Does Motorcycle Demerit Points Affect B2 License?
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B2 demerit points do not have a significant impact as long as the violations are promptly addressed. However, if 6 points are deducted during the probationary period, the probation period will be extended. Additionally, a B2 driver's license with demerit records requires participation in a review. Below are detailed explanations: Demerit Point Handling: If a motor vehicle driver's demerit points within a scoring cycle do not reach 12, and the imposed fines have been paid, the demerit points will be cleared; if the demerit points do not reach 12 but there are unpaid fines, the demerit points will carry over to the next scoring cycle. 6 Points During Probation: For drivers holding licenses for large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, or large trucks, if 6 or more points (but less than 12) are deducted within the one-year probation period, the probation period will be extended by one year. Review: Drivers holding licenses for large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, or large trucks must report to the traffic management department of the public security authority for a review within thirty days after the end of each scoring cycle. However, if there are no demerit records within a scoring cycle, the review for that cycle is exempted.
I remember my neighbor was a long-distance B2 truck driver. Once he ran a red light on his motorcycle and got 6 points deducted. The next year during license renewal, he was required to retake the theoretical exam (Subject 1). The traffic regulations clearly state that B2 licenses and motorcycle points share the same 12-point limit. Violations on motorcycles directly affect B2 qualifications—accumulating 9 points means mandatory training, and hitting 12 points leads to automatic downgrade. What's more troublesome is that AB license holders must undergo review with any point deduction, and motorcycle violations discovered during review still need to be addressed. I suggest checking accumulated points on the 12123 app after each violation. Those driving trucks for a living should be extra cautious—losing your livelihood over this would be a huge loss.
