Does Demerit Points During Probation Period Extend the Probation for Driver's License?

[JeffreyDella]

C1 driver's license probation period demerit points will not extend the probation period. However, if you accumulate 12 demerit points during the probation period, your driver's license will be revoked. For Class A or Class B licenses, the permitted driving level will be downgraded. Below are precautions during the driver's license probation period: 1. Highway driving requires accompaniment: During the probation period, you cannot drive on highways alone. If a probationary driver operates a motor vehicle on a highway, they must be accompanied by a driver who holds a corresponding or higher-class driver's license for more than three years. The accompanying driver should sit in the front passenger seat to provide guidance. Failure to have an accompanying driver or if the accompanying driver does not meet the requirements will result in a fine. 2. Display probationary sign: You must display a probationary sign when driving during the probation period. If you borrow or rent a car during probation, you must also affix the probationary sign as required; otherwise, you cannot drive. 3. Accumulating 12 demerit points: Accumulating 12 points requires retaking the tests. Although demerit points can be incurred during the probation period, extra caution is advised to avoid accumulating 12 points. If you accumulate 12 points during probation, your driver's license will be revoked, meaning you must re-register and retake all tests from the beginning, including Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3.

[VonSawyer]

I just got my driver's license last year and have personally experienced this. For a Category C car license, getting less than 6 points deducted during the probation period is fine, but if you accumulate 12 points, your license will be revoked, and you'll have to retake the test! If you're driving a large truck or bus (Category A/B license), getting more than 6 points but less than 12 will automatically extend your probation period by one year. If you accumulate more than 6 points again during the extended period, your license will be invalidated. Let me emphasize this three times: Do NOT accumulate 12 points during the probation period! My driving instructor told me about someone who got points deducted on the last day of their probation and ended up having it extended for a year—what a huge loss. The same rules apply to additional license categories, like upgrading from a motorcycle to a car license.

[DelMax]

This was covered in the traffic regulations class when getting a driver's license. There are two scenarios: For regular private vehicles (Category C license), during the probationary period, only the total demerit points matter—as long as it's under 12 points, it doesn't affect the probation duration. However, for AB licenses or hazardous material transport, accumulating 6 to 11 points will extend the probation period by one year. If you get 6 or more additional points during the extension, your license will be revoked directly. A crucial point many people aren't aware of: the timing of handling traffic violations is critical. For example, if you're caught speeding with 10 days left in your probation, but you go to handle it after the probation ends, the demerit points still count as within the probation period! It's advisable to address any violations early and not wait until they're about to expire.

[WestonDella]

Just checked the traffic regulations for my cousin. Simply put: For C1/C2 driver's licenses during the probationary period, deducting 1-11 points only requires paying a fine without extending the probation; 12 points will directly revoke the license. However, for large vehicles (AB licenses), deducting more than 6 points is risky, as the system automatically extends the probation by 12 months. The worst part is that if you deduct more than 6 points again during the extended period, the license is revoked without even a chance for a retest. Reminder: Driving on highways during the probationary period requires a veteran driver with at least three years of experience, otherwise, a fine of 200 yuan will be imposed if caught. After points are deducted, remember to check the clearance time on 12123 to avoid exceeding the limit.

[SanJulianna]

A friend working at the DMV said they see probationary drivers coming in crying every day. Key point: check the permitted vehicle types on the back of the license - for Class C licenses, you only get revoked at 12 points, with no probation extension. But for A2/B1 licenses, just 6 points triggers an automatic probation extension system with no room for negotiation. Many people trip up on the word 'accumulated' - for example, 2 points in March and 4 in August, though neither single violation exceeds the limit, the 6-point total means extension. Recommendation: install a radar detector to reduce violations, as extended probation impacts transport income. Best to clear any tickets at least 10 days before probation ends.

[VonAthena]

From a veteran driving instructor's perspective: Teaching for 20 years, the worst fear is students stepping into avoidable pitfalls. During the probationary period, violations like running a red light (6-point deduction) won't extend the probation for car licenses but will prolong it by one year for large vehicle licenses. The critical danger lies in repeated offenses during extension—accumulating 6 points (e.g., two 3-point violations) leads to immediate license revocation. Three key reminders: 1) Traffic violations in rental shared cars are attributed to you. 2) Using another's license to deduct points is prohibited during probation. 3) You cannot apply for additional permitted vehicle types during an extended probation. If points must be deducted, prioritize non-probationary C-class licenses to safeguard your livelihood.