Does the driver need to be present for deducting points from a small car?
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The driver can go by themselves, but all driver's licenses subject to penalties require the holder to be present to accept the penalty. Documents required for handling point deductions: When accepting the penalty, please bring the motor vehicle license of the vehicle involved in the violation and the driver's license of the driver (or the handling person) who committed the violation. The notice usually requires active penalty acceptance within 15 days, but there is no need to worry as exceeding this time limit will not increase the severity of the penalty or the penalty amount. New regulations on point deductions: The new regulations on driver's license point deductions came into effect on January 1, 2018: Running a red light results in 6 points deducted and a fine. Drunk driving leads to 12 points deducted and a 5-year ban from obtaining a driver's license. Not wearing a seatbelt results in 3 points deducted and a fine. The front passenger not wearing a seatbelt leads to 1 point deducted and a fine. Using a mobile phone while driving results in 3 points deducted and a fine. Smoking while driving leads to 1 point deducted and a fine.
Yes, handling demerit points for minor vehicles usually requires personal attendance to verify identity and prevent point substitution. I've had several traffic violations before, and each time I had to go to the traffic police station in person. They require bringing the original ID card and driver's license, confirming on-site that it was indeed the driver, and then signing to complete the point deduction. If someone else goes on your behalf, it simply won't work. Nowadays, camera facial recognition is very strict, and randomly finding someone to take the points could lead to legal trouble for violating the law. It's advisable to handle it early and not delay. Pay attention to speed limit signs while driving, and if you violate the rules, check the penalty notice on the official app, but you'll still need to go in person for point deductions. Actually, handling it yourself is quite simple—just wait in line for a while. Don't be afraid of the hassle; safety comes first. Developing good driving habits can reduce the occurrence of such incidents.
