Can You Still Drive After Losing 12 Points?

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Losing 12 points means you cannot drive. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," if a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 penalty points within one scoring cycle, their driving license will be confiscated by the traffic management department of the public security authority. Driving during the confiscation period is considered unlicensed driving, and if caught, the driver will be fined. Different types of driving licenses have different handling methods: 1. Class A and B Driving Licenses: If a Class A or B driving license accumulates 12 points within one scoring cycle, the highest vehicle type qualification will be revoked, and the driver must apply for a downgraded license within 30 days. 2. Class C Driving License: If a Class C driving license accumulates 12 points, it will be temporarily confiscated by the traffic management department. The driver must attend a 7-day study session on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge at the issuing authority or traffic management department within 15 days. After completing the study session and passing the exam arranged by the traffic management department, the penalty points will be cleared, and the driving license will be returned. 3. Probationary Period: If a driver accumulates 12 points during the probationary period, the highest vehicle type qualification for Class A and B licenses will be revoked, while the probationary qualification for Class C licenses will be canceled.