without a valid license. The process is straightforward: first, obtain a study notice from the vehicle management office. Nowadays, you can choose a hybrid model of online theory and offline learning. It's recommended to focus on reviewing traffic signals and accident handling chapters, as the pass rate is around 78%. On the exam day, bring your ID card and the study notice; passing the exam will clear your points on the spot. During the transition period, riding shared bikes can serve as exercise, and the month will pass quickly.