Does a motorcycle driver's license have points?
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Motorcycle driver's licenses have points. Reasons why driver's licenses have points: Motorcycle driver's licenses follow the same regulations as other motor vehicle driver's licenses, with a maximum of 12 points in a scoring cycle. The cumulative scoring cycle for road traffic safety violations (i.e., the scoring cycle) is 12 months, with a maximum of 12 points, calculated from the date the motor vehicle driver's license is initially issued. Motorcycle driver's license: A Class F license indicates that the license holder is permitted to drive a light motorcycle. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," a light motorcycle is described as a motorcycle with an engine displacement of 50ml or less and a maximum design speed of 50km/h or less. No other vehicle types are permitted to be driven.
I've been riding motorcycles for seven or eight years, and the 12-point license system is exactly the same as for cars. Once, I was caught on camera carrying a passenger without a helmet, which cost me 2 points and a fine. A friend had it worse—modifying the exhaust pipe for loud noise resulted in a 3-point deduction. Speeding over 20% definitely starts with a 6-point deduction, and if you're caught riding under the influence, your 12 points will be wiped out, requiring a retest. Also, lending your bike to someone else who causes an accident will also incur point deductions. Remember to settle any violations before the annual point reset in January, or your insurance premium will skyrocket the following year.
