Can someone else's driver's license be used for point deduction?
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Driver's license points can be deducted using someone else's license, but it's important to note that a vehicle can only use up to three different driver's licenses to clear violation points within a year. Additionally, the person whose license is being used must personally handle the point deduction process with their own driver's license. The scoring cycle of a driver's license is calculated from the date of issuance and resets after one year. Regardless of how many points are deducted within a year, as long as the total does not reach 12 points, the score will automatically reset to 12 points the following year. For point deduction handling: If the points deducted exceed 12 or more, the traffic police will confiscate the driver's license when handling the violation. The offender must attend a seven-day traffic regulation knowledge course at a designated location. They must also take the subject one exam, similar to the initial driver's license test. Upon passing the exam, a test score certificate will be issued, and the driver's license can then be retrieved with the points cleared.
My brother works in the traffic police department, and he told me this is absolutely not allowed. The traffic management system is now very intelligent. When handling violations, it retrieves captured photos for facial recognition. If it finds that the license holder doesn't match the actual driver, it will be detected immediately. What's even more frightening is that taking points for others is considered providing false testimony, which under the Public Security Administration Punishment Law can result in fines and possibly administrative detention. Last year, Old Zhang in my neighborhood helped a neighbor take 3 points, and as a result, both had their licenses revoked and had to retake the driving test. Now, when they drive, they still have to take the bus to the driving school. I'd say the point deduction rules are meant to remind drivers to drive properly. Getting someone to take the points for you is not only illegal but also means you don't learn the lesson. When a real accident happens, it'll be too late.
I just dealt with a similar issue last month when I was caught speeding and thought of using my wife's driver's license, but the officer at the counter directly warned me. Nowadays, every vehicle's violation records are linked to the driver's facial features, so you must personally bring your ID to handle it, and some places even require fingerprint verification. Even if you try to use a 'fixer,' you still take risks—they usually operate with stolen licenses, and if caught, you could be charged with document fraud. The worst part is that Traffic Law 12123 clearly states that proxy point deductions can result in fines ranging from 500 to 2000 yuan and a six-month suspension of your license. The safest bet is to drive responsibly—after all, points reset at the end of the 12-month cycle if you don't max them out.
