Can You Still Drive After Losing All 12 Points on Your License?
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If all 12 points on your driver's license are deducted, you cannot continue to drive. You must complete theoretical training and pass the exam to regain your license. The specific process for retrieving your license after losing all 12 points is as follows: 1. Registration: After a driver has all 12 points deducted, their license will be confiscated, and the traffic police department that deducted the points will issue an "Admission Notice." The driver must take this notice to the designated school to register and attend training. 2. Training: The training period lasts for 7 days, with sessions held every morning. The courses include topics such as traffic violation scoring and penalties, driver psychology and traffic safety, and road traffic safety laws and regulations. Upon completing all courses, the school will issue a "Training Completion Certificate." 3. Exam: After completing the training, the vehicle management office must conduct a test on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge within 20 days. If the driver passes the exam, the deducted points will be cleared, and their driver's license will be returned.
I've been driving for over twenty years and have seen too many people who don't take it seriously when their driver's license points are completely deducted. Once all 12 points are gone, the license is temporarily invalid, and you absolutely cannot drive on the road—this is called unlicensed driving. If the police catch you, the fine ranges from hundreds to thousands, and in severe cases, you could be detained for a few days. It might even lead to accidents where insurance won’t cover the costs, leaving you to pay out of pocket. Last year, my buddy had all his points deducted for multiple speeding violations but insisted on driving his kid to school. He ended up scraping another car while reversing—not only did he spend tens of thousands on repairs, but he also got a fine and additional penalties. Safety first! If your points run out, act fast: go to the DMV, sign up for a 7-day traffic law course, and pass the test to reset your points. Develop good habits like avoiding speeding and drunk driving to keep points in reserve for emergencies. Driving isn’t just about convenience—it’s about responsibility to your family.
