Does an A2 driver's license still need to be renewed if it has 6 points deducted within a year?
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Whether an A2 driver's license still needs to be renewed if it has 6 points deducted within a year depends on individual circumstances. Below is relevant information about driver's licenses: 1. Introduction to driver's licenses: The full name of a driver's license is a motor vehicle driver's license, also known as a 'driving license.' It is a certificate required by law for motor vehicle drivers. 2. Classification of driver's licenses: The current driver's licenses are divided into 16 categories: A1 driver's license, A2 driver's license, A3 driver's license, B1 driver's license, B2 driver's license, C1 driver's license, C2 driver's license, C3 driver's license, C4 driver's license, C5 driver's license, D driver's license, E driver's license, F driver's license, M driver's license, N driver's license, P driver's license.
I drive a semi-truck with an A2 license, and last year I got 6 penalty points, which really freaked me out. I specifically asked the traffic police and learned that 6 points don’t require a downgrade, but I had to attend a review education session. Within 30 days after the scoring cycle ended, I had to go to the DMV for a 3-hour traffic rules class to learn about safe driving. You can’t delay this—my friend missed the deadline and got fined 500 yuan. Now, I drive extra carefully on the road, afraid of racking up another 6 points to hit 12, which would mean a downgrade to a C1 license and losing my livelihood.
My husband is a heavy truck driver with an A2 license, and last year he got 6 points deducted for speeding. We checked the traffic regulations, and 6 points don't lead to a downgrade but require attending a review session. Later, he went to the DMV for a 3-hour session, which covered typical accident cases and defensive driving techniques. A special reminder for new drivers: the review must be completed within one month after the scoring period ends, and remember to bring your ID card and driver's license. It's also a good idea to install a traffic violation checking app to keep an eye on your points, and putting a 'new driver' sticker on the bumper can remind other drivers to give you some space.
