Can You Still Drive After Losing All 12 Points?

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No. If all 12 points on your driver's license are deducted, the license will be temporarily suspended and revoked. You will need to retake the theoretical exam (Subject 1) and attend safety courses again. Only after passing the exam can you retrieve your license, so driving during this period is prohibited. If you fail the exam, you must continue studying and retaking the test until you pass. Once all 12 points are deducted, you can no longer operate a motor vehicle. The driver must report to the traffic management department of the public security authority at the license issuance location or where the violation occurred within 15 days to participate in study sessions. You will then take an exam on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. Those who pass will have their points cleared and their license returned; those who fail must continue studying and retaking the exam. After passing the exam, the driver can regain their license. If the license has been suspended due to losing all 12 points, continuing to drive constitutes unlicensed driving. If caught by traffic police, the penalty ranges from a fine of 200-2000 yuan, with severe cases facing up to 15 days of administrative detention.