Can You Still Drive After Losing 12 Points?

[CarsonAnn]

You cannot drive after losing 12 points. The handling method is as follows: 1. You need to go to the traffic management department of the public security organ at the place where the motor vehicle driver's license was issued or where the driver's illegal behavior occurred to receive a one-week training on road traffic safety laws and related knowledge, with eight hours of study per day. 2. After completing the 7-day training, you must retake the Subject 1 exam. The content of the exam is the same as that for new driving test candidates. After passing the Subject 1 exam, the points will be cleared, and the motor vehicle driver's license will be returned. The content of the Subject 1 exam includes: 1. Road traffic safety laws, regulations, and rules; 2. Traffic signals and their meanings; 3. Safe driving and civilized driving knowledge; 4. Safe driving knowledge; 5. Emergency handling knowledge; 6. General structure of motor vehicles, common safety device knowledge, and basic knowledge of daily inspection and maintenance; 7. Basic knowledge and common hazardous materials knowledge.

[DelIsabel]

Last time, my neighbor Lao Li had all 12 points deducted from his driver's license, and the traffic police directly confiscated his car keys. According to the law, if your driver's license accumulates 12 penalty points, it will be temporarily suspended. Even if your car is parked by the roadside, you can't touch the steering wheel—driving even half a meter counts as driving without a license. You must first attend a seven-day traffic regulation course at the vehicle management office and then retake the written test (Subject 1). If you're caught driving out of luck, besides having your car impounded, you could also face a fine of up to 2,000 RMB, and in severe cases, even 15 days of detention. I suggest you immediately check your point status on the '12123' app and quickly schedule the course and exam. During this period, taking a taxi or public transport is the safest option.

[DelBrielle]

Personal experience tells you: Last year I was speeding 50% over the limit and got 12 points deducted on the spot. The traffic police immediately printed out the "Full Score Study Notice". The most troublesome part was that all car-sharing services were disabled during the license freeze period—even auto repair shops had to ask someone else to move the car for test drives. Retaking the subject one test was actually easier than imagined, with just over 1,000 questions in the question bank—I passed after three days of practice. The key is not to take chances—last week a car owner was caught using someone else's license to deduct points, resulting in not only fines but also additional penalties. For commuting, it's recommended to link your transit card to the company shuttle, with a transition period of about two weeks.

[JuniperDella]

Absolutely don't drive! Last month my cousin had his license suspended after accumulating 12 penalty points for drunk driving. The next day he secretly drove to the supermarket and ended up scraping an electric bike. The insurance company outright refused coverage, he had to pay 20,000 yuan in medical compensation out of pocket, and got detained for seven days for driving without a valid license. The law states that reaching 12 penalty points invalidates your driver's license - it becomes as useless as an expired ID card. The reinstatement process actually has three steps: sign the penalty confirmation at traffic police, attend five days of offline safety classes, and pass the theory test to get your license back. Riding shared bikes is much lower risk than driving.

[JaylaAnn]

Nowadays, high-definition cameras enforce traffic rules very strictly. My colleague ran red lights three times in a row and accumulated 12 penalty points. Driving during the period when the driver's license is announced as suspended constitutes a serious violation. Traffic police can automatically trigger an alarm by scanning the license plate with their handheld terminals. The key risk lies in the fact that auto insurance policies clearly state that accidents caused by unlicensed driving will result in full liability and no compensation. It is recommended to immediately arrange for family members to provide transportation or use corporate Didi during weekday rush hours in the morning and evening. For retaking the subject one test, you can now complete 12 hours of online learning, with a pass rate of approximately 75%, but the exam must be taken offline at a testing center. Remember to carry the study certificate with you at all times.

[SanEden]

As a veteran driver with twenty years of experience, I remind you: 12 demerit points mean you must stop driving. One of my female students borrowed a friend's car during her license suspension period. While waiting at a red light, she was subjected to a routine check by traffic police. Seeing her hands shake, the officer checked her documents. As a result, the car was impounded for three months, and she was left with an illegal record that affected her children's political background checks. The correct way to handle it is to report to the DMV within three days. You can use the 'Traffic Management 12123' app to find nearby learning centers. Before the exam, it's best to complete three sets of mock tests, as the question bank has added defensive driving questions. During the transition period, using community shuttle buses or shared electric scooters is the safest option. Remember, never use an automatic transmission disabled vehicle as a substitute.