Can someone else take the penalty for a 12-point deduction due to reversing?
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It is not recommended to have someone else take the penalty for a 12-point deduction due to reversing. You will need to undergo re-education to regain your driving privileges. Below are the detailed steps: 1. Relevant knowledge training: First, you must report to the traffic management department of the public security authority at the place where your driver's license was issued or where the traffic violation occurred. You will undergo a 7-day training program, with 8 hours of daily instruction on road traffic safety laws and related knowledge. 2. Subject 1 exam: After completing the 7-day training, you must retake the Subject 1 exam, which covers the same content as the test for new driver's license applicants. If you pass the Subject 1 exam, your penalty points will be cleared, and your driver's license will be returned. If you fail, you will need to repeat the training and exam. 3. Subject 3 exam: If your penalty points exceed 12 but are less than 24 within a single scoring cycle, you only need to complete the legal training and exam. However, if your penalty points reach 24 or more within a single scoring cycle, in addition to the Subject 1 training and exam, you must also retake the Subject 3 training and pass all exams before you can regain your driver's license.
I remember last time my friend got 12 points deducted for reversing and was so anxious that he wanted to find someone to take the blame. After consulting a lawyer, he realized it simply wouldn’t work. Point deductions are recorded against the driver’s own traffic violations, not the car or someone else’s issue. Asking others to take the blame is essentially fraud, and traffic laws clearly stipulate severe penalties for such behavior—light penalties include additional fines upon discovery, such as a driver’s license suspension for over six months or fines of several thousand yuan, while severe cases may involve criminal liability and even detention. Moreover, surveillance systems are now highly advanced, and facial recognition can easily expose the truth—why take the risk? If you really accumulate 12 points, just obediently attend theoretical study and pass the test to restore your eligibility—don’t always think about taking shortcuts. Safe driving is what truly matters. Always be cautious when reversing, don’t rely solely on sensors while neglecting mirrors, and focus on making fewer mistakes—that’s the right approach.
