Can You Still Drive After Losing All 12 Points?

[McNicole]

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.

[OliveAnn]

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.

[DelBradley]

Never touch the steering wheel after losing all 12 points, as it's illegal. A colleague of mine once drove to work secretly after losing all points, ended up in a rear-end collision, and was caught by traffic police. He was directly penalized for unlicensed driving—fined 2,000 yuan with his car impounded for half a month. If a fatal accident had occurred, jail time could have been possible. It's advised to immediately attend full-point education at the DMV and pass the test to regain driving eligibility. During the study period, honestly take the bus or taxis—I spent only about 700-800 yuan a month on Didi, which is better than getting fined. Develop a habit of checking traffic violations regularly; the Traffic Management 12123 app allows you to check remaining points anytime.

[KaydenMarie]

Driving with all 12 points deducted is considered unlicensed driving. Last time, my brother drove to pick up the kids after losing all his points and was caught by a camera, resulting in a 1500 yuan fine. According to regulations, he must attend seven days of traffic rules study and pass an exam to clear the demerit points. If caught driving during this period, besides the fine, the vehicle may be impounded, and it could even affect credit scores. A friend of mine was denied a loan last year due to this. It's advisable to hire a designated driver or simply take a taxi—ride-hailing services are very convenient these days. Also, pay attention to speed limits and avoid using phones while driving, as these minor violations add up quickly. The study and exam aren't actually difficult; focusing on the materials for a couple of days should be enough to pass.

[StClara]

If you've used up all 12 points, don't drive anymore. Getting caught means a 2000 yuan fine plus vehicle impoundment. Hurry to the DMV to sign up for the study course and exam. You can only attend classes after paying the fine. If you can't work during that study week, ask your boss for leave in advance. After my exam, I waited three days to get my license back - rode shared bikes for exercise during that time. Better set navigation speed limit alerts when driving normally. Don't exceed 10% over on highways, and avoid reckless lane changes in the city. Intersection cameras are too sensitive now - last time I crossed the line slightly and got photographed. When you're down to just 3 points left, it's better to take taxis than risk it.