Can I still drive if my car has 12 points deducted?
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A driver's license with all 12 points deducted cannot be used for driving. First, let's correct a common misconception: vehicles cannot have points deducted; only driver's licenses can. In other words, points are deducted from the license holder, not the vehicle. If a driver's license has all 12 points deducted, it will be revoked, and the driver must retake the driving test. This test is commonly referred to as Subject 1. If a driver accumulates 12 points twice within a scoring cycle (12 months), in addition to taking Subject 1, they must also take Subject 3 (the road test). If a driver continues to drive with all 12 points deducted and is caught by traffic police, the vehicle will be impounded. The traffic management department of the public security authority may impose a fine ranging from 200 to 2,000 yuan and may also detain the driver for up to 15 days. For specific details, refer to Articles 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28 of the 'Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China.'