Can I Keep One Point on My Driver's License?
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You can keep one point on your driver's license. If the points deducted from your license do not reach 12 points, the points will be cleared after paying the corresponding traffic violation fines. However, if the points reach 12, the license will be suspended, and you will not be able to continue driving. To retrieve your license, you must participate in study sessions and pass an exam. Below is relevant information: Regulations: Article 23 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" states that traffic management departments of public security authorities, in addition to imposing administrative penalties for road traffic safety violations by motor vehicle drivers, implement a cumulative point system (hereinafter referred to as the point system) for road traffic safety violations, with a point cycle of 12 months. Penalty: If a driver accumulates 12 points within a point cycle, the traffic management department of the public security authority will suspend their motor vehicle driver's license. The driver must then participate in study sessions on road traffic safety laws and regulations and take an exam as required. If the exam is passed, the points will be cleared, and the driver's license will be returned. If the exam is failed, the driver must continue studying and retake the exam.
I've been driving for over a decade, and every time my license is down to its last point, I remind myself - this is truly living on the edge. In China's 12-point driving license system, keeping just one point is like walking a tightrope. Just one red light violation or going a few km/h over the speed limit could wipe out all remaining points, resulting in license suspension for three to six months. A colleague of mine fell into this trap last year - not only did he lose his job, but he also had to pay fines and attend traffic school. Regularly checking traffic violation apps is crucial, and try to minimize driving at night or in rainy weather to reduce risks. My advice: promptly address pending violations, study traffic safety rules to regain points, and never underestimate the significance of that one-point difference. Safe driving isn't just about yourself - it's about your family's wellbeing too.
