Can You Still Drive If Your License Points Are All Deducted?
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You cannot continue driving if your driver's license has been deducted 12 points. Below are the penalties and regulations for applying for a new license after accumulating 12 points: Penalties for driving with 12 points deducted: If a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 points within a scoring cycle, the traffic management department of the public security authority shall confiscate their driver's license. Driving privileges are temporarily suspended, and if the driver is verified by traffic police to be driving under these conditions, it is equivalent to driving without a license. The vehicle will be impounded, and penalties will be imposed according to relevant laws for unlicensed driving. Regulations for applying for a new license after 12 points are deducted: If a driver accumulates 12 points within a scoring cycle (one year), they must undergo 7 days of training and then retake the theoretical exam (Subject 1). If they pass the exam, the points will be cleared, and their driver's license will be returned. If they fail, they must continue studying and retaking the exam.
Oh, if your driver's license points are completely deducted, you really can't drive anymore—just thinking about it is dangerous. Once, my friend kept driving even after his points were all gone. On a road crowded with vehicles, he slammed the brakes but couldn’t stop in time and almost hit someone—luckily, it was just a minor scrape. At that time, the insurance company refused to cover it, so he had to pay out of pocket and waste time, worrying his family. Now looking back, having all your license points deducted means you didn’t learn safe driving habits in driving school. Continuing to drive is unlicensed driving—getting caught and facing fines or having your car impounded is the least of your worries. If someone dies in an accident, it’s over. Safety first—park the car at home, go to the traffic police station to study traffic rules, and retake the test properly. Drive carefully in daily life—don’t speed or drink—and keep your points intact for peace of mind on the road.