Can Points Be Deducted from a Driver's License Without the License Holder Being Present?
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To deduct points from a driver's license, the license holder must appear in person. To strengthen identity verification, the Ministry of Public Security plans to implement a new regulation starting in October this year. When handling non-on-site violations, the involved party will be required to use a second-generation ID card reader to verify their identity. The platform will only process the point deduction after confirming that the ID information matches the details on the driver's license. Below is relevant information: The general procedure involves: According to laws and regulations, if a violator is to be fined (excluding certain cases), have their license suspended or revoked, or if a unit is to be fined, an investigation must be conducted, evidence collected, and a penalty decision made following the general procedure. The general procedure for traffic violation penalties includes: investigation and evidence collection, notification of the penalty details, reasons, basis, and relevant rights, listening to statements, defenses, or holding a hearing, and finally making a penalty decision.
Once I was caught in a traffic violation and thought a friend could handle the penalty points for me. However, when I went to the traffic police station, I was told that I had to be present in person for facial verification. They explained this was to prevent point-deduction fraud and ensure safety. Later, I used the 12123 APP to handle the penalty points myself by uploading my ID card and completing facial authentication on my phone. Minor violations can be dealt with this way, but major incidents still require in-person handling. Having someone else take the penalty points for you is illegal, and if caught, you could face fines, credit impact, or even detention risks. So, I recommend checking the violation details promptly and using official channels to handle them—don’t cut corners or put others at risk. Safe driving is the priority. Paying attention to speed limit signs can help avoid trouble in the first place.
