Can I still drive after deducting two 6-point penalties?
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Yes, because if the total deduction is not 12 points at once, you can use two driver's licenses to handle the penalties. Handling methods for vehicle violation penalties exceeding 12 points: 1. Class A and B driver's licenses: Direct downgrade. According to Article 78 of the "Ministry of Public Security Order No. 139": For drivers holding large passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, medium-sized passenger vehicles, or large trucks, if they accumulate 12 or more penalty points in one scoring cycle, the vehicle management office shall revoke their highest permitted driving qualification and process a downgrade of their license within 30 days. 2. Class C driver's license: If 12 points are deducted, retake the subject one test. According to Article 68 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses": If a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 penalty points in one scoring cycle, the traffic management department of the public security authority shall confiscate their motor vehicle driver's license. The driver must report to the traffic management department of the public security authority at the license issuance location or the location of the violation within 15 days to attend a seven-day course on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. After completing the course, the vehicle management office shall administer a test on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge within 20 days. If the test is passed, the penalty points will be cleared, and the motor vehicle driver's license will be returned. If the test is failed, the driver must continue attending the course and retake the test. Those who refuse to attend the course or take the test will have their motor vehicle driver's license suspended by the traffic management department of the public security authority.
I remember once I also got points deducted, and the situation was very similar to what you described: first, I was fined 6 points for speeding, and soon after, I ran a red light and got another 6 points deducted. Suddenly, my total points reached 12, and my driver's license was directly revoked. I still tried to drive out for errands out of luck, but when I saw a traffic cop at the intersection, I quickly detoured, scared out of my wits. Later, I had no choice but to obediently sign up for a course at the traffic management bureau, retake the theory test, spent a whole week reviewing, and only after passing the exam did I get my license back. Those days without a car were really inconvenient, but the lesson was profound—now I drive very carefully, always afraid of not having enough points. I suggest you immediately check your points deduction status on the app. If you really have 12 points deducted, don't touch the car, hurry up and deal with retaking the test to avoid more trouble.
I usually pay close attention to such knowledge, and I'm clear about the demerit point rules for driver's licenses: each scoring cycle starts with 12 points. Getting two 6-point deductions equals accumulating a full 12 points, and the system will freeze your driving license privileges, meaning you can't legally drive on the road. If you're caught driving anyway, you might face hefty fines, an extended driving ban, or even insurance implications. I recommend stopping driving immediately. You can check detailed records via mobile apps or the traffic management bureau's website and schedule study and re-examination procedures online. Safety comes first—when your points are maxed out, focus on reviewing for the test. Don't risk accidents for small gains. Reading traffic rule booklets regularly can help prevent such situations.
