Does getting 8 points deducted on a C1 driver's license have any impact?
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Getting 8 points deducted during the probation period of a C1 driver's license does not have any significant impact. However, if a C1 driver's license accumulates 12 points during the probation period, the license will be revoked. According to Article 79 of the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses,' if a driver accumulates 12 points due to road traffic violations during the probation period, the driving qualification for the probationary vehicle type will be revoked. The calculation method for the driver's license point accumulation cycle is as follows: 1. The cycle starts from the date the license is initially issued, with each cycle lasting 12 months. According to Article 65 of the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses,' the accumulation cycle for road traffic violations (i.e., the point cycle) is 12 months, with a maximum of 12 points, calculated from the date of initial issuance of the driver's license. 2. Based on the severity of the road traffic violation, the points deducted for a single violation can be: 12 points, 6 points, 3 points, 2 points, or 1 point. 3. Article 66 states that for a driver's road traffic violations, penalties and point deductions are executed simultaneously. If a driver commits two or more violations in a single instance, the points should be calculated separately and accumulated.
The total score for a C1 driver's license is 12 points. You’ve lost 8 points, so you still have 4 left—no need to worry about immediate revocation for now. However, the consequences are significant. First, insurance premiums may skyrocket, as insurers view a poor driving record as higher risk, leading to higher renewal costs next year. Second, there’s the pressure of remaining points—if you lose another 4 points in the future, reaching the full 12-point limit, you’ll have to suspend driving and attend traffic safety training plus an exam, which is both troublesome and time-consuming. Third, your driving reputation takes a hit, especially for jobs like ride-hailing drivers or company vehicle positions that check records—too many deductions can limit job opportunities. As someone who’s driven for years, I’ve seen friends in similar situations forced to tread carefully and reform. My advice now is to maintain good habits, avoid further mistakes, and wait for the points to reset at the end of the scoring cycle, usually around a year.
I just got 8 points deducted from my license, and I'm quite nervous. With a total of 12 points, I'm left with only 4, which means I can still drive but not comfortably. My insurance premium has gone up, probably by a few hundred dollars, and what scares me more is that if I get a few more points deducted, I'll hit the 12-point limit and have my license suspended. Then I'd have to stop driving and attend classes and retake the test. I'm being extra careful now—watching speed limits and lane changes closely, not daring to cut corners to save time. In the long run, having points on my record could affect my credit, potentially causing issues when applying for jobs or loans. I've installed a navigation system with alerts to avoid speed cameras and recommend you adjust your driving habits too. Once a couple of cycles pass, the points will reset naturally, but the key is to avoid any slip-ups in the meantime.
