Do I need to handle the deduction of driving license points in person?
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Deduction of driving license points can be handled by an agent. Types of penalty notices: One is the traffic police (traffic police team) issuing a penalty notice for illegal behavior, and the other is the urban supervision team (urban management bureau) issuing a penalty notice for illegal behavior (illegal parking). Due to the vast scope of the country, the handling methods may vary. In some areas, illegal acts are handled at the same location, but in most places, they are not handled at the same location. Generally, the notice will have detailed handling locations and working hours, so please read carefully when accepting the penalty. Documents to bring: When accepting the penalty, please bring the motor vehicle driving license of the illegally parked vehicle and the driver's license of the illegally parked driver (or the agent). The notice usually requires active penalty within 15 days, but you don't need to worry about this. Accepting the penalty beyond the time limit will not increase the penalty severity or the penalty amount.
Last year, I had a few points deducted from my driver's license and took time off specifically to handle it at the traffic police station. You must personally bring your original ID card because they need to verify facial information and confirm your identity with a signature to prevent illegal point-deduction practices. In some cases, if you have urgent matters, a family member can assist but must provide a power of attorney and your personal documents as proof. However, it’s still recommended to go in person for reliability. After points are deducted, handle the matter promptly to avoid accumulating too many points, which could affect next year’s driving points—it’s not worth the hassle. When handling it, bring your driver's license and the penalty decision notice; it can usually be processed at the DMV window.
