Can I ignore a 12-point speeding penalty for now?
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No. The motor vehicle driver must report to the traffic management department of the public security authority at the place where the motor vehicle driving license was issued or where the violation occurred within 15 days to participate in a seven-day study of road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. After the driver completes the study, the vehicle management office must conduct an examination on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge within 20 days. If the driver refuses to participate in the study or take the examination, the traffic management department of the public security authority will announce the suspension of the motor vehicle driving license. If the examination is passed, the penalty points will be cleared, and the motor vehicle driving license will be returned. If the examination is not passed, the driver must continue to participate in the study and take the examination. Below is additional information: Violations resulting in a 12-point penalty: Driving a motor vehicle that does not match the permitted vehicle type; Driving under the influence of alcohol; Operating a commercial passenger vehicle (excluding buses) or school bus with passengers exceeding 20% of the approved capacity; Fleeing the scene of a traffic accident without constituting a crime; Driving a motor vehicle on the road without displaying a license plate, or intentionally obscuring, damaging, or improperly installing the license plate; Using forged or altered motor vehicle license plates, vehicle registration certificates, driving licenses, school bus signs, or using other motor vehicle license plates or vehicle registration certificates.
Last time I was driving over the speed limit and got a full 12 points deducted. At first, I thought it was nothing and just left it, but after dragging it out for a month, a friend reminded me that it was a big deal. According to regulations, if you accumulate 12 points, you must go to the DMV within 15 days to handle it, participate in study and exams to restore your driving points. If you don't handle it, your driver's license will be automatically revoked, not to mention the extension of the probation period, and retaking the exam is even more troublesome. I also learned that insurance companies keep a blacklist, and next year's premiums could skyrocket by hundreds of thousands! Driving is a regular thing, don't be lazy like me—go and handle the procedures the same day to avoid big trouble. Set up regular point-check reminders; safety should always come first. This lesson has made me never dare to speed again.
