Can You Still Drive After Losing All Your License Points?

[Debra]

If all 12 points on your driver's license are deducted, you cannot continue driving. You must complete theoretical training and pass the test to regain your license. The specific process for retrieving a license after losing all 12 points is as follows: 1. Registration: After a driver loses all 12 points, their license will be confiscated, and the traffic police department that revoked it will issue an "Admission Notice." The driver must take this notice to a training school to register and attend classes. 2. Training: The training period lasts 7 days, with classes held every morning. The curriculum includes topics such as traffic violation scoring and penalties, driver psychology and traffic safety, and road traffic laws and regulations. Upon completing the course, the school will issue a "Training Completion Certificate." 3. Examination: After completing the training, the vehicle management office must conduct a test on road traffic laws, regulations, and related knowledge within 20 days. If the driver passes the test, their points will be cleared, and their driver's license will be returned.

[LaChristopher]

Want to keep driving after losing all your license points? I strongly advise against touching the steering wheel. Driving in this situation counts as unlicensed operation - if caught by traffic police, your vehicle will be impounded plus you'll face fines ranging from 200 to 2000 yuan, with potential 15-day detention for serious cases. Worse yet, insurance won't cover any accidents, leaving you fully liable for damages. My neighbor learned this the hard way when he secretly drove to buy groceries and sideswiped a parked luxury car, costing him over 40,000 yuan out of pocket. The smart move? Take public transit and enroll in traffic regulation courses at the DMV.

[PatrickDella]

I know all too well about losing all my driving license points. Last year, I got all my points deducted for speeding and running a red light. I thought it would be fine to drive around the neighborhood, but the moment I left the community gate, I was pulled over. The car was towed immediately, I was fined 1,500 yuan, and almost got detained. What's worse, during the traffic rules refresher course, the traffic police said it was my second offense, so I had to attend three extra days of classes compared to others. During that period, I had to rely on carpooling to get to work, spending an extra 30 yuan daily on taxis. My advice: never take chances when you're out of points—riding a shared bike is better than driving. Wait until you retake the written test and get your license back before hitting the road again.

[HarperFitz]

Driving with a revoked license is digging your own grave. I once encountered a driver who continued long-distance trips after losing all their points, only to rear-end another car on the highway. Since this constituted unlicensed driving, they not only had to fully compensate the other party with 50,000 yuan in repair costs, but the traffic police also impounded the vehicle, imposed additional fines, and extended the license freeze by three months. In such cases, if an accident occurs, you not only face financial compensation but also criminal liability. The safest approach is to stop driving immediately when points are exhausted—ask friends for help or use rental services. Only resume driving after completing the seven-day traffic regulations course and passing the exam.