Can Points Be Reduced by Studying Traffic Laws for Running a Red Light?
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Running a red light results in a 6-point deduction, which can be handled online, but certain conditions must be met; otherwise, you must visit the traffic police station in person. Conditions for reducing points by studying traffic laws: The violation must be recorded by traffic monitoring equipment. The fine for a single violation must not exceed 200 yuan. The total points of the pending violation and the driver's current accumulated points must not reach 12. Methods to avoid running a red light while driving: Follow the arrow signal if present; otherwise, follow the circular light. When the red light is on, the front of the vehicle must not cross the stop line. When the yellow light is on, the front of the vehicle must not cross the stop line. When the green light just flashes, you should proceed if you are close and moving fast, as stopping might be difficult, causing you to cross the stop line. If you are far away, moving slowly, or the intersection is congested, you should stop. When driving in the city, develop the habit of looking for traffic lights whenever you see a crosswalk, stop line, or intersection.
I remember once I was in a hurry and ran a red light, got penalized by the traffic police with 6 points deducted and a 200-yuan fine. My points were almost maxed out, and I was desperate. Later, a friend told me about the 'Study to Reduce Points' trick, which works well. It involves downloading the official 12123 app, selecting a 'Study to Reduce Points' course, watching a 20-minute video, and then taking a 10-question test. Answering correctly can reduce about 1 point. I tried it twice and actually got some points deducted, which was a relief. However, you can only reduce up to 6 points within a year, and you must first settle the fine before doing so. Now, when driving, I remind myself to pay more attention to traffic signals, not to rush, as safety is the most important. 'Study to Reduce Points' is just a remedy; if too many points are deducted, you might even lose your driver's license.
