Can You Still Drive After Losing All 12 Points?
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You cannot drive after losing all 12 points and must participate in a learning program before being allowed to drive again after passing the exam. Below is relevant information: 1. Scoring Cycle: When a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 points within a scoring cycle, the traffic management department of the public security organ shall detain their motor vehicle driving license. The motor vehicle driver must, within 15 days, attend a seven-day study program on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge at the traffic management department of the public security organ where the driving license was issued or where the violation occurred. 2. Related Examination: After the motor vehicle driver completes the study program, the vehicle management office shall conduct a test on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge within 20 days.
Losing all 12 points absolutely means no more driving. I once had all my points deducted for speeding, and the traffic police confiscated my license on the spot. According to regulations, losing all points is equivalent to driving without a license. If caught, you'll face a fine of 2,000 yuan, and in severe cases, up to 15 days of detention. The biggest hassle is that if you get into an accident during this time, the insurance won't cover a single penny, leaving you to bear all the costs. I dutifully attended a seven-day traffic regulations course at the DMV and had to take the test twice before getting my license back. For a whole month, I had to squeeze onto the subway, and even taking my mom to the hospital on weekends required a taxi. I sincerely advise everyone to drive carefully—losing all your points is a real hassle.
