Can I still drive if my motor vehicle has been deducted 12 points?
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Deducted 12 points cannot drive. The reason is that if you are deducted 12 points, your driver's license will be revoked. If you are caught driving on the road, your vehicle will be detained, and the traffic management department of the public security organ will impose a fine of not less than 200 yuan but not more than 2,000 yuan, and may also detain you for up to 15 days. The following is the extended information: Deducted 12 points at one time: If you are deducted 12 points within a scoring cycle (12 months), the driver must participate in the study of road traffic safety laws, regulations and related knowledge within 15 days of receiving the notice, and take the subject one test within 20 days after the study. If the subject one test is passed, the points will be cleared and the motor vehicle driver's license will be returned; if the test is failed, the driver will need to continue to participate in the study and test. Deducted 12 points twice: If you are deducted 12 points twice within a scoring cycle (12 months), the driver must not only take the subject one test, but also participate in the subject three test (road test).
If all 12 points on my driver's license are deducted, I definitely can't drive on the road anymore—it's the law. Losing all points means the license will be temporarily confiscated because the system considers my driving behavior high-risk. Continuing to drive would then be unlicensed driving, punishable by fines or even license revocation. I remember one time, a friend of mine had his license revoked after accumulating 12 points from speeding and running red lights. He couldn’t drive for two whole months, and his daily life was completely disrupted—commuting meant squeezing onto buses or taking taxis, which was a huge hassle. To reinstate his eligibility, he had to report to the DMV, study traffic laws, and pass the written test (Subject 1) before his points were reset. The whole process took at least a week. Everyone should really drive safely and follow the rules to avoid violations—otherwise, losing all points can leave you stranded. Checking points regularly or installing a dashcam can also be a big help.
