Can I continue to handle traffic violations after score deduction through learning?
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No, because vehicle owners can only clear their demerit points through the score deduction via learning method after completely handling the traffic violations. However, a maximum of only six points can be deducted, and the corresponding fines will not be reduced. Score deduction via learning gives vehicle owners an additional chance. As long as they are not deducted a full 12 points at once, they can be 'reborn' through score deduction via learning. Score deduction via learning only serves to eliminate demerit points and does not increase the total to 18 points. Below are the provisions of the Road Traffic Safety Law and the application methods for score deduction via learning: Road Traffic Safety Law provisions: If a driver accumulates 12 points within a scoring cycle, the traffic management department will detain their motor vehicle driving license. The driver must then participate in road traffic safety laws and regulations training and take an exam as required. Things to note: After participating in score deduction via learning once, if the driver was initially deducted 7 points and eliminated 6 points through score deduction via learning, they will have 1 point remaining. If another violation occurs, as long as the total does not exceed 11 points, it is acceptable. However, if a single violation results in a direct deduction of 12 points, it cannot be reduced through score deduction via learning. No matter what, the driving license only has 12 points in total. Even with score deduction via learning, it only reduces existing demerit points and has no effect on future possible deductions. Score deduction via learning application methods: 1. Online learning and examination: Apply through the Traffic Management 12123 mobile app (V2.8.1B437 for iOS 15 and above or V2.8.1B274 for Android 12 and above). The learning time is 30 minutes, after which you can take the exam. 2. On-site learning and examination: Attend a designated venue for 1 hour of on-site learning, followed by an exam. 3. Participation in public welfare activities: Apply through the Traffic Management 12123 mobile app (V2.8.1B437 for iOS 15 and above or V2.8.1B274 for Android 12 and above), then go to the designated location for activities such as civilized traffic guidance and traffic safety promotion for 1 hour. Currently, only online learning and examination are available, with the other two methods to be gradually introduced as appropriate. According to the 'score deduction via learning' exam question selection and answering rules: The system randomly selects 20 questions from the question bank based on the driver's permitted vehicle type, violations, and score deduction situation for the exam.
After deducting points through traffic law study, you can definitely continue to handle traffic violations. As someone who has driven for many years and is familiar with traffic rules, this situation is quite common. The point reduction program allows you to reduce existing penalty points by completing educational courses - for example, taking a safety education course and passing an exam will reduce your points. However, this doesn't affect your obligation to handle new violations. When new violations occur, both fines and point deductions must be processed as usual. I recommend regularly checking your penalty point records, which can be done through the 12123 app, to prevent accumulated points from exceeding 12. If you exceed 12 points, you'll have to retake the driver's license test, which is quite troublesome. The key is to drive lawfully - point reduction is just a remedy, not an excuse for unlimited violations. Safety first, and obeying traffic rules is what matters most.
