Does the driver's license deduction require the person to go in person?
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It is not necessarily the car owner who needs to go, but the person whose points are to be deducted must handle it in person. More relevant information is as follows: 1. Driving a motor vehicle requires certain driving skills: People lacking such skills may cause traffic accidents if they drive motor vehicles arbitrarily. Generally, unlicensed individuals are not allowed to drive on the road. However, for those who have mastered safe driving techniques, the document that permits them to drive vehicles on the road is the "driver's license." This indicates that a driver's license is a type of "permit." 2. In China, the definition of a driver's license is: A motor vehicle driver's license is a legal certificate issued by the administrative authorities after a person who is legally allowed to learn to drive a motor vehicle has studied, mastered traffic regulations and driving skills, and passed the relevant tests, permitting them to drive a certain type of motor vehicle.
I've been driving for over a decade and have dealt with multiple instances of license point deductions, usually handling them in person. At the traffic police station, they verify your ID card and driver's license photo face-to-face to ensure no one else is taking the points for you. The last time I ran a red light, I received a text notification and went to the traffic department to handle it. I brought my documents, waited in line for half an hour, confirmed the fine and point deduction, and the whole process went smoothly. Some places now allow paying fines via apps, but since point deductions involve security checks, they still strictly require personal attendance to prevent point-deduction fraud. Additionally, if you accumulate 12 points, you'll need to attend training and pass an exam to restore your license. So I think the rules are there for fairness—don't complain about the hassle; handling it early saves trouble. Be prepared to spend more time, especially during peak hours when it's very crowded.
