Do I Need to Attend Training for Driver's License Points Deduction?
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Driver's licenses are categorized into Class A, Class B, and Class C. The cumulative penalty points cycle for road traffic safety violations (i.e., the points cycle) is 12 months, with a full score of 12 points. If all 12 points are deducted within this cycle, a Class C license will be suspended, requiring a re-examination. For Class A and Class B licenses, attending training is mandatory. The details are as follows: 1. Class C License: If less than 12 points are deducted within a cycle, the points for a Class C license will be reset, and no training is required. If all 12 points are deducted, the Class C license will be suspended, necessitating a re-examination. 2. Class A and Class B Licenses: If any points are deducted for Class A or Class B licenses within a points cycle, even just 1 point, the license holder must attend a 3-hour theoretical training at the vehicle management office within 15 days after the registration date and provide a physical examination certificate, i.e., annual review. Otherwise, the license becomes invalid and will be revoked after three cycles. This does not include deducting 12 points during the probationary period. If 6 points are deducted during the probationary period, the probationary period is extended by one year. If 6 points are deducted consecutively for two years, the license will be downgraded directly. Regardless of the points cycle, deducting 12 points will result in an immediate downgrade.
When I first got my driver's license, I was always worried that getting points deducted would require attending traffic classes. Actually, it entirely depends on how many points are deducted and the type of license. Last year, I accidentally ran a red light and got 6 points deducted, but after asking a traffic officer, I learned that for a regular Class C license, you don't need to attend classes unless you reach 12 points. My friend with a Class A2 license for driving trucks faces stricter rules—getting just 2 points deducted means he has to attend traffic safety classes. New drivers in their probationary period need to be especially careful; if they accumulate 12 points, their license will be revoked, and they'll have to retake the test, which is a huge hassle. However, don't get too complacent—even though a few points might not require classes, accumulating too many can lead to hefty fines. I usually try to keep my deductions under 6 points. Paying attention to traffic rules is always the best approach.
Last time during a dinner gathering, a buddy mentioned that after his Class B license for ride-hailing was deducted 3 points, the DMV notified him to attend a mandatory course. For regular drivers like me with a Class C license for private cars, it's less troublesome—as long as you don't accumulate 12 points within a year, you just pay the fines without being forced to take the course. However, attendance is mandatory in the following cases: if your license accumulates 12 points, or if you hold a Class A/B license for buses or trucks—even a single point deduction requires the course. I recommend everyone regularly check the 'Traffic Management 12123' app to monitor their points. A special reminder for new drivers: if you accumulate 6 points during your probationary period, your probation will be extended by one year. Don't wait until points are deducted to regret it.
I've seen too many novice drivers with only a half-baked understanding of traffic rules. Getting points deducted from your driver's license doesn't necessarily mean you have to attend traffic school—it depends on the number of points deducted and the type of vehicle you're licensed to drive. For regular passenger car drivers, accumulating up to 11 points within a year is fine; but for those driving buses or semi-trailers, even 1 point deduction requires 3 hours of traffic education. Last year, my cousin was caught speeding 50% over the limit on the highway, resulting in a full 12-point deduction. He had to attend 7 days of traffic school and retake the written test. I recommend long-distance drivers install a radar detector to avoid speed traps. Developing habits like buckling up and avoiding phone calls while driving can help you dodge many point deductions.
