Does Learning Traffic Laws Directly Add Points?

[CamilleLee]

Learning traffic laws does not directly add points, but rather deducts the recorded points after passing the study and examination. After receiving traffic safety education as required, eligible motor vehicle drivers can have their accumulated demerit points reduced, with a maximum deduction of 6 points. However, this cannot be used to deduct points for traffic violations that have not yet occurred. The point deduction through learning is a measure for licensed drivers who have been penalized with demerit points due to traffic violations. After completing online traffic safety education and passing the exam, their demerit points can be reduced. This initiative is a public service measure uniformly deployed by the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security. According to Article 5 of the Notice on Issuing the "Work Norms for Reducing Demerit Points of Road Traffic Violations by Accepting Traffic Safety Education (Trial)" (Public Traffic Management [2020] No. 14) issued by the Ministry of Public Security on January 14, 2020: Motor vehicle drivers who apply to participate in traffic safety education to reduce demerit points for traffic violations must participate in corresponding road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge learning and examinations, or traffic safety public welfare activities according to their highest permitted driving license type, and meet the relevant requirements to apply for demerit point reduction. Function: The point deduction through learning is aimed at reducing existing demerit points on the driving license, not adding points to the license, nor is it a substitute for penalty points. The points obtained through free learning are used to clear the demerit records. For example, if a violation results in 6 demerit points, passing the exam can clear these 6 points, allowing a fresh start. The number of points that can be deducted depends on how many points the driver had before participating in the learning program, but the total accumulated points cannot exceed 11. Whether participating in the point deduction program or not, the driving license only has 12 points. The program only reduces existing demerit points on the license, not increasing the total points to 18. Applicable Individuals: Motor vehicle drivers holding a driving license of the People's Republic of China, regardless of the license type or whether they are commercial vehicle drivers, can participate in the point deduction program. They must participate in corresponding road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge learning and examinations according to their highest permitted driving license type. Specific Rules: Motor vehicle drivers participating in online road traffic laws and regulations learning must complete continuous 5-minute study sessions each time, accumulating 30 minutes of study within 3 days. They can then register for an exam within 7 days. Passing the exam allows a deduction of 1 point. For on-site learning, each session must last at least 1 hour. After completing the required study hours, drivers can apply for an exam. Passing the exam allows a deduction of 2 points. Participating in offline traffic safety public welfare activities, each lasting one hour, can deduct 1 point. Accumulating 30 minutes of study within 3 days, with each session lasting at least 5 minutes, and passing the exam, can deduct 1 point. The maximum deduction in one scoring cycle is 6 points. Cases Not Accepted: If the driver had more than two full-score records in the previous scoring cycle. Within 3 scoring cycles, if the driver was involved in hit-and-run accidents, drunk driving, or used forged or altered documents or license plates. If the motor vehicle driving license is in the probation period or has not been reviewed on time. If the motor vehicle driver has unprocessed traffic violation records. If the motor vehicle driver has vehicles with overdue safety technical inspections or unregistered vehicles. If the driver has already deducted the maximum of 6 points in the current cycle.